ECD Learnership
Early childhood development (ECD) is a comprehensive approach to programmes and policies for children from birth to seven years of age. Its purpose is to protect the rights of children to develop their full cognitive, emotional, social, and physical potential. The Department of Basic Education is responsible for children in grades R. The National Integrated Early Childhood Development Policy is aimed at transforming early childhood development service delivery in South Africa, in particular, to address critical gaps and to ensure the provision of comprehensive, universally available, and equitable early childhood development services.
ECD Learnership is a South African established Program as a way to give back to the community. Youth and jobless people benefit from the learnership program (formally known as an internship) because it gives them the theoretical grounding and practical skills they require. The ECD learnership programme develops pathways for young people by providing enhanced business acumen thereby providing links to other economic opportunities. They require those abilities and credentials for their own personal growth and future improvement. Through the 12-month internship program, students can improve their employment prospects in addition to acquiring the necessary skills.
ECD Learnership Requirements
The basic requirements interested candidates should meet to ensure that they are being selected for the programme are as follows:
- A matric certificate/Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate (vocational)/NQF level 4 equivalent qualification.
- Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 or equivalent
- Second language at NQF Level 2 or equivalent
- Higher Certificates (NQF level 5)/Advanced National (vocational) Certificate or Equivalent qualification.
- South African Citizen of Age Between18 to 45.
- Attached to a registered ECD Learning Centre with an NPO number.
ECD Learnership 2025/2026 online application
Candidates who possess all the above qualifications should apply through their website on the careers page or through the Facebook pages in the job section for more available opportunities. Create a Career profile on the Login database by uploading a CV to be notified when the opportunity becomes available.
Necessary document to attach when application submission
- Identity document
- Highest grade passed
- Proof of address
- Letter of commitment from the employer to provide experiential learning for 12 months
ECD Learnership Closing Date
Application closing date is provided and shown in the relevant adverts when the opportunity is released.
ECD Learnership Stipend
Successful candidates will receive a minimum amount as the Learnership Stipend covers expenses like travel and meals.
ECD contact details
Physical Address:
222 Struben Street, Pretoria.
Call Centre: 0800 202 933.
Email: callcentre@dbe.gov.za.
Switchboard: 012 357 3000.
