The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) invites unemployed South Africans to apply for the Business Administration Learnership Programme 2025/2026.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 05 September 2025
Learnership Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
About the Learnership
SAHPRA, in partnership with the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority (HWSETA), is offering a 12-month learnership programme that leads to a Further Education and Training Certificate: Business Administration (NQF Level 4).
This exciting programme equips participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical workplace experience in administration, while contributing to SAHPRA’s vital mission of safeguarding public health through regulating medicines, medical devices, and related health products.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the programme, applicants must:
- Have a Grade 12 (Matric) or N4/N5/N6 certificate
- Be a South African citizen with a valid SA ID
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Be currently unemployed and not enrolled in any other learnership
- Have a clear credit record and no criminal record
- Reside in or be willing to travel to Pretoria for training and workplace activities
Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and persons with disabilities.
Programme Structure and Benefits
- Duration: 12 months, full-time
- Qualification: NQF Level 4 in Business Administration
- Training: Accredited theoretical sessions + workplace practical training at SAHPRA offices in Pretoria
- Stipend: Monthly allowance provided to support learners
- Assessment: Continuous competency evaluations + final Portfolio of Evidence (PoE)
- Outcome: A nationally recognised certificate plus valuable experience in healthcare administration
Key Duties of Learners
- Attend all training sessions and complete assessments successfully
- Gain hands-on administrative experience (document management, event coordination, workflow support)
- Compile and submit a final Portfolio of Evidence
- Contribute to SAHPRA’s regulatory processes and efficiency
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the SAHPRA Learnership Programme 2025/2026
Applications must include:
- Certified copy of ID
- Certified copy of Grade 12 or N4–N6 certificate
- Any other supporting documents
Note: Applications are accepted online only. No email or postal applications will be considered.
Enquiries (not for applications): Ms K Mabuza – khanyisile.mabuza@sahpra.org.za
Important Dates
- Closing Date: 05 September 2025 at 16:00
- If no response is received within one month after the closing date, consider the application unsuccessful.