Applications for the Redefine Learnership 2027 close on 26 October 2026, and there is one requirement many graduates miss: Matric alone is not enough. You also need a completed diploma or degree. If you have both, this could be your chance to build real workplace experience with one of South Africa’s biggest property companies.
What is the Redefine Learnership 2027?
Redefine Properties Limited is offering a one-year learnership in Johannesburg, Gauteng. It runs through 2027 and combines structured training with real work in the property industry.
During the year, you will work towards a Further Education and Training Certificate in Business Administration at NQF Level 4. You will also receive a competitive stipend, though the exact amount has not been stated.
Quick facts
- Employer: Redefine Properties Limited
- Programme: 2027 Learnership Programme
- Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Duration: One-year contract
- Closing date: 26 October 2026
- Age range: 18 to 25 years
- Education: Matric plus an undergraduate diploma or degree
- Stipend: Competitive; amount not stated
Who can apply?
You must meet all eight entry rules. Many applicants lose time preparing documents before checking these, so start here.
- You are a South African citizen.
- You are between 18 and 25 years old.
- You have completed Grade 12 (Matric).
- You hold an undergraduate diploma or degree.
- You have no tertiary studies or formal employment planned for 2027.
- You have never completed a learnership before.
- You are willing to live in Johannesburg for the full programme.
- You have no criminal record.
The NQF Level 4 certificate is what you earn during the programme. The diploma or degree is what you need to get in. Do not confuse the two — this is not a Matric-only opportunity.
The learnership rule covers any completed learnership, not only property or business administration ones. There is also no required field of study. Any undergraduate diploma or degree qualifies.
The location rule matters too. If you live in another province, you must be willing to move to Johannesburg and stay there for the whole year before you commit to applying.
What will you gain?
You will train alongside specialist professionals and take part in workshops, seminars and practical assignments. There is also mentoring, teamwork and real tasks and projects.
The listed work areas include:
- Property management
- Facilities management
- Human resources
- Finance
- Legal
- Marketing
- Other specialist areas
For graduates, the real value is connecting what you studied with actual workplace responsibilities. Many job seekers struggle to get that first practical experience, and this programme is built to provide it.
How do you apply?
Use the programme-specific online form and finish before 26 October 2026. Set aside enough time so you are not rushing at the end.
- Open Redefine’s official 2027 learnership form and check the programme title.
- Fill in your personal and contact details correctly.
- Upload your CV in the CV Upload section and add supporting records under Additional Documents.
- Add your education details and complete the Experience Summary honestly, using academic or project experience where it fits.
- Write your motivation letter in the Cover Letter field.
- Review everything, read the terms, and submit before the closing date.
- Save any confirmation or reference number the portal gives you.
Do not trust the form’s dropdown menus. The form shows age bands beyond 18–25 and several nationality options, but the programme rules stay the same: South African citizens aged 18 to 25 only.
Tips to improve your chances
1. Check your eligibility first
Before writing anything, confirm you meet all eight rules. Look at your qualification, your learnership history and your plans for 2027. This saves you from wasted effort.
2. Prepare your documents together
The checklist asks for four items:
- An updated CV.
- A certified copy of your South African ID.
- Certified copies of your qualifications.
- A motivation letter for this programme.
Include both your Matric and your diploma or degree records, since both support the education requirements. Open every scan and check that your name, qualification details and certification marks are clear and readable.
3. Write a specific motivation letter
Connect your qualification to a real interest in property management or one of Redefine’s support functions. For example, a finance graduate could describe a coursework project that taught them accuracy and teamwork, then explain what they hope to learn in a workplace.
Use examples you can explain honestly. A short, specific story gives the reader far more evidence than broad claims about being hardworking.
4. Plan your finances
Check your likely transport and accommodation costs before accepting any offer. Johannesburg residence is required, so the stipend needs to fit your plans for the year.
What happens next?
Programmes like this attract many applicants, and meeting the requirements does not guarantee a place. But if you prepare carefully and submit early, you give yourself a fair and honest shot.
Start today. Check the eight requirements, gather your certified documents, and complete the online form before 26 October 2026. If this programme does not fit your situation, keep looking — new learnerships and internships are advertised throughout the year, and the right one for you may be next.