Only 29 spots are open right now for the Smart Staff Solutions Project Management Learnership in Pretoria. If you have Matric and a laptop, this 24-month programme could be your door into the world of project coordination and office administration.
What is this learnership?
This is a Project Management Level 5 Learnership. It runs for 24 months.
You will get formal classroom training mixed with real workplace experience. Smart Staff Solutions designed this programme to help you understand how projects work in actual companies.
You will not work for free. The learnership pays a monthly stipend of R3,745.
Who can apply?
You must meet every requirement below. Many applicants struggle because they miss one or two details.
Basic requirements:
- Grade 12 or Matric Certificate (this is the minimum)
- You must live in Pretoria
- Your own laptop or computer
- Stable internet connection
- Money for data
- Computer literacy
- Ability to use different computer systems
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Administrative ability
- Strong organisational skills
- Willingness to learn
You need computer access because the training uses online platforms, emails, and digital documents. Without your own laptop and internet, you will fall behind.
This is a 24-month commitment. Do not apply if you cannot stay for the full two years.
What will you gain?
You will earn R3,745 every month while you learn. This helps cover transport and data costs.
You will also build these practical skills:
- Project coordination
- Office administration
- Planning and scheduling
- Report writing
- Time management
- Digital systems use
- Professional communication
- Workplace professionalism
- Organisation methods
- Problem-solving
Project management needs people who love structure. If you enjoy planning, tracking tasks, and keeping information tidy, this suits you well.
How to apply
Follow these steps carefully:
- Update your CV. Make sure your Matric certificate number and results are clearly stated.
- Add a section called “Computer and Admin Skills”. List Microsoft Office, any online courses, and times you helped organise events or groups.
- Check that your contact details are current. Use an email you check daily.
- Confirm you live in Pretoria and own a working laptop.
- Visit the official application portal here: Smart Staff Solutions Project Management Learnership Application.
- Upload your CV and complete all fields.
- Submit before the closing date.
Tips to stand out
Competition is tough. Here is how to improve your chances.
Fix your CV:
- Do not write “hardworking” without proof. Show examples instead.
- Write: “Assisted with organising school sports day” or “Managed class project deadlines.”
- Mention any volunteer work where you handled documents or coordinated people.
- List specific computer skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs.
Avoid these mistakes:
- Leaving out your Matric results
- Forgetting to state you live in Pretoria
- Not mentioning your laptop and internet access
- Using a generic CV for every job
- Outdated phone numbers
Use short sections with clear headings. Recruiters scan quickly.
Final thoughts
This learnership gives you 24 months of paid training, a formal qualification, and real workplace exposure. It is a rare chance to enter project management without prior experience.
But remember: only 29 people will get selected. Many will apply.
Take time today to prepare your CV properly. Show that you are organised, computer-ready, and committed. Submit through the official portal only.
Your next step starts with one application. Good luck.