The UIF Labour Activation Programme (LAP) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Wholesale and Retail Learnership Programme for 2025/2026. This programme runs for 12 months and offers unemployed youth a chance to gain real workplace experience, accredited training, and a monthly stipend of R2,000. If you have been struggling to enter the job market and want a practical way to build skills, this learnership may be exactly what you need.
South Africa has many training programmes, but very few offer both accredited training and hands-on retail exposure at the same time. The Wholesale and Retail sector is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country, which means there are always new opportunities for people with the right skills. This learnership gives you the chance to learn, earn, and grow for a full year under trusted organisations who have helped thousands of young people improve their future.
You will not only learn about how retail stores work, but also gain workplace habits that employers love, such as teamwork, time management, customer care, and problem solving. These are skills you can use anywhere, even outside retail.
This learnership has been designed to help young people without work experience. Here is what you can expect from the opportunity:
This structure helps ensure that people who truly need support can benefit from the programme.
Several respected organisations work together to make this learnership successful. Each of them brings skills and experience that help young people build a solid foundation for their careers.
Department of Employment and Labour
This department runs national programmes that support job creation and improve workplace fairness. They help make sure that opportunities like UIF LAP reach the right people.
Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF)
UIF is known for supporting workers financially when they lose their jobs. They also fund training programmes like this one to help unemployed contributors get back into the job market.
Ubuntu Institute
The Ubuntu Institute is a trusted training partner that focuses on youth development. They manage the learning side of the programme, make sure the training is high quality, and guide learners throughout the year.
With these three organisations working together, applicants can expect proper training, real support, and meaningful career exposure.
To make sure the learnership reaches the intended group, applicants must meet certain criteria. You should apply only if you:
These rules help ensure that applicants are both committed and ready to complete the full programme.
To apply successfully, you must upload or submit the following:
Make sure all your documents are clear and updated, as incomplete applications are often rejected.
Many young people struggle to find work because they have no work experience. This learnership removes that barrier by giving you training, real workplace exposure, and a small income every month. You will learn real skills that employers look for, especially in retail environments such as stores, warehouses, supermarkets, or distribution centres.
The information in this post is based on official details shared by the Department of Employment and Labour, UIF, and the Ubuntu Institute. Their partnership shows that this programme is built to help unemployed youth gain confidence and build a stronger future.
If you want to grow, learn, and build a real career path, this may be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
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