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SITA Cloud Administrator Learnership 2026/2027 (NQF 4)

Learnerships ICT
Location Pretoria, Gauteng
Stipend ZAR 5,500/monthly
Application deadline Closes 16 Oct 2026
Duration (months) 12 months

SITA is inviting unemployed South African youth to apply for a 12-month Cloud Administrator Learnership Programme in Pretoria, offering training and workplace experience in the IT sector.

About this opportunity

The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) is inviting applications for its Cloud Administrator Learnership Programme for 2026/2027. This programme offers unemployed South African youth a chance to gain training and workplace experience in the IT sector.

The learnership combines theoretical learning with practical workplace training, helping participants understand how cloud administration works beyond the classroom.

The programme runs for 12 months in SITA's Data Centre Environment and successful applicants will work towards an Occupational Certificate in Cloud Administration at NQF Level 4.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain computing resources and services.
  • Understand cloud computing and its various uses.
  • Monitor and maintain IT systems and infrastructure.
  • Handle data storage and management tasks.
  • Follow information security and workplace procedures.
  • Develop problem-solving and professional communication skills within a technical environment.

Requirements

  • Be a South African citizen.
  • Be between 18 and 35 years old.
  • Be unemployed.
  • Have Grade 12 (Matric) or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
  • Be computer literate.
  • Have no previous participation in a SITA learnership programme.

Benefits

  • Monthly stipend of R5,500.
  • Opportunity to earn an NQF Level 4 Occupational Certificate.
  • Gain practical experience in a government IT agency.
  • Potential for permanent absorption depending on performance and vacancy availability.

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