U-Belong Learnership Programme 2026

U-Belong is a learnership and development programme hosted by T3 Telecoms SA. Launched in 2021, the programme focuses on helping young South Africans enter the informal telecommunications market as agents. The programme is closely tied to sales, customer service, and running a small distribution business, making it ideal for those interested in earning an income through selling telecommunications products.

Unlike traditional office-based learnerships, U-Belong is customer-facing and community-based. Participants are trained in customer service and sales while working as active agents, with the goal of preparing them for the possibility of starting their own SME distribution businesses.

Is U-Belong a Normal Learnership?

Not exactly.

This is important because someone searching for a learnership might expect to be placed inside a large company working in an office or store.

U-Belong has a strong entrepreneurship and sales component. The organisation says the programme is intended to prepare participants for the possibility of starting their own SME distribution businesses after completing the programme.

Its product model also allows agents to sell telecommunications products and services within their communities.

So, if you are the type of person who would rather work with customers, sell products and eventually try running something of your own, U-Belong could be more interesting than a standard office administration learnership.

• Promoting and selling telecommunications products (MTN, Vodacom, Telkom, and Cell C).
• Selling airtime, data, and prepaid electricity.
• Providing customer service within the local community or area.
• Completing assignments and training for a Business Practice NQF Level 1 qualification.
• Operating as a distribution agent and potentially managing a small business unit.

• Must be unemployed.
• Must be between 18 and 28 years old.
• At least a Grade 12 qualification (Matric).
• Must be interested in sales and working with people.

• Basic monthly stipend.
• Training in customer service and sales.
• Accredited Business Practice NQF Level 1 qualification through MICT SETA.
• Provision of connectivity and a smart device (subject to package conditions).
• Opportunity for career growth into sales supervisor roles or SME ownership.