I Can! Learnerships South Africa 2025-2026

ABOUT THE COMPANY

I Can! was founded by Ali Smeeton, mother of James Smeeton, who has Down Syndrome. The Smeetons have also established a non-profit organisation with two other families in Gauteng called EmployAbility Vulindlela, with the focus on employment support for intellectually disabled adults.

I Can!, together with PMI, have created Disability Academies who provide a socio-economic solution to stakeholders interested disability.

ABOUT THE LEARNERSHIP

I Can! learnerships are available to adults with physical, intellectual and learning disabilities.

The programme runs over the course of at least 12 months and learners will receive a monthly stipend as well as a bonus on completion of the programme.

Learnerships are currently available in the following sectors:

• Life Skills (NQF Level 1)
• Hygiene and Cleaning (NQF Level 1)
• Plant Production (NQF Level 1) & Animal Plant Production (NQF Level 1)
• Business Practice (NQF Level 1)
• Business Administration (NQF Level 2)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• South African citizen
• Have a physical, intellectual or learning disability
• Life Skills: have basic literacy
• Hygiene and Cleaning: have an ABET Level 2 for Mathematical Literacy and Communication
• Plant Production & Animal Plant Production: have an ABET Level 3 for Numeracy, Communication and Literacy
• Business Practice: completed Grade 10, have an ABET Level 3 for Communication and Mathematical Literacy
• Business Administration: completed Matric, have a NQF Level 1 for Communication and Mathematical Literacy

*Preference may be given to applicants of colour.

HOW TO APPLY

Download and complete the I Can Learnership Application Form (pdf).

Alternatively, you can download the application form via the I Can! website (https://ican-sa.co.za/learnerships-academies/) or collect a copy from your nearest I Can! office (addresses below).

Please submit the following supporting documentation with your completed application form:

• South African ID document (certified copy)
• Highest qualification (certified copy)
• Proof of disability from a specialist
• Form 3: Work Ability Form (page 5 of the application form) – if applicant has not completed Grade 9

Complete application packs can be submitted to your nearest I Can! branch via the email addresses or physical addresses below.

CONTACT

I CAN!
Cape Town – Tel: 021 948 0191 | Email: ctsourcing@ican-sa.co.za | Physical Address: 1st Floor, ABSA Building, 14 Strand Road, Bellville
Durban – Tel: 031 563 5515 | Email: dbnsourcing@ican-sa.co.za | Physical Address: 55 Church Road, Durban North
Howick – Tel: 033 330 2509 | Email: dbnsourcing@ican-sa.co.za | Physical Address: 4 Baron Road, Merrivale, Howick
Kempton Park – Tel: 011 394 0251 | Email: jhbsourcing@ican-sa.co.za | Physical Address: 30 Kerk Street, Kempton park
Port Elizabeth – Tel: 041 484 1449 | Email: pesourcing@ican-sa.co.za | Physical Address: 764 Govan Mbeki, North End , Port Elizabeth
Vereeniging – Tel: 016 421 2956 | Email: vrgsourcing@ican-sa.co.za | Physical Address: Eurisko Centre, 14 Kwagga Street, Leeuhof