In Conversation With Lindokuhle Ndlovu- Marketing officer at The Skills Development Corporation (SDC)
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South Africa continues to face a persistent youth unemployment crisis, with young people between 18 and 34 years old disproportionately affected. Learnerships remain one of the most practical interventions to bridge the gap between education and employment, offering structured training combined with workplace experience.
Skills Development Corporation (SDC), an accredited training provider with campuses in Johannesburg and Cape Town, works at the intersection of youth empowerment and corporate compliance. The organisation partners with companies to help them meet their B-BBEE Skills Development targets while simultaneously creating opportunities for unemployed youth — including persons living with disabilities.
Through accredited programmes aligned with the QCTO curriculum, SDC offers learnerships in high-demand and future-focused fields such as Marketing Coordination, Project Management, Cyber Security, Cloud Administration, Supply Chain, Insurance Underwriting, and more. Their model includes 70% workplace exposure and 30% theoretical learning, ensuring learners gain practical, industry-relevant skills.
Importantly, SDC also introduces the concept of a “Placement Partner” — companies that host learners for workplace experience while SDC covers the learner stipend. This model aims to reduce financial barriers for employers while increasing youth employability.
For 2026, eligible applicants must be between 18–28 years old, reside in Gauteng, and meet B-BBEE criteria. A vetting process takes place at their recruitment offices in Paulshof, Sandton.
This conversation matters for students, recent graduates, unemployed youth, and even families of current Wits students who may be seeking structured skills pathways.
Skills Development Corporation (SDC), an accredited training provider with campuses in Johannesburg and Cape Town, works at the intersection of youth empowerment and corporate compliance. The organisation partners with companies to help them meet their B-BBEE Skills Development targets while simultaneously creating opportunities for unemployed youth — including persons living with disabilities.
Through accredited programmes aligned with the QCTO curriculum, SDC offers learnerships in high-demand and future-focused fields such as Marketing Coordination, Project Management, Cyber Security, Cloud Administration, Supply Chain, Insurance Underwriting, and more. Their model includes 70% workplace exposure and 30% theoretical learning, ensuring learners gain practical, industry-relevant skills.
Importantly, SDC also introduces the concept of a “Placement Partner” — companies that host learners for workplace experience while SDC covers the learner stipend. This model aims to reduce financial barriers for employers while increasing youth employability.
For 2026, eligible applicants must be between 18–28 years old, reside in Gauteng, and meet B-BBEE criteria. A vetting process takes place at their recruitment offices in Paulshof, Sandton.
This conversation matters for students, recent graduates, unemployed youth, and even families of current Wits students who may be seeking structured skills pathways.
