The South African Policing Union (SAPU) has opened applications for the Youth Development Learnership Programme 2025 (NQF Level 5), exclusively available to dependants of active SAPU members. This opportunity is designed to empower young people through training, education, and workplace exposure — giving them the tools to improve employability and take confident steps toward a brighter future.
Available Learnership Opportunities
SAPU has allocated 150 learnership positions across five provinces in South Africa, ensuring access to different communities nationwide:
- Gauteng – 25 posts
- Mpumalanga – 25 posts
- Free State – 40 posts
- Eastern Cape – 40 posts
- Northern Cape – 20 posts
This distribution reflects SAPU’s commitment to fairness and inclusivity, ensuring dependants from various regions can benefit equally.
Who Can Apply?
The SAPU Youth Development Learnership Programme 2025 is available only to dependants of active SAPU members who hold a valid Dibanani or Ma-SAPU policy. Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A Matric certificate (Grade 12).
- Age between 18 and 35 years old.
- Be a dependant of an active SAPU member (son, daughter, niece, nephew, etc.).
- No criminal record.
- Provide a certified copy of the applicant’s ID and the main SAPU member’s ID.
- Proof of an active Dibanani / Ma-SAPU policy.
This eligibility framework ensures the programme remains focused on uplifting the families of SAPU members who serve in the policing community.
Programme Benefits
Learners selected for the 2025 intake will gain a range of meaningful benefits, including:
- Monthly stipend for the full 12-month duration, easing financial pressure while studying.
- An accredited NQF Level 5 qualification, providing a nationally recognised certificate.
- Structured training and workplace exposure, balancing theory with practical skills.
- Improved employability, career development, and pathways into multiple sectors.
Why This Programme Matters
South Africa faces high levels of youth unemployment, and opportunities like the SAPU Youth Development Learnership Programme play an important role in addressing this challenge. By focusing on dependants of SAPU members, the initiative ensures that children and family members of the policing community have access to skills development and education.
This programme is not only about qualifications — it is about empowering families, uplifting communities, and investing in the future workforce.
How to Apply
Interested dependants must prepare and submit the following documents:
- Certified copy of the applicant’s Matric certificate.
- Certified copy of the applicant’s ID and the main SAPU member’s ID.
- Proof of an active Dibanani or Ma-SAPU policy.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Applications must be submitted via email to: hr@sapu.co.za
Conclusion
The SAPU Youth Development NQF Level 5 Learnership Programme 2025 is more than a training initiative — it is a stepping stone to opportunity. With stipends, accredited qualifications, and workplace exposure, it provides dependants of SAPU members with the skills and confidence to step into the job market. For young people connected to the policing community, this is a chance to build a foundation for a sustainable career.
Closing Date: 03 October 2025