Discovery IT Technical Support Learnership Grade 12

Verified Opportunities for South African Youth.

Discovery Central Services is inviting young candidates to apply for its IT Technical Support Learnership 2026 in Sandton, Gauteng. The programme is aimed at candidates aged 18 to 30 who have completed Grade 12 and are not currently studying after Matric or formally employed.

The programme provides an opportunity to gain practical IT workplace experience through structured learning and hands‑on exposure within Discovery’s IT Servicing Team. Successful learners will work towards a nationally recognised FETC: IT Technical Support qualification
.

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Employer Discovery Central Services

Programme IT Technical Support Learnership 2026

Business Unit Discovery Central Services

Function Information Technology

Location Sandton – 1 Discovery Place, Gauteng

Minimum Qualification Grade 12

Age Requirement 18-30 years

Qualification on Completion FETC: IT Technical Support

Previous Experience Not Required

Stipend Not Stated

Date Posted 1 September 2026

Closing Date Not Specified

Discovery’s official careers site confirms that the opportunity was listed on 1 September 2026
.

The Discovery IT Technical Support Learnership combines structured learning with practical workplace experience in the company’s IT Servicing Team.

The programme leads to a nationally recognised FETC: IT Technical Support qualification
, making it suitable for young people interested in starting a career in information technology and technical support.

Learners may receive exposure to different IT support functions while gaining practical experience within Discovery’s working environment.

Applicants must have Grade 12
.

The following minimum subject results are required:

• Mathematical Literacy:
  Level 5 – minimum 60%
• Second language:
  Level 4 – minimum 50%

Applicants may also have an incomplete tertiary IT qualification
, although Discovery lists this as an advantage rather than an essential requirement.

Applicants must:

• Be between 18 and 30 years old
• Not currently be engaged in post-Matric studies
• Not currently be formally employed
• Not have completed a previous learnership
• Have effective written and verbal English communication skills
• Have basic computer skills
• Be familiar mainly with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook

This opportunity is suitable for young Grade 12 graduates who are interested in starting a career in information technology.

It may particularly suit applicants interested in technical support, desktop support, computer hardware and digital customer support.

Candidates with an incomplete tertiary IT qualification may also apply, provided they meet the other requirements.

Learners may gain practical experience in:

• Desktop support
• Hardware engineering
• Digital support

These functions form part of the practical workplace component of the programme within Discovery’s IT Servicing Team.

Discovery is looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Innovative and critical thinking
• Problem-solving skills
• Accuracy
• High standards of quality
• Systematic and organised working methods
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Ability to work independently
• Teamwork
• Service orientation

Candidates should also be able to learn from feedback and adjust to changing circumstances.

The programme can provide learners with practical exposure to the IT support environment while they work towards a recognised qualification.

Participants may develop experience in areas such as:

• Hardware support
• Digital technical support
• Problem solving
• Technical communication
• Microsoft Office applications
• Workplace teamwork
• Time management

The programme combines formal learning with practical workplace experience.

The learnership leads to a nationally recognised:

This provides learners with both theoretical knowledge and practical exposure relevant to entry‑level IT support careers.

The qualification and workplace experience may help learners prepare for entry‑level roles such as:

• Technical Support Agent
• Helpdesk Support Agent
• Hardware Support Technician
• Digital…