9-Month Learnership for Unemployed Graduates | R6,500 Monthly Stipend
Tourplan has announced applications for its 2027 Learnership Programme, offering unemployed graduates an opportunity to gain workplace experience and develop professional and business skills. The programme will be based at the company’s office in Boksburg, Gauteng, and will run for nine months.
The learnership is intended for unemployed graduates who hold a minimum three-year diploma or degree recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) in one of the following fields: Information Technology (IT), Tourism or Business.
Successful applicants will receive practical training on Tourplan’s proprietary tourism software, professional and business skills development, and the opportunity to work alongside Tourplan staff during the final phase of the programme.
Job Details
| Job Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Company | Tourplan |
| Programme | Tourplan Learnership 2027 |
| Location | Boksburg, Gauteng |
| Duration | 9 months |
| Start Date | 1 March 2027 |
| End Date | 30 November 2027 |
| Monthly Stipend | R6,500 |
| Target Applicants | Unemployed graduates |
| Minimum Qualification | Three-year SAQA-recognised diploma or degree |
| Eligible Fields | IT, Tourism or Business |
| Applications Open | 1 November 2026 |
| Closing Date | 8 January 2027 |
| Enquiries Email | Learnership.Applications@tourplan.com |
About the Tourplan Learnership
The Tourplan Learnership is designed to help unemployed graduates prepare for the workplace, develop relevant professional skills and gain practical exposure to the tourism technology sector.
The programme combines training in Tourplan’s proprietary tourism software with professional and business skills development. Learners will progress through three phases, each lasting three months, before working alongside Tourplan staff during the final phase.
At the end of the programme, successful learners will receive a Tourplan certificate, a letter of recommendation and references relating to their on-the-job practices and learning.
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for the learnership, applicants must meet the following criteria stated in the advert:
- Must be unemployed.
- Must hold a minimum three-year diploma or degree.
- The qualification must be recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
- The qualification must be in one of the following fields:
- Information Technology (IT)
- Tourism
- Business
The advert does not specify an age limit, minimum academic average, previous work experience requirement or additional documentation required for the application.
Learnership Structure and Training Phases
The nine-month programme will run from 1 March 2027 to 30 November 2027 and will be divided into three phases of three months each.
Phase 1: Preparing for the World of Work
During the first phase, learners will receive training on Tourplan’s proprietary tourism software, alongside professional and business skills development.
This phase is intended to help participants prepare for the expectations and responsibilities of the workplace.
Phase 2: Introduction to the World of Work
The second phase will continue training in Tourplan’s proprietary tourism software and professional and business skills development.
Learners will continue building their understanding of the software and developing the skills needed for the workplace.
Phase 3: The World of Work
During the final phase, learners will work alongside Tourplan staff.
This stage provides practical exposure to the working environment and allows learners to apply what they have learned during the earlier phases.
Monthly Stipend
Successful learners will receive a monthly stipend of R6,500 for the duration of the nine-month learnership.
The advert does not specify additional benefits, transport allowances, accommodation support or other payments.
Certificate and Recommendation
At the end of the learnership, successful learners will receive:
- A Tourplan certificate.
- A letter of recommendation.
- References relating to their on-the-job practices and learning.
These are intended to recognise the learner’s participation and learning during the programme.
How to Apply
Applications open on 1 November 2026 and close on 8 January 2027.
For further information about the application process, interested candidates can contact the Tourplan Learnership Department using the email address provided in the advert.
Email: Learnership.Applications@tourplan.com
The supplied advert does not provide a separate application link or specify exactly which documents must be submitted. Applicants should contact the Learnership Department to confirm the application procedure and required supporting documents.
Important Information for Applicants
- The programme is intended for unemployed graduates.
- Applicants must have a minimum three-year SAQA-recognised diploma or degree.
- Eligible qualifications must be in IT, Tourism or Business.
- The learnership is based in Boksburg, Gauteng.
- The programme lasts nine months.
- Learners will receive a monthly stipend of R6,500.
- The programme runs from 1 March 2027 to 30 November 2027.
- Applications open on 1 November 2026.
- The closing date is 8 January 2027.
- Successful learners will receive a Tourplan certificate, a letter of recommendation and references relating to their learning and workplace practice.
Closing Date
8 January 2027
Applications open on 1 November 2026. Interested unemployed graduates who meet the qualification requirements should contact Learnership.Applications@tourplan.com for further information about the application process.
Vacancy Summary
Tourplan is offering a nine-month learnership in Boksburg, Gauteng, for unemployed graduates with a minimum three-year SAQA-recognised diploma or degree in IT, Tourism or Business. The programme includes training on Tourplan’s proprietary tourism software, professional and business skills development, and practical workplace exposure alongside Tourplan staff.
Successful learners will receive a monthly stipend of R6,500 and, upon successful completion, a Tourplan certificate, a letter of recommendation and references relating to their learning and workplace practice. The programme runs from 1 March to 30 November 2027. Applications open on 1 November 2026 and close on 8 January 2027.