AMPATH Laboratories is offering a 24-month learnership programme to train unemployed South Africans as Phlebotomy Technicians. This learnership, funded by the HWSETA, leads to an NQF Level 4 qualification and includes training and practical experience. If you are under 35, have passed Matric with specific subjects and are seeking a career in diagnostic healthcare, this opportunity could be for you.

The programme runs in Gauteng (Centurion) and KwaZulu-Natal (Durban) and requires you to commit full-time. Applications are open as of April 2026 and close on 30 April 2026, with the programme set to start in late January 2027.

What is a Learnership?

A learnership is a structured programme that combines theoretical training with practical work experience. Learners earn a stipend while they learn and gain a nationally recognised qualification. This HWSETA-funded learnership offers a pathway into the healthcare sector as a Phlebotomy Technician, with the potential to register with the HPCSA upon completion.

Key Facts and Requirements

  • Qualification: Further Education and Training Certificate: Phlebotomy Technique (NQF Level 4).
  • Funding: Funded by HWSETA.
  • Stipend: A stipend is provided, but the amount varies.
  • Duration: 24 months, full-time.
  • Age Limit: Applicants must be under 35 years old.
  • Locations: Training takes place in Centurion, Gauteng, and Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
  • Entry Requirements: You need a Grade 12 certificate with a minimum of 60% in Mathematics, Life Sciences (Biology), and English.
  • Tech Needs: Access to a smartphone or digital device and a stable internet connection is required for online components.
  • Eligibility: You must be unemployed and not hold any qualifications higher than NQF Level 4.

Who Can Apply?

To be considered for this learnership, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a South African citizen.
  • Be under the age of 35.
  • Be currently unemployed.
  • Have completed your Matric (Grade 12) certificate.
  • Achieve a minimum of 60% in Mathematics, Life Sciences/Biology, and English in your Matric exams.
  • Do not have any qualifications higher than NQF Level 4.
  • Have access to a smartphone or digital device and a stable internet connection.
  • Be able to commit to full-time study and work for the duration of the learnership. No other employment or studies are permitted.
  • Ensure your Matric results are clearly visible on your application.
  • Provide accurate contact details.

Important Dates

Applications for the AMPATH Phlebotomy Technician Learnership are currently open. Make sure to submit your application before the closing date to be considered.

  • Application Window Opens: April 2026
  • Application Closing Date: 30 April 2026
  • Programme Start Date: Late January 2027

This HWSETA-funded learnership with AMPATH Laboratories is a great opportunity for unemployed youth with a Grade 12 certificate to enter the healthcare sector as a Phlebotomy Technician. Remember to apply before the 30 April 2026 deadline and ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria, including the specific subject percentage requirements.

If you have the necessary qualifications and a passion for healthcare, take the next step towards earning while you learn and securing a recognised NQF Level 4 qualification.

Ready to apply? Visit the official application portal before the closing date of 30 April 2026.