What is U-Belong Learnership
- U-Belong is a training programme (learnership) run by T3 Telecoms SA.
- It’s aimed at unemployed young people and combines work-based training (field/sales work) with study: at the end you receive a recognised qualification: Business Practice NQF Level 1 (through MICT SETA).
- The learnership typically runs for 12 months.
🎯 Who qualifies / Eligibility
To apply for U-Belong you usually need to meet the following criteria:
- Must be a South African citizen with valid ID.
- Must have completed at least Grade 10 — in many intakes Grade 12 (Matric) is preferred.
- Must be unemployed at the time of application (not in full-time study or another learnership)
- Age requirement typically 18–35 years (some adverts allow 18–45, depending on intake).
- Willingness to travel and work in field roles (sales, outreach) — the work involves going into communities, selling airtime/telecom products, etc.
✅ What you get
- A formal NQF-registered qualification (Business Practice Level 1) — useful for future employment or further training.
- Monthly stipend/allowance during the learnership — so you earn while you learn.
- Digital tools/data: some intakes mention receiving a smart device + data, to support digital learning.
- Practical work experience — in sales, customer service, operations — which can help build skills employers value.
- Potential path to entrepreneurship: some graduates reportedly go on to start their own small distribution or sales businesses, or get promoted into permanent roles.
📝 What to watch out for / What you should know
- The role involves “field work” — selling products (mobile airtime, electricity vouchers, etc.) and doing outreach/sales. So you should be comfortable with sales, interacting with customers, and possibly travelling within your region.
- It’s more oriented toward entry-level / sales / entrepreneurship-style roles — not technical upskilling (unless you’re interested in sales/business).
- As with many learnerships: it’s a commitment — 12 months, and likely full-time, with expectations around reliability, performance, and willingness to learn.
📅 How to Apply
If you decide to apply:
- Visit their official website (look for “Apply Today” / “U-Belong”) to find the application form.
- Prepare required documents: certified ID copy, certified copy of your highest school certificate (Grade 10/12), updated CV (even if you don’t have formal work experience, mention any community, informal or volunteer work), sometimes a motivational letter.
- Submit online — make sure you complete all fields correctly.
- Wait for feedback — if you don’t hear back after a few weeks, you can follow up (some adverts mention emailing info@u-belong.co.za or checking social media).
Since you are in Johannesburg, Gauteng — you are within one of the main target areas for U-Belong, so you should definitely qualify (assuming you meet the age and schooling requirements).
