Cellphone Repairs Training Programme Now Open for Youth in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape

Are you a young person living in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, and interested in gaining practical skills in cellphone repair? A new Cellphone Repairs Training Programme is now accepting applications for 2025. This opportunity is brought to you by the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (Nemisa), in collaboration with Walter Sisulu University (WSU), Vaal University of Technology, and other strategic partners.

This programme is designed to empower unemployed youth with the technical and entrepreneurial skills needed to succeed in the mobile device repair industry, particularly in rural and urban residential areas. If you meet the requirements and have a passion for hands-on learning, this is your chance to develop a practical and in-demand skillset.

Programme Overview

The Cellphone Repairs Training Programme includes:

• 4 weeks of face-to-face training

• 12 weeks of mentoring and coaching conducted online

Participants will also complete two Microsoft Digital Literacy Courses as part of the learning process. The goal is to equip you with both technical repair skills and digital literacy to prepare you for the world of work or entrepreneurship.

Note: This programme does not offer a stipend, but it offers valuable training at no cost.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 18 July 2025. Ensure you submit all required documents and complete the online form before the deadline.

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible for the programme, applicants must:

• Be South African citizens

• Reside in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape

• Be between 18 and 35 years old

• Be unemployed

• Have Grade 12 with a minimum of:

  • 40% in Mathematics

  • 50% in Mathematical Literacy

• Be able to pass a pre-assessment or entrance test

• Commit to completing two Microsoft Digital Literacy Courses

This programme is ideal for individuals who want to become self-employed or seek work in the growing cellphone and electronics repair industry.

Why Should You Apply?

Upon successful completion, you will be qualified to operate as a Cellphone Repair Technician, capable of diagnosing and fixing various cellphone issues. This skill is highly relevant in both urban and rural communities where technical services are often in demand. Beyond repairs, the programme also helps build broader competencies in work readiness and entrepreneurship.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply online by filling out the official form here:
Apply via Google Form

This opportunity is perfect for motivated individuals seeking to enhance their employability, gain technical skills, and create a sustainable livelihood. Don’t miss out on this life-changing programme—apply before 18 July 2025.