Journalism Learnerships Application 2025/2026
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Journalism is about reporting the who, what, where and when of all events and changes big and small. Journalism is about reporting events and delivering news or stories of what is happening. Some journalists are just writers of stories or editors who get a story straight. Where many others still do field work and go out into dangerous or unknown fields to get the story they want. You get journalists that only focus on news events and others that prefer the fashion industry or global events.
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Journalism Learnerships Available
There are a couple of careers to consider in this industry. Yet, it mostly focuses on newspapers, magazines, television, and radio. We have listed some of the more openly advertised positions available for learnerships here below.
Career options:
- Television Reporter
- News Journalist
- Writer
- Editor
- Marketing Assistant
- Marketing Manager
- Reporter
Most learnerships offered in these fields are for a 12 or 24-month period. Successful candidates will most likely also receive a monthly allowance or stipend but transport, meals, and accommodation will most likely not be included.
Journalism Learnerships Requirements
The requirements for journalism learnerships will be slightly different for each company. However, there are many similar stipulations. Individuals applying for a learnership must be sure to meet all set stipulations as given by the company they are applying to. We have compiled a list of basic requirements for you to start with.
Basic stipulations needed:
- Candidates must be a citizen of South Africa
- Applicants must have an ID document/book/card
- All applicants must hold a Matric or Grade 12 certificate
- Applicants must have a diploma or degree in the field of their application
- Candidates must be proficient in the English language
- All candidates must be computer literate
- Applicants must not be employed
- All applicants must not be part of any other learnership
- Applicants must hold a medical certificate stating disability if applicable
- All applicants must be detail-orientated
Basic writing skills, Photoshop and Microsoft Office familiarity is also recommended depending on the career field you are entering. Any and all extra-curricular activities you were part of in this industry is worth mentioning, any recommendations and a CV must also be attached to your application.
It is important that all applicants provide current contact details, telephone numbers, email address, postal and physical address. All documents must be copied and certified, please, do not attach your originals to the application. People with a disability is also encouraged to apply.