Introduction
With youth unemployment remaining a significant issue in South Africa, the Cellphone Repair Training Programme, in collaboration with the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA), introduces an accessible opportunity for skill development, employment, and entrepreneurial advancement. This initiative seeks to equip individuals with essential digital and business competencies, fostering economic growth and self-employment.
Programme Description
- Purpose: To provide practical training in mobile phone diagnostics and repair, alongside foundational business education.
- Cost: Free of charge to all accepted participants.
- Partner Organization: NEMISA, a recognized leader in South Africa’s digital skills training initiatives.
Skills and Content Covered
- Diagnosing and repairing various mobile phone faults
- Replacing screens and batteries
- Addressing software issues and performing component-level repairs
- Introduction to business principles relevant to the electronics repair industry
Eligibility Criteria
- Target Group:
- Unemployed youth aged 18–35
- Individuals interested in technology and electronics
- Recent school leavers and matriculants seeking practical skills
- Entrepreneurs or informal traders aspiring to formalize or expand their services
- Academic Prerequisites: No matric certificate or prior technical experience required.
- Core Requirement: Demonstrable motivation and willingness to complete the programme
Benefits of Participation
- Extensive, hands-on practical training
- Training in entrepreneurship and small business management
- Certificate of completion upon successful participation
- Access to industry experts and mentorship
- Enhanced employment prospects and potential for self-employment
Application Details
- Deadline: Saturday, 30 August 2025 at 23:59
- Application Portal: https://cellphones.samddra.org.za/
Selection Process
While the programme is broadly inclusive, selection may consider:
- Geographic distribution, with preference possibly given to underserved regions
- The applicant’s demonstrated motivation and interest in technology
- Commitment to attending and completing the entire training period
Training Locations
Training sessions will be conducted at:
- Local community centres
- TVET colleges
- Municipal training hubs
- Mobile classrooms (particularly for rural outreach)
Provinces currently included in the expansion: Gauteng, Limpopo, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and others.
Conclusion
The Cellphone Repair Training Programme represents an important opportunity for young South Africans to acquire valuable digital skills, build business acumen, and pursue pathways to economic inclusion. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply before the stated deadline, and to monitor further updates through NEMISA’s official social media channels or at community resource centres.
