How Are Learners Free? Understanding the Learnership Funding Model

One of the first questions we get from business owners is, "What’s the catch? How can learners work in my business at no salary cost?". It’s a logical question. In business, if something sounds too good to be true, it often is.

However, in this case, the answer lies in a powerful, government-backed system designed to boost skills development across South Africa. There is no catch—just a smart model you can leverage for your business.

The Power of Accredited Learnership Grants

The reason you don't pay a salary is that learners are funded through government-backed accredited learnership programs and SETA grants. These grants are specifically designed to cover the costs associated with the learner's training and stipend, encouraging businesses like yours to provide the essential on-the-job experience.

Your business's role is to be the "host employer"—providing the practical work environment where learners can apply their skills. This public-private partnership is designed to tackle youth unemployment and upskill the nation's workforce.

So, What Do You Pay For?

Your only cost is a small monthly administration fee paid to us. This fee is not a salary in disguise; it covers the significant, ongoing work we do to make the entire process possible and hassle-free for you.

Our administration fee covers all our end-to-end services, including:

• The entire recruitment, pre-screening, and matching process.

• The management of all contracts, SETA registration, and compliance documentation.

• Ongoing learner support, progress tracking, and issue resolution.

• The preparation of all reporting needed for your B-BBEE verification.

This model ensures you get a productive team member for up to 80% less than the cost of a traditional hire, while we handle all the administrative complexity. It is a transparent and highly effective way to grow your team affordably.

Ready to leverage this smart funding model for your business? Contact White Paper Systems to learn more. www.whitepaperconcepts.co.za