Unemployed South African youth who are interested in building a career in the private security industry can apply for Security Learnership Programmes for 2026–2027 offered by TSU Protection Services and AM Security Services.
The learnership opportunities are available in several locations, including Airport Industria in Cape Town, Centurion and Strand. The programmes are aimed at unemployed South Africans between the ages of 18 and 29 who meet the specified requirements.
The learnership programmes are designed to provide participants with both theoretical education and practical workplace experience. Successful applicants will have an opportunity to develop the knowledge and practical skills required to work as Security Officers within the private security industry.
Available opportunities include:
- TSU Protection Services Airport Industria, Cape Town Learnership Programme 2026–2027
- AM Security Services Centurion Learnership Programme 2026–2027
- TSU Protection Services Centurion Learnership Programme 2026–2027
- AM Security Services Strand Learnership Programme 2026–2027
About the Security Learnership Programmes
A learnership is a structured learning programme that combines classroom-based education with practical workplace training. Participants gain knowledge through an accredited learning environment while also receiving practical exposure to the workplace.
These security learnership programmes are intended to prepare unemployed young South Africans for opportunities within the Private Security Industry.
The qualification associated with the programme is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, practical skills and workplace-based experience required to operate as Security Officers.
Applicants should carefully review the requirements before submitting an application because the programmes have specific eligibility conditions relating to age, employment status, education, citizenship, PSIRA registration and criminal records.
1. TSU Protection Services Airport Industria Learnership Programme 2026–2027
TSU Protection Services is offering a Security Learnership Programme based in Airport Industria, Cape Town.
The programme is aimed at unemployed South Africans between the ages of 18 and 29. Applicants who meet the requirements and are selected will have the opportunity to receive training and practical workplace experience in the private security industry.
The Airport Industria programme requires applicants to reside in or around the Airport Industria area so that they can attend the learnership programme.
Requirements
Applicants for the TSU Protection Services Airport Industria Learnership Programme must meet the following requirements:
- Must currently be unemployed.
- Must not be enrolled at an educational institution for another qualification.
- Must not be registered for another learnership programme.
- Must have Grade 12 or Matric.
- English must be included as a Matric subject.
- Applicants must have a minimum Level 4 in all subjects.
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be in possession of a valid South African identity document.
- Must be between 18 and 29 years of age.
- Must not be PSIRA registered.
- Must have no criminal record.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Computer skills, including MS Office, email and internet skills, will be an advantage.
- Must be able to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
- Must reside in or around Airport Industria, Cape Town.
Applicants with disabilities are also encouraged to apply where they meet the programme requirements.
People with disabilities must provide proof of disability. The required proof can be a doctor’s certificate or medical report, or a signed ITRDD13 completed by a registered medical doctor.
Location
- Airport Industria, Cape Town, Western Cape.
Application
Applications for the TSU Protection Services Airport Industria Learnership Programme should be submitted through the official online application process.
Applicants should ensure that the information provided on the application is accurate and that all required supporting documentation is supplied.
2. AM Security Services Centurion Learnership Programme 2026–2027
AM Security Services is offering a Security Learnership Programme in Centurion.
The opportunity is intended for unemployed South Africans between the ages of 18 and 29 who want to gain training and practical experience in the private security industry.
The programme combines classroom-based learning with workplace-based training. The successful candidates will receive an opportunity to develop skills relevant to working as Security Officers.
Applicants must reside in or around Centurion to be able to attend the programme.
Requirements
Candidates applying for the AM Security Services Centurion Learnership Programme must:
- Be unemployed.
- Not be enrolled with an institution for another qualification.
- Not be registered for another learnership programme.
- Have Grade 12 or Matric.
- Have English as one of the Matric subjects.
- Have a minimum Level 4 in all subjects.
- Be a South African citizen.
- Have a valid South African ID.
- Be between 18 and 29 years old.
- Not be PSIRA registered.
- Have no criminal record.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Have computer skills, including MS Office, email and internet skills, which will be an advantage.
- Be able to work independently.
- Demonstrate initiative.
- Reside in or around Centurion.
Persons with disabilities
Persons with disabilities may apply provided that the eligibility requirements are met.
Proof of disability must accompany the application. Acceptable proof includes a doctor’s certificate or medical report, or a signed ITRDD13 completed by a registered medical doctor.
Location
- Centurion, Gauteng.
Application
Interested candidates should use the official online application facility for the AM Security Services Centurion Learnership Programme.
Applicants should check all information before submitting the application and ensure that the required documents are attached where requested.
3. TSU Protection Services Centurion Learnership Programme 2026–2027
A separate TSU Protection Services Learnership Programme is available in Centurion.
The programme provides unemployed young South Africans with an opportunity to enter a structured learning programme in the private security industry.
The programme includes theoretical learning and practical workplace exposure. The qualification is intended to equip successful learners with the knowledge and skills required to operate as Security Officers.
Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
- Must be unemployed.
- Must not currently be studying towards another qualification at an institution.
- Must not be registered for another learnership.
- Must have Grade 12 or Matric.
- English must be one of the subjects completed at Matric level.
- Must have a minimum Level 4 in all subjects.
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must possess a valid South African ID.
- Must be between 18 and 29 years old.
- Must not be PSIRA registered.
- Must have no criminal record.
- Must have excellent communication skills.
- Computer skills in MS Office, email and internet will be an advantage.
- Must be able to work independently.
- Must demonstrate initiative.
- Must reside in or around Centurion.
Persons with disabilities
Applicants with disabilities can apply and must provide the required proof of disability.
Proof may consist of a doctor’s certificate or report, or a signed ITRDD13 from a registered medical doctor.
Location
- Centurion, Gauteng.
Application
Applications should be completed through the official TSU Protection Services online application platform for the Centurion learnership.
Candidates should carefully check the application requirements and provide correct personal and educational information.
4. AM Security Services Strand Learnership Programme 2026–2027
AM Security Services is also offering a Security Learnership Programme in Strand, Western Cape.
The programme is aimed at unemployed South Africans aged between 18 and 29 who meet the educational and other eligibility requirements.
The programme provides a combination of classroom-based learning and workplace-based practical training. Successful learners can gain exposure to the private security industry while working towards the relevant occupational qualification.
Applicants must reside in or around Strand so that they can attend the learnership programme.
Requirements
Candidates must:
- Be unemployed.
- Not be enrolled at an institution for another qualification.
- Not be registered for another learnership programme.
- Have Grade 12 or Matric.
- Have English as a subject.
- Have a minimum Level 4 in all subjects.
- Be a South African citizen.
- Have a valid South African ID.
- Be between 18 and 29 years of age.
- Not be PSIRA registered.
- Have no criminal record.
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Have computer skills, with MS Office, email and internet knowledge considered an advantage.
- Be able to work independently.
- Demonstrate initiative.
- Reside in or around Strand.
Persons with disabilities
Persons with disabilities who meet the programme requirements may apply.
Proof of disability must accompany the application. This can include a doctor’s certificate or report, or a signed ITRDD13 completed by a registered medical doctor.
Location
- Strand, Western Cape.
Application
Interested candidates should apply through the official online application platform for the AM Security Services Strand Learnership Programme.
All information entered during the application process should be checked carefully before submission.
Important Information for Applicants
The four opportunities have similar eligibility requirements, but the location requirement differs between the programmes.
Applicants should select a programme that they can realistically attend based on the stated location.
The programmes require applicants to be unemployed at the time of application. Candidates who are currently employed may therefore not meet the eligibility requirements.
Applicants must also not be studying towards another qualification at an institution and must not already be registered for another learnership.
Another important requirement is PSIRA registration. The listed opportunities specifically state that applicants must not be PSIRA registered.
The educational requirement is also specific. Applicants must have Grade 12 or Matric, with English included as a subject and a minimum Level 4 achieved in all subjects.
South African citizenship and a valid South African identity document are required.
Applicants should also take note of the criminal-record requirement. The programmes state that candidates must have no criminal record.
Computer literacy is not presented as a compulsory requirement in the same way as Matric, citizenship and age, but knowledge of MS Office, email and internet use will be an advantage.
Strong communication skills are also required, together with the ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
Who Can Apply?
The opportunities are intended for unemployed South African youth between the ages of 18 and 29 who satisfy all the stated requirements.
Black, Indian and Coloured males and females are welcome to apply, according to the programme information.
People with disabilities can also apply. Applicants with disabilities must provide the specified proof of disability with their applications.
Before applying, candidates should check their age, employment status, educational results, citizenship, ID documentation, PSIRA status, criminal-record status and residential location.
Available Locations
The current opportunities listed include the following locations:
Airport Industria, Cape Town
TSU Protection Services Learnership Programme.
Centurion
AM Security Services Learnership Programme and TSU Protection Services Learnership Programme.
Strand
AM Security Services Learnership Programme.
Candidates should pay particular attention to the residence requirement because the programmes require learners to live in or around the relevant area to attend the learnership.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online through the respective official vacancy application pages.
Candidates should select the correct learnership based on the location they can attend and then complete the online application.
Before submitting an application, applicants should make sure that:
- The application is for the correct location.
- Personal details are entered correctly.
- Matric information is accurate.
- The applicant meets the age requirement.
- The applicant is unemployed.
- The applicant is not registered for another learnership.
- The applicant is not currently enrolled for another qualification.
- The applicant has a valid South African ID.
- The applicant is not PSIRA registered.
- Required disability documentation is included where applicable.
Applicants should retain any confirmation received after submitting an online application.
Final Reminder
These security learnership programmes provide structured learning and practical workplace exposure for eligible unemployed South Africans between 18 and 29 years old.
Opportunities are available in Airport Industria in Cape Town, Centurion and Strand. Since each programme has a location requirement, applicants should carefully consider the location before submitting an application.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not automatically guarantee selection. Applications are subject to the employer’s recruitment and selection process.
Interested candidates should review the full official vacancy information and submit applications through the relevant online application page before the applicable closing date or before the vacancy is removed from the recruitment platform.