Empowering Careers: CPD Academy Launches Logistics and Transport Learnership in Mpumalanga

Unemployed youngsters in Mpumalanga are opening a bright new chapter. CPD Academy has launched a dynamic Logistics and Transport Learnership Programme at the Delmas Development Centre in association with Legend Logistics and SG Coal. This project serves as a stepping stone into one of South Africa’s most important sectors in addition to skills enhancement.

Creating Tomorrow Through Applied Learning

Driving the South African economy are the invisible engines of transportation and logistics. This industry is essential in linking producers to consumers, from handling supply chains and fleet operations to transporting commodities across the nation.

Many young South Africans, especially in rural areas, however encounter great challenges trying to get formal education and employment possibilities in this field. Knowing this need, CPD Academy developed a thorough learnership with its corporate partners to foster both technical and practical capabilities.

The programme’s core promise is to help bridge the gap between education and job prospects. Participants will not only attend organized classroom sessions but also get real-world experience in logistical activities by means of direct participation with Legend Logistics and SG Coal.

What the Learner Offers

From Delmas, this 12-month accredited programme gives students a thorough overview of the logistics and transportation sectors. Important spheres of focus include:

• Travel and path planning
• Freight transportation and vehicle safety
• Regulations for logistics and conformity
• Foundation of supply chain
• Study techniques to foster professional growth

Learners will also gain from mentorship, consistent performance feedback, and exposure to actual logistics settings—thereby developing confidence to succeed in their job.

Who Might Apply?

• Persons meeting the following conditions are eligible for this chance:
• South Africans between the ages of 25 and 45
• Achieved Grade 12 (Matric)
• Currently unemployed; living in or near Delmas, Mpumalanga.
• Hold a Code 14 EC driver’s license with PrDP.
• Thinking about building a long-term career in transportation or logistics

To support inclusive economic transformation objectives, the programme also welcomes female candidates and people with disabilities.

Why This Programme Has Significance

The industry-led attitude of this learnership is what distinguishes it especially. Though many training programmes concentrate only on theory, this project guarantees that students acquire actual experience collaborating with premium companies:

Legend Logistics is renowned for its creative freight solutions and countrywide reach.

Managing one of the biggest fleets in South Africa’s coal transportation industry is SG Coal.

Learners will participate in pertinent, work-based learning by means of their involvement that reflects the needs and expectations of the logistics industry of today. This not only boosts their job readiness but also raises their chances of landing full-time employment following programme graduation.

Advantages for Students

Programme participants will be given:

• A monthly stipend (amount may vary)
• Accredited national training with approved certification
• Direct access to logistics career paths
• Individual and business mentoring
• Better employment opportunities in a developing and crucial sector

Method of Applying

Applying calls for candidates submitting:

• a certified copy of their South African identification.
• A certified Matric certificate
• CV revised
• Proof of where one lives
• PrDP’s legitimate Code 14 EC License

Hand-delivered to applications should be:
Delmas Development Centre, Delmas

Closing Date: 29 July 2025

Preparing the future’s labor force

The CPD Academy Learnership in Logistics and Transport is more than a training course; it’s a career accelerator. With robust collaborations, genuine industry exposure, and a sincere dedication to youth empowerment, this programme is giving South Africans the opportunity to transform aspiration into achievement.

Should you satisfy the requirements and have a desire for development, this may be your chance to boldly enter the logistics industry—where knowledgeable experts are always in demand.

Apply today and begin creating your future one delivery, one route, one aim at a time.