CBD Academy invites unemployed South African Youth to apply for the professional truck driver Learnerships program 2025
CBD Academy Truck Driver Learnerships 2025 – Apply Now for a Career on the Road
Are you ready to shift gears and accelerate your career? The CBD Academy Learnerships 2025 program offers a powerful opportunity to become a professional truck driver in South Africa. This nationally recognized learnership is designed to prepare aspiring drivers to safely and efficiently operate heavy-duty vehicles, giving them the skills, experience, and qualifications needed to succeed in the logistics and transportation industry.
Whether you are currently unemployed, underemployed, or looking for a structured path into a stable, in-demand career, the CBD Academy truck driver training program is the road to your future.
About the 2025 CBD Academy Truck Driver Learnerships
The CBD Academy Learnerships 2025 program is tailored to equip learners with the technical and practical skills necessary to operate trucks with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) exceeding 3,500 kilograms. Successful candidates will undergo comprehensive training that blends theoretical education with real-world, hands-on experience. The aim of this program is to create highly competent, job-ready truck drivers capable of safely transporting goods from origin to destination while adhering to South African road safety and compliance standards.
By the end of the learnership, a qualified learner will be able to:
- Plan and prepare a truck for safe transportation of goods.
- Operate a truck efficiently and responsibly under various road and weather conditions.
- Maintain accurate operational documents and keep up-to-date vehicle records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Minimum Requirements for the 2025 CBD Academy Learnerships program
To be considered for the CBD Academy Learnership 2025 intake, candidates must meet the following minimum eligibility criteria:
- Grade 10 school certificate (or higher)
- Minimum age of 27 years
- Proficiency in English or Afrikaans
- Valid Code 14 (EC) driver’s license with a valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP)
- Valid passport
- Latest school report or certificate
- Must pass a psychometric assessment with a “trainable” result
- Willingness to participate in an interview process
- Ability to pay the registration fee and the first portion of training costs
- Sign a training contract upon acceptance
- Attend a mandatory induction session
- Must be able to present a valid EC license before starting classes
Documents Required
When applying for the CBD Academy Truck Driver Learnership, ensure you have the following certified documents ready:
- Certified copy of your South African ID
- Certified copy of your Code 14 EC driver’s license
- Certified copy of your PrDP (Professional Driving Permit)
- Certified copy of your valid passport
- Updated CV with accurate contact details
- Motivational letter (approx. 200 words) outlining your goals and why you want to become a professional truck driver
- Certified copy of your most recent academic record
- Reference letter (from an employer, teacher, or community leader)
What Are the Benefits of the 2025 CBD Academy Learnerships program?
CBD Academy is committed to not only training competent drivers but also helping learners secure employment opportunities. By enrolling in this program, you gain:
- Job placement assistance during and after training
- Faster employment opportunities, regardless of when you obtained your license
- On-the-job training, providing invaluable real-world experience
- Begin earning a salary from Month 3 of the training (Phase 2)
- Receive certificates of achievement after each training phase
- A formal qualification upon successful completion of the full program
- Exposure to administrative, market, and operational aspects of the industry
- Intensive hand-eye coordination training and safety techniques
- A chance to grow from unskilled to skilled, earning between R12,000 to R26,000 gross monthly salary within a 13-month period
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Why Choose CBD Academy?
CBD Academy is one of South Africa’s leading driver training institutions, specializing in Code 14 learnerships and professional driving qualifications. With industry connections and an experienced team of instructors, CBD Academy ensures that learners receive top-tier education and real opportunities in the transport and logistics sector.
How to Apply
Click here to apply online for CBD Academy Learnerships 2025