Stefanutti Stocks Cadet Foreman Learnership 2026
High-Paying Civil Engineering Career Opportunity | Earthworks & Infrastructure Training Programme
Are you a recent Grade 12 graduate looking for a high-income career path in construction and civil engineering? This is your opportunity to enter one of South Africa’s most dynamic and in-demand industries through a structured, career-focused learnership programme.
About Stefanutti Stocks
Stefanutti Stocks is a leading multidisciplinary construction and engineering group headquartered in South Africa.
The company delivers large-scale infrastructure and building projects across sectors including:
🚨Civil Engineering & Earthworks
🚨Roads & Transport Infrastructure
🚨Mining & Industrial Projects
🚨Mechanical & Electrical Installations
🚨Public & Private Sector Developments
With operations spanning across South Africa and selected African regions, Stefanutti Stocks plays a key role in nation-building projects that shape economic growth and sustainable development.
🎓 Cadet Foreman (Earthworks / Civils) Learnership Programme
Stefanutti Stocks Inland Division proudly invites applications from motivated and career-driven individuals for the Cadet Foreman Learnership Programme.
This opportunity is specifically designed for recent matriculants who are passionate about civil engineering, construction management, site supervision, and infrastructure development.
This programme provides practical exposure and accredited training aligned with industry standards — preparing learners for supervisory roles within the construction sector.
📚 What the Learnership Covers
This is a structured blended learning programme combining theoretical education and practical on-site training.
1️⃣ Immersive Theory-First Training Phase
✔️Intensive classroom-based technical training.
✔️Focus on civil construction principles, earthworks methods, site supervision fundamentals, and safety compliance.
✔️Transition into structured on-site experiential learning.
✔️Completion of Monthly Site
Workbooks (SWB) documenting practical competencies.
✔️All practical tasks must be completed under mentor supervision.
✔️Workbook submissions are due at the end of each month to ensure continuous progress.
2️⃣ Phased Monthly Training Model
🔘Alternating structure between classroom sessions and on-site practical exposure.
🔘Unit standard assessments conducted at the beginning of each training block.
🔘Submission of completed Site Workbooks is mandatory before learners return to the next classroom phase.
🔘Continuous evaluation to ensure technical competence and industry readiness.
This structured approach ensures learners develop both technical expertise and real-world construction site leadership skills
🎯 Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this learnership, applicants must meet the following criteria:
🚨Grade 12 / Matric Certificate
(Mathematics or Technical Subjects will be advantageous)
🚨Must pass a medical fitness examination
🚨Must undergo and pass a Learning Ability Battery assessment (to determine educational level)
🚨Must be fluent in English (spoken and written)
🚨Must be willing to work on active construction sites
🚨Must demonstrate strong discipline, teamwork, and leadership potential
💼 Career Benefits & Growth Opportunities
Successful candidates will gain:
✅Industry-recognized training in civil engineering and earthworks
✅Hands-on experience on large infrastructure projects
✅Exposure to professional construction management systems
✅Mentorship from experienced site supervisors and engineers
✅A potential pathway into higher-paying supervisory and foreman roles
Civil engineering and construction management remain among the top-paying skilled career paths in South Africa, with long-term growth potential in infrastructure, mining, and industrial development sectors.
🌍 Why Choose a Career in Civil Engineering?
☑️The construction and infrastructure industry offers:
☑️Strong job demand
☑️Competitive earning potential
☑️Opportunities for career advancement
☑️Local and international project exposure
☑️Long-term professional stability
If you are motivated, disciplined, and ready to build a future in infrastructure development, this learnership could be your gateway into a rewarding technical career.
🚀 Start Your Career in Construction & Infrastructure Development Today
This opportunity is ideal for young South Africans who want to transition from matric into a structured, high-value skills development programme within the engineering and construction industry.