🌊 Blue Economy Learnership Programme 2025 at Conservation South Africa – Apply Now!

Conservation South Africa (CSA) is offering an exceptional opportunity for unemployed South African youth through its Blue Economy Learnership Programme 2025. Based in Port Nolloth, within the Richtersveld Local Municipality, this 11-month learnership is designed to equip participants with hands-on experience and skills related to marine sustainability, fishing cooperatives, and ocean-based livelihoods.

If you’re passionate about marine conservation, sustainable fishing, or community-based development, this programme is your gateway to a rewarding career in the growing blue economy sector.

📍 Location:

Port Nolloth, Richtersveld Local Municipality, Namakwa District, Northern Cape, South Africa

⏳ Duration:

11 months (Learnership Programme)

📊 Number of Positions:

🌱 About the Blue Economy Learnership

As part of Conservation SA’s Oceans Programme, this learnership places successful candidates in local fishing cooperatives, where they will receive structured training, skills development, and on-the-job exposure to sustainable practices in the marine sector.

Learners will benefit from a combination of fieldwork and theoretical learning aimed at promoting biodiversity conservation, improving livelihoods, and enhancing community-based marine resource management.

🔑 Key Responsibilities:

As a Blue Economy Learner, your role will include:

Assisting with daily operations at a fishing cooperative
Engaging in wild kelp harvesting and line fish processing
Participating in data collection and basic administration tasks
Attending workshops on fisheries management and marine conservation
Learning about cooperative governance, marketing, and financial management
Promoting environmentally responsible practices in marine resource use

✅ Minimum Requirements:

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be South African citizens, aged 18–35 years
Reside in Port Nolloth or surrounding areas in the Richtersveld Local Municipality
Have a minimum education level of Grade 10, 11, or Matric (Grade 12)
Be willing to work outdoors in physically demanding environments
Show a strong interest in marine sustainability and community development

💡 Preferred (but not mandatory):

A qualification in marine or environmental studies
Previous experience in fishing, marine, or cooperative-based work

🎁 What You’ll Gain:

A monthly stipend to support basic living costs
Certification in key ocean-related skills (e.g., diving, skipper training)
Hands-on experience in a real-world marine conservation setting
Enhanced work-readiness and employability
The opportunity to contribute to biodiversity and sustainable development goals

📑 Required Documents:

When applying, please upload:

A detailed CV
Certified copy of your South African ID
Certified copy of your highest qualification (Grade 10, 11, or Matric)
Driver’s License (optional but advantageous)

📝 How to Apply:

👉 Apply online now for the Blue Economy Learnership Programme 2025:
Apply via CSA Online Form

Make sure your application includes complete and certified documentation to avoid delays.

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✨ CV TIPS for the Conservation SA Blue Economy Learnership:

Tailor your career objective to show your interest in marine conservation or environmental sustainability.
Highlight any volunteer work, community projects, or physical/outdoor work experience.
Use keywords such as “marine operations,” “sustainable fishing,” “community development,” and “environmental training.”
Emphasize your willingness to work in outdoor and physically demanding conditions.
Keep your layout simple and professional, and ensure your documents are clearly certified and current.

🌐 Company Website:
https://www.conservation.org/south-africa

To apply for this job please visit forms.office.com.