Redefine Properties, one of South Africa’s leading real estate investment companies, is offering its 2026 Learnership Programme in Johannesburg, Gauteng. This programme aims to nurture the next generation of property professionals by providing both theoretical learning and hands-on work experience. If you are passionate about real estate, property management, or corporate functions like finance or legal, this is an opportunity to grow, develop, and start a meaningful career.
About the Learnership
- Duration: 12 months full-time.
- Location: Redefine Head Office, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
- Industry Exposure: Learners will rotate through various parts of the business, including:
- Asset & Property Management
- Finance
- Legal
- Marketing
- Human Resources
- Other specialist corporate or shared service functions
- Mentorship & Development: You will be paired with mentors and provided guidance to build both technical skills and soft skills (communication, problem-solving, professionalism).
- Purpose Statement: The programme is built on a “learner to leader” philosophy — giving young people who are academically qualified but needing experience the chance to launch into the property industry with confidence, strong networks, and visible impact.
Who Qualifies / Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the 2026 Learnership at Redefine Properties, applicants must meet all of the following:
- Citizenship: Must be a South African citizen.
- Academic Qualifications: Must hold a Grade 12/Matric certificate, plus a completed tertiary qualification (either undergraduate or postgraduate).
- No concurrent commitments: Must not be registered for or undertaking other tertiary studies in 2026, and must not have formal employment for the 2026 academic year.
- Previous learnerships: Applicants must not have completed any previous learnership.
- Residency requirement: Must be willing to reside in Johannesburg for the duration of the learnership.
- Other personal qualities: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, adaptability, willingness to learn, ability to work in a team, problem-solving mindset.
Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee acceptance, but ensures that your application will be considered.
What You’ll Get / Benefits
- Hands-on experience in the real estate industry, in both operational (asset & property management) and corporate support functions.
- Exposure to real-world business operations: you’ll gain insights into financial, legal, marketing, HR, or property operations depending on your placement.
- Mentorship from leaders and professionals in the property sector, which helps with both skill development and career guidance.
- A professional environment that builds your resume, work ethic, and understanding of business practices.
- Networking opportunities with colleagues, senior staff, and fellow learners — these relationships can open doors beyond the learnership.
- Strong foundation for future career paths within property, real estate, investment, or corporate services.
Responsibilities & What You’ll Do
Expect your learnership to include tasks such as:
- Rotating between departments, to understand diverse business functions.
- Assisting with data, reports, administrative and operational tasks in property portfolios.
- Supporting projects – for example, marketing campaigns, financial models, contract documentation, HR-related tasks, or operational planning.
- Learning internal systems, policies, and standards used in property management and corporate service functions.
- Participating in mentorship sessions, performance reviews, and professional development workshops.
How to Apply
Here’s what you need to do to apply successfully:
- Prepare your documentation
- Certified copy of your South African ID.
- Certified copy of your Matric / Grade 12 certificate.
- Certified copy of your tertiary qualification (undergraduate or postgraduate).
- Updated CV, listing your academic record, any relevant experience, contact details.
- Motivation letter or statement explaining why you want to join the Redefine Learnership, what you want to achieve, and why the property industry appeals to you.
- SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE.
Tips for a Strong Application
- Apply early: avoid last-minute submissions to prevent technical or document issues.
- Double check that your documents are certified copies. Documents not certified may be rejected.
- Ensure your CV is professional and clearly shows your qualifications. Even if you have little work experience, include volunteer work, school projects, or leadership roles.
- Your motivation letter should be clear, concise, and explain both your interest in the property sector and what you hope to gain and contribute.
- Be honest: don’t misrepresent your study status, prior learnership, or employment history.
Final Thoughts
The Redefine Properties Learnership Programme 2026 offers a rare and valuable chance for academically qualified young people to gain deep exposure in the property sector. It’s more than just an internship: it’s structured development, mentoring, learning and a launchpad into a promising career.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, are ready to commit for 12 months, and want to build your skills in a property, corporate, or operations environment — this learnership could be an ideal stepping stone into your future.