Engen Enrolled 50 Learners in ICT Programme
The energy company launched its latest year-long initiative to bolster South African youth employment in the technology sector.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Internships
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Engen has enrolled 50 students in its 2026 ICT Learnership Programme, which aims to provide young people with essential skills in Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things. The one-year initiative combines classroom instruction with extensive practical workplace training.
Why it matters
The programme seeks to address high rates of youth unemployment by equipping participants with industry-relevant skills. It is designed to assist graduates in securing permanent employment or starting their own technology-based businesses.
The programme spans one year and consists of three months of classroom learning followed by nine months of workplace training. Data from the previous cohort shows that 30% of graduates secured permanent employment, while 7% launched small technology enterprises.
The players
Engen
Engen is a South African-based energy company that provides fuels, lubricants, and oil-refining services across the region.
Dlama SS Investment Holdings
Dlama SS Investment Holdings is a corporate partner responsible for the delivery and management of the learnership training curriculum.
The details
The curriculum focuses on high-demand fields including Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things, with Dlama SS Investment Holdings serving as the delivery partner. Students are divided into cohorts across South Durban, uMthatha, East London, and Witbank in Mpumalanga.
Timeline
The 2026 ICT Learnership Programme officially commenced on 1 October 2026.
Engen first launched its Global Citizen Development Programme in 2023.
A graduation ceremony for the previous cohort was held in March 2026 in Durban.
Market Landscape
This initiative follows the structure established by the 2023 launch of the Engen Global Citizen Development Programme. By focusing on ICT skills, the company is positioning itself to support the digital transformation needs of the broader South African economy.
For local participants, this programme provides a direct path to workforce entry through structured training and industry exposure. It serves as a pragmatic bridge for young people seeking to overcome barriers to employment in the technology sector.
The takeaway
Participants benefit from a blended model that balances theoretical knowledge with long-term workplace application. Developing skills in Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things remains a viable strategy for those aiming to enter the current South African labour market.
Further reading
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