Launch Your Career in
South Africa's Green Economy
The CADET Programme is a transformative 18-month learnership designed for TVET graduates. Gain practical workplace experience in thriving green businesses while mastering entrepreneurship skills. Whether you dream of climbing the corporate ladder or launching your own sustainable venture, CADET equips you with real-world skills, mentorship, and industry connections to turn your ambitions into reality.
CADET bridges the gap between classroom theory and workplace success, addressing youth unemployment while building South Africa's green economy. This programme uniquely combines hands-on work experience with comprehensive business training, ensuring you're not just job-ready—you're career-ready.
Workplace Integration
18 months of paid placement in established green businesses across renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, waste management, and environmental services sectors.
Entrepreneurship Training
Master business fundamentals from venture creation to financial management, with a specialised focus on intrapreneurial leadership and sustainable business models.
Career Advancement
Build professional networks, gain industry credentials, and position yourself for permanent employment or a successful business launch in the green economy.
Your 18-Month Journey to Success
The CADET Programme unfolds in two carefully designed phases, each building upon the previous to maximize your professional development and entrepreneurial readiness. From day one, you'll contribute meaningfully to your placement company while developing the skills to lead or launch your own ventures.
Months 1-9: Foundation Phase
Being an Intrapreneur — Integrate into your placement company while learning the fundamentals of innovation within established organizations. Develop practical skills through hands-on projects and contribute to real business challenges.
Months 10-18: Specialisation Phase
Choose Your Path: Advance as an Intrapreneurial Leader, developing management competencies within your placement company, or pursue the Entrepreneur Track to launch your own green business venture with dedicated mentorship support.
Programme Components
- Structured workplace placement in vetted green businesses
- Comprehensive entrepreneurship curriculum covering venture creation to scaling
- Ongoing assessments and personalized mentorship
- Access to global entrepreneurial networks and innovation ecosystems
Support Throughout
- Regular progress monitoring and evaluation
- Skills development workshops and masterclasses
- Peer learning communities and networking events
- Career guidance and business planning resources