Here’s an updated overview of Red & Yellow Marketing Learnerships, tailored for those seeking opportunities in marketing, advertising, digital, and creative fields:
Overview of Learnership Programmes
Red & Yellow Creative School of Business runs SETA-accredited learnerships aimed at equipping both unemployed and employed individuals with practical and theoretical expertise in:
- Young Creatives (Design, Art Direction, Copywriting)
- Media Essentials (Audience research, Insights, Channel planning)
- Digital Marketing (with Project Management)
- Digital Content & Copywriting
- Design Thinking & User-Centred Design
- Marketing Coordinator
- Project Management
- Data Science Practitioner
- Software Development
These programmes typically last around 12 months, blending online learning with workplace experience, culminating in an NQF Level 5 qualification .
Related: CSG Learnership Programme offers a valuable opportunity for young South Africans
Upcoming Intake
Red & Yellow is launching new cohorts starting 21 July 2025 for several online learnerships, including:
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Content & Copywriting
- Data Science Practitioner
- Design Thinking Practitioner & Innovation Lead
- Software Developer
- Marketing Coordinator
- Project Manager Red & Yellow
Applications are open to South African citizens aged 18–35 with at least Grade 12, and both employed and unemployed models are available
Why Choose Red & Yellow Learnerships?
- Industry-led curriculum: Developed with real-world leaders to align theory with practice .
- Integrated workplace training: Roughly 70% of learning is workplace application .
- Strong employability focus: Graduates often secure agency roles and industry awards like Loeries and Clios
- B-BBEE & SETA incentives: Employers earn skills-development credits, grants, and B-BBEE points
- Flexible online delivery: Ideal for remote learners or working professionals .
💬 What People Say
Insights from the community reflect the value of these programmes:
“Red and yellow is definitely legit. I have 1 friend who graduated there last year in digital marketing… Have hired loads of marketers/designers … they’ve always been well trained and good hires.”
Another Redditor planning a copywriting course noted:
“I’ve seen jobs specifically looking for people who’ve done stuff through that institution.”
Who Should Apply?
Ideal candidates are:
- South African citizens aged 18–35
- With a minimum Matric (Grade 12)
- Interested in marketing, design, digital, or data-related careers
- Both unemployed individuals and employed staff seeking to upskill
Employers can also enrol current staff to boost internal capabilities and leverage SETA funding.
How to Apply
- Download Infopacks from courses listed on Red & Yellow’s website
- Check eligibility: Requirements vary by learnership
- Complete application online or via corporate partner
- Submit necessary documents (ID, Matric, CV, etc.)
- Interview or assessment may follow
- Start the programme from July 2025
Red and Yellow Marketing Learnerships
If you’re aiming for a career in digital marketing, creative design, UX, content, data, software, or project management, Red & Yellow’s learnerships offer:
- Accredited, hands-on training
- High job placement and industry recognition
- Flexibility through online learning
- Employer-friendly benefits such as SETA grants and B-BBEE advantages
The next opportunity kicks off 21 July 2025, so it’s a great time to prepare your application.
