The Moses Kotane Research Institute (MKRI) is recruiting unemployed KwaZulu-Natal residents for its 2026 Cellphone Repair Training Programme.
This is not just a short course.
It is a business-startup opportunity designed to help you earn income immediately after training.
Selected participants receive:
- Accredited technical training
- A professional repair toolkit
- A digital tablet
- 3 months of business mentorship
Important Dates
- Closing Date: 16 February 2026
- Training Period: 23 February – 20 March 2026
- Duration: 4 Weeks (Intensive)
- Location: 190 K.E. Masinga Road, Durban
- Cost: Fully funded (selected candidates only)
Spots are limited.
What You Get After Selection
This programme focuses on employability and entrepreneurship.
1. Accredited Skills Training
You will receive structured training in mobile phone diagnostics and repair.
2. Professional Repair Toolkit
You keep your tools. This allows you to start earning immediately.
3. Digital Tablet
Used for learning resources and managing your repair business.
4. Business Mentorship (3 Months)
Support includes:
- Business registration guidance
- Pricing strategies
- Customer service training
- Basic financial management
The goal is to help you launch your own micro-enterprise.
What You Will Learn in 4 Weeks
The training is practical and hands-on.
Hardware Repairs
- Screen replacement
- Battery replacement
- Charging port repairs
Software Troubleshooting
- Operating system issues
- Data recovery basics
- Software updates and resets
Diagnostics
- Fault detection
- Water damage assessment
- Basic motherboard troubleshooting
Business Fundamentals
- Setting repair prices
- Handling customers
- Managing daily income
You leave with technical and business skills.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, you must meet ALL criteria:
- Must be a KwaZulu-Natal resident
- Must have Grade 11 with:
- Mathematics (minimum 40%) OR
- Maths Literacy (minimum 50%)
- Must be currently unemployed
- Must have a valid South African ID
Priority consideration:
- Women
- Youth
- Persons living with disabilities
How to Apply (Online Only)
Applications are submitted via Google Forms.
Step 1: Access the Official Application Form
Use the provided official link.
Step 2: Complete Your Details
Ensure:
- Contact number is correct
- Education results are accurate
- You respond honestly
Step 3: Prepare for Possible Assessment
Shortlisted applicants may complete a basic technical aptitude test.
Step 4: Submit Before Deadline
All applications must be submitted before 16 February 2026.
Late submissions will not be considered.
Application Strategy
MKRI looks for candidates who show:
- Genuine interest in technology
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Commitment to self-employment
If you have:
- Repaired phones for friends
- Fixed electronics at home
- Helped someone troubleshoot devices
Mention it.
Practical interest strengthens your application.
Why This Skill Pays
Every household uses smartphones.
Common problems like cracked screens and battery issues create daily demand.
Cellphone repair is:
- Low startup cost
- High demand in townships and urban areas
- A fast way to generate income
- Scalable into a full repair shop
With tools provided, you reduce entry barriers significantly.
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If you are building a career path, also explore:
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- Competition Commission WIL Programme 2026 (Paid Internship)
- Gauteng Contact Centre Training Programme 2026 (NQF Level 3)
- SAB Packaging Learnership 2026
- SAYouth.mobi Learnerships 2026: Apply Without Using Data
FAQs – Moses Kotane Cellphone Repair Training 2026
Yes. It is fully funded for selected candidates.
Yes. The toolkit is provided to help you start earning after training.
Durban, at 190 K.E. Masinga Road.
Grade 11 with Maths (40%) or Maths Literacy (50%).
23 February 2026.
