Section 12H Learnership Tax Allowance
Section 12H Learnership Tax Allowance is a rebate/incentive from South African Revenue Service for businesses at any stage across South Africa. Applications close on 31 March 2027.
Overview
If your business employs learners on a registered learnership through your SETA, you can deduct extra amounts from taxable income each year and again on completion - it is a tax saving, not a cash grant, so you need to be profitable and tax-registered to benefit. No separate application: register the learnership agreement with your SETA and claim the allowance in your annual income tax return (ITR14). The incentive currently applies to agreements signed before 1 April 2027.
Programme details last verified on 12 June 2026.
Full Description
Additional income-tax deduction for employers with learners on SETA-registered learnership agreements: an annual allowance of R40,000 per learner (NQF 1-6) or R20,000 (NQF 7-10), rising to R60,000 and R50,000 for learners with disabilities, plus an equal completion allowance when the learnership is successfully completed. Applies to agreements entered into before 1 April 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies for Section 12H Learnership Tax Allowance?
Section 12H Learnership Tax Allowance targets businesses at any stage across South Africa.
When is the deadline for Section 12H Learnership Tax Allowance?
Applications close on 31 March 2027.
How do I apply for Section 12H Learnership Tax Allowance?
Check your eligibility with the free readiness check on Okhantu, prepare the required documents, then apply on the provider's website.
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