BANKSETA Letsema Learnerships South Africa 2021 - 2022

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

15 April 2021.
Be sure to apply on or before this date - any applications submitted after this date are late and will NOT be accepted.

ABOUT THE COMPANY PROVIDING THE LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME:

The Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BANKSETA) assists in the transformation of the broader banking/microfinance sector and skills development. BANKSETA aims to alleviate unemployment by providing individuals with partnership and skills development opportunities. Owing to skills development being recognised as a major need in South Africa, BANKSETA puts their attention on youth/adult education, SME'S and continuous professional development and research.

DETAILS ABOUT THE LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME:

Location: All Provinces in South Africa
Duration: 1 year
Monthly Allowance: R3 500

BANKSETA is offering a Learnership programme in the Banking and Alternative Banking sector, for Matriculants, known as the Letsema Learnership. The programme will last for 1 year and will expose the candidate to workplace experience. Upon successful completion of the programme, the candidate will be granted an NQF5 Certificate qualification in Banking Service Advice, relevant to the banking sector.

The programme will be hosted by registered employers, and will include workplace coaching, leaner support and training which is linked to a registered skills programme.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS NEEDED TO APPLY:

Before applying, please ensure that you meet ALL of the following minimum entry criteria – failure to satisfy all the requirements will result in your application being disqualified:

Must be a South African Citizen
Must have completed Matric (NSC)
Must have achieved a minimum result of 50% for English AND a minimum result of 50% for Accounting in Matric
OR must have achieved a minimum result of 50% for Mathematics
OR must have achieved a minimum result of 60% for Mathematics Literacy
Must NOT have a criminal record
Must have a clear credit
As of 1 July 2021, must be under the age of 35
Must be unemployed
Must NOT be participating in any other learnership programme
Must not be partaking in studies from 1 July 2021- 30 June 2022
Must have an excellent command of the English language (written and oral)

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE LEARNERSHIP PROGRAMME:

Apply via any of the following methods:
1) Online application: https://bankseta.lulaway.co.za/register

2) Apply via WhatsApp by sending the word “BANKSETA” to 087 250 2950 and following the further instructions

3) Download and fill in the application form: BANKSETA Letsema Learnership Application Form (docx format)

Completed application forms must be returned to: letsema@lulaway.co.za

Attach the following documents to your application (whichever method you use to apply):

A certified copy of your Matric Certificate (OR Matric statement of results if not in receipt of your Matric certificate, with an affidavit with valid reason)
An updated Curriculum Vitae
A medical certificate stating your disability, if applicable
A certified copy of your valid South African Identity Document

Please note:

Individuals living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
BANKSETA will NOT request any fees from you during the application process
The candidate must be able to attend the full duration of the course
BANKSETA conducts its selection process in accordance with the Employment Equity Act
If you have not heard a response by 30 May 2021, consider your application unsuccessful
Learnership application forms will only be available during the recruitment window (i.e. around April each year)
Recruitment generally occurs 6 months before the programme starts

CONTACT THE LEARNERSHIP PROVIDER FOR QUERIES:

For any queries related to this learnership programme, please contact BANKSETA directly:
Telephone number: 010 140 9510