Kuyasa Learnership Programme
The KUYASA Learnership in Generic Business Management is an annual 1-year Banking and Microfinance sector learnership that is funded by BANKSETA. BANKSETA pays for the recruitment of those who have graduated into learnerships, as well as paying a monthly stipend (allowance) for each learner, a training provider to train the learners, and learner support.
The registered employer hosts the learners and provides on-the-job workplace training for them. Theoretical training is also given, in a classroom setting by a registered, accredited training provider, and at a venue organized by the employer.
The banking sector in South Africa is committed to transformation, and the KUYASA learnerships form part of the government?s National Skills Development Strategy to create skills and lessen poverty and unemployment.
KUYASA learnerships are available to those with the necessary qualifications. They consist of both theoretical and practical training in the key role the banking sector plays in forming the economic, social and political landscape in South Africa.
The Kuyasa learnership will give you the opportunity to learn the skills and gain the knowledge, correct workplace behaviour and attitude that is required for management in the Banking and Microfinance sector.
Programme Requirements
Interested candidates who want to apply for this learnership position should ensure that they meet the following criteria;
- A completed B degree or a 3 Year Tertiary qualification with major subjects such as Financial Accounting or Financial Management, Human Resources Management, Information Technology, Marketing, Risk Management, or Law.
- Major subjects such as Arts, Biblical Instruction, Languages, Geography, Music, History or Production Management will NOT be considered.
- The BANKSETA welcomes applications from persons with disabilities (Disabled applicants must provide a medical certificate confirming the nature of the disability).
Selection Criteria
- Applicants must be a South African citizen in possession of a valid SA ID
- You must have a clear credit record (ITC)
- Candidates may not have a criminal record
- You must be unemployed
- Candidates must be fluent in both written and verbal English and be able to communicate easily with people
- You must present a professional image
- Applicants may not have any pending employment offers
- You must be under the age of 30 years
- Computer literate and have numeric competence is a must
- You must provide a positive recommendation or an official testimonial from a previous learning institution, school or church
- Applicants will be placed as near as possible to the address provided on your application form. You will not be able to transfer during the learnership
- You may not be involved in other studies from 1 Jan 2014 to 31 Dec 2014
Kuyasa Learnership online application For 2023
All learnership application processes are made online as they open yearly. To apply for the online Learnership application check here to browse and apply for the available advertised positions.
- The following documents must be attached to your application or it will be disqualified:
- A CERTIFIED COPY of your Identity Document ( Certification of documents can be done by a Commissioner of oaths at a police station or bank)
- CERTIFIED COPY of your Testimonial
- A CERTIFIED COPY of your Senior Certificate/Equivalent Certificates in the case of learners with disabilities
- DISABLED LEARNERS: Attach a medical certificate as proof of the nature of your disability. Do not send original documents, attach certified copies.
Application Dates
The Opening and closing dates vary depending on the position available. Applicants are reminded to ensure that they submit their application early the better. Kuyasa will not tolerate any late application. Application forms will be accessible from the July. Applications for this learnership close on August. It is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible as time is short.
Kuyasa Learnership Stipend
When you register for a Learnership you will be paid in the form of a stipend. This means you will be paid monthly while you are on the entire learnership.
Kuyasa contact details
Find contact information below for Learnership enquires and availability at Kuyasa South Africa.
- BANKSETA is situated in Vorna Valley, Johannesburg
- Telephone: (011) 805 9661
- Fax: (011) 805 8348
- E-mail: sandrad@bankseta.org.za
- Website: http://www.bankseta.org.za
About Kuyasa
The KUYASA Learnership in Generic Business Management is an annual 1-year Banking and Microfinance sector learnership that is funded by BANKSETA. BANKSETA pays for the recruitment of those who have graduated into learnerships, as well as paying a monthly stipend (allowance) for each learner, a training provider to train the learners, and learner support.