Sita IT Learnerships
In
support of Government plans to develop skills, create sustainable
employment and alleviate the plight of unemployment amongst South
African youth, SITA is implementing the following Youth Development
Programmes: Internship, Learnership and Bursaries.
Internship:
Is a programme that is aimed at giving relevant skills and work experience to unemployed graduates and tertiary students who require in-service training/experiential learning as part of the academic requirement, thus enhancing their chances of getting permanent employment. The programme aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice by providing interns with an opportunity to practically apply knowledge acquired on the job.
Interns are placed in areas that are relevant to their field of study and work under supervision of a workplace mentor & coach for the full duration of the programme.
Who qualifies? South African unemployed graduates between ages 18-35. Preference will be given to IT graduates.
Duration of the programme: 12 months, unless stated otherwise by the institution of higher learning.
Learnership:
Is a structured learning programme that incorporates both theoretical learning and practical work experience, leading to an occupation directed NQF aligned qualification. The learnership is governed by an agreement between the learner, employer and service provider.
Who qualifies? South African youth between ages 18-35. Learners must have completed matric.
Duration of the programme: 12 months (6 months theory & 6 months on the job training).
Bursaries:
Is financial assistance provided by SITA to SA youth studying towards a qualification in Information Technology with an institution of Higher Learning within the country. Who qualifies: Disadvantaged South African youth already studying towards an IT qualification.
Who qualifies? South African tertiary students already studying towards an IT qualification.
Duration of the bursary: From 2nd year of study onwards.
Internship:
Is a programme that is aimed at giving relevant skills and work experience to unemployed graduates and tertiary students who require in-service training/experiential learning as part of the academic requirement, thus enhancing their chances of getting permanent employment. The programme aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice by providing interns with an opportunity to practically apply knowledge acquired on the job.
Interns are placed in areas that are relevant to their field of study and work under supervision of a workplace mentor & coach for the full duration of the programme.
Who qualifies? South African unemployed graduates between ages 18-35. Preference will be given to IT graduates.
Duration of the programme: 12 months, unless stated otherwise by the institution of higher learning.
Learnership:
Is a structured learning programme that incorporates both theoretical learning and practical work experience, leading to an occupation directed NQF aligned qualification. The learnership is governed by an agreement between the learner, employer and service provider.
Who qualifies? South African youth between ages 18-35. Learners must have completed matric.
Duration of the programme: 12 months (6 months theory & 6 months on the job training).
Bursaries:
Is financial assistance provided by SITA to SA youth studying towards a qualification in Information Technology with an institution of Higher Learning within the country. Who qualifies: Disadvantaged South African youth already studying towards an IT qualification.
Who qualifies? South African tertiary students already studying towards an IT qualification.
Duration of the bursary: From 2nd year of study onwards.
Bursary Application Form
How to apply for the above programmes?
Invitations for application for all programmes will be advertised on print media nationwide, closing dates for applications will be specified on the adverts.
For any enquiries: Contact Kearabetswe Mokoka at (012) 482 3285 or Fortune Galane (012) 482 2275 or Koos Kuhn (012) 482 2407. Learnership details
How to apply for the above programmes?
Invitations for application for all programmes will be advertised on print media nationwide, closing dates for applications will be specified on the adverts.
For any enquiries: Contact Kearabetswe Mokoka at (012) 482 3285 or Fortune Galane (012) 482 2275 or Koos Kuhn (012) 482 2407. Learnership details