CAPACITI

Overview

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  • What makes us an employer of choice? 

    At CAPACITI, we prioritize a holistic approach, focusing on both technical and essential life skills, offering personalized mentorship, and aiding in job applications and placements, all to empower individuals for career success in a comprehensive, supportive learning environment.

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  • Programme Details

  • What kind of candidate are we looking for? 

    Youthful, motivated, and digitally curious candidates who are eager to pursue careers in IT and tech-related fields. Our programs often aim to bridge the gap between education and employment, especially for underrepresented and unemployed youth.

  • Graduate Programme Details 

    The CAPACITI – IT Graduate Learnership Programmes is designed to equip candidates with the necessary skills and knowledge required to thrive in the tech industry. This Learnership Programme will cover topics in either one of the following in demand IT Streams:

    • IT Support
    • AI | Machine Learning
    • Data Fundamentals & Analytics
    • Cloud Computing
    • Cybersecurity

    Programme Benefits and Offerings:

    Skills Development: Gain in-depth knowledge and practical skills.

    Career Advancement: Enhance employability with hands-on projects and real-world applications.

    Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry experts, mentors, and peers.


    What is expected of me if I join?

    • 100% Commitment to campus-based experiential learning and training with excellence and resilience.

    • Complete and submit assessments and projects as required throughout the program.

    • Complete practical workplace activities on time and to a high standard

    • Participate in all activities, tasks, and workshops.

    • Engage with professional development workshops, activities, teamwork, and reflection for personal growth.

    • Communicate with your team of mentors and managers respectfully and professionally.

    • Be open to new, challenging, exciting, life-changing interventions and career activations.


    What will I gain at the end of the program?

    Candidates will receive an opportunity to gain access to a wide network of field specialists and thought leaders, adding to their growing understanding of the tech world and how we need to be future-focused.

    Candidates will receive, depending on their technical stream, certifications that will aid their life-long journey and career in the digital economy.

    Candidates will be able to engage with the professional industry having built core job and career critical skills, learned self-regulation and financial literacy, and will have had a one-to-one mentorship by various members of our team.

    Candidates will be provided with workplace and employment support after completing the program.


    To apply, you need to meet the following criteria:

    • South African Nationality (Born Citizenship).
    • Between the ages of 18 – 34 years old.
    • Meet the minimum NQF level qualification—completed NQF Level 4 or equivalent qualification.
    • Experience and qualifications in IT fundamentals (advantageous). No prior work experience needed.
    • Provide your academic record and certificate of highest academic achievement.
    • Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office) and understanding of IT concepts (Hardware, Software, Networking).
    • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to work well in a team and independently.
    • No criminal record and a clear credit history.
    • Be unemployed at the time of application.
    • Able to attend full-time Monday to Friday (08:00 – 17:00) and commit to the full 12-month IT Learnership Programme and commit to completing it.
    • Must be an EE candidate and preference will be given to PWD candidates (People with Disabilities).
  • What is your main reason for joining Graduate Employers?  To promote graduate opportunities at our company 

Company Description

Established in 2010, CAPACITI, part of the UVU Africa Group, is at the forefront of preparing young individuals for the tech sector. CAPACITI has emerged as one of South Africa’s leading digital talent accelerators, annually training and placing approximately 1000 unemployed youth. CAPACITI is dedicated to fostering the inclusive growth of the digital economy by creating a pipeline of future-fit, skilled individuals equipped with relevant digital skills aligned with industry demand. Since its inception, CAPACITI has been refining solutions that aim to economically integrate talent, by providing scalable digital skills training and preparing them for the evolving workplace of the future. As a non-profit organisation, CAPACITI leverages partner investments to deliver demand-driven, targeted technical training that positively impacts lives.