The Banking Skills Academy is a learnership programme that is targeted at various entry level roles within the bank, countrywide. It is a 12 month programme which allocates successful candidates to different areas in the bank where they will be involved in practical learning, when they are not formally or informally engaged in training activities.

Successful candidates will be required to sign a 12-month fixed term employment contract as well as a learnership contract. They will not be paid a salary but will receive a learner allowance of R2 500.00 per month for the duration of the learnership. Upon successful completion, candidates will obtain a recognised Further Education and Training Certificate in Core Banking and Financial Services.

Learnership requirements

The candidate must:

• Be between the ages of 18-30
• Be able to speak, read and write English
• Have completed matric and passed Mathematics or Maths Literacy and/or Accounting
• Be computer literate
• Not be permanently employed
• Not be studying at any other institution
• Not be registered on any other learnership

Recruitment process

• Closing date for applications is 23 November 2011
• Candidates will be required to complete relevant assessments
• The following checks will be conducted:
o Register for Employees Dismissed (RED) checks;
o Credit and criminal record checks;
o Reference checks with previous employers;
o Verification of educational qualifications; and
o Proof of South African citizenship/South African residency/work permit.

Applications

• Candidates are required to register on this link and complete the application process.
• To apply via mobile technology, visit the website using your cell phone - you will automatically be redirected to a mobile friendly version of the application process.
• Unemployed matriculants may use this opportunity to apply for the Banking Skills Academy learnership.
• If the applicant has not been contacted by end-January 2012, consider the application as unsuccessful.

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