CAPACITI - Advanced Digital Skills 8 - Cape Town

CAPACITI - Advanced Digital Skills 8 - Cape Town

Programme Purpose

The CAPACITI - Advanced Digital Skills 8 is designed to equip participants with high-demand digital skills aligned to global and local IT trends. It bridges the gap between foundational IT knowledge and specialised workplace readiness.

Start Date | Duration | Location | Stipend

• Start Date: November 2025
• Duration: 12 months
• Location: 97 Durham Ave, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925
• Monthly Stipend: R4,992 p.m. (Duration of Learnership Programme)

Focus Areas/Demand Streams

1. Software Development
2. Cybersecurity
3. Cloud Computing & DevOps
4. Data Analytics & Business Intelligence
5. Networking & IT Support
6. AI & Machine Learning
7. Web & Mobile App Development

What Is Expected of Me
• Full-time attendance and active participation.
• Access to a stable internet connection if required to work remotely.
• Commitment to a fast-paced, demanding learning environment.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and adapt to industry tools and best practices

What Will I Gain
• Specialised digital skills in your chosen stream.
• Exposure to real-world IT environments.
• Mentorship and guidance from industry professionals.
• Opportunity for workplace experience and employment placement.
• Improved confidence in technical and soft skills.

Application Process and Criteria
Minimum Requirements:
- 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).

Candidates will need to:
• Submit application via official CAPACITI portal
• Select preferred IT stream during application
• Attend virtual and/or in-person interview

Placement Requirements
• Placement is not guaranteed, but CAPACITI will match candidates with our partner companies based on fit.
• Final interviews and placements are based on stream alignment, partner demand, and candidate performance

Additional Notes
• This programme is based in Cape Town and requires on-site attendance
• Interview dates and IT Streams will be confirmed based on demand streams set by our Placement Team.