From Graduate to Risk Analyst in One Year!
Transitioning from university into the world of work can feel daunting and requires a reframe in mindset, the development of new skills, and an openness to continuous learning, especially in a field as structured and demanding as Internal Auditing (IA). For Kamogelo Machubeng (23), joining BANKSETA straight from university as an Internal Auditing Intern was […]
BANKSETA Bursary Opportunity is helping to combat Cyber Breaches
It is no secret that cyber security breaches are rocketing. According to the IBM’s data breach report, 83% of organisations experienced more than one data breach during 2022. Breaches are costly. The influential Harvard Business Review says the global average cost of adata breach reached $4,35 million in 2022. These expenses can include ransom payments […]
Empowering Youth with Disabilities – BANKSETA’s Advanced ICT Skills Programme
Empowering Youth with Disabilities – BANKSETA’s Advanced ICT Skills Programme In an era marked by rapid technological advancements and digital transformation, acquiring advanced ICT skills has become more than just a necessity; it’s a pathway to empowerment and inclusion. Recognising the importance of fostering digital literacy and creating opportunities for marginalised communities, The Banking Sector […]
Rural entrepreneurs learn vital business skillswith BANKSETA and SALGA
More than 5000 rural entrepreneurs have been empowered in the last three years through apartnership between the BANKSETA and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA).The newly-trained entrepreneurs come from all nine provinces and at least 39 districts. The skillsthey have been given over the three-day training course range from new venture formation toplanning for […]
BANKSETA Bursary contributes towards Gender Parity
In the male-dominated world of actuarial science, in which only 15% of qualifed practitioners arewomen, BANKSETA’s bursary funding of Clarice Naidu is all the more noteworthy. Clarice had completed her BSc in actuarial science when the COVID pandemic struck, causing her family real fnancial hardship, and putting her qualifcation as an actuary at risk. She […]