BANKSETA offers two learnership programs annually: Letsema for post-matric candidates and Kuyasa for postgraduates. Applications are open from July to August each year for the following year.

To view current Learnership opportunities that are available from BANKSETA, visit the following pages on our website:

• Discretionary Grants
• Youth Programmes

Learnership opportunities are advertised in national newspapers. the BANKSETA website and our linked social media pages. During the application period, you can download the Learnership application forms from the BANKSETA website or pick them up at any BANKSETA office.

For a full list of our offices, please visit our Contact Page

Letsema Post-matric Learnership Programme;

A valid certified copy of a Grade 12 Certificate with a minimum pass of 50% in English AND a minimum pass of 50% in Accounting OR a minimum of 50% in Mathematics OR a minimum of 60% in Maths Literacy

• Provide a positive recommendation or official testimonial from a previous school, learning institution, or religious institution
• Present a professional image
• Currently unemployed
• Clear credit (ITC) and no criminal record
• Under the age of 35 as at the start of the learnership
• Currently not participating in a learnership
• Persons with a disability must provide a medical certificate confirming the nature of the disability
• Only South African Citizens in possession of a valid SA ID will be considered
• Effective communication in written and verbal English

On the last page of the application form, you will find the addresses, fax numbers, and email addresses where you can submit your application.

Unfortunately, you will need to wait until next year to apply, as a matric certificate is required for eligibility.

As stated on the second page of the application form, if you have not been contacted for an interview by a specified date, please assume your application was not successful.

To obtain a new copy of your certificate, please contact the training provider where you received your qualification. They can issue a replacement certificate upon request.

This is usually open around May or June each year

Kuyasa Learnership Post-matric  Programme

A completed three year tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Risk Management,

Information Technology, Marketing, Financial Accounting, Financial Management or Law

• A minimum pass rate of 50% is required in the relevant tertiary qualification
• Provide a positive recommendation or official testimonial from a previous school, learning institution, or religious institution
• Present a professional image
• Clear credit (ITC) and no criminal record
• Under the age of 35 as at the start of the learnership
• Currently unemployed
• Currently not participating in a learnership
• Persons with a disability must provide a medical certificate confirming the nature of the disability
• Only South African Citizens in possession of a valid SA ID will be considered
• Effective communication in written and verbal English

All the Industry SIC Codes that are applicable to BANKSETA Applications for funding can be found here: https://bankseta.org.za/mandatory-grants/

To apply for a position within BANKSETA, please follow these steps:

1. Visit the Vacancies Page on the BANKSETA website to view all current job opportunities.
2. Once you are on the Vacancies Page, you will be redirected to the BANKSETA Applicant Tracking System (ATS), where you can browse and apply for open positions. You can also access this platform by clicking here: https://bankseta.gosmarthr.co.za/recruits/jobprofiles.aspx 
3. Additionally, candidates can create a profile to use when future positions become available. To do this, go to the BANKSETA Vacancies Page and select the "Create Profile" option.

You will be redirected to the BANKSETA Applicant Tracking System (ATS) system to complete your profile by filling out the form and uploading your CV and qualifications. You can also access this platform by clicking here: https://bankseta.gosmarthr.co.za/recruits/jobprofiles.aspx

Contact the Learning Department for more information by emailing info@bankseta.org.za with the subject line “DG Info Sessions”

Organisations are required to provide BANKSETA with the information about the New Skills Development facilitator (SDF) including their name and contact information including phone or email address and cell phone number. This information can be sent to info@bankseta.org.za

Proof of Payment can be requested by emailing info@bankseta.org.za with the subject line “Request for Proof of Payment”.

Feedback on Funding Window applications can be expected within thirty (30) days from the closing date of the Funding Window.

All forms related to any open Funding Window can be found on the Discretionary Grants page of our website.

The SETA Legislation requires that the Minister of Higher Education and Training appoints all Board Members. Board Members are appointed for a period of five (5) years.

For more information about the BANKSETA Board, please visit the Accounting Authority page on our website