Youth Programmes

Maths and Science Support Programmes

The programme aims to increase the number of Black African Learners to obtain exceptional results in Mathematics and Science in the National Senior Certificate Examination.

The objective of the programme is to improve the core subjects in Maths and Science of learners to a minimum D symbol to facilitate their entrance into tertiary institutions. BANKSETA partners with various registered NGO, NPO and Tertiary institutions to fund the implementation of the programme.

Open Windows

There are currently no Open Funding Windows in this Programme.

Career Guidance

Career Awareness

“There is no passion to be found playing small in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living” – Former President Nelson Mandela

The BANKSETA is committed to empowering the country’s youth, through various youth development initiatives which include learnerships, internships and career guidance workshops.

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Bursaries, Integrated Learning and Merit Bursaries

A vital part of our mission is to inform, engage and empower the youth by providing information on skills development initiatives in the banking and microfinance sector. BANKSETA offers learnerships and other youth programmes to unemployed youth with the aim of promoting employability in line with government policy as per National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS III) objectives. These programmes are aligned with the banking and alternative banking sector qualification/employment requirements.

Work Integrated Learning

Employers from the banking and alternative banking industry who would like to become involved in coaching, mentoring and supporting up-and-coming talent in banking and microfinance, can become involved in this funding opportunity.

Open Windows

There are currently no Open Funding Windows in this Programme.

WIL Grant Funding

BANKSETA approves TVET colleges on an annual basis for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) grant funding, the aim of which is to assist the colleges to make links with employers in order for the learners to obtain the requisite workplace experience.

Open Windows

There are currently no Open Funding Windows in this Programme.

Merit Bursaries

BANKSETA covers the funding of bursaries through partnership agreements with Universities. The support is holistic (covering tuition, textbooks and accommodation, on or off-campus, depending on what has been arranged by the University).

Open Windows

There are currently no Open Funding Windows in this Programme.

One of the BANKSETA’s corporate strategies is that of Youth Development. The BANKSETA offers various vocational education and training programmes to bridge the gap between structured learning and work experience in the banking and inclusive banking industry. The BANKSETA has partnered with various institutions of higher learning and the banking sector to facilitate theory and workplace practice into qualifications that are registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

Learnerships have been identified as one of the best vehicles to build skills for both the employed and unemployed based on a unique feature that a learnership is an occupationally-based learning programme that combines structured theory and practical experience and leads to a registered qualification by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Learnerships place emphasis on practical work exposure and are linked to specific occupations to ensure relevance and sustainability.

Internships and Learnerships

Kuyasa Post Graduation
Learnerships

The BANKSETA provides funding for post-graduate learners through a youth development intervention aimed at recruiting unemployed graduates in order for them to further their studies and to expose them to the world of work.

The Kuyasa Post-graduate Learnership has three qualification streams:

Management Development Learnership – the qualifying learner will graduate with a NQF Level 5 Certificate in Management Development.
Business Analyst Learnership – the qualifying learner will graduate with a NQF Level 6 National Certificate in Business Analysis
Financial Markets Learnership– the qualifying learner will graduate with a NQF Level 6 National Certificate in Financial Markets

Qualifying Criteria

A completed 3 year tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Risk Management, Information Technology, Marketing, Financial Accounting, Financial Management or Law.
Provide a positive recommendation or official testimonial from a previous school, learning institution, or religious institution.
Present a professional image
Verified qualification certificate
Currently unemployed
Clear credit (ITC) AND no criminal record
Currently not participating in a learnership
Under the age of 30 on the year that the learnership is recruiting for
Not involved in any other studies on the year that the learnership is recruiting for
Person 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.

Letsema Post Matric
Learnership

The duration of the learnership is 1 year. Registered employers will host the learner(s) and making provision for training, workplace coaching and leaner support. Training is linked to a registered skills programme. Successful completion of the Learnership programme results in the achievement of an NQF5 in banking service advice qualification.

Qualifying Criteria

A valid certified copy of a Grade 12 Certificate with a minimum pass of 60% in English AND a minimum pass of 50% in Accounting or a minimum of 50% 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
Currently not participating in a learnership
Under the age of 30 on the year that the learnership is recruiting for
Not involved in any other studies on the year that the learnership is recruiting for
Person 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.

When to Apply for Learnerships

Application forms are only available once the recruitment window is open. Recruitment takes place 6 months in advance prior to the year the programme commences. BANKSETA places advertisements in the national and regional newspapers, the BANKSETA website and Facebook page. BANKSETA appoints a recruitment agency that provides the relevant application requirements on their website as well; the advert would have the relevant details.

Contact Information

+27 11 805 9661

info@bankseta.org.za

Mon – Fri: 08:00 to 16:30

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Doctoral and Post Doctoral Research Funding

The BANKSETA has identified a need for the funding of Doctoral and Post-Doctoral research studies pertinent to the broader banking and inclusive banking (microfinance) sector. Doctoral/Post-doctoral students must be nominated by the Employer where the student is employed. BANKSETA will evaluate the application based on the importance of the research to the banking and inclusive banking sector and will approve/decline applications and allocation of funds.

Open Windows

There are currently no Open Funding Windows in this Programme.