DBSA Learnership Program for Graduate South African Students 2023

A learnership is a work-based learning programme that leads to an NQF registered qualification. Learnerships are managed by Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).

At the DBSA, we offer learnerships in the sectors within which we operate: Energy, ICT, Transport and Water and Sanitation. We offer young people an opportunity to gain a qualification and work experience through our registered service providers. Additionally, each participant is allocated an experienced mentor from business to support and advise throughout their journey.

• Table of Content
• About Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
• Learnership Program
• Aim and Benefits of Learnership Program
• Requirements for Learnership Program Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)

The DBSA is a government-owned development finance institution, established in 1983, with the mandate to promote economic growth as well as regional integration for sustainable development projects and programmes in South Africa, SADC and the wider Sub Saharan Africa.

Learnership Program

Aim and Benefits of Learnership Program

This programme will place 10 Learners on a 12-month contract. With a start date of 15 July. There is a competitive stipend that will be issued for the duration of the learnership. We are looking to grow scarce and critical skills.

Requirements for Learnership Program Qualification

• Completed university degree in the applicable sector
• Have an average of 65% average across the years of study
• Be a South African citizen
• Under the age of 27 years at the commencement of the contract
• Project placement will be in Gauteng ONLY

Documents Required for Application

Please attach the following:

• CV
• Academic record
• Copy of ID
• Matric certificate
• Copy of qualification(s) certificateon

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit DBSA website.