Job Description

Nexio is inviting applications for its Learnership Programme - Digital based in Midrand, Gauteng.

This 12-month learnership programme is designed to provide unemployed young South Africans with workplace experience, further development opportunities, and one-on-one mentorship from a mentor within their assigned business unit.

The programme is suitable for future learners who are interested in building practical experience in digital, business, and technology-related fields, including project management, cybersecurity, compliance and risk management, human resources, service desk support, information technology, and finance management.

Successful candidates will gain exposure to a professional working environment while developing workplace discipline, technical awareness, communication skills, and confidence in the Information Technology industry.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured 12-month learnership programme.
• Gain workplace experience within an assigned business unit.
• Receive one-on-one mentorship from a business unit mentor.
• Take part in further development and learning opportunities.
• Build knowledge of Nexio’s line of work and the broader Information Technology industry.
• Work proactively within a team environment.
• Apply self-learning habits to improve workplace performance.
• Assist with additional tasks assigned to the team.
• Work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Meet deadlines and remain punctual.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Must be a South African-born citizen.
• Must be unemployed.
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 30.
• Must be willing to commit to the full 12-month programme.
• Must not have a criminal record.
• Must live in the Johannesburg or Cape Town area.
• Must have excellent English proficiency and communication skills.
• Must have Grade 12 / Matric.
• Disabled applicants must be able to provide medical certificates stating the nature of their disability during the recruitment phase.
• Must be interested in or specialising in one of the following study areas:
  • Project Management
  • Cybersecurity
  • Compliance and Risk Management
  • HR Management
  • A+ N+ CCNA / Service Desk
  • Information Technology
  • Finance Management

Skills

• Teamwork.
• Proactive self-learning.
• Accuracy.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to understand new ideas quickly.
• Time management.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to assist with additional tasks.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Good judgement.
• Good communication skills.
• Motivation and positive attitude.
• Punctuality.
• Familiarity with the Information Technology industry.