Job Description

Jurumani Solutions is inviting applications for the 2026 Cybersecurity Analyst NQF Level 5 Learnership Programme based in Midrand, Johannesburg.

This 12-month learnership is designed to develop young South African talent through structured training, workplace readiness, soft skills development, technical learning, and peer mentoring.

The programme is suitable for unemployed candidates who are interested in cybersecurity, information technology, networking, technical support, and the wider telecoms and technology industry.

Successful learners will attend weekday classes in Midrand and may later be placed in a workplace environment where they can gain practical exposure and build professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the full 12-month Cybersecurity Analyst Learnership Programme.
• Attend scheduled weekday classes in Midrand, Johannesburg.
• Take part in technical skills training linked to cybersecurity and IT.
• Participate in workplace readiness and soft skills development activities.
• Build knowledge of IT concepts such as hardware, networking, and operating systems.
• Develop an understanding of cybersecurity principles and workplace technology environments.
• Complete learning tasks, assessments, and programme activities as required.
• Participate in peer mentoring and structured development sessions.
• Prepare for workplace placement after the training phase.
• Demonstrate professionalism, commitment, and willingness to learn throughout the programme.

Requirements

• Must be a South African citizen.
• Must be between the ages of 18 and 34.
• Must currently be unemployed.
• Must not currently be participating in another learnership programme.
• Must not be studying full-time.
• Must have a clear criminal record.
• Must be able to attend classes on weekdays in Midrand, Johannesburg.
• Must be prepared to commit to the full 12-month programme.
• Must have Grade 12 / Standard 10 with English and Mathematics as main subjects.
• Must have a National Diploma in IT at NQF Level 5.
• Basic understanding of IT concepts such as hardware, networking, and operating systems is required.
• Further Education and Training Certificate in IT: Technical Support Level 4 will be advantageous.
• Cybersecurity certificates not issued by SETA will be advantageous.
• Prior IT experience or certification such as CompTIA A+ or CompTIA N+ will be advantageous but is not mandatory.

Skills

• Cybersecurity interest.
• IT fundamentals.
• Networking basics.
• Hardware awareness.
• Operating systems awareness.
• Technical support awareness.
• Communication skills.
• Workplace readiness.
• Problem-solving.
• Willingness to learn.
• Time management.
• Commitment and discipline.
• Teamwork.
• Professional conduct.
• Adaptability.
• Technology learning ability.
• Attention to detail.
• Self-motivation.