CAPACITI Advanced Digital Skills Programme

CAPACITI; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A skills development training program in Johannesburg seeks young tech professionals for the Advanced Digital Skills Programme. Candidates will undergo 6 months of intensive training followed by a 6-month internship. Applicants must be between 18-34 years, South African citizens, and committed to the full year-long program. This program focuses on digital skills, including data engineering and software development.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Must be South African citizen.

Responsibilities

• Commit 100% to campus-based experiential learning.
• Complete assessments and projects as required.
• Participate in all workshops and activities.

Skills

Project Management Methodology

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NQF Level 6 or higher qualification in IT

Qualifications in Computer Science or related fields

Job description

Purpose

The CAPACITI Advanced Digital Skills Programme is a year-long initiative designed to equip young tech professionals with the skills necessary to thrive in the digital economy. It begins with 6 months of intensive and immersive training in our Braamfontein Accelerator where candidates are streamed into career-specific tracks such as data engineering and software development . Following this candidates will participate in a 6 -month internship with a CAPACITI corporate partner allowing them to apply the skills they developed during their training.

Programme Streams Successful candidates will be placed into one of the following specialised tracks based on their qualifications and programme availability :

• Java Development
• Data Engineering
• Automation and Software Testing
• Integrations & Extend Development

Delivery Modality

Campus-based experiential learning and training as workplace simulation. Candidates collaborate and complete workplace activities like problem solving business communication and complete and submit practical assessments projects and examinations of work undertaken. The training element of the course is delivered over a minimum period of 6 months supported by extensive job and career critical skills training.

What is expected from the candidate if they join the programme

100% Commitment to campus-based experiential learning and training with excellence and resilience.

Complete and submit assessments and projects as required throughout the program.

Complete practical workplace activities on time and to a high standard

Participate in all activities tasks and workshops.

Engage with professional development workshops activities teamwork and reflection for personal growth.

Communicate with your team of mentors and managers respectfully and professionally.

Be open to new challenging exciting life-changing interventions and career activations.

Minimum Requirements

NQF Level 6 or higher qualification in an IT specialised stream.

Completed qualifications in Computer Science Information Technology software development Cyber Security and other tech domain-specific qualifications.

Be able to provide your certificate of highest academic achievement.

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to work well in a team and independently.

Must be an EE candidate

Personal and Eligibility Criteria

Have no criminal record and a clean credit history

South African nationality

Be between the Ages of 18-34

Be currently unemployed and not participating in any other learnership internship or graduate programme

Able to attend full-time training Monday to Friday

Able to commit to the full 12-month programme and committed to completing it

Be available from September 2025

Must be an EE candidate

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation will be made during the recruitment process upon request.

Selection Process

Our recruitment process includes :

Internal assessments

Telephonic screening

Psychometric tests

Final interviews

Note : Applicants must meet the required minimum criteria in each phase of the recruitment process to progress to the next stage. This includes performing well in internal screening psychometric assessments and interviews. Eligibility Checks will also be conducted by our Funders including Naspers and the Jobs Fund.

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1