Are you interested about being part of Disabled Learnership Program ? if the answer is YES this could an opportunity for you to start off your career. All disabled people are encouraged to apply ,however they need to meet all necessary requirements set out by the company they are applying for. These learnerships are here to empower disabled people and also teaching them that anything is possible regardless of their situation. Previously it was hard for disabled people to find jobs but these days most companies are determined to give these people opportunities that will help them in their career field.
Disabled Learnership Available
Successful candidates have plenty of career options to choose from. Below we have listed some of the more frequently posted learnerships and companies that offer learnerships especially for disabled people. The chosen career will also depend on the disability.
Career options:
- Administration Assistant
- Teller
- IT Assistant
- Researcher
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Contact Centre Operator
- IT Systems Support
- Junior Developer
- Helpdesk Agent
Companies with learnership for disabled people:
Basic Requirements
Due to the vastness of fields, learnerships available for people with disability have a variety of requirements for each. Some of these are similar and we have listed those here. However, depending on the field you enter, there may be additional requirements. These will be advertised on the application form, the company or organization?s web page or the learnership advertisement.
Additional Requirements may be as follow:
- Candidates must be a permanent South African citizen
- Applicants must have a clear credit record
- Candidates must be in possession of a matric certificate
- Applicants must not be older than 35 years old
- Candidates must be fluent in English
- Applicants must provide a medical certificate stating nature of disability
- All applicants must have a diploma or degree in field of application where relevant
Application Process
Online applications are made available by the companies on their websites. However some companies prefer hand delivered applications.
These programs usually takes a period 0f 12 months. Candidates will receive a stipend of R3500 per month. However candidates will to pay for their accommodation, meals and transport costs. Candidates must include a detailed curriculum vitae and any information they feel may be important o their applications. Unsigned application will not be considered.
