Secondments Graduate Learnership 2023-2025: Actively Seeking Unemployed Youths

About Secondments
Secondments are temporary work assignments where an employee is temporarily transferred or assigned to work in a different department, division, or organization. This arrangement allows employees to gain new experiences, develop additional skills, and broaden their knowledge by working in different roles or locations. Secondments can be beneficial for both the employee and the organization. For the employee, it provides an opportunity to explore new areas of work, expand their professional network, and enhance their career prospects. It also allows them to gain a broader understanding of the organization as a whole and develop new perspectives and skills.

For the organization, secondments can help to fill temporary skill gaps, promote knowledge sharing and collaboration, and foster a culture of continuous learning and development. It can also be a cost-effective way to bring in fresh perspectives and ideas without the need for permanent hiring or external consultants. sSecondments can vary in duration, ranging from a few weeks to several months or even years, depending on the specific arrangement and needs of the parties involved. The terms and conditions of the secondment, including the employee’s rights, responsibilities, and reporting lines, are typically defined through a formal agreement between the organizations or departments involved.

About the Secondments Graduate Learnership 2023-2025
Secondments is offering a 24-motnh learnership programmed for young unemployed individuals who are keen on obtaining learning skills and practical experience. The Secondments Graduate Learnership offers graduates the chance to gain practical work experience and further their careers in their specific area of study. This program provides on-the-job exposure, training opportunities, and mentorship to learners, allowing them to develop their skills, knowledge, and practical experience in their chosen field.

• Fulfill all assigned responsibilities in a professional manner according to the guidance of the mentor
• Focus on personal skill development within the specialized area of qualification
• Carry out administrative tasks as directed by the assigned mentor
• Conduct research, compile reports, write memorandums, create presentations, and perform similar tasks as required.

The Secondments Graduate Learnership is currently based in this location: Joburg, Gauteng.

For application purposes, please kindly take note of the Secondments Graduate Learnership 2023-2025’s Reference Number: SEC230615-2.

Eligibility Criteria
To maximize your chances of success in the Secondments Graduate Learnership, it is crucial to submit your application promptly. However, before proceeding, it is essential to carefully review the qualifying requirements of the program. These requirements will determine your suitability as a candidate. To ensure that you meet the necessary criteria, please refer to the list of qualifying requirements provided below. It is highly recommended to fulfill all the items on the list to enhance your likelihood of achieving success in your application.

The Secondments Graduate Learnership Eligibility Criteria are as follows:

• Ensure you possess a minimum of a 3-year Tertiary Qualification in one of the following areas of specialization:
  • Insurance Related
  • Information Technology
  • Law (LLB), Marketing & Sales
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Business Management
  • Credit Risk, Finance (Financial Management/Cost & Management Accounting/Audit)
  • Actuarial Sciences/Mathematical Statistics/Data Science
  • Risk Management
• Demonstrate critical competencies including:
  • Analytical skills
  • Strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Attention to detail
  • Initiative
  • Interpersonal skills
  • The ability to work under deadlines
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint
  • Effective communication (written and verbal)
  • Energy and enthusiasm
• Be prepared for extended working hours and occasional travel as required.

Application Instructions
Apply online:

• Johannesburg, Gauteng (Closing date: 15 July 2023)

To access the website mentioned above, it is advisable to use Google Chrome as your preferred browser. To apply, candidates must register on the application portal, and this account will be required throughout the registration process.

Alternatively, candidates have the option to register using their Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn accounts, which saves time by eliminating the need to create a new account.

The information provided in your application will be used by the selection committee to register you for the event. By submitting your application, you grant the committee permission to utilize your personal information for this purpose.

It is mandatory for candidates to submit their applications through the specified website. Any attempts to submit materials through alternative methods, such as hand delivery or fax, will be rejected by the evaluating committee.

Closing Date
Applications for the Secondments Graduate Learnership must be submitted before the closing date on 15 July 2023.

Registering as soon as possible can help ensure the protection of your application, but it doesn’t guarantee immediate success. Its purpose is to secure you a stable position during the recruitment process.

The selection committee will not accept incomplete applications. Candidates who submit their applications after the deadline will not be taken into consideration. Any submissions received after the deadline, regardless of their content, will be disregarded without further review.

Secondments reserves the right to offer or decline employment to any individual at any time at its sole discretion. The decisions made by the selection committee are final and binding for all parties involved in the process.