About the avusa learnership programme
Avusa Media Division of Times Media every year invites young talented individuals to apply for the learnership programme. This learnership opportunity is offered to all South African communities. The avusa learnership program is part of the National Skills Development Strategy. The aim of the National Skills Development Strategy is fight poverty and unemployment within the communities of South Africa.
These learnerships are offered under the auspices of the Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA) for the relevant industry. Avusa Media was initially known as Johnnic Communications and was acquired by a unit of Mvelaphanda Group and renamed Times Media Group in 2012.
Publications and services under this brand include magazines like Computing SA, Elle, Financial Mail, SA Mining and Soccerlife; newspapers like The Sunday Times, The Times, The Sowetan, Sunday World, Daily Dispatch, and Business Day.
The Group also owns several community newspapers, publishers, retailers and a record company.
The Times Media Group offer a 12-month training internship in journalism programme for graduates as well as a Contact Centre Learnership
Contact Centre Learnerships are open to those with the necessary qualifications required to study for the Further Education and Training (FET) Certificate in Contact Centre Operations, NQF Level 4. People were previously disadvantaged are encouraged to apply.
Contact Centre Learnerships are open to those with the necessary qualifications required to study for the Further Education and Training (FET) Certificate in Contact Centre Operations, NQF Level 4. People with disabilities are also encouraged to apply.
The learnership consists of both practical and theoretical and training in a call-center environment. As a trainee, you will be taught how to do this via correction and human development in a humane, secure and safe detention or under community-based correctional supervision.
This Contact Centre Learnership will give you the opportunity to learn the skills required to work in a call-center as well as gain intimate knowledge as to the required behavior, respect, and attitude that is required in any workplace. After completing this learnership program individuals may be offered a permanent contract of employment.
Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend from the day learnership program commences until it ends.
Basic Requirements
There are requirements that you need meet before you apply for the avusa learnership programme
Qualifications
- Interested candidates must be in possession of a Matric certificate
- Candidates must also be in possession of a Further Education and Training Certificate NQF (Level 4); or
- All candidates must have successfully completed the National Certificate in Vocational Studies (NQF Level 4)
- Applicants must have a good communication skills
- Applicants must be computer literate
- Lastly candidates must have an average typing skills
Additional Requirements
- Applicants must be a permanent South African citizens
- Candidates must be aged between 16 and 30
- All applicants must be motivated and detail-oriented
Preference will be given to suitable candidates who will add to the diversity of Times Media.
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Application Process
Interested candidates who are keen to be part of this initiative must complete the application form using their handwriting.
- Applicants can download the application forms through Times Media webpage.
The Times Media website address will be provided below
- click the link that will be provided on top of the website you will find the careers link and then learnerships link go through them
- Once you have gone through them click the application form link and the form will automatically download to your computer.
- On the application form you must specify the learnership program you are applying for.
- Candidates must ensure that they are the ones signing their applications and no else.
- All candidates must include copies of necessary documents and all copies must be certified and no older than three months.
- If disabled, include a disability confirmation letter from the doctor/clinic/hospital
- Submit your forms by e-mail to training@timesmedia.co.za; fax to 011 328 2883 or check on the website or form for alternative methods of submitting your application
Kindly take into account that
- Application forms that are late or unsigned will not be taken into account
- Photocopied forms will not be considered
Successful or Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for panel interview
Take into consideration that during the workplace you will be responsible for your accommodation, transport and meal costs. It is therefore recommended that you apply for the learnership programme taking place within your own region.