Discovery Learnerships – 25 Vacancies

Discovery Learnership Opportunities

Discovery is offering an opportunity for 25 of South Africa’s brightest young minds to join their contact centre learnership in Cape Town, Sandton or Port Elizabeth.

The Learnership programme consists of structured learning components combined with practical/workplace experience which totals to 1 350 learning hours. The qualification is Unit Standard Based and the programme is registered with the Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority (InSeta) and will be accredited by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The focus of this Learnership will be on providing services in a contact centre environment.

Please note: This opportunity is being advertised in accordance with the company’s Employment Equity initiatives.

 

Key Outputs

GUIDELINES FOR APPLYING TO THE DISCOVERY LEARNERSHIP:

Please ensure that you apply for only 1 of the Learnerships advertised and that you meet the minimum criteria in order to be eligible for the Learnership

You must have a valid SA ID

Please also have your Matric subjects and symbols on hand as you need to input this information on your application.

 

THE LEARNER WILL ACHIEVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS FROM THIS PROGRAM:

Obtain a recognised and portable qualification in Contact Centre operations.

Gain access to the industry with a better employment profile.

 

Competencies

Strong English communication skills

Self–motivated with a desire to learn

Good interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

 

Qualifications & Experience

Candidates must:

Be South African Citizens

Hold a valid & recognised Matric with Maths(Minimum D Symbol) & English (Minimum C Symbol on Standard Grade) and a 2nd Language (Minimum D or Level 4)

Learners must have achieved at least two languages at Matric (Minimum D symbol or Level 4)

Not be engaged in post matric studies or formal employment

Not have completed any previous Learnership

Be between the ages of 18 and 30 years

Have effective communication skills in the English language

Possess basic computer skills

Express a keen interest in administration, contact centre and customer service

 

How to apply for Discovery Learnerships

Cape Town – Click Here to apply online. (6 Vacancies) – Closing date: 31 January 2014

Sandton – Click Here to apply online (9 Vacancies) – Closing Date: 30-Nov-2013

Port Elizabeth – Click here to apply online (10 Vacancies) – Closing date: 31 January 2014

Please note: The cost of attending interviews and any relocation cost is for the account of the candidate. Discovery will not reimburse any costs incurred.