Company: MANCOSA
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Closing Date: 28/April/2026
About MANCOSA:
The Management College of Southern Africa, widely known as MANCOSA, is a leading private higher education institution in South Africa and a prominent member of the Honoris United Universities network. Established in 1995, it focuses on providing accessible, high-quality management and business education through a flexible distance-learning model.
While it is renowned for its Master of Business Administration (MBA) and business-related degrees, MANCOSA has significantly expanded its curriculum to include undergraduate and postgraduate programs in information technology, public administration, and commerce.
Job Description:
The Transcendance Group (TTG) invites applications for a Cybersecurity Learnership Opportunity designed for unemployed youth seeking to enter the high-demand ICT and cybersecurity sector.
This is a structured, accredited learnership programme, not a traditional job placement, combining:
- Formal theoretical training
- Practical workplace experience
- Real-world exposure to cybersecurity environments
Key Responsibilities:
- Participate in structured cybersecurity training modules
- Assist with basic cybersecurity monitoring and reporting
- Support IT security processes and compliance activities
- Conduct basic vulnerability checks and system reviews
- Assist in incident reporting and documentation
- Participate in workplace-based projects and tasks
- Maintain learning logs and portfolio of evidence
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Grade 12 / Matric (minimum requirement)
- Basic computer literacy (essential)
- Qualification or exposure in IT (advantageous but not required)
- Strong interest in cybersecurity and digital technologies
Competencies:
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and adapt
- Basic digital and technical aptitude
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Professional discipline and accountability
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be currently unemployed
- Aged between 18 – 35 years
- South African citizen
- Residing in the Western Cape (preferred)
- Willingness to commit to the full learnership duration
- Availability for both training and workplace components
What to have:
- Basic understanding of IT systems or networks
- Prior exposure to coding, networking, or cybersecurity concepts
- Interest in ethical hacking, data protection, or digital systems
- Participation in previous digital skills programmes
Who should apply:
- Unemployed Youth: You must be a South African citizen between the ages of 18 and 35 who is currently not employed.
- Educational Foundation: A minimum of a Grade 12 (Matric) certificate is required. While an IT qualification is a plus, it is not a prerequisite as long as you have basic computer literacy.
- Geographic Location: Preference is given to those residing in the Western Cape, specifically within commuting distance of Cape Town, as the program uses a hybrid model involving classroom and on-site workplace learning.
- Tech-Focused Mindset: If you have a genuine curiosity about ethical hacking, data protection, and digital networks—or if you have previously participated in digital skills programs—this is a strong fit for you.
- Career Seekers: This is for candidates looking for a direct pathway into employment. Since high-performing learners are prioritized for permanent job openings at TTG or its partners upon completion, applicants should be ready to commit to a 12-month professional development journey.
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