CyberSecurity Learnership
🔐 Cybersecurity Learnership Programme (NQF Level 5) – 2026
Company: iGuardSA
📍 Location: Bryanston, Johannesburg, South Africa
📅 Programme Duration: 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2027
⏳ Application Deadline: 20 March 2026
🚀 About the Programme
iGuardSA is offering a 12-month Cybersecurity Learnership Programme designed to equip aspiring cybersecurity professionals with practical skills, technical knowledge, and workplace experience.
The programme leads to a nationally recognised qualification:
🎓 QCTO-Accredited Cybersecurity Analyst – NQF Level 5
Participants will gain hands-on cybersecurity experience, mentorship from industry specialists, and exposure to real-world digital security operations.
📚 What the Programme Offers
✔ 12-month structured training programme
✔ Mentorship from cybersecurity experts
✔ Nationally recognised qualification (NQF Level 5)
✔ Hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations
✔ Exposure to real-world digital threat protection
✅ Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have a relevant IT, Computer Science, or Engineering degree, OR a BSc/BCom with a focus on IT, Information Systems, or Computer Science
- Be a South African citizen aged 21–28
- Not have previously completed a QCTO learnership at NQF Level 5
- Have a basic understanding of networks, IT systems, or cybersecurity
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Be able to commit to the full 12-month programme
📄 Required Documents
Prepare the following PDF documents (max 5MB each):
- Updated CV
- Academic transcript / results
- Copy of South African ID
📝 Application Process
- Complete the online application form
- Upload required documents
- Answer screening questions
- Submit your application
- Wait for confirmation and feedback (usually within 2 weeks)
⏰ Application Deadline: 20 March 2026