Secure Your Future with Bidvest Protea Coin: Join Our 2025/2026 Security Learnership – 30 Spots!
Bidvest Protea Coin invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their 12‑month Security Learnership Programme vacancies. The closing date for applications is 28 October 2025.
What is the Security Learnership Programme?
The programme is run by the Gijima Training Academy and is aimed at young, unemployed people in the John Taolo Gaetsewe District of the Northern Cape.
It gives you a free, accredited qualification that can help you start a career in South Africa’s most in‑demand security industry.
Key facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 months |
| Qualification | National Certificate in General Security Practices (NQF Level 3) |
| Accreditation | SASSETA – Safety & Security Sector Education and Training Authority |
| Positions | 30 spots available |
You’ll learn theory and practice side‑by‑side. After the programme you’ll have a real certificate and real workplace experience, making you ready for permanent jobs in security.
Why is this important?
- Youth unemployment – The programme is designed to give the district’s young people the skills they need to get working.
- Career mobility – With a SASSETA certificate you can apply for security roles at banks, schools, retail stores and many other places.
- Pay while you learn – Some learnerships offer a stipend, so you can earn money while you study.
If you want to start a serious career in security, this is a chance you should not miss.
Minimum requirements
Make sure you meet all of the following before you apply:
- Age 18‑27 years
- Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent
- Valid identity document
- Updated CV
- Residential address in the Northern Cape (proof required)
- SARS Income Tax Reference Number
- Clean criminal record
- Speak and write English
- Physically and medically fit
- PSIRA registration is a plus
How to apply
- Prepare your documents – CV, ID copy, matric certificate, proof of address, SARS letter, and a recent photo.
- Fill out the application form – You can find the form on the Gijima Training Academy website or request it by email.
- Submit before 28 October 2025 – Late applications will not be accepted.
If you need more guidance, you might find these other SASSETA resources helpful:
- SASA learnerships 2025
- SASA bridging courses
- SASA PEPKOR Lifestyle Learnership
- SASA bursaries still open
These links give you extra ways to get paid training or funding if you need it.
Why you should act now
- There are only 30 spots; competition will be tight.
- The programme starts soon, so you’ll need to get ready and submit all paperwork quickly.
- Completing the learnership can open doors to long‑term employment and a stable income.
Take the first step today
Ready to start a future in security? Gather your documents and submit your application before 28 October 2025.
If you have questions, contact the Gijima Training Academy or visit the SASSETA website for more details.
Good luck – your new career could be just a learnership away!
