{"id":1734,"date":"2026-05-03T03:00:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T03:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1734"},"modified":"2026-05-02T11:42:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T11:42:24","slug":"nexio-digital-skills-learnership-programme-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1734","title":{"rendered":"Nexio Digital Skills Learnership Programme 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"338\">If you are a young South African looking to break into the Information Technology (IT) sector, the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Nexio<\/span><\/span> Digital Skills Learnership Programme 2026 is one of the most practical ways to get started.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"554\">This 12-month learnership is designed to provide real workplace experience, mentorship, and industry-relevant skills, making it ideal for candidates who want to move from theory into real-world IT environments.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"556\" data-end=\"559\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1jdo4qs\" data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"585\">Learnership Overview<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"1001\">\n<li data-section-id=\"hbio6w\" data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"653\"><strong data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"603\">Programme:<\/strong> Nexio Digital Skills Learnership Programme 2026<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sd2dxz\" data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"745\"><strong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"669\">Location:<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Midrand<\/span><\/span> (also open to Cape Town applicants)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1uotjd8\" data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"773\"><strong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"761\">Duration:<\/strong> 12 Months<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dc1smf\" data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"827\"><strong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"789\">Industry:<\/strong> Information Technology and Services<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qstwa9\" data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"879\"><strong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"849\">Programme Type:<\/strong> Workplace-based Learnership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1006\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1wgeeft\" data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1030\">Programme Overview<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1216\">The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Nexio<\/span><\/span> learnership is structured to bridge the gap between education and employment by placing learners directly into corporate ICT environments.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1391\">Unlike classroom-only programmes, this learnership gives you hands-on experience inside real business units, significantly improving your employability after completion.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1396\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1yw4h62\" data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1435\">What the Nexio Learnership Offers<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1490\">During the 12-month programme, learners will receive:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1811\">\n<li data-section-id=\"fabhtc\" data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"1525\">Structured workplace exposure<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1e93381\" data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1571\">Mentorship from experienced professionals<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1m1zgmy\" data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1616\">Practical experience in ICT environments<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"x9grz6\" data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1650\">Team-based project experience<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ykctyp\" data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1700\">Exposure to deadlines and corporate workflows<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16jc91x\" data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1754\">Development of communication and reporting skills<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6y9ckg\" data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1811\">Industry-aligned technical and professional training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1816\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1qr8iag\" data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1846\">Fields of Specialisation<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1848\" data-end=\"1922\">The programme offers multiple career pathways depending on your interests:<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1947\">Project Management<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2051\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1yz34jo\" data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1985\">Project coordination and planning<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"168ra2g\" data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2015\">Stakeholder communication<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"3j3us1\" data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2051\">Reporting and workflow tracking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2122\"><strong data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2070\">Career paths:<\/strong> Project Administrator, Junior Project Coordinator<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2127\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2147\">Cybersecurity<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2261\">\n<li data-section-id=\"11nomuy\" data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2192\">Risk awareness and compliance monitoring<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vziwxq\" data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2227\">Security processes and systems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1s6ttb7\" data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2261\">Enterprise security practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2331\"><strong data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2280\">Career paths:<\/strong> Cybersecurity Support Technician, Risk Assistant<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2336\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2373\">Compliance and Risk Management<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2468\">\n<li data-section-id=\"h46009\" data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2399\">Governance frameworks<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"b92jsp\" data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2425\">Compliance monitoring<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"103027o\" data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2468\">Documentation and regulatory processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2529\"><strong data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2487\">Career paths:<\/strong> Compliance Administrator, Audit Support<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2534\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2554\">HR Management<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2651\">\n<li data-section-id=\"znd7v0\" data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2596\">HR operations and recruitment support<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1drv2bo\" data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2624\">Employee administration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5caot\" data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2651\">Workplace coordination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2712\"><strong data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2670\">Career paths:<\/strong> HR Administrator, Recruitment Assistant<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2717\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2759\">A+ \/ N+ \/ CCNA Service Desk Support<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2849\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1bapt4o\" data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2799\">IT troubleshooting and user support<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"tqcxlu\" data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2827\">Networking fundamentals<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1frxwmy\" data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2849\">Ticketing systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2912\"><strong data-start=\"2851\" data-end=\"2868\">Career paths:<\/strong> Service Desk Technician, Helpdesk Support<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"2917\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2946\">Information Technology<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"3041\">\n<li data-section-id=\"qxmz6p\" data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2986\">Systems and infrastructure exposure<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"155ulf7\" data-start=\"2987\" data-end=\"3014\">IT operations workflows<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1shdsc4\" data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3041\">Technical coordination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3109\"><strong data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3060\">Career paths:<\/strong> IT Support Technician, Technical Administrator<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3114\" \/>\n<h4 data-start=\"3116\" data-end=\"3139\">Finance Management<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3238\">\n<li data-section-id=\"10xyjca\" data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3182\">Financial administration and reporting<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"guvhaj\" data-start=\"3183\" data-end=\"3208\">Procurement processes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vmuzd8\" data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3238\">Corporate finance support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3301\"><strong data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3257\">Career paths:<\/strong> Finance Assistant, Accounts Administrator<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3306\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1qed5xo\" data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3344\">Core Skills Nexio Is Looking For<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3346\" data-end=\"3387\">Successful applicants should demonstrate:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3389\" data-end=\"3572\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1o55tix\" data-start=\"3389\" data-end=\"3420\">Strong communication skills<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1b6x6z4\" data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3451\">Teamwork and collaboration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11eu1pw\" data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3475\">Attention to detail<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4sdf4f\" data-start=\"3476\" data-end=\"3510\">Time management and discipline<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dt8yz6\" data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3535\">Willingness to learn<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"w15g8w\" data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3572\">Professional workplace behaviour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4064\" data-end=\"4067\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"r48cki\" data-start=\"4069\" data-end=\"4107\">What You Can Gain After Completion<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4109\" data-end=\"4196\">Although permanent employment is not guaranteed, many learners move into roles such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4198\" data-end=\"4369\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ljmvqg\" data-start=\"4198\" data-end=\"4222\">Junior IT Technician<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"e1g0s5\" data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4245\">Service Desk Agent<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"166pcme\" data-start=\"4246\" data-end=\"4271\">Project Administrator<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"omcg2p\" data-start=\"4272\" data-end=\"4296\">Compliance Assistant<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"r6mj2e\" data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4313\">HR Assistant<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"q9exx7\" data-start=\"4314\" data-end=\"4339\">Finance Administrator<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12b7z9p\" data-start=\"4340\" data-end=\"4369\">Network Support Assistant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4371\" data-end=\"4482\">Most importantly, you gain <strong data-start=\"4398\" data-end=\"4427\">real workplace experience<\/strong>, which is highly valued by employers in the IT sector.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4484\" data-end=\"4487\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"8z1ntf\" data-start=\"4489\" data-end=\"4511\">Documents Required<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4513\" data-end=\"4551\">Prepare the following before applying:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4553\" data-end=\"4728\">\n<li data-section-id=\"laklim\" data-start=\"4553\" data-end=\"4577\">Certified copy of ID<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17fa614\" data-start=\"4578\" data-end=\"4592\">Updated CV<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ku8hne\" data-start=\"4593\" data-end=\"4625\">Certified Matric certificate<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1u5urcx\" data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4648\">Proof of residence<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dwyr9r\" data-start=\"4649\" data-end=\"4688\">Academic transcripts (if available)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"q4nyyd\" data-start=\"4689\" data-end=\"4728\">Medical certificate (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4730\" data-end=\"4733\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"irrzi4\" data-start=\"3579\" data-end=\"3603\">Minimum Requirements<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3605\" data-end=\"3682\">To qualify for the Nexio Digital Skills Learnership Programme 2026, you must:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3972\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1o7xj9p\" data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3718\">Be a\u00a0South African citizen<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13630k7\" data-start=\"3719\" data-end=\"3740\">Be\u00a0unemployed<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pyufhj\" data-start=\"3741\" data-end=\"3777\">Be between\u00a018 \u2013 30 years old<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"513kyz\" data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3808\">Have\u00a0Grade 12 \/ Matric<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4lh8xf\" data-start=\"3809\" data-end=\"3848\">Reside in Johannesburg or Cape Town<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1l2kf69\" data-start=\"3849\" data-end=\"3893\">Have strong English communication skills<\/li>\n<li 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