CAPACITI - Advanced Digital Skills Academy Johannesburg 2026

Application
Criteria

Minimum Requirements:

• South
  African citizen.
  
• Aged 18–34.
  
• Minimum NQF Level 5 or equivalent
  qualification in Information Technology - (Software Development, Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, AI/Machine Learning, Computer Science)
  
•  IT
  fundamentals (advantageous).
  
• Academic
  transcripts and highest qualification certificate.
  
• Basic
  computer literacy (Microsoft Office) and
  understanding of IT concepts (hardware, software,
  networking).
  
• Clear
  communication skills and the ability to work both
  independently and within a team.
  
• No
  criminal record and a clear credit
  history.
  
• Must be unemployed at the time of application.
  
• Ability
  to attend full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 and commit to the full 12-month
  academy.
  
• Employment Equity
  candidates preferred, with strong consideration for Women in Tech and Persons with Disabilities
  (PWD).
  

What You
Will Gain

By the end of the academy, participants will have:

• Industry-relevant
  digital skills within their selected
  stream.
  
• Exposure
  to real-world IT environments and project-based
  learning.
  
• Access to
  mentorship and guidance from experienced
  professionals.
  
• Opportunities for
  workplace experience and potential employment
  placements.
  
• Enhanced
  technical confidence and improved professional (soft) skills.