NECSA Generic Management NQF Level 5 Learnership
The generic management qualification at NQF Level 5 is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and applied competence. It is aligned with the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), and key objectives include the following:
- Skill Development–Equip unemployed individuals with basic or generic workplace skills that are widely applicable.
across industries (e.g., communication, teamwork, problem-solving). - Career Guidance – Help learners identify career paths, set goals, and understand job market demands.
- Job Readiness – Improve employability, including CV writing, interview skills, and workplace etiquette.
- Motivation and Confidence – Build self-efficacy and motivation to actively seek and sustain employment.
Purpose of Qualifications:
The focus of this qualification is to enable learners to develop competence in a range of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and
values, including:
- Initiating, developing, implementing, evaluating operational strategies, projects, and action plans, and where
appropriate, recommending change within teams and/or the unit to improve the effectiveness of the unit. - Monitoring and measuring performance and applying continuous or innovative improvement interventions in the unit in order to attain its desired outcomes, including customer satisfaction, and thereby contributing towards the achievement of the objectives and vision of the entity.
- Leading a first-line manager by capitalising on the talents of the team members and promoting synergistic interaction between individuals and teams to enhance individual, team and unit effectiveness to achieve the goals of the entity.
- Building relationships using communication processes both vertically and horizontally within the unit, with superiors and with stakeholders across the value chain to ensure the achievement of intended outcomes.
RATIONALE OF QUALIFICATIONS:
- The scope of generic management covers five domains: leadership, managing the environment, managing relations, managing knowledge, and the practice of management.
- It provides opportunities for learners to transfer between various specialisations within management.
- This qualification is further intended to empower learners to acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required to operate tooperateconfidentlyas individuals in South African communities and to respond to the challenging economic environment and constantly changing world of work.
Minimum Requirements:
- Unemployed candidates between the ages of 18 and 35
- Matric (Grade 12) certificate
- South African citizenship with no criminal record
- Willingness to undergo written assessment tests and/or interviews as part of the selection process.
Interpersonal Skills:
- You must demonstrate good interpersonal skills, professionalism, and integrity and have the ability to work under pressure and meet set course deadlines. Successful candidates must also be ambitious, diligent, and willing to learn.
Please note the following:
- Only South citizens will be considered for these opportunities.
- Admission into the programme does not guarantee employment at Necsa.
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- No accommodation will be provided
NB! This opportunity is for individuals who have not participated in a previous learnership and/or internship.
How to apply:
Closing date: Monday, 30 March 2026.