BANKSETA Disability Skills Programme 2026: Free Training for Youth with Disabilities

  BANKSETA is offering a Disability Skills Programme 2026 for unemployed South African youth with disabilities, providing free training in either Technopreneurship or Cybersecurity. Applications close on 6 August 2026, and the programme is available in Limpopo, Free State, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Programme Overview

• Employer: BANKSETA (Banking Sector Education and Training Authority)

• Programme: Disability Skills Development Programme 2026

• Location: Limpopo, Free State, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal

• Closing Date: 6 August 2026

• Cost: Free (funded by BANKSETA)

• Delivery Partner: Masithuthuke Holdings (Pty) Ltd

Streams Offered

• Technopreneur Stream

  • Learn to build and run a technology-based business

  • Digital operations, entrepreneurship, and innovation skills

• Cybersecurity Defender Stream

  • Practical skills to protect organisations from online threats

  • Training aligned with banking and finance industry needs

Minimum Requirements

• South African citizen with valid ID

• Age: 18–35 years

• Matric certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent qualification

• Proof of disability (medical report or official documentation)

• Resident of Limpopo, Free State, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, or KwaZulu-Natal

Required Documents

• Certified copy of South African ID (both sides if smart card)

• Certified copy of Matric certificate

• Certified copies of highest qualifications

• Updated CV

• Latest medical report or proof of disability

Application Process

1. Gather and certify all required documents.

2. Choose your preferred stream: Technopreneur or Cybersecurity Defender.

3. Complete the official online application form.

4. Alternatively, email your application to admin@masithuthukeholdings.co.za with subject line:

   • “Application – BANKSETA Technopreneur Programme” OR

   • “Application – BANKSETA Cybersecurity Programme”

5. Submit before 6 August 2026.

Why It Matters

• Addresses youth unemployment and the exclusion of people with disabilities from the labour market.

• Provides digital skills urgently needed in South Africa’s banking and finance sector.

• Offers career pathways into employment, freelance consulting, or entrepreneurship.

• Builds a portfolio of projects and connects participants with mentors and potential employers.

Enquiries

• Email: admin@masithuthukeholdings.co.za