Pretoria 25-Aug-2026

Learner Recruitment & Opportunity Matching Questionnaire

 

Purpose:

This application is for individuals interested in current and upcoming funded training, learnerships, skills programmes, workplace experience, internships, trade-test opportunities, employment pathways, entrepreneurship and enterprise-development interventions offered through the Group and participating partners.

 

Completion of this form does not guarantee selection, funding, employment or placement. Applicants will be matched to opportunities according to eligibility criteria, funding requirements, available spaces and project requirements.

 

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SECTION 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION

 

1. Full Names

    Short answer — Required

2. Surname

    Short answer — Required

3. South African ID Number / Passport Number

    Short answer — Required

4. Date of Birth

    Date — Required

5. Age

    Short answer — Required

6. Gender

    Multiple choice — Required

    * Female

    * Male

    * Prefer not to say

7. Population Group

    Multiple choice — Required where required for funding/reporting

    * African

    * Coloured

    * Indian

    * White

    * Other

    * Prefer not to say

8. Citizenship

    Multiple choice — Required

    * South African

    * Permanent Resident

    * Other

9. Do you have a disability?

    Yes / No / Prefer not to say

10. Mobile Number

    Short answer — Required

11. WhatsApp Number

    Short answer — Required

12. Email Address

    Short answer — Required

 

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SECTION 2: LOCATION

 

13. Province

    Dropdown — Required

14. Municipality

    Short answer — Required

15. Town / Township / Suburb

    Short answer — Required

16. Residential Address

    Paragraph — Required

17. Are you willing to travel to an approved training or workplace site?

    Yes / No / Depends on location

18. Are you willing to relocate temporarily if an opportunity requires it?

    Yes / No / Maybe

 

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SECTION 3: CURRENT STATUS

 

19. What is your current status?

    Multiple choice — Required

 

* Unemployed

* Employed full-time

* Employed part-time

* Self-employed

* Informally self-employed

* Student

* Graduate seeking workplace experience

* Business owner

 

20. If unemployed, how long have you been unemployed?

 

* Less than 3 months

* 3–6 months

* 6–12 months

* 1–2 years

* More than 2 years

* Not applicable

 

21. Are you currently registered on a learnership, internship, skills programme or other funded programme?

    Yes / No — Required

 

CONDITIONAL QUESTION — IF YES

 

22. Programme name

23. Training provider/employer

24. Funding organisation/SETA, if known

25. Programme start date

26. Expected completion date

27. Are you currently receiving a stipend?

 

Important: Applicants may be subject to funding and registration restrictions where they are already participating in another funded intervention.

 

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SECTION 4: EDUCATION

 

28. Highest school grade completed

 

* Grade 9

* Grade 10

* Grade 11

* Grade 12 / Matric

* Other

 

29. Highest qualification

 

* No post-school qualification

* Certificate

* Higher Certificate

* Diploma

* Degree

* Honours

* Postgraduate qualification

* Trade qualification

* Other

 

30. Field of Study / Qualification

31. Institution

32. Year completed

33. Did you complete Mathematics?

    Yes / No

34. Highest Mathematics level/result

35. Did you complete Physical Science?

    Yes / No

36. Highest Physical Science level/result

37. Do you have a driver’s licence?

 

* Yes

* No

* Learner’s licence

 

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SECTION 5: SELECT YOUR OPPORTUNITIES

 

Which opportunities would you like to be considered for?

 

Select ALL that apply.

 

* Beauty / Nail Technology

* Body Therapy

* Hairdressing

* Hygiene & Cleaning

* Professional Cookery / Chef

* Assistant Chef / Hospitality

* Clothing Manufacturing / Sewing

* Furniture Making / Woodwork

* Film & Television Production

* Systems Development / IT

* Technology / Database & Development

* Business Analysis

* Business Administration

* New Venture Creation / Entrepreneurship

* Retail / Wholesale & Retail Operations

* Freight Handling / Logistics

* Real Estate

* Human Resources / HCM

* Legal / Compliance

* Long-term Insurance

* Insurance Assessor

* Investment Advisor

* Mechanical Engineering opportunities

* Electrical Engineering opportunities

* Plumbing Trade Test

* Electrical Trade Test

* Early Childhood Development

* Workplace Integrated Learning

* Graduate Internship

* Employment / Host Employer Placement

* Enterprise Development

* Business Incubation

* Business Mentorship

* Other available Group opportunities

 

Programme Preference

 

First Choice: ____

 

Second Choice: ____

 

Third Choice: ____

 

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SECTION 6: NEW VENTURE CREATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

 

GOOGLE FORM LOGIC

 

Applicants selecting New Venture Creation, Entrepreneurship, Enterprise Development, Business Incubation or Business Mentorship should automatically proceed to this section.

 

38. Do you currently operate a business?

 

* Yes — registered

* Yes — informal/unregistered

* No, but I have a business idea

* No, but I want to learn how to start a business

 

39. Business Name

40. Business Registration Number, if applicable

41. Describe your business or proposed business idea.

42. Industry/Sector

43. How long has the business been operating?

 

* Pre-start-up

* Less than 6 months

* 6–12 months

* 1–2 years

* 2–5 years

* More than 5 years

 

44. Does the business currently have customers?

    Yes / No

45. Does the business currently generate income/revenue?

    Yes / No

46. Approximate monthly turnover

 

* Pre-revenue

* Below R5,000

* R5,000–R20,000

* R20,001–R50,000

* R50,001–R100,000

* Above R100,000

* Prefer not to disclose

 

47. How many people does your business currently employ?

48. How many jobs could your business potentially create within 12 months?

49. What support do you need?

 

Checkboxes

 

* Entrepreneurship training

* New Venture Creation qualification

* CIPC registration

* Business planning

* Business model development

* Financial management

* Bookkeeping

* Marketing

* Branding

* Digital marketing

* Sales

* Business compliance

* Tax/SARS support

* Funding readiness

* Access to finance

* Equipment/machinery

* Access to markets

* Corporate supply-chain opportunities

* Tender readiness

* Mentorship

* Business coaching

* Incubation

* Workspace

* Other

 

50. What problem does your business solve?

51. What would you like your business to achieve in the next 12 months?

 

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SECTION 7: TRADE TEST PATHWAY

 

DISPLAY ONLY TO APPLICANTS SELECTING PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL TRADE TEST

 

52. Which trade are you applying for?

 

* Plumbing

* Electrical

 

53. How many years of practical experience do you have?

 

* Less than 1 year

* 1–2 years

* 3–4 years

* 5+ years

 

54. Are you currently employed in this trade?

    Yes / No

55. Can your current/previous employer provide a service letter confirming your employment and duties?

    Yes / No

56. Describe your practical experience and duties.

57. Are you available to attend assessment, preparation and Trade Test activities in Pretoria/Rosslyn where applicable?

    Yes / No

 

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SECTION 8: WORKPLACE & EMPLOYMENT READINESS

 

58. Are you available for workplace-based learning?

    Yes / No

59. Are you willing to be placed with a host employer?

    Yes / No

60. Are you willing to travel for workplace placement?

    Yes / No

61. Are you available Monday–Friday?

    Yes / No

62. Are you willing to work shifts/weekends where required by the industry?

    Yes / No

63. Describe your previous work experience.

64. List your three strongest skills.

65. What type of employment would you ultimately like to obtain?

66. Where do you see yourself professionally within the next three years?

 

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SECTION 9: MOTIVATION & COMMITMENT

 

67. Why are you applying for this opportunity?

68. Why should you be considered for selection?

69. What do you hope to achieve from the programme?

70. Are you willing to maintain the required attendance?

    Yes / No

71. Are you prepared to complete all assessments, practical work, POEs and workplace requirements?

    Yes / No

72. Are you prepared to comply with programme policies, workplace rules and codes of conduct?

    Yes / No

73. Are you available to start immediately should a suitable opportunity become available?

 

* Yes

* No

* Available from a specific date

 

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SECTION 10: DOCUMENT CHECKLIST

 

Please confirm which documents you can provide:

 

* Certified South African ID / applicable identification

* Updated CV

* Highest school qualification

* Matric Certificate, where applicable

* Academic Record

* Qualification Certificates

* Proof of Residence

* Bank Confirmation Letter

* SARS documentation, where applicable

* CIPC registration documents, where applicable

* Business Profile, where applicable

* Service Letter for Trade Test applicants

* Previous employment references

* Disability supporting documentation where applicable and required

* Other programme-specific supporting documents

 

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SECTION 11: HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US?

 

* WhatsApp

* Facebook

* LinkedIn

* TikTok

* Instagram

* Community organisation

* Church

* School/College

* Municipality

* Friend/Family

* Current/Former learner

* Employer

* Group employee

* Recruitment poster

* Other

 

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SECTION 12: POPIA CONSENT & DECLARATION

 

I declare that the information supplied in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct.

 

I understand that completion of this application does not constitute an offer of employment, admission, funding, stipend, learnership registration or guaranteed placement.

 

I understand that applications may be subjected to eligibility screening, document verification, interviews, assessments, funder requirements and availability of programme spaces.

 

I consent to my information being processed for purposes of recruitment, training, programme matching, learner administration, workplace placement, employment opportunities, enterprise development and related programme administration, subject to applicable data-protection requirements.

 

Where appropriate, I consent to being contacted regarding other suitable opportunities within the Group and participating project partners for which I may meet the requirements.

 

Do you consent?

 

* Yes

* No

 

Applicant Full Name: ____

 

Date: ____

 

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INTERNAL RECRUITMENT SCREENING — NOT FOR APPLICANT COMPLETION

 

Each applicant should be categorised after screening:

 

Candidate Pathway

 

* Training / Learnership

* Graduate / WIL

* Employment

* Trade Test

* New Venture Creation

* Enterprise Development

* Business Incubation

* Host Employer Placement

* Future Talent Pool

* Does Not Meet Current Criteria

 

Recruitment Rating

 

Criterion Score

Meets programme minimum requirements /20

Qualification/education alignment /15

Relevant skills/experience /15

Motivation and commitment /15

Employment/business potential /15

Availability and mobility /10

Documentation readiness /10

TOTAL /100

 

Recommended Outcome

 

80–100: Priority shortlist

65–79: Suitable / shortlist

50–64: Talent pool / alternative programme matching

Below 50: Developmental opportunity / future consideration

 

Final Recruitment Status

 

* Shortlisted

* Interview

* Assessment Required

* Document Verification

* Awaiting Funding

* Awaiting Placement

* Accepted

* Reserve List

* Redirect to Alternative Programme

* Enterprise Development Referral

* Unsuccessful

* Future Talent Pool