By | June 21, 2017

UMUZI ACADEMY ONE-YEAR LEARNERSHIP 2017/2018

The Umuzi Academy offers a free one-year learnership that produces high-calibre, entry-level designers, copywriters, digital, and multimedia professionals.

UMUZI ACADEMY ONE-YEAR LEARNERSHIPS

The Umuzi Academy offers a free one-year learnership that produces high-calibre, entry-level designers, copywriters, digital, and multimedia professionals. Recruits are paid a monthly stipend of R1,500 – R2,000. The learnership includes a National Certificate in Advertising (NQF level 5) and work experience at a top creative agency. Over 80% of our graduates get jobs at top agencies.

Learnership overview

The learnership runs over 12 months, including 9 months of on-the-job training at Umuzi, and 3 months working at a partner agency, media or production house
Recruits complete a National Certificate in Advertising giving them exposure to the whole agency process from client service, through strategy, creative, traffic, to production

Why join Umuzi?

  • The learnership is free, and includes a monthly stipend of R1,500 – R2,000
  • 80% of our recruits successfully secure a job at a leading creative employer before they graduate.
  • Umuzi is an MICT SETA accredited training provider, and our learnership includes a National Certificate in Advertising (NQF level-5 qualification)
  • The learnership is tailormade to the creative industry’s needs, thanks to our partnership with the Creative Circle, the industry body representing creative agencies
  • The learnership includes work experience at a leading creative agency, media, or production house
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Application process

We find the best talent for our learnership. Our intense recruitment process includes online cv and portfolio reviews, creative tests, and interviews. Successful applicants are invited to a one-week bootcamp for on-the-job assessment. Less than 10% of applicants are selected.

Our application requirements are:

  • South African citizens
  • Matric certificate or equivalent qualification
  • No criminal record
  • Portfolio of work demonstrating your creative skills
  • Passion to become a creative professional

 

Apply through the UMUZI WEBSITE. Appllications are assessed on a rolling basis

Find out more about the UMUZI DEPARTMENTS

Take the DEPARTMENT QUIZ to find out where you are best suited

Contact: info@umuzi.org