FASSET Learnership Programmes: Build Your Career in Finance, Accounting and Business

If you're looking to build a career in finance, accounting, auditing, taxation, or business management, FASSET Learnership Programmes provide an excellent opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications while developing valuable workplace experience. These programmes are designed to help learners acquire practical skills that improve their employability and prepare them for careers in South Africa's finance and accounting sector.

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What is FASSET?

The Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority (FASSET) is the SETA responsible for developing skills within South Africa's finance and accounting services sector. It works with employers, training providers, professional bodies, and educational institutions to promote skills development, learnerships, internships, bursaries, and other learning opportunities.

What is a FASSET Learnership?

A FASSET learnership combines:

• Structured classroom learning.
• Practical workplace experience.
• An accredited qualification registered on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF).

Most learnerships run for at least 12 months, although the duration may vary depending on the qualification and the number of credits required.

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Learnerships Offered by FASSET

FASSET supports numerous accredited learnerships across different qualification levels. Examples include:

Accounting

• Certificate: Local Government Accounting (NQF Level 3)
• Certificate: Accounting Technician (NQF Level 3)
• Further Education and Training Certificate: Accounting Technician (NQF Level 4)
• Advanced Certificate: Local Government Accounting (NQF Level 4)
• Certificate: Accounting (NQF Level 5)

In total, the FASSET website lists 28 accredited learnerships covering finance, accounting, auditing, taxation, and related professional fields.

Benefits of Joining a FASSET Learnership

Learners who participate in a FASSET learnership can benefit from:

• Nationally recognised qualifications.
• Valuable workplace experience.
• Improved employability.
• Industry-specific technical skills.
• Professional mentorship.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• A pathway to professional designations in finance and accounting.

Who Can Apply?

Entry requirements depend on the specific qualification, but generally applicants should:

• Meet the educational requirements of the chosen qualification.
• Meet the minimum age requirements under South African labour legislation.
• Be willing to complete both theoretical and workplace training.
• Meet any additional requirements specified by employers or training providers.

Do Learners Receive a Stipend?

FASSET explains that unemployed learners receive a monthly allowance in accordance with applicable labour requirements, while employed learners continue to receive remuneration according to their employment contracts. The exact amount varies by employer and programme.

Workplace Experience

A key feature of every FASSET learnership is workplace learning. Employers must provide learners with meaningful practical experience that aligns with the qualification. Workplaces hosting learners are generally required to meet accreditation requirements to ensure they can adequately support the training programme.

Career Opportunities After Completion

Completing a FASSET learnership can prepare learners for careers such as:

• Accounting Technician
• Junior Accountant
• Bookkeeper
• Payroll Administrator
• Accounts Clerk
• Financial Administrator
• Internal Auditor
• Tax Administrator
• Municipal Finance Officer
• Finance Assistant

Career opportunities vary depending on the qualification completed and the employer.

How to Apply

Prospective learners should:

1. Browse the available learnerships on the FASSET website.
2. Review the entry requirements for the qualification they are interested in.
3. Apply when employers, training providers, or professional bodies advertise available learnership positions.
4. Prepare supporting documents such as a CV, certified copies of qualifications, and an ID document if requested.

Why Choose a FASSET Learnership?

FASSET learnerships are recognised throughout South Africa's finance and accounting sector and are designed to bridge the gap between education and employment. By combining accredited training with practical workplace experience, learners gain the skills and knowledge employers value while improving their long-term career prospects.

Learn More

To explore available qualifications and learnership opportunities, visit the official FASSET Learnerships page:

FASSET Skills Development Learnership Programmes (x28 Accredited Learnerships)