Gijima is recruiting 10 learners for an Occupational Certificate Artificial Intelligence Software Developer (SAQA ID 118792) learnership programme in Gauteng, for a 12-month period. This qualification provides a strong foundation in artificial intelligence, software development, machine learning, data management, and intelligent automation. It equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to design, develop, test, and deploy AI-powered applications and solutions that address real-world business and technological challenges.

The criteria is as follows: -

• Matric certificate with Mathematics and English.
• Exposure to computing will be advantageous but not a requirement.
• Further learning is the ability to use a personal computer.
• Candidates must not have a criminal record.
• Candidates must currently be unemployed.
• Candidates must not be participating on another learnership or internship program.
• Candidates must live in or around Gauteng
• Candidates must be under the age of 35 as of 1 August 2026.
• Candidates must be a South African Citizens
• Candidates must be between 18 and under 35.

Competencies/Skills Required: -

• Candidates must be passionate about technology, software development, artificial intelligence, and emerging digital innovations
• Candidates must have strong analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills to develop, test, and improve intelligent software solutions.
• Candidates must have good interpersonal and communication skills and be able to collaborate effectively with users, colleagues, and stakeholders in a technology-driven environment
• Candidates must demonstrate creativity, attention to detail, and a willingness to continuously learn new technologies, programming languages, and AI tools.
• Candidates must be interested in developing innovative applications that leverage artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making.

HOW TO APPLY
In order to apply candidates must complete the application form and attach all required supporting documents as prompted by the website: -

• Certified ID Document
• Certified Matric Certificate
• Certified Tertiary Qualification or Certificates (if applicable)
• Updated CV

If you have not received a response to your application by 31 July 2026, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.
ONLY CANDIDATES WHO MEET THE CRITERIA MUST APPLY.