Learnership 2005 Learnership 2007

We are pleased to announce the Learnership for 2007 will commence on the 26th September 2007. This was made possible by the AgriSeta grant and the Swiss-South African Co-operation Initiative, as a condition of the learnership, was that it be awarded to disadvantaged, unemployed SA citizens between the ages of 18-26 years of age.

There were well over 300 enquiries, however only 250 applications were received. Of these, 212 were able to meet the strict criteria, of age, unemployment status, disadvantaged background, education etc. The top 35 based on Maths and English marks (due to literacy & numeracy comptencies) were short listed and were assessed for numeracy, communication and computer skills by LISA DREW CONSULTING and given a 1 on 1 interview with the KZNPI panel of interviewers.

I am confident that we have selected well-suited and deserving learners, of which 5 of the learners are females. During the interviewing process, there were many moments where the successful learners showed a tremendous amount of determination, raw talent and potential waiting to be tapped into and developed. In most cases the underlying reason for their unemployment was lack of “work experience” brought about not being able to afford the education or training required for work skills or a suitable qualification. Thanks to AgriSeta’s Learnership grant, SSACI funding (Swiss-South African Co-operation Initiative), a partnership between KZNPI and Rainbow Chicken Farms (Pty)Ltd, the learnerhip can now take place giving 25 young, bright disadvantaged people a career opportunity. Potentially, these 25 aspirant poultry farmers should help fill a serious skills shortage in the industry, should add value to wherever they find themselves employed, but just as important, should contribute to reducing unemployment.