South African Reserve Bank: Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP) 2025
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB), in partnership with the South African Bank Note Company (SABN), is offering a Work Integrated Learning Programme (WILP) to help address South Africa’s shortage of technical and engineering skills.
This programme gives hands-on work experience to students working toward trade qualifications or national diplomas.
Location: Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date: 8 May 2025
About the Programme
This programme offers practical work exposure for two groups of learners:
Artisan Learners
Applicants from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges who have at least an N4 certificate. These learners require 36 months of practical training in preparation for a trade qualification or trade test.
Eligible fields:
- Electrical
- Electronics
- Mechanical
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Carpentry
Technician Learners
Applicants from Universities of Technology who have completed at least an S4 qualification. These learners need 12 months of practical experience to complete their national diploma.
Eligible fields:
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Participants will be placed at SARB Head Office in Pretoria, the SABN in Pretoria North, or one of SARB’s cash centres in Cape Town, Durban, or Johannesburg. A stipend will be provided for the duration of the programme.
Minimum Requirements
To apply, you must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Be enrolled in or have completed the required N4 or S4 qualification in one of the listed fields
- Require practical experience to complete a trade test or diploma
Not Qualified Yet? Here’s How to Qualify
If you’re not yet eligible, consider these study options to help you qualify in future:
- N4 to N6 Engineering Studies (TVET College Route)
Available at: Tshwane South TVET College or False Bay TVET College - National Diploma in Engineering (S4 level)
Offered by: Tshwane University of Technology and Cape Peninsula University of Technology - Bridging Courses for Engineering Studies
Available at: Oxbridge Academy - Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) for Trade Test Readiness
Check with: National Artisan Development
These options can help you become eligible for future work-integrated learning opportunities with SARB and similar institutions.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via the link below:
Please follow these steps:
- Register or log in to the job portal
- Upload a certified copy of your latest academic record (do not upload your CV)
- Submit your application
Shortlisted candidates will undergo a psychometric assessment and a security screening process. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
