Drake Training Academy (DTA) offers accredited learnership and skills-development programmes designed to help South Africans build recognised qualifications, workplace skills and career opportunities.
The academy is registered with Services SETA and focuses on areas including management, leadership, business administration, communication and workplace development. DTA also offers learnership opportunities aimed at people living with disabilities.
Unlike a single vacancy with one closing date, Drake Training Academy operates a portfolio of programmes. Therefore, availability, entry requirements, funding, stipends and application dates can differ between programmes.
What Is Drake Training Academy?
Drake Training Academy forms part of the Drake International Group and specialises in workplace learning and development.
Its training programmes are designed to help organisations improve workforce performance while giving learners opportunities to develop practical workplace competencies.
The academy has a particular focus on:
- Management development
- Team leadership
- Supervisory skills
- Business administration
- Workplace communication
- Skills development
- Disability-focused learnerships
For individuals, these programmes can provide a structured route towards gaining recognised skills while developing practical workplace capabilities.
Available Drake Training Academy Learnerships
DTA currently lists several learnership programmes across different NQF levels.
1. Generic Management NQF Level 3
The Generic Management NQF Level 3 learnership focuses on foundational management and workplace leadership skills.
It may be suitable for employees or learners who are beginning to take on responsibilities involving:
- Teamwork
- Workplace leadership
- Basic supervision
- Operational support
- Management fundamentals
The programme can provide a foundation for learners who want to progress towards higher-level management training.
2. Generic Management NQF Level 4
The Generic Management NQF Level 4 programme provides further development in management and leadership.
It can be relevant to:
- Team leaders
- Supervisors
- Emerging managers
- Employees preparing for increased responsibility
Learners can develop knowledge and competencies that support effective workplace management.
3. Generic Management NQF Level 5
The Generic Management NQF Level 5 learnership provides another progression route for people looking to strengthen their management capabilities.
It may benefit learners who already have workplace exposure and want to develop more advanced management knowledge and competencies.
4. Business Administration NQF Level 2
The Business Administration NQF Level 2 programme focuses on foundational administrative skills.
It can be useful for people interested in developing skills related to:
- Office administration
- Business support
- Workplace communication
- Administrative processes
- General business operations
This programme can provide a foundation for individuals starting their development in an office or business environment.
Learn While You Earn
One of the key features associated with DTA learnerships is the opportunity to combine formal learning with workplace development.
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Where the relevant programme is sponsored by an organisation, successful learners may have their training and qualification funded and may receive a monthly or weekly stipend.
However, the exact stipend and funding arrangements depend on the specific programme and sponsoring organisation.
Applicants should therefore not assume that every Drake Training Academy learnership offers the same stipend.
Can You Register for More Than One Learnership?
No.
Drake Training Academy states that learners cannot register for more than one learnership at the same time.
Learners should complete their current learnership before registering for another programme.
This is important for applicants considering several opportunities at the same time.
Support for Learners
DTA follows a learner-centred approach and provides support intended to help participants progress through their programmes.
Support may include:
- Additional classes where required
- Learning assistance
- Emotional support
- Guidance throughout the learning process
- Accessible training facilities
The academy also focuses on creating a supportive learning environment for participants.
Learnerships for People Living With Disabilities
Drake Training Academy has a specific focus on learnership opportunities for people living with disabilities.
These programmes are designed around the needs of participating learners, with the objective of helping them progress towards completion and competency.
For eligible candidates, disability-focused learnerships can provide an opportunity to gain recognised skills while receiving structured support throughout the programme.
What Other Skills Programmes Does DTA Offer?
DTA’s training portfolio extends beyond traditional learnerships.
The academy also offers skills programmes, short courses, occupational qualifications and customised workplace learning solutions.
Areas covered include:
- Management and leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Administration
- Communication
- Marketing
- Customer service
Some skills programmes can use modules or unit standards linked to learnerships.
Participants may complete a portfolio of evidence, with applicable credits contributing towards a qualification through the relevant SETA process.
Where Does Drake Training Academy Operate?
Drake Training Academy has a training presence in several South African locations, including:
- Cape Town
- Durban
- East London
- Gqeberha
- Garden Route
- Johannesburg
The availability of a particular programme may depend on the location, sponsoring organisation and current intake.
Who Can Benefit From DTA Learnerships?
Drake Training Academy programmes may benefit people who want to:
- Gain a recognised qualification
- Develop business administration skills
- Build management and leadership capabilities
- Prepare for supervisory responsibilities
- Gain structured workplace learning
- Improve their employment prospects
- Develop skills while receiving a stipend where applicable
- Progress towards higher-level workplace responsibilities
- Participate in disability-focused skills-development programmes
Employers can also use learnerships to develop existing employees and strengthen their internal leadership pipeline.
Benefits for Employers
DTA’s programmes are also designed to support participating employers.
Potential benefits may include:
- Workforce skills development
- Management development
- Employee development
- Support for skills-development objectives
- Potential Section 12H tax benefits where applicable
- Potential Employment Tax Incentive benefits for qualifying arrangements
- Potential B-BBEE benefits
The availability and value of tax incentives or B-BBEE benefits depend on the specific circumstances and current legislation. Employers should obtain appropriate professional advice before relying on any particular benefit.
How to Apply for Drake Training Academy Learnerships
Prospective learners should first review the programmes currently available and confirm the requirements for the specific opportunity.
Visit the Drake Training Academy Learnerships page
Because DTA’s programmes can be linked to different sponsors and workplace opportunities, applicants should confirm:
- Programme availability
- Entry requirements
- NQF level
- Location
- Funding arrangements
- Stipend details
- Workplace requirements
- Application process
- Closing date, where applicable
Applicants should rely on information provided directly by Drake Training Academy rather than assuming that details from an older learnership intake still apply.
Important Things to Know Before Applying
DTA learnership availability can change depending on funded projects, sponsoring employers and learner intakes.
Therefore:
- Not every listed programme will necessarily have an active intake.
- Stipends can differ between programmes.
- Entry requirements can vary.
- Workplace locations can differ.
- Closing dates may apply only to specific intakes.
- Funding arrangements depend on the programme and sponsor.
- Learners cannot participate in more than one learnership simultaneously.
- A learnership does not automatically guarantee permanent employment.
Conclusion
The Drake Training Academy Learnership Programmes provide South Africans with opportunities to develop recognised skills in areas such as Generic Management and Business Administration.
With programmes ranging from NQF Level 2 to NQF Level 5, DTA can support learners at different stages of their career development. The academy also places particular emphasis on management development and opportunities for people living with disabilities.
However, applicants should remember that DTA operates a broader training portfolio rather than one single learnership intake. Programme availability, funding, stipends, requirements and closing dates can vary.
Candidates interested in these opportunities should therefore confirm the latest programme information directly with Drake Training Academy before applying.