Adams & Adams: Secretarial Trainee Learnership Programme 2024 / 2025

The Learnership runs for a period of one year from 1 March to 28 February the next year, with a mid-year exam and a stringent final exam. Practical training takes place in all of the following departments: Patents, Trade Marks, Commercial and Conveyancing.

During the first 5-6 months typing/keyboarding skills are developed, with an introduction to the legal environment and working life in general. Only those trainees who have excelled during this phase will be able to continue with Phase II, which is more advanced and prepares the trainees for the work environment, concentrating on typing speed, advanced audio typing, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as other essential secretarial skills, such as proficient note-taking, writing letters and memos, taking initiative and responsibility, and preparing all kinds of relevant correspondence.

Trainees receive the training at no cost to themselves and will receive a monthly stipend for participating in the learnership.

What is the content Learnership?

• Computyping (including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint skills)
• Typing speed (goal is 60 wpm)
• Audio Typing
• Basic Accounting
• Legal Theory
• Basic English – writing, reading, comprehension and advanced spelling
• Written and spoken English for business purposes
• Professional image and grooming
• Telephone etiquette
• Time management
• Financial planning
• Life skills
• Practical training – administrative and secretarial
• Business Administration Services Qualification (learnership):

1. Module 1: Administration processes
2. Module 2: Information and communication
3. Module 3: Work in an office
4. Module 4: Problem solving and admin
5. Module 5: Teamwork

Requirements:

• Aged between 18 and 30 years
• Grade 12 certificate with Computer Applications Technology Or a post matric qualification with Typing/Keyboarding and MS Office applications, with a minimum of 25 wpm
• Fluency in English – both written and verbal skills are important; a C-symbol (between 60% and 69%) is advantageous
• Willingness to work hard and learn everything you can