Mzansi Empowerment Academy

Virtual Assistant Workplace Readiness Programme Application Form

Programme Purpose

The Virtual Assistant Workplace Readiness Programme is designed to provide practical exposure to Mzansi Empowerment Academy graduates and individuals with a basic finance or administration background.

The goal is to help participants develop workplace-ready skills, build confidence, and gain real experience in a structured, supportive environment before taking on external client work or employment opportunities.

SECTION 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION

First name

Last name

ID Number / Passport Number:

Birthday

Year

Month

Day

Kindly indicate gender as per country-issued identification (ID/Passport):

Male

Female

Whatsapp Number

Residential Area (Suburb & City):

If you are a South African, for B-BBEE reporting and compliance purposes, please indicate your race classification (optional):

SECTION 2: ELIGIBILITY & BACKGROUND

Minimum Requirement

Applicants must meet at least one of the following:

Completed a course through Mzansi Empowerment Academy, OR
Have a basic background in bookkeeping, finance, accounting, or administration

Have you completed a course through Mzansi Empowerment Academy?

Yes

If YES, please state the course name:

If NO, do you have a background in finance, bookkeeping, accounting, or administration?

Yes

If YES, briefly describe your background (qualification, experience, or skills):

SECTION 3: PROGRAMME UNDERSTANDING

The programme is structured to provide real practical exposure through task-based work.

Key Activities Include:

Data capturing
Processing transactions
Bank statement imports and reviews
Accounting system support
Administrative and virtual assistant task

SECTION 4: WORKING STRUCTURE

This is a virtual, task-based programme.

Please confirm your understanding:

There are no fixed working hours
Tasks will be assigned with deadlines
Performance is based on:
- Accuracy
- Quality of work
- Communication
- Timely completion

Please confirm:

I understand and accept the task-based structure of this programme

SECTION 5: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

As this is a virtual programme, the following are mandatory:

Do you have access to a laptop or computer?

Yes

Do you have reliable WiFi / internet access?

Yes

Are you able to communicate via email and online platforms?

Yes

SECTION 6: EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Do you have any experience in administration, bookkeeping, or finance?

Yes

If YES, briefly describe your experience:

Please indicate your level of confidence in the following areas:

Data Capturing

None

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

Administrative Support

None

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

Microsoft Excel

None

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

Email Communication

None

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

Bookkeeping / Finance Support

None

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

Accounting Software

None

Basic

Intermediate

Advanced

Which systems or tools have you used before (if any)?

SECTION 7: AVAILABILITY & COMMITMENT

Are you able to commit to a 3-month programme?

Yes

How much time can you realistically dedicate per week to completing tasks?

Less than 5 hours

5–10 hours

10–15 hours

15+ hours

Are you confident in meeting deadlines and completing tasks independently?

Yes

Are you open to feedback, corrections, and ongoing learning?

Yes

SECTION 8: MOTIVATION

Why do you want to join the Virtual Assistant Workplace Readiness Programme?

What are your future career goals?

SECTION 9: PROGRAMME INVESTMENT

The programme requires a once-off fee of R750, which includes:

Practical work experience
Ongoing training linked to tasks
Certificates of completion (where applicable)
Signed referral letter after completion
Access to the Mzansi Preferred Candidate Database
Consideration for future paid opportunities

SECTION 10: PROGRAMME TERMS & AGREEMENT

Please confirm your understanding and agreement:

I understand this is a skills development programme and not formal employment

I understand the programme runs for 3 months

I understand the programme is task-based and not time-based

I understand I must have access to a laptop and reliable internet

I understand the R750 fee is required to participate (R250 per month payment option available - deposit required)

I understand that income opportunities are not guaranteed and are performance-based participate

I agree to maintain confidentiality of all company and client information participate

SECTION 11: FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

Participants who perform well may:

Be added to the Mzansi Preferred Candidate Database
Be considered for client work opportunities
Participate in a revenue-sharing model for work secured after the programme

SECTION 12: DECLARATION

I confirm that:

The information provided is true and correct

I meet the eligibility requirements

I understand the structure and purpose of the programme

I am committed to completing the programme and assigned tasks

Full Name

Date

Year

Month

Day