Fully Funded | 2-Year Training | South Africa
Are you a young African ready to break into tech with no prior experience?
WeThinkCode_ is offering a tuition-free, full-time 2-year Software Development Programme that trains young talents into job-ready backend developers. The 2025 application cycle is now open!
About WeThinkCode_
Founded in 2015 in Johannesburg, WeThinkCode_ is on a mission to close the tech skills gap and fight youth unemployment in Africa. The program has expanded to Cape Town, Durban, and now operates in TVET colleges across South Africa.
Through an intensive 16-month coding curriculum followed by a work placement, WeThinkCode_ transforms driven young people into professional developers — no prior coding experience required!
Who Can Apply?
- Ages 17–35
- Able to study full-time in South Africa for 2 years
- No previous coding or tertiary education required
- Valid South African ID or residency/work permit for at least 3 years
- Not currently working or enrolled in another program
Curriculum Overview
- Month 1–4: Programming Fundamentals (Python)
- Month 5–8: Object-Oriented Programming (Java)
- Month 9–12: Brownfields Development (Team projects)
- Month 13–16: Specialized Electives: Automation QA, Mobile App Dev, Systems Integration
How to Apply
- Attend an Open Day (optional intro session)
- Submit Application Form online
- Take Online Entrance Test (link via email)
- Join Selection Bootcamp – 6-day hands-on session
- Final Interview
- Enroll if selected and sign your documents
Why Choose WeThinkCode_?
- 100% tuition-free
- No prior experience needed
- Work placement included
- Real career opportunities in tech
Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early!