Student Success Story: Letlhogonolo Sono

June 3, 2026

From Learnership to Permanent Employment

My name is Letlhogonolo Lehabe (now Sono). Today, I work as a Financial Administrator at Amber Group, where I manage financial records, process invoices and payments, handle reconciliations, and support the finance team in ensuring smooth daily operations. Since joining the company, I have gained valuable experience, grown in confidence, and developed a much stronger understanding of the industry.

I joined the Generic Management Learnership because I wanted to grow both personally and professionally. I was looking for practical workplace experience combined with strong business and management skills. The programme delivered exactly that; challenging me to step out of my comfort zone while building discipline, confidence, and essential workplace competencies.

Through the learnership and my placement at Amber Group, I gained valuable skills in communication, time management, problem-solving, attention to detail, and financial administration. These skills helped me thrive in my role and contributed to me being offered a permanent position – one of the proudest moments of my life.

This opportunity has transformed my life. It gave me stability, independence, and a renewed belief in my potential. What started as a search for experience became a genuine career breakthrough.

To young people and job seekers: If you’re ready to grow, take advantage of SETA-funded learnerships. They can open doors you never thought possible.

I highly recommend the Generic Management Learnership at Sisekelo Institute. It worked for me – and it can work for you too.

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