2500 Unemployed Youths Needed at Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development- Apply Now

2500 Unemployed Youths Needed at Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development- Apply Now

The Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development is excited to announce that we are recruiting for the National Youth Service Programme (NYS) for the financial years 2025 to 2027.

The Department is looking for 2,500 unemployed youth participants from across Gauteng Province.Recruitment Details:Gender Distribution: 60% females and 40% males.Inclusivity: 2% positions reserved for persons with disabilities and 100% historically disadvantaged individuals.

Requirements

1. Age: Participants must be between 18 and 33 years (under 35 for the duration of the two-year contract)
2. .Education: Must have passed Grade 11 or above.
3. Identity Verification: Valid South African Identity Document.
4. Availability: Must be available for the duration of the programme and willing to sign a contract.
5. Residence: Applicants must reside in one of Gauteng’s five corridors (City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane, City of Ekurhuleni, Sedibeng, and Westrand Districts).
6. Criminal Record: Must have no criminal record; a vetting process will be conducted.
7. Business Standing: Cannot be a Director or partner in any registered company.
8. Proximity: Should reside near the project sites.

Available Work Experience Opportunities

1. Technical Trade Qualifications (Ref: 2025/01):Electrical, solar installation and maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, boiler assistant, fitting and turning, mechanical, building, air conditioning and refrigeration, welding, handyman, and painting.
2. Administration Qualifications (Ref: 2025/02):Data capturing, finance, human resource management, procurement, asset management, pharmacy assistants, IT, occupational health and safety, development studies, social work, psychology, auditing, legal secretarial, administration, reception, secretarial work, communications, photography, videography, graphic design, animation, events management, and media relations.
3. General Workers (Ref: 2025/03):Cleaning, gardening, landscaping, queue marshals, porters, laundry, and food service aid.

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Stipend

Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of R3,500 for a fixed period of 24 months. Contracts will not extend beyond this period.Application Process:Interested candidates must submit the following documents along with a completed NEW Z83 form (available at http://www.dpsa.gov.za/documents )

1. Comprehensive CVCertified copies of qualifications and Identity Document (not older than six months)
2. Reference number of the specific skills development area being applied for.

Note

Candidates who have previously participated in the NYS programme will not be considered. If you do not hear from us within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.Submission Locations:1. Central Corridor (City of Johannesburg): Central Rohima Mooso Street, New Town, Johannesburg2. Northern Corridor (City of Tshwane): Corner of 51 Bloed & Sophie De Bruin Street, Pretoria3. Eastern Corridor (City of Ekurhuleni): Onsite Construction Office, 72 Main Ave, Springs Central4. Western Corridor (Westrand): Ground Floor, 72 Whitehall Street, Hursthill, Brixton5. Southern Corridor (Sedibeng): Ground Floor, Leratong Hospital DID Workshop, Al Blesbok, Leeuhoof, Vereeniging

Enquiries:For more information, please contact:Ms Ouma SipoyoEmail: Ouma.Sipoyo@gauteng.gov.za Phone: 076 510 7033 (Available between 08:00 – 16:00)

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CLOSING DATE: 07 FEBRUARY 2025