29/05/2026
π¨ 100 000 NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLE |
Looking for an opportunity to serve your community, gain practical experience, and earn a stipend?
The National Youth Service (NYS) programme is offering young people across all 9 provinces the opportunity to participate in a 6-month programme focused on community service, skills development, and meaningful work experience that can help strengthen future career pathways.
WHO CAN APPLY?
β’ South African citizen with a valid ID
β’ Must be between 18 and 35 years old
β’ Live within the local municipality or community where the programme site is located
β’ Be able to travel easily to the implementing partners site
β’ Preference for unemployed youth not in education, employment, or training (NEET)
β’ Must be able to contribute positively to the community and complete the programme to a high standard
β’ Must not have participated in previous phases of the programme
β’ People living with disabilities are encouraged to apply
HOW TO APPLY
β’ Go to sayouth.me/NYS. SA Youth is free, no data needed.
β’ Register on sayouth.mobi - The process will take Β±4 mins.
β’ If you have already registered on SA Youth, just log in using the same log in details.
β’ Once you have registered, NYS opportunities nearest to the address you provided will appear, enabling you to apply.
β’ Follow the instructions on the opportunity card and apply.
β’ No opportunities showing up? You can search for NYS in the search box.
NB: Make sure your SA Youth CV is complete before applying.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATES
Closing dates differ by site, with the final application deadline on 1 September 2026.
NEED HELP?
β’ Call 0800 72 72 72 (Toll-free, MonβFri | 9:00amβ4:30pm)
β’ WhatsApp us 24/7 by saving the number and start the chat with a βHiβ
β’ Visit any NYDA Centre for registration support
Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
National Youth Development Agency