09/06/2026
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY โ VAALWATER LIMPOPO
Seriti Institute and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), invites applications from unemployed young people and Team Leaders to participate in the National Youth Service (NYS) Programme, part of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI).
This six-month opportunity provides practical work experience, skills development, training, community service, and a monthly stipend.
Available Opportunities
Successful applicants will be placed in one of the following workstreams:
1. aRe-Bapaleng ECD Champions
Support parents, caregivers, schools, and ECD centres.
Promote child development, learning through play, literacy, and school readiness.
1. โป๏ธ GreenWorks Champions
Support environmental sustainability initiatives.
Participate in community clean-ups, recycling, tree planting, environmental awareness, and climate resilience activities.
1. ๐ฅ Agriculture & Food Security Champions
Support community food gardens and food security initiatives.
Promote nutrition awareness, composting, and sustainable food production.
1. ๐ป Digi Champions
Support digital literacy, administration, data collection, and technology-based community development initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
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Reside within a 5 km radius of:
277 Sandrift road Vaalwater 0530 Leseding Victim Empowerment
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Be between 18 and 35 years old
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Be a South African citizen with a valid ID
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Have:
Minimum Grade 11 (Participants)
Minimum Grade 12 (Team Leaders)
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Be available to work 16 hours per week (4 hours per day for 4 days per week)
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Be unemployed and not participating in another social employment programme (SEF, EPWP, BEEI, or CWP)
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Provide a police clearance certificate or affidavit if placed at an ECD centre or school
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Not be receiving NSFAS funding
Added Advantages
Interest in community development and social impact
Interest in ECD, agriculture, environmental work, or digital skills
Good communication and teamwork skills
Stipend
๐ฐ Participants: R24.18 per hour
๐ฐ Team Leaders: R30.23 per hour
Programme Duration
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July 2026 โ December 2026 (6 Months)
How to Apply
Complete the online application form: https://sayouth.mobi
Closing Date
โฐ 17 June 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.