Western Cape Government invites unemployed youth to apply for a 12-month First Work Experience Pay Programme for 2025 / 2026.
Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Job Type: Internship / Traineeship / Learnership
Closing Date:Â 24 January 2025
The First Work Experience Pay Programme will provide matriculants from 2023 and 2024 with work experience and training within one of the Western Cape Government Departments beginning 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2026. During this time you will receive a monthly stipend to cover your expenses.
Key Performance Areas:
On-the-job administration experience, training and development will be provided in the following departments:
- Department of Agriculture,
- Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport,
- Department of Economic Development and Tourism,
- Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning,
- Department of Infrastructure,
- Department of Local Government,
- Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety,
- Department of Social Development,
- Department of the Premier,
- Provincial Treasury,
- Western Cape Mobility Department,
- Department of Health and Wellness,
- Western Cape Education Department.
Please make sure that you have read the different requirements in the PAY Recruitment Guide before you make your choice of preference for a specific Department.
Why should you apply?
- You will acquire skills and work experience that will make you more marketable to future employers.
- You get contactable references on your CV. You will have career awareness exposure to assist you to make informed career choices together with a network to support and guide you.
Applicants who do not have access to computers are encouraged to make use of the following internet facilities to complete the online application:
- Your local library; Your local Thusong Service Centre;
- The Khanya laboratory at your local government/public school;
- E-Community Forums and e-Centres in rural towns;
- The Western Cape Government Walk-in Contact Centre;
- An internet café.
Requirements:
- You have written a National Senior Certificate exam (NSC) in the Western Cape in 2023 and 2024 academic year, and only applicants who passed the final examinations will be considered;
- You are not going to study further in 2025;
- No Work Experience;
- You have not already studied after matric;
- You are a South African citizen and reside in the Western Cape;
- You are between the ages of 17 and 24;
- You are not sure of the next step
Recommendation:
- You have no network or support to help you make career choices;
- You are financially constrained.
Competencies:
- Good communication (written and verbal) skills;
- Proven computer literacy (MS Office);
- Ability to operate office equipment;
- Planning and organising skills.
How to Apply for Western Cape Government: First Work Experience Pay Programme for 2025 / 2026
Click here to apply online for First Work Experience Pay Programme Programme
Only online applications will be considered. Applicants who passed the final examinations will be considered. The final results will be verified with the Western Cape Education Department. Also, other personal information and documentation will be verified in terms of legislation. Applicants are requested to attach the following documents to their profile:
- Your Curriculum Vitae (preferably in MS Word)
- Your Identity document (ID)
- Your National Senior Certificate (or advice of results)
Please note that the application process consists of 2 (two) phases, the 1st phase, deals with registration and the 2nd phase with the actual application.
Phase 1:
- 1. You must click on “Create Account”
- 2. Complete the required information and attach all required documents
- 3. Ensure your profile is complete and select submit to finish the registration process
- 4. You will receive an e-mail from Western Cape Government Careers to verify your email address,
- 5. Once you have confirmed your e-mail address, registration is complete. Then to next phase.
Phase 2:
- 6. Find the job and click “APPLY” on the actual job advertisement 7. Complete the application questions and click “submit”
- 8. You will receive an email confirming that your application has been received
Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00 should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. No emailed CV’s will be accepted as an application. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date of 24 January 2025 as no late applications will be considered. This is due to the selection process which must be completed and the training programme which will commence on 1 April 2025.
To avoid possible conflict of interest, we unfortunately will not accept applications from persons whose parents (family members) are employed in a middle or senior management position within the Western Cape Government.
In terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act commonly referred to as POPI, your personal information will be protected.
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