National Youth Service Programme

National Youth Service (NYS) Programme

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Service ID: 10189

Topics: Education and Learning
Tags: Career Development, Training, NYS

The Western Cape Department of Infrastructure offers the National Youth Service (NYS) Programme, a skills development initiative aimed at unemployed youth in the technical trades sector. The programme supports both young people with no prior work experience and those who have industry experience but lack formal trade certification.

Participant Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be South African citizens with a valid ID

• Be between the ages of 18 and 35

• Have a minimum of Grade 10 or equivalent (Recognition of Prior Learning – RPL accepted)

• Reside in the Western Cape

• Attend a compulsory briefing session

• Be willing to commit to a 12-month National Youth Service Programme, which includes youth development activities, technical training, and practical on-the-job experience

Previous experience in construction-related trades such as bricklaying, plumbing, plastering, carpentry, and similar fields will be an advantage.
Persons with disabilities who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply.

A rigorous selection process is followed, with particular focus on youth development, women, persons with disabilities, and youth in conflict with the law. Final intake numbers depend on available funding and allocated projects.

Programme Objectives

The National Youth Service Programme seeks to:

• Create a supportive environment for skills development

• Provide structured training and management support

• Monitor and assess participant performance

• Promote inclusivity across gender and geographic locations

• Link participants to community service initiatives, internships, and career-focused education

The programme is accredited within the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and aligned with the National Strategy for Economic Growth, with a strong emphasis on rural development projects. It also supports access to educational funding and promotes national unity, reconstruction, and development.

Construction Trade Skills Areas

Training focuses on developing competencies in the built environment, including:

• Air-conditioning and refrigeration

• Masonry and plastering

• Electrical wiring

• Plumbing

• Tiling

• Painting

• Carpentry

• Road works

• Floor covering

• Welding

• Construction plant operation

Training Approach

The programme combines theoretical instruction and simulated practical training delivered by accredited training providers. Participants receive work-based learning opportunities aligned with accredited unit standards to strengthen workplace experience.

Training is provided in line with the relevant NQF levels and overseen by the appropriate Sector Education and Training Authority (SETA). Participants are supported to transition into sustainable employment or viable economic opportunities upon completion.

National Youth Service Policy

The NYS Policy provides a national framework for youth development, addressing key challenges faced by young people and guiding the implementation of youth programmes across government and non-government sectors.

Enquiries

For regional enquiries, contact:
Tel: 021 483 3140 / 3754

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