The Department of Employment and Labour is excited to announce the launch of the Presidential Youth Programme for the 2024/2025 cycle. This initiative aims to provide recent graduates with valuable work experience over an eight-month period.
With numerous positions available across various provinces, this programme offers a stepping stone into the professional world for young South Africans.
Presidential Youth Programme 2024/2025 Overview
The Presidential Youth Programme 2024/2025 is designed to help graduates gain practical experience in their respective fields. It targets those who have completed a tertiary qualification and are seeking to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting.
The programme specifically aims to:
- Enhance employability by providing hands-on work experience.
- Support the development of essential workplace skills.
- Facilitate networking opportunities with industry professionals.
- Offer a structured environment to transition from academic to professional life.
Available Positions
One of the key opportunities under this programme is the Deployment Programme for Counsellors, with 235 posts available across the country. Successful applicants will be placed in various provincial offices, each with a specific reference number for ease of application.
Below is a breakdown of the available positions by province:
- Gauteng: 50 posts (Ref No: HR4/24/06/01GP)
- KwaZulu-Natal: 29 posts (Ref No: HR4/24/06/02KZN)
- Eastern Cape: 31 posts (Ref No: HR4/24/06/03EC)
- Western Cape: 22 posts (Ref No: HR4/24/06/04WC)
- Mpumalanga: 25 posts (Ref No: HR4/24/06/05MP)
- North West: 20 posts (Ref No: HR4/24/06/06NW)
- Northern Cape: 14 posts (Ref No: HR4/24/06/07NC)
- Limpopo: 24 posts (Ref No: HR4/24/06/08LP)
- Free State: 20 posts (Ref No: HR4/24/06/09FS)
Salary and Duration
Participants in the Deployment Programme will receive a monthly stipend of R7450.63. This financial support aims to ease the transition into the workforce and provide the means for graduates to support themselves during the eight-month tenure of the programme.
Requirements
To qualify for the Deployment Programme, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a three-year tertiary qualification majoring in Psychology or Industrial Psychology.
- Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Registered Counsellor (Independent Practice) or in Psychometrics (Independent Practice) is advantageous but not mandatory.
Duties and Responsibilities
As part of the Deployment Programme, the duties of the counsellors will include:
- Providing administrative support to Employment Counsellors.
- Conducting research on labour market needs and best practices in employment counselling.
- Implementing recruitment and selection services.
- Networking with stakeholders to ensure the quality of services provided.
- Registering work seekers.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit their applications to the relevant provincial offices. Below are the contact details and application addresses for each province:
Related: Download the Z83 Government Application Form
- Gauteng: PO Box 4560, Johannesburg, 2000 or
hand deliver at 77 De Korte Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000.
Enquiries: Mr. V Mazibuko, Tel No: (011) 853 0453 - KwaZulu-Natal: PO Box 940, Durban, 4000 or
hand deliver at 267 Anton Lembede Street, Royal Hotel Building, Durban, 4001.
Enquiries: Mr. TB Gumede / Mr. NX Ntshingila, Tel No: (031) 366 2130. - Eastern Cape: Private X9001, East London, 5200 or
hand deliver at Laboria Building, 03 Hill Street, East London CBD, 5200.
Enquiries: Mr. N Mtwa / Mr. S Joko, Tel No: (043) 701 3030. - Western Cape: PO Box 872, Cape Town, 8000 or
hand deliver at 9 Long Street, Cnr Riebeeck and Long Street, Cape Town, 8000.
Enquiries: Mr. Q Bowman, Tel No: (021) 441 8120. - Mpumalanga: Private Bag X7263, Emalahleni, 1035 or
hand deliver at Labour Building, c/o Hoffmeyer and Beatty Avenue.
Enquiries: Mr. M Nkotsoe, Tel No: (013) 655 8805. - North West: Private Bag X2040, Mmabatho, 2735 or
hand deliver at Provident House, University Drive, Mmabatho.
Enquiries: Mr. MO Maluleke, Tel No: (018) 387 8186. - Northern Cape: Private Bag X5012, Kimberley, 8300 or
hand deliver at Laboria House, Corner Pniel and Compound Street, Kimberley.
Enquiries: Ms. N Litheko, Tel No: (053) 838 1632. - Limpopo: Private Bag X9368, Polokwane, 0700 or
hand deliver at 42a Schoeman Street, Polokwane.
Enquiries: Ms. MS Lebogo, Tel No: (015) 290 1662. - Free State: PO Box 522, Bloemfontein, 9300 or
hand deliver at 43 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Laboria House, Bloemfontein, 9300.
Enquiries: Mr. S Segalo / Ndabuko Zulu, Tel No: (051) 505 6206.
Related: How to Register on essa.labour.gov.za for Government Jobs as an Individual in 2024
The Presidential Youth Programme 2024/2025 offers a significant opportunity for young South African graduates to kickstart their careers. By participating in this programme, graduates will not only gain valuable work experience but also contribute to the broader goal of enhancing the country’s workforce. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and take the first step towards a promising career.
