Government sees the youth as the future leaders of our country. This page focuses on opportunities that Government provides for the youth.
Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe signed 12 August 2015 the National Youth Policy 2020 (NYP2020). The NYP 2020 is a set of goals and commitments by government in advancing youth development. It was extensively consulted before being adopted by the executive cabinet.
Are you young, energetic, intelligent, physically and mentally fit individuals, dedicated to serving their country by pursuing a career in policing? The South African Police Service from time to time looks for applications from all races and gender to enlist as a police trainee. For the requirements, application form and an exercise guide, see https://www.saps.gov.za/careers/careers.php
Other opportunities:
Government has established a range of support programmes and strategies to empower youth in the various sectors such as:
Learnerships and internships focussed on raising the skills capacity of young people through Sector Education and Training Authorities.The Department of Higher Education and Training is operating the Central Application Clearing House or CACH. The CACH service is for learners who qualify for higher education studies but have not been accepted at an institution of their choice at the time the matric results were released.
It is also for those learners who did not apply before the closing dates last year and now find that they are eligible for higher education studies.
Learners looking for spaces in the university education system can contact the call centre on 0860 356 635 or send an SMS with their name and ID number to 49200 and be telephoned back free of charge. They can also access the system via the website https://cach.dhet.gov.za/Applicant/UsingCACH. The CACH service will verify the learner’s information and forward it to institutions that still have unfilled places. Where places exist and applicants meet the requirements, institutions will contact students to offer them available places.
The National Youth Development Agency is a government agency whose role is to initiate, facilitate, implement, coordinate and monitor youth development interventions aimed at reducing youth unemployment and promoting social cohesion. The NYDA focusses on:
Call Centre 0800 52 52 52
Government has a number of services that benefit the youth.
It is essential to have an identity document when you want to register for writing the matric exams or getting a drivers licence.
You can register on the national voter's roll when you are 16, but may only vote once you have turned 18.
You can get a drivers' licence at eighteen.
Tertiary education is becoming more important. Government supports students who cannot afford the fees.
The Department of Higher Education and Training runs a Career Development Services Centre to assist learners with career advice.
SMS or “Please Call Me”: 072 204 5056
Telephone: 086 999 0123
E-Mail: careerhelp@dhet.gov.za
Facebook: www.facebook.com/careerhelp
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rsacareerhelp
Website: www.careerhelp.org.za
National Career Advice Portal: http://ncap.careerhelp.org.za
Walk-in Centre: 123 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria
Once you have completed your education, you need to start looking for a job.
With a job comes the responsibility to pay tax.
Some young people prefer to travel before pursuing further education.