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Find out which youth programmes you may qualify for.

Explore your readiness for six common South African employment and skills programmes. Choose a programme, answer the relevant questions and receive practical next steps.

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PROGRAMMES COVERED
YESYouth Employment Service
NYSNational Youth Service
EPWPPublic works opportunities
UIF–LAPLabour activation
PESEmployment stimulus
SEFSocial Employment Fund

Availability and qualifying rules depend on each official programme intake.

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Most youth programmes focus on 18–35.
Long-term unemployment can increase priority for some programmes.
Some roles may require a medical assessment depending on the programme and work type.
Many public/community roles involve some physical activity. Admin-based roles may require less.
Some roles (especially school-based) may require screening.
Many UIF-linked activation programmes prioritise people who previously contributed to UIF. Final rules depend on the specific LAP call.
This tool provides a general eligibility check based on common requirements. Final selection depends on official programme rules, partner organisations, and available openings.
 

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