Africa Foundation and Youth Employment Services (YES) Programme is Hiring!
Africa Foundation is committed to sustainable development by focusing on projects within the areas of Education, Healthcare & Clean Water, Environment & Conservation, Small Business Development and Youth Empowerment. Within the Youth Empowerment programme there will be opportunities for unemployed youth to be offered placements.
The experience opportunity is a joint programme of Africa Foundation, andBeyond, Nedbank, Yes4Youth and the communities where Africa Foundation operates. The main aim of the programme is to empower unemployed youth by offering them a first chance at a quality, paid work experience for the period of 12 months.
The work environment is project and programme oriented, which gives the individual a chance to develop their professional skills. Candidates will be assigned to a supervisor who will manage the candidate in several key business areas. We are looking for self-motivated team individuals who are passionate about environmental issues and community empowerment.
Requirements
Applicants must have the following:
– Matric certificate
– A certified ID copy and qualification documents
– Community based (where AF operates)
– Must be between the ages of 18- 27 years before the start date 01 May 2024.
– A police clearance certificate is required. Please ensure this is available, or be prepared to request one
– Must be black and South African citizens as per BBBEE code
– Must be unemployed as of 01 May 2024.
– Must NOT be a previous YES4Youth placement.
– Must have a tax number or be prepared to request one
We are recruiting for the following positions in KwaZulu-Natal communities – KwaMakhasa, KwaMnqobokazi, KwaNibela, KwaJobe and KwaNgwenya:
- Echo – Environmental Education Stewards Click here
- Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) & Horticulture Stewards Click here
- Early Childhood Education (ECD) Stewards Click here
- Content Creator Stewards Click here
- Travel & Tourism Stewards
Email:kznapplication@afsouthafrica.org
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We are recruiting for the following positions in Mpumalanga communities -Islington, Clare, Gottenburg, Hluvukani, Thlavekisa, Welverdiend, Hlalakahle, Eglington, Belfast, Dumphries, Huntington, Ireagh, Justicia, Kildare, Lillydale, Metsi, Newington and Somerset:
- Echo – Environmental Education Stewards Click here
- Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) & Horticulture Stewards Click here
- Early Childhood Development (ECD) Stewards Click here
- Content Creator Stewards Click here
- Travel & Tourism Stewards
Email: MPUapplications@afsouthafrica.org
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We are recruiting for the following positions in Johannesburg communities Click here:
- Administration
- Operations
- Finance Assistant
- Travel & Tourism Support
- Development Programme Assistant
- Communications Department
- Future Leaders Education Programme
Email: JHBapplication@afsouthafrica.org
Closing date: 08 March 2024