Applications Open for the Africa Foundation Youth Employment Services (YES) Programme

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. Within the Youth Empowerment programme there will be opportunities for unemployed youth to be offered placements.

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

• 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:

1. Echo – Environmental Education Stewards Click here
2. Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) & Horticulture Stewards Click here
3. Early Childhood Education (ECD) Stewards Click here
4. Content Creator Stewards Click here
5. Travel & Tourism Stewards

Email:[email protected] 

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:

1. Echo – Environmental Education Stewards Click here
2. Climate Resilient Communities (CRC) & Horticulture Stewards Click here 
3. Early Childhood Development (ECD) Stewards Click here
4. Content Creator Stewards Click here
5. Travel & Tourism Stewards

Email: [email protected] 

We are recruiting for the following positions in Johannesburg communities Click here:

1. Administration
2. Operations
3. Finance Assistant
4. Travel & Tourism Support
5. Development Programme Assistant
6. Communications Department
7. Future Leaders Education Programme

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date: 08 March 2024