Programs

Youth Development

Objective: Equip the next generation with practical, high-demand skills to combat unemployment and encourage local entrepreneurship.

Access to accredited short courses, artisan training and learnerships in partnership with SETAs and the Nkandla Local Municipality.

Young people are paired with mentors from the community and connected with career guidance ahead of tertiary applications and job searches.

Guidance on registering a small business, accessing SMME funding, and cooperative development for youth-led ventures.

Support for local youth sports structures and recreational programmes that keep young people active and engaged.

Skill development database

TVET colleges

Nail and make-up artists

Artisanal training

Sub-Pillar

Mobile Hardware Training: Launch a dedicated program to train youth in cellphone and small electronics repair, turning them into local technicians.

Sub-Pillar

Offer foundational digital skills training (basic computer usage, navigating internet services, and introduction to coding or online work platforms).

How to access these opportunities:

Unemployed youth can connect with employment and training pipelines via the NYDA Jobs Programme.

Check out available 12-month work opportunities on the YES4Youth Platform.

Learn about funding criteria for 100% youth-owned businesses through the DSBD Youth Challenge Fund.

These are trusted, official portals for youth employment and public sector vacancies. Applications through these platforms are always free.

Paid work experience placements for unemployed youth, run through the Youth Employment Service.

Vacancies and opportunities published by the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government.

The national circular listing all public service vacancies across government departments.