Are you a young South African looking for skills training and job opportunities? The NARYSEC Gauteng Youth Recruitment 2026 offers a chance for unemployed youth to gain leadership skills, community service experience, and accredited training. This program from the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development targets rural and farming areas in Gauteng.
About the NARYSEC Programme
The National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSEC) fights youth unemployment in rural communities. It mixes leadership development, community service, skills training, and work readiness. Youth who join take part in a 9-week leadership program, community work, and SAQA-accredited courses at TVET colleges or providers.
Available Training Opportunities
Gauteng recruitment covers several fields in selected municipalities. These include General Security Practices, Laboratory Assistance, Tracker Installation, Drone Pilot Training, and Domestic Appliance Repair. Each leads to formal jobs or other chances.
General Security Practices Learnership
This is a National Certificate at NQF Level 3. It lasts 12 months. You need to be 18 to 26 years old, have Grade 12, be medically fit, have no criminal record, speak and write English well, and be ready to move if needed. After finishing, you can get a job in security.
Laboratory Assistance Programme
Youth aged 18 to 35 with Grade 12 can apply. You must score 40% in Mathematics or 50% in Mathematical Literacy, 40% in Life Sciences, and 40% in English. Completion opens doors to formal employment.
Tracker Installation Short Skills Programme
For ages 18 to 35 with Grade 12. The program ends with formal job options.
Drone Pilot Short Skills Programme
Aimed at 18 to 35-year-olds with Grade 12, English Home Language, Mathematics, Computer subject, a driver’s licence, ability to drive a UDS Bakkie, and computer skills. It teaches drone tech for farming, mining, logistics, and security. Graduates find formal work.
Domestic Appliance Repair Programme
This National Certificate is at NQF Level 3. Targets 18 to 35-year-olds with Grade 12, Mathematics, and Physical Science. Basic electrical knowledge helps. Finishers get jobs or start their own businesses.
General Requirements
All applicants must be South African citizens with valid IDs, unemployed, not studying now, medically fit, and without criminal records. They should live in targeted municipalities or rural areas. The program welcomes rural youth, farm dwellers, people with disabilities, and all racial groups.
Municipalities Included
Opportunities are in Lesedi Local Municipality, Emfuleni Local Municipality, Midvaal Local Municipality, Merafong City Local Municipality, and City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.
Required Documents
Submit a SAPS-certified Grade 12 certificate, ID copy, SARS Tax Number, proof of residence, and CV with two references. Certifications must be less than 6 months old.
How to Apply
Download the NARYSEC Application Form. Hand in complete applications at the listed municipal offices.
Contact Details
For questions, call Mr Xolani Misani at 079 199 1190 or Ms Babalwa Kuseni at 076 512 5212.
Important Notes
Applications cost nothing. Only full submissions count. The focus is on skills for long-term jobs. Apply soon.
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