Are you a young South African looking for skills training and job opportunities? The NARYSEC Gauteng Youth Recruitment 2026 offers unemployed youth a chance to gain qualifications and work experience. This programme targets rural and farming communities in Gauteng.
About the NARYSEC Programme
The National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSEC) comes from the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. It fights youth unemployment by mixing leadership training, community service, and job skills. Youth join a 9-week leadership course, do community work, and get SAQA-approved training at TVET colleges.
Successful applicants build skills for real jobs. The Gauteng drive focuses on hands-on programmes in key areas.
Training Opportunities Available
Gauteng youth can choose from these fields in selected municipalities:
- General Security Practices
- Laboratory Assistance
- Tracker Installation
- Drone Pilot Training
- Domestic Appliance Repair
Each programme leads to formal jobs or business starts.
General Security Practices Learnership
This earns 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. Graduates often find security jobs.
Laboratory Assistance Programme
Youth aged 18 to 35 with Grade 12 qualify if they score 40% in Maths or 50% in Mathematical Literacy, 40% in Life Sciences, and 40% in English. It prepares you for lab work and leads to employment.
Tracker Installation Short Skills Programme
For ages 18 to 35 with Grade 12. Trainees learn to install trackers and exit to jobs in that field.
Drone Pilot Short Skills Programme
Aimed at 18 to 35-year-olds with Grade 12, English Home Language, Maths, Computer studies, a driver’s licence, ability to drive a UDS Bakkie, and computer skills. It covers drone use in farming, mining, logistics, and security, with job placements.
Domestic Appliance Repair Programme
This National Certificate at NQF Level 3 suits 18 to 35-year-olds with Grade 12, Maths, and Physical Science. Basic electrical knowledge helps. Options include jobs or starting your own repair business.
Who Can Apply: General Requirements
You must be a South African citizen with a valid ID, unemployed, not in school, medically fit, and free of criminal records. Live in targeted rural areas or municipalities. The programme welcomes rural youth, farm dwellers, people with disabilities, and all racial groups.
Municipalities Covered
Opportunities exist in:
- Lesedi Local Municipality
- Emfuleni Local Municipality
- Midvaal Local Municipality
- Merafong City Local Municipality
- City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Documents Needed
Prepare these for your application:
- SAPS-certified Grade 12 certificate (not older than 6 months)
- SAPS-certified ID copy
- SARS Tax Number
- Proof of residence
- CV with two contactable references
Only full applications count.
How to Apply
Download the form here. Submit it in person at the relevant municipal office from the advert. Applications cost nothing. Apply early and include all documents.
Contact for Enquiries
Reach out to:
- Mr Xolani Misani: 079 199 1190
- Ms Babalwa Kuseni: 076 512 5212
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