In light of persistently high unemployment among South African graduates, what steps has the Government taken to prioritise the employment of suitably qualified South African citizens, while ensuring that the employment of foreign nationals
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Presidential Youth Employment Stimulus Initiative (partnership interventions coordinated by National Pathway Management)
Under the Presidential Youth Employment Stimulus Initiative, the Department of Employment and Labour coordinates youth employment initiatives through a National Pathway Management structure working closely with GTAC.
- Who it is for
- participants in the Presidential Youth Employment Stimulus Initiative youth employment initiatives
- How to act on it
- Participate through the initiatives coordinated by National Pathway Management under the Presidential Youth Employment Stimulus Initiative.
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We are also involved in partnership interventions with the Presidency, under the Presidential Youth Employment Stimulus Initiative, where in we have been assigned to coordinate these initiatives through a National Pathway Management working closely with GTAC.
Training and support for unemployed young people and other citizens (Labour Activation Programme - LAP)
The Labour Activation Programme (LAP) assists unemployed young people and other citizens with training aimed at acquiring practical skills and experience.
- Who it is for
- unemployed young people and other citizens
- How to act on it
- Apply/participate through the Labour Activation Programme (LAP) to receive training aimed at practical skills and experience.
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The Department of Employment and Labour through the Labour Activation Programme (LAP) continues to assist unemployed young people and other citizens with the training that is aimed at promoting the acquisition of practical skills and experience.
Workplace experience opportunities (Youth Employment Services placements)
Youth Employment Services places young people in workplace experience opportunities in various sectors of the economy.
- Who it is for
- young people seeking workplace experience opportunities
- How to act on it
- Participate through Youth Employment Services to be placed into workplace experience opportunities.
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In the Third quarter of 2025, Youth Employment Services placed more than 8 829 young people in workplace experience opportunities in various sectors of the economy.
Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) coordination
The Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) coordinates youth employment initiatives, including the workplace experience and work opportunity placements described in the reply.
- Who it is for
- participants in the coordinated youth employment initiatives
- How to act on it
- Access the coordinated initiatives through the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI).
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These initiatives are coordinated through the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI).
Employment services via labour centres and visiting points
The Department of Employment and Labour provides essential employment services through labour centres and visiting points across the country, including urban areas, townships and rural areas.
- Who it is for
- people seeking essential employment services across the country
- How to act on it
- Use the Department of Employment and Labour labour centres or visiting points to access essential employment services.
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The Department of Employment and Labour continues to provide essential employment services through its 126 labour centres and 475 visiting points that are spread across the country and are located in both urban, townships and rural areas.
Work opportunities for TVET learners and graduates (Department of Higher Education and training placements)
The Department of Higher Education and training places TVET learners and graduates into work opportunities.
- Who it is for
- TVET learners and graduates
- How to act on it
- Be placed into work opportunities through the Department of Higher Education and training.
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The Department of Higher Education and training also placed more than 2 468 TVET learners and graduates into work opportunities.
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Reference
https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36468/
Key Takeaways
- Title: In light of persistently high unemployment among South African graduates, what steps has the Government taken to prioritise the employment of suitably qualified South African citizens, while ensuring
- Years: 2025, 2026
- Topics: policy, budget, employment, report
- Text line sample: Question to the Minister of Employment and Labour - NW1092 | PMG Toggle navigation Committees and Meetings MPs Bills Petitions Questions and
- Document type: policy
Dates
Opening Date
20 March 2026