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Collected on 28 July 2026
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Vuk’uphile Contractor Learnership Programme
An EPWP initiative that provides learnership opportunities for young people in construction and contracting, supported by mentorship from the private sector.
Some of the key EPWP projects that will be bolstered include the National Youth Service (NYS), Youth Environmental Services (YES), the Vuk’uphile Contractor Learnership Programme and Working for Water programmes.
Places
Gauteng
Reference
https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/department-commits-job-creation-initiatives
National Youth Service (NYS)
A key EPWP project being bolstered by the National Department of Public Works, offering work and training opportunities to youth.
Some of the key EPWP projects that will be bolstered include the National Youth Service (NYS), Youth Environmental Services (YES), the Vuk’uphile Contractor Learnership Programme and Working for Water programmes.
Working for Water
An EPWP programme focused on clearing invasive alien plants to protect water resources, being expanded to create more work and training opportunities.
Some of the key EPWP projects that will be bolstered include the National Youth Service (NYS), Youth Environmental Services (YES), the Vuk’uphile Contractor Learnership Programme and Working for Water programmes.
Youth Environmental Services (YES)
An EPWP project focused on environmental conservation and maintenance, being strengthened by the National Department of Public Works to provide work and training for youth.
Some of the key EPWP projects that will be bolstered include the National Youth Service (NYS), Youth Environmental Services (YES), the Vuk’uphile Contractor Learnership Programme and Working for Water programmes.
