WESTERN CAPE NEWS - The Premier of the Western Cape, Helen Zille launched the Premier’s Advancement of Youth (PAY) project to create opportunities for matriculants to gain work experience in the Western Cape Government (WCG).
The internship allows for a year of mentoring, decision-making about a future career, on-the-job training and exposure to skills training and development to make the intern more employable and marketable.
Internship description
Interns will be placed in a provincial government department to help mainly with clerical and administrative work.
At the same time, interns will be exposed to the workings of the public sector more broadly.
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) also provides opportunities at head office, district offices and primary schools where interns could assist with extracurricular activities, as well as provide classroom, ICT and/or library support.
The primary school environment provides an opportunity for interns to serve as positive role models for young children, while, at the same time, building their own confidence.
Ideal intern
The ideal intern should display a willingness to assume responsibility for his or her personal development; a desire to develop employability skills and to gain workplace experience; a willingness to take on entrance-level duties; be receptive to feedback and mentoring; be flexible enough to accept many tasks in the interest of gaining work experience, and be willing to learn and take instruction;
Relevant documents
Prospective candidates will be required to present the following documents:
- A certified copy of identity document upon application
- A brief CV, which includes personal details, with full physical address, key skills, achievements, hobbies and interests
Monthly stipend
During the year-long internship, the intern will receive a monthly stipend to be paid by the WCG departments to cover travel costs, meals and basic living expenses.
The project will focus on Western Cape matriculants who:
- Are not going to study further in 2018;
- Are unemployed;
- Have written and passed the National Senior Certificate (NSC) in 2017 in the Western Cape;
- Are South African citizens, residing in the Western Cape;
- Have no network or support to help them make career choices;
- Are not sure of the next step after school;
- Are financially constrained; and
- Are 24 years and younger.
Only online applications will be accepted.
Applications opened on Monday, 8 January and close on Friday, 26 January.
Submit an application by completing an online application form available on the Western Cape Government website. Visit: http://www.westerncape.gov.za/PAY
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