WC Office of the Premier: Work Experience Programme 2025
Closing Date: 24 January 2025
The First Work Experience Pay Programme will provide matriculants from 2023 and 2024 with work experience and training within one of the Western Cape Government Departments beginning 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2026. During this time you will receive a monthly stipend to cover your expenses.
Requirements
You have written a National Senior Certificate exam (NSC) in the Western Cape in 2023 and 2024 academic year, and only applicants who passed the final examinations will be considered; You are not going to study further in 2025; No Work Experience; you have not already studied after matric; You are a South African citizen and reside in the Western Cape; You are between the ages of 17 and 24; You are not sure of the next step.
Key Performance Areas
On-the-job administration experience, training and development will be provided in the following departments: Department of Agriculture, Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport; Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning, Department of Infrastructure, Department of Local Government, Department of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Department of Social Development, Department of the Premier, Provincial Treasury, Western Cape Mobility Department; Department of Health and Wellness; Western Cape Education Department; Please make sure that you have read the different requirements in the PAY Recruitment Guide before you make your choice of preference for a specific Department.
Why should you apply?
You will acquire skills and work experience that will make you more marketable to future employers. You get contactable references on your CV. You will have career awareness exposure to assist you to make informed career choices together with a network to support and guide you. Applicants who do not have access to computers are encouraged to make use of the following internet facilities to complete the online application:
Your local library; Your local Thusong Service Centre; The Khanya laboratory at your local government/public school; E-Community Forums and e-Centres in rural towns; The Western Cape Government Walk-in Contact Centre; An internet café.
Only online applications will be considered. Applicants who passed the final examinations will be considered. The final results will be verified with the Western Cape Education Department. Also, other personal information and documentation will be verified in terms of legislation. Applicants are requested to attach the following documents to their profile: • Your Curriculum Vitae (preferably in MS Word) • Your Identity document (ID) • Your National Senior Certificate (or advice of results)
How to Apply
Apply Online for the WC Office of the Premier: Work Experience Programme 2025