NARYSEC Gauteng Youth Recruitment 2026: Skills Training and Job Opportunities

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 from the National Rural Youth Service Corps targets people in Gauteng to build leadership and practical skills.

About the NARYSEC Programme

The National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSEC) comes from the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. It aims to fight youth unemployment in rural and farming areas. Participants join a 9-week youth leadership programme, do community service, and get SAQA-accredited training at TVET colleges or other providers. The focus is on work readiness and real job skills.

Available Training Opportunities

Gauteng has several options in selected municipalities. Each programme leads to formal employment or other chances.

General Security Practices Learnership

This is a National Certificate at NQF Level 3 that lasts 12 months. You need to be 18 to 26 years old with Grade 12, medically fit, no criminal record, fluent in English, and ready to relocate. It prepares you for jobs in the security field.

Laboratory Assistance Programme

Open to ages 18 to 35 with Grade 12. You must score 40% in Mathematics or 50% in Mathematical Literacy, 40% in Life Sciences, and 40% in English. Graduates can find formal work in labs.

Tracker Installation Short Skills Programme

For 18 to 35-year-olds with Grade 12. It teaches skills for installing trackers, with job placement at the end.

Drone Pilot Short Skills Programme

Aimed at 18 to 35-year-olds with Grade 12, English Home Language, Mathematics, Computer subject, a driver’s licence, ability to drive a UDS Bakkie, and computer skills. You learn drone tech for farming, mining, logistics, and security, leading to employment.

Domestic Appliance Repair Programme

This National Certificate at NQF Level 3 suits 18 to 35-year-olds with Grade 12, Mathematics, and Physical Science. Basic electrical knowledge helps. It opens doors to jobs or starting your own business.

General Requirements

All applicants must be South African citizens with valid IDs, unemployed, not studying now, medically fit, and without criminal records. Priority goes to rural youth, farm dwellers, people with disabilities, and all racial groups. You need to live in targeted areas.

Municipalities Included

Look for spots in Lesedi Local Municipality, Emfuleni Local Municipality, Midvaal Local Municipality, Merafong City Local Municipality, and City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.

Required Documents

Submit a SAPS-certified Grade 12 certificate, ID copy, SARS Tax Number, proof of residence, and an updated CV with two references. Certifications cannot be over 6 months old.

How to Apply

Download the NARYSEC application form. Take your full application to the municipal offices listed in the advert. Applications are free, but only complete ones count. Apply early.

Contact Details

For questions, call Mr Xolani Misani at 079 199 1190 or Ms Babalwa Kuseni at 076 512 5212.

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