The Nasi iSpani employment programme will continue as planned according, says Panyaza Lesufi.
Premier of Gauteng Andrek Panyaza Lesufi has admitted that the programme has experienced financial challenges, causing delays in the payment of stipends to its beneficiaries.
About Nasi iSpani employment programme
The Gauteng Provincial Government’s Nasi iSpani recruitment drive has attracted over 1.3 million applicants, both online and paper-based applications.
The recruitment programme, a Gauteng Provincial Government initiative was launched last year and is aimed at addressing unemployment and promoting access to job opportunities available within the Gauteng Provincial Government.
“The province has a population of 5 million young people; almost half of them,2,3 million, could be classified as not in education, employment, and training. In response to these depressing numbers, we launched the biggest assault on poverty alleviation and unemployment that this country through the Nasi Ispani Programme, which ensures that jobs and job opportunities are created for the millions of unemployed youths”, said Premier Lesufi.
According to Gauteng Premier Lesufi, most applicants are of African descent (98.8%) and 1,2% of the applicants are from White, Indian and Coloured communities. 45% of the applicants are males and 55%, are females.
“This is not a gimmick, and we are excited that we will continue to recruit people, we want to assure our people that these jobs are real,” Lesufi added.
How to apply
To apply for Nasi iSpani employment opportunities, follow this guide:
- Visit the official Gauteng Government recruitment portal.
- Click on ”All Jobs”
- Select the position and proceed with the application.
Applicants must utilize the most recent Z83 application for employment form issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration.