National Youth Service Programme Phase V 2026

Company: National Youth Service
Location: South Africa
Job Type: Internship
Closing Date: 19 Jun 2026

Programme Overview

The National Youth Service Programme Phase V 2026 is now open, providing 100,000 paid community service opportunities to jobless young people across South Africa. Participants will obtain significant job experience, practical skills, community service exposure, and a path to future career by performing paid service.

Requirements

  • Must be unemployed.
  • Must be between 18 and 35 years old.
  • Must be a South African citizen with a valid SA ID or Temporary ID.
  • Not presently pursuing full-time studies.
  • Be willing and able to show proof of residency.
  • You must be willing to engage in any of the programs listed in the description.
  • Applicants must be willing and able to work at any of the available sites in their region.

Responsibilities

  • Attend the United Youth Organization’s mandatory induction training at the site (Workstation).
  • Provide a monthly progress report to your supervisor or team leader.
  • Contribute to the community’s improvement by working on projects allocated to you.
  • Participate and contribute to the NYS work.
  • Participate in training offered by the implementing Partner and contribute to the work activities that will take place.
  • Carry out any additional obligations as directed by your supervisor.

The following programs will be offered at this site:

  • The community works.
  • Agriculture and Food Security.
  • Community safety.
  • Waste management.
  • Education assistance.
  • Art and sports.