The National Youth Service (NYS) Programme Phase V is one of the largest youth development initiatives currently available in South Africa, with 100,000 opportunities for unemployed young people.
Key Details
- Programme: National Youth Service (NYS) Phase V
- Opportunities Available: 100,000
- Location: All 9 provinces of South Africa
- Age Requirement: 18–35 years
- Duration: 6 months (384 hours)
- Stipend: Approximately R1,547 per month
- Hourly Rate: R24.18
- Application Cost: Free
- Application Platform: SA Youth
Who Should Apply?
Priority is given to:
- Unemployed youth
- Youth not in education, employment, or training (NEET)
- Young people living with disabilities
- First-time NYS participants
Types of Community Work
Participants may be placed in projects involving:
- Sports and recreation
- Community clean-up and greening initiatives
- Learner support and tutoring
- Early childhood development
- Food security projects
- Arts and cultural programmes
- Community outreach and social support
- Surveys and digital mapping
- Youth voter education
Benefits
Besides the monthly stipend, participants gain:
- Practical work experience
- Skills development
- Community service experience
- Improved CV and employability
- Networking opportunities
- Exposure to future jobs, learnerships, and internships
Basic Requirements
You must:
- Be a South African citizen
- Have a valid South African ID
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Live reasonably close to the project site
- Be unemployed
- Not currently be studying full-time
- Not have participated in a previous NYS phase
How to Apply
- Register or log in on the SA Youth platform.
- Complete your profile and CV.
- Search for National Youth Service opportunities near your location.
- Submit your application through the platform.