Youth Employment Eligibility Checker Youth Programme Eligibility Checker Select programme -- Select -- Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme National Youth Service (NYS) Programme Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) UIF – LAP (Labour Activation Programme) Presidential Employment Stimulus (PES) Programme Social Employment Fund (SEF) Programme Your details Age *-- Select --Under 1818–2425–3536–4546+Most youth programmes focus on 18–35.Are you a South African citizen? * Yes NoDo you have a valid South African ID document? * Yes NoProvince *-- Select --Eastern CapeFree StateGautengKwaZulu-NatalLimpopoMpumalangaNorth WestNorthern CapeWestern CapeCurrent status *-- Select --UnemployedEmployedSelf-employedStudying full-timeIf unemployed, how long?-- Select --Less than 6 months6–12 months1–3 yearsMore than 3 yearsLong-term unemployment can increase priority for some programmes.Highest education level *-- Select --No schoolingUp to Grade 9Grade 10–11MatricCertificateDiplomaDegreeDo you live with a disability? *-- Select --NoYesPrefer not to sayAre you a social grant recipient? *-- Select --NoYesPrefer not to sayCan you commit full-time if selected? *-- Select --YesNoPart-time onlyAre you medically fit to work (able to stand/walk for long periods)? * Yes NoSome roles may require a medical assessment depending on the programme and work type.Are you willing/able to do light-to-moderate physical tasks if required? * Yes NoMany public/community roles involve some physical activity. Admin-based roles may require less.Do you have an updated CV? Yes NoDo you have a criminal record?-- Select --NoYesPrefer not to saySome roles (especially school-based) may require screening.Do you have proof of residence for your local area/municipality? Yes NoAre you willing to do community-based work? Yes NoDo you have basic computer/email skills? Yes NoHave you participated in a YES opportunity before? * No YesAre you willing to work in a company environment (retail/office/warehouse)? * Yes NoWhat are you most interested in? *-- Select --Skills trainingJob placement / work exposureBothHave you participated in SETA/government-funded training before?-- Select --NoYesNot sureAre you willing to attend training for 3–12 months if required? * Yes NoAre you a previous UIF contributor? * Yes NoMany UIF-linked activation programmes prioritise people who previously contributed to UIF. Final rules depend on the specific LAP call.Are you comfortable working in a school or community facility? * Yes NoDo you live near a public school/community site (easy to travel daily)? Yes NoHave you participated in PES before?-- Select --NoYesNot sureHousehold income level (roughly) *-- Select --No incomeLow incomeMiddle incomeAbove average incomeAre you currently in another government employment programme (PES/EPWP/NYS)? *-- Select --NoYesNot sure Check Eligibility Reset This tool provides a general eligibility check based on common requirements. Final selection depends on official programme rules, partner organisations, and available openings.
