Who can apply?

✔ Youth aged 18–34 years (you must be 18 when applying and not turn 35 before 31 March 2025).
✔ Living within 5km of the school (or 30km for farm or rural schools).
✔ Only one person per household can be selected.
✔ Must meet the requirements for the category and sub-category applied for.
✔ Not in education, employment, or training (NEET).
✔ Exception: If you’re studying towards a teaching degree via distance or remote learning, you can apply and will be prioritised for placement.
✔ Not studying full-time on campus.
✔ Not receiving any stipend, wage, or salary from another job.
✔ Not receiving any government grants for yourself (e.g. R350 SRD grant).
✔ Not currently in a Learnership.
✔ Not already placed in another Department of Education programme (like EPWP, CWP, LSA, CSA, Food Handler, Bus Controller, or Screener).
✔ No criminal record. You’ll need to apply for a Police Clearance Record (PCR) if invited for an interview.
✔ Not unfairly advantaged due to relationships with school staff (e.g. SMT or SGB).
✔ Youth with disabilities must provide a medical certificate confirming the nature of the disability.
✔ Must have a valid South African ID.
✔ Youth from Phases I–IV may apply again, as long as they meet the Phase V requirements.
✔ Applicants with an NQF Level 6 or 7 qualification will be prioritised.