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title: Who can apply?
description: ✔ 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…
url: "https://learn.ecubed-dbe.org/docs/who-can-apply/"
updated: "2025-05-08"
category: BEEI / Basic Education Employment Initiative / Application Process
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# 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.