Youth Employment Service Programme at PSIRA: A Golden Opportunity for Young South Africans

If you’re a young and determined South African seeking the perfect opportunity to leverage your skills, grow professionally and make a difference in the world, the Youth Employment Service Programme offered by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) is just what you need. This unique programme is designed to offer the unemployed youth of South Africa an opportunity to start a remarkable career in the private security industry.

Application Deadline: 5th January 2024

Stipend:

NQF 6: R5 000
NQF 7: R6 000

The programme duration is a palatable 12 months.

Essential Skills

Prospective candidates should possess the following key competencies:

Computer literacy

Excellent verbal and written communication
Innovative thinking
Articulation

Active listening
Teamwork
Ability to work under pressure

Open-mindedness
Organizational skills
Empathy (Ubuntu)

Professionalism
Honesty
Ethics

Accountability
Integrity

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the programme, the applicant must:

Be a South African citizen
Be aged between 18 and 35 years
Sign an agreement with PSiRA and Youth Empowerment Programme Service (YES)

Not be a past participant in a YES programme or any internship
Have studied at a recognized South African institution

Application Process

To apply, you can send your comprehensive CV along with certified copies of qualifications and identity documents, and your application letter to the Senior Manager, Human Capital, Private Bag X817, Pretoria, 0001. Applications can also be hand delivered to 420 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Block B Eco Galdes 2 Office Park, Eco Park, Highveld Ext 70. Alternatively, applications can also be made online at www.psira.co.za.

Youth Employment Service Programme at PSIRA