Unemployed youth in Gauteng have a chance to gain skills and jobs through the NARYSEC Gauteng Youth Recruitment 2026 programme. This initiative from the National Rural Youth Service Corps targets young South Africans ready to build their future. It offers training in key areas like security and drone piloting to fight unemployment in rural spots.
About the NARYSEC Programme
The National Rural Youth Service Corps, or NARYSEC, comes from the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. It helps youth in rural and farming areas by mixing leadership training, community work, skills courses, and job prep. Those who join go through a 9-week leadership programme, community tasks, and certified training at TVET colleges or other providers. The goal is to make participants ready for work and active in their communities.
Available Training Opportunities
The NARYSEC Gauteng Youth Recruitment 2026 covers several fields in select municipalities. Each programme has its own focus, duration, and job paths at the end.
General Security Practices Learnership
This leads to a National Certificate in General Security Practices at NQF Level 3. It lasts 12 months. Youth aged 18 to 26 with Grade 12, good health, no criminal record, fluent English, and willingness to move can apply. Graduates often find jobs in security firms.
Laboratory Assistance Programme
Open to ages 18 to 35 with Grade 12, this needs 40% in Maths or 50% in Mathematical Literacy, 40% in Life Sciences, and 40% in English. It prepares people for lab roles, with formal jobs as the main outcome.
Tracker Installation Short Skills Programme
For 18- to 35-year-olds with Grade 12, this short course teaches tracker setup. It ends with job chances in related fields.
Drone Pilot Short Skills Programme
Aimed at 18- to 35-year-olds with Grade 12, English Home Language, Maths, Computer studies, a driver’s licence, ability to drive a UDS Bakkie, and computer skills. Trainees learn drone use for farming, mining, logistics, and security, leading to employment.
Domestic Appliance Repair Programme
This National Certificate at NQF Level 3 suits 18- to 35-year-olds with Grade 12, Maths, and Physical Science. Basic electrical know-how helps. Finishers can get jobs or start their own repair businesses.
General Requirements
All applicants must be South African citizens with valid IDs, unemployed, not in school, healthy, and free of criminal records. They should live in target rural areas or municipalities. The programme welcomes rural youth, farm dwellers, people with disabilities, and all racial groups.
Municipalities Included
Spots open up in these Gauteng areas: Lesedi Local Municipality, Emfuleni Local Municipality, Midvaal Local Municipality, Merafong City Local Municipality, and City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality.
Required Documents
Submit these with your application: SAPS-certified Grade 12 certificate, ID copy, SARS Tax Number, proof of residence, and CV with two references. Certifications cannot be over 6 months old. Full sets only get reviewed.
How to Apply
Download the NARYSEC application form from the official site. Hand it in person at the listed municipal offices. Apply soon, as it’s free and spots fill fast.
Contact Details
For questions, call Mr Xolani Misani at 079 199 1190 or Ms Babalwa Kuseni at 076 512 5212. The programme stresses certified skills for lasting job success.