PSiRA: Youth Employment Services Programme 2024

Closing Date: 20 February 2024

Location: Gauteng

Introduction:

PSiRA: Youth Employment Services Programme 2024 The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA), based in Centurion (Eco Park), is the statutory body regulating the private security industry in South Africa. PSiRA is inviting unemployed South African youth to participate in the Youth Employment Service Programme (YES) 2024/2025. YES is a collaborative initiative aimed at addressing and reducing youth unemployment by providing 12 months of valuable work experience and learning opportunities.

Programme Overview:

Qualified participants will receive a stipend according to their qualification level (NQF 6, 7, or 8) for the duration of 12 months. The programme focuses on three key areas:

Performance Monitoring and Evaluation:

Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Public Management or Public Administration

Occupational Health and Safety:

Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Safety Management / Occupational Health and Safety / Environmental Science

Customer Relations Management:

Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Business Administration or Business Management / Office Management or Office Administration

Stipend:

NQF 6 stipend: R5,000
NQF 7 stipend: R6,000
NQF 8 stipend: R7,000

Key Competencies:

Computer literacy
Verbal and written communication
Innovative and articulate
Ability to work in a team
Ability to work under pressure
Open-minded with organizing skills
Ubuntu (putting others first)
Professionalism, honesty, ethics, accountability, and integrity

Essential Criteria and Conditions:

South African citizens aged between 18 and 35 years
Willingness to commit to the PSiRA and YES Programme
Not previously participated in a Youth Empowerment Programme (YES)
Studied at an accredited South African Educational Institution in the relevant field
Submission of comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications and ID document
Indication of preferred field and region in the application letter
Failure to submit required documents will result in application disqualification
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered

Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from SAQA
Successful candidates will be appointed for 12 months
Correspondence limited to shortlisted candidates
Persons with disabilities encouraged to apply

How to Apply:

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Interested candidates can submit a comprehensive CV with certified copies of qualifications and an application letter to:
Senior Manager: Human Capital
Private Bag X817, Pretoria, 0001
Or hand-deliver to:
420 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Block B Eco Glades 2 Office Park, Eco Park, Highveld Ext 70
Alternatively, apply online at www.psira.co.za
Note: No faxed applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will undergo an interview process. Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.