Are you currently out of work and looking for a way to gain some valuable experience, earn a little income, and make a positive impact in your community? If that sounds like you, then the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) could be just the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
What is the EPWP?
The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) is a government initiative in South Africa designed to tackle unemployment by creating temporary job opportunities. This program focuses on helping unemployed individuals, particularly youth, women, and people with disabilities, by offering work in various sectors, including infrastructure, social services, environmental projects, and cultural initiatives.
The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) is a key part of South Africa’s plan to tackle unemployment, reduce poverty, and encourage sustainable development. From 2025 to 2027, the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA) is set to take on a crucial role in rolling out and enhancing this initiative.
The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA) invites South African women, youth and Persons with Disabilities, between the ages of 16 – 65 to apply for Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) participation for the year 2025 to 2027.
• Garden Assistants x5 posts
• Admin Assistant x33 posts
• Cleaners x55 posts
• Site keepers x99 posts
• Farm Workers x112 posts
• Food Garden Service x105 posts
• Groundsman x15 posts
• Data Capturers x12 posts
• Secretaries x18 posts
• Assistant Mechanic x16 posts
• Mechanic x20 posts
• Tractor Driver x72 posts
• General Workers x11 posts
• Switchboard Operator x4 posts
• Driver / Messenger x2 posts
• Farm Aid x9 posts
• Lab Assistant x2 posts
• Animal Health Technician x12 posts
• Dieptank Assistant x5 posts
• Vet Assistant x1 post
• Food Service Aid x1 post
DARDLEA’s EPWP projects aim to create temporary jobs while also helping participants develop valuable skills. For example, during the 2023/24 financial year, the Sedibeng District Municipality teamed up with DARDLEA and the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) to generate 806 job opportunities through various environmental projects. These efforts not only provided much-needed employment but also included training in fields like business administration and project management, boosting the participants’ chances of finding permanent work in the future.
If you are interested, you can forward your application quoting the Workstation as a reference to the address details provided hereunder. Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or Internet. Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV, certified copies of ID, and qualifications. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 29 April 2025
