Gauteng Nasi Ispani to appoint 32,000 Youth Brigades

In a significant move to tackle unemployment among the youth, the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) is set to distribute appointment letters to 32,000 Youth Brigades soon.

This initiative falls under the Nasi iSpani Mass Recruitment Programme, which has seen a staggering number of applications from Gauteng’s young population over the past year.

The ceremony will take place at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto on Sunday, February 11, where young recruits from all five corridors of the province are expected to attend.

Over a million applications for Nasi Ispani jobs fair

Premier Panyaza Lesufi, the architect behind this groundbreaking program, has been instrumental in addressing the pressing issue of job scarcity among Gauteng’s youth.

The initiative aims to fill vacancies across various sectors within the provincial government, offering employment opportunities to thousands of deserving candidates.

One of the key sectors targeted by the recruitment drive is education, where job seekers will serve as teacher assistants in public schools throughout the province.

Since its inception in June 2023, the Nasi iSpani initiative has opened doors to employment through multiple avenues, including the Solar Technicians Learning and Training programme, the Green Army Cleaning and Greening Programme, the Gauteng Traffic Wardens Programme, and the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Practitioners Programme, among others.

The programme’s strategic approach is designed to not only combat unemployment but also to enhance access to job opportunities within government departments and agencies.