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More than R460m budgeted for EPWP skills development projects in 2024_25

The City of Cape Town is pleased to inform residents that the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in the City of Cape Town will continue to act as a vehicle for jobseekers in Cape Town to develop skills in the current financial year and is committed to increasing the focus on training and skills development. Over R460 million is being invested over the course of the current 20 multi-year skills projects and this includes both City and National grant funding. <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"><img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Skills%20Dev%20Proj%201.jpg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure>The City has made big strides in introducing ways for EPWP participants to develop themselves and improve their CVs through the programme since its inception. A framework for Public Employment and Skills Development (PESD) was first approved in 2018. There were 18 dedicated multi-year skills projects operational in the last financial year, and there are already 20 skills projects registered in this new financial year (11% increase so far.) <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Skills%20Dev%20Proj%202.jpeg" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:1069px;" /> </figure>Beyond unskilled work that constitutes much of the work opportunities created through EPWP, this public employment programme now increasingly acts as a skills development vehicle for recruitment into Law Enforcement, Invasive Species Control, and other interesting areas where participants can complete studies or training programmes while assisting with services and roles that benefit Cape Town residents. Some of the more notable multi-year EPWP skills projects that will either commence or continue this year include, but are not limited to: <ul><li>The Kader Asmal Skills Development Programme: A labour-intensive rehabilitation and restoration of natural environments, which is implemented in the City's Nature Reserves and conversation areas. The programme has been ongoing for about six years, with Phase 1 implemented between 1 July 2018 and 30 June 2021, and Phase 2 implemented between 1 July 2021 and 30 June 2024. Since its inception, a total of 233 participants have benefited from this programme with a total of 114 exiting the programme into long-term employment opportunities or to further their studies and/or to venture into entrepreneurship. As a result of these successes, this programme has been recognised as one of the City's benchmark projects for skills development.</li><li>Law Enforcement Auxiliary Expansion Programme: This programme aims to ensure By-Law Enforcement and crime prevention through specified interventions city-wide. The Auxiliary Law Enforcers will patrol, observe and report anti-social behaviour incidents to Law Enforcement.</li><li>Solid Waste Management Auxiliary Law Enforcement (ALEO) Project: This is aimed at providing a mechanism to upscale enforcement and deliver public employment to help eradicate the scourge of illegal dumping. ALEO participants will be: issuing fines; patrolling illegal dumping hotspots; driving vehicles in the course of inspecting and patrolling; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers; completing reports (recording observations, information and occurrences); monitoring and enforcing City By-Laws; protection of City officials and assets; patrolling and observation as Peace Officers; providing safety awareness in communities and implementing basic project management skills.</li><li>Entrepreneurship Trainee Project: The purpose of this project is to train entrepreneurship-inclined participants from mainly growth sectors of the City on key, research-identified interventions that will enhance their entrepreneurial activities – thereby leading them to operate more successful enterprises. It will also improve the entrepreneurship skills of participants and create platforms of employment for communities by targeting participants operating within vulnerable communities.</li><li>EPWP Transversal Support Project: This project of the City's corporate EPWP office provides a transversal support function to line Departments implementing EPWP within the City. It includes assistance with EPWP recruitment and jobseeker drives, worker vetting, advocacy, worker time & attendance administration, coordination and running the EPWP Helpdesk. The project allows participants to study accredited qualifications in public administration while assisting with the implementation of EPWP and other operations in the City. </li><li>Women at Work – This Urban Mobility programme is aimed at strengthening women-only road repair teams in a male-dominated environment through a comprehensive training and Change Management Support programme. It includes supportive components of each aspect of the value chain such as selection and recruitment, on-boarding, training, performance management and career development. It furthermore provides management at the depot and departmental levels with the necessary change support and skills to create a gender-sensitive and conducive environment. </li></ul> <figure class="subtopic-fullsize-img"> <img src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Media%20Images%202/Skills%20Dev%20Proj%203.png" class="responsive" alt="" style="width:949px;" /> </figure>'There are more and more projects throughout the City that are being specifically designed to transfer skills and provide practical work experience to jobseekers. As the City of Cape Town, we are leading the way to up-skill unemployed residents and ensure inclusive economic development in our City. We firmly believe that skills training is a critical element of EPWP implementation, and we are constantly aiming to further maximise the benefit to residents,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management Alderman Grant Twigg. What to know about EPWP registration<div>1. Visit your local subcouncil to register your name with the Jobseekers Database. Please bring a copy of your CV, your ID or a valid South African work permit, and proof of residence. </div><div>2. It is free. The City will not ask residents to pay for work opportunities or pay to apply for a work opportunity.</div><div>3. Details must be updated on an annual basis to remain eligible for short-term contracts </div> For more information, contact the EPWP HelpDesk on 021 400 9406 or email <a href="mailto:epwp.help@capetown.gov.za" target="_blank">epwp.help@capetown.gov.za</a>.End

2024-08-19T22:00:00Z

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