City’s Subcouncil 13 assists residents to register on job seeker database
10 June 2016
The City of Cape Town’s Subcouncil 13 this month started an extensive
registration drive to inform members of the community of the Subcouncil’s job
seeker database. Residents can register on the database and apply for temporary
jobs through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).
Expanded Public Works Programme
The Expanded Public Works Programme seeks to alleviate poverty, provide
economic relief and unlock opportunities through temporary work opportunities.
It is implemented under four sectors: environmental and cultural, social,
infrastructure and economic.
A group of 40 workers will visit households across each of the four wards –
wards 33, 34, 35 and 36 – to distribute pamphlets and assist interested
residents to register for EPWP work opportunities. This will afford them the
chance to apply for a temporary job at various City of Cape Town departments.
Two supervisors per ward will assist with the process.
EPWP registration drive
The awareness campaign and registration drive started last week and the
closing date for registering on the EPWP database is 21 June 2016. Residents who
have missed this opportunity can still go to Subcouncil 13 and fill in the job
seeker application form.
After the closing date, officials from the subcouncil will collate all of
the information and capture the data on the central data list. This is also an
opportunity to update the details of those already on the list.
‘This initiative underscores the City’s commitment to opening up
opportunities by creating an environment where residents can become part of the
job market, thereby improving their quality of life,’ said Subcouncil 13
Chairperson, Councillor Rhoda-Ann Bazier.
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