Applications for 2020 PAY internships now open
Applications for the 2020 Premier’s Advancement of Youth Internship Program are now open.
The PAY project will provide matrics first work experience and training beginning 1 April 2020 till 31 March 2021.
Premier Winde said: “The PAY project allows young people the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in the public sector, and build their CVs and skills sets, making them more marketable and employable in the future.”
The successful candidates will be placed in opportunities across all 13 Western Cape Government departments.
Premier Winde said: “I encourage all young people who meet the qualifying criteria, to make use of this opportunity. We have seen a number of our PAY interns over the years launch successful careers, using this opportunity as a stepping stone.”
Qualifying criteria:
- You have written and passed the National Senior Certificate (NSC) in the Western Cape
- You are not going to study further in 2020
- You are a South African citizen, residing in the Western Cape
- You are financially constrained
- You are aged 24 years and younger
The application process:
Applications opened on 6 January 2020, and close on 17 January 2020.
Only online applications will be accepted. Applicants will need an email address in order to apply.
Those wishing to apply must go to https://www.westerncape.gov.za/pay and follow the prompts register and to apply.
A full recruitment guide, with all the details is available at: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/text/2019/December/pay_recruitment_guide_2020_-_2021.pdf.
Potential applicants are encouraged to read this document carefully before applying.
For assistance with applications, please call 0860 142 142 or the PAY office at 021 483 0743/7 between 8am and 4pm on weekdays.
Media queries:
Bianca Capazorio - Spokesperson for Premier Alan Winde
Tel: 021 483 5004
Cell: 072 372 7044
Email: Bianca.capazorio@westerncape.gov.za
