WildTrust invites unemployed youth to apply for their Early Childhood Development Assistants (YES Assistants) and many other posts. The closing date for applications is the 28th March 2025

The WILDTRUST is participating in the Youth Employment Services (YES) programme funded by NEDBANK and is aimed at reducing Youth unemployment levels. The YES programme provides a one-year work-based job training experience aimed at affording unemployed youth practical and meaningful work opportunities.

If you were employed previously on a YES programme you will not be considered for this vacancy. The WILDTRUST invites applications from unemployed youth, graduates and scholars who are between the ages of 18 and 27 years to apply for the following vacancies:

eNkovukeni Community Resource Hub:

• 2x Bakery and Café Assistants
• 2x Early Childhood Development Assistants
• 1x Child After-school Care Assistants- Primary school level
• 1x Child After-school Care Assistants- High school level
• 2x Household Support Assistants
• 2x Gardening Assistants

Salary and Contract Duration: R4 991.03 per month – 12-month contract

REQUIREMENTS:

• Between 18 and 27 years of age
• MUST have a SARS income tax number and valid email address. If you do not have a tax number, please make means to get one as soon as possible to qualify for this job and payroll.
• Must have or be able to open a bank account.
• Currently unemployed
• Be willing to walk from home to work daily and work on weekends and public holidays if required.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Very presentable, friendly, caring, and well-spoken with good English.
• Must have Tour-guiding or tourism diploma/degree or have volunteered in nature organisations.
• Compassionate, caring individuals that want to help others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Matric or Diploma in social development or any related field and 1-year relevant experience in related field would be advantageous

KEY PERFORMANCE AREA’S

• Provide support to the bakery and café staff, including assisting with service, making meals for children at creche, and preparing after school care meals.
• Provide support at the craft centre, including assisting with labeling crafts, assist at the craft centre, and support local crafters.
• Assist Early Childhood Development staff with activities at the creche, including facilitating fun and educational activities and coordinate meal provision for the children.
• Provide after school support for primary school learners, including assisting with homework, reading, playing educational games, coordinate movie afternoons, and fun activities for learners.
• Provide after school support for high school learners, including assisting with homework, facilitate access to the library and computers for school projects and assignments.
• Provide support to vulnerable households, including delivering food packages, and teaching community members about efficient cooking methods.
• Assist with the establishment of kitchen gardens, tend to the seedling tunnels and gardens.

APPLICATIONS:

Send a 3-page Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a motivation letter, proof of residence, copy of qualifications to: Email: EnkovukeniH@wildtrust.co.za (IN THE SUBJECT LINE, STATE THE SCHOOL YOU ARE APPLYING TO)

OR drop off your application at the following stations:

• eNkovukeni Community Resource Hub

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For queries, please contact Samukelisiwe Manzini (eNkovukeni Hub) -076 395 3643