The National Youth Service (NYS) has opened applications for their internships that are aimed to help unemployed youth gain valuable experience to improve future employment and career opportunities.
100 000 National Youth Service Opportunities Open Across South Africa
The National Youth Service (NYS) has opened applications for Phase V of its youth development programme, offering 100 000 opportunities to young people across all nine provinces.
The six-month programme provides participants with community service experience, skills development opportunities and practical workplace exposure while earning a stipend.
The initiative aims to help unemployed youth gain valuable experience that can improve future employment and career opportunities.
About The National Youth Service Programme
The NYS programme focuses on empowering young South Africans through meaningful community-based work, personal development and practical experience.
Participants will contribute positively to their communities while developing workplace skills and strengthening their future career pathways.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Be a South African citizen with a valid South African ID
- Be between 18 and 35 years old
- Live within the local municipality or community where the programme site is located
- Be able to travel to the implementing partner’s site
- Be unemployed and preferably not in education, employment or training (NEET)
- Be willing to contribute positively to the community
- Be able to complete the programme successfully
- Must not have participated in previous NYS programme phases
Young people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
What The Programme Offers
Successful applicants will benefit from:
- Six months of practical work experience
- Skills development opportunities
- Community service experience
- A monthly stipend
- Exposure that may improve future career prospects
How To Apply For The NYS Programme
Applications must be completed through the SA Youth platform.
To apply:
- Visit the SA Youth platform and register
- The registration process takes approximately four minutes
- Existing SA Youth users can log in using their current details
- Once registered, available NYS opportunities near your location will appear
- Follow the instructions on the opportunity card to apply
- If no opportunities appear immediately, search for “NYS” in the platform search bar
Applicants are encouraged to ensure that their SA Youth CV is fully completed before submitting applications.
Application Closing Date
Closing dates vary depending on the programme site, with the final application deadline set for 1 September 2026.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit the SA Youth dot Mobi website for full details. If you don’t have an account there you will need to open one to access this information.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY VIA THE SAYOUTH WEBSITE
If you need assistance you can:
• Call 0800 72 72 72 (Toll-free, Mon–Fri | 9:00am–4:30pm)
• WhatsApp us 24/7 by saving the number and saying “Hi”
• Visit any NYDA Centre for registration support