NARYSEC 2026/27 recruitment in Midvaal and Merafong Local Municipalities, Gauteng offers rural youth structured leadership training, accredited skills development, and work readiness programmes linked to formal employment and enterprise pathways. Training streams include General Security Practices, Laboratory Assistance, Drone Pilot training, Tracker Installation, and Domestic Appliance Repair. Closing date: 25 May 2026 at 16h00.
When is the Application Deadline: 25 May 2026 at 16h00.
About NARYSEC:
The National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSEC) operates under the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. The programme focuses on rural youth unemployment through structured training, leadership development, and accredited skills pathways.
The initiative links with the National Development Plan Vision 2030 and the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme. Youth development remains central, with structured entry into labour markets and entrepreneurship support.
Key outcomes include:
- Rural youth prepared for employment pathways
- Youth participation in structured economic activity
- Growth of youth-led income initiatives
Midvaal Local Municipality Gauteng
NARYSEC 2026/27 Midvaal Local Municipality intake targets youth from rural communities, including farm dwellers in Komdraai, Herolds, Ha Brown, and Dipereng farms.
The programme supports entry into formal employment through technical training and public service exposure.
Focus areas include:
- Leadership development
- Technical skills training
- Community service engagement
- Workplace readiness
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Selected applicants follow a three-phase development path.
Youth Leadership Development Programme
- Duration: 9 weeks
- Residential training away from home
- Focus on discipline, teamwork, communication, and leadership readiness
Community Service Phase
- Duration: 2 months
- Participation in municipal and community service activities
- Exposure to public sector service delivery systems
Skills Training Phase
- Delivered through TVET colleges and accredited providers
- Duration varies by programme stream
- Completion leads to SAQA-recognised certification
AVAILABLE LEARNERSHIPS AND SKILLS PROGRAMMES
General Security Practices (NQF Level 3)
SAQA ID: 58577
Duration: 12 months
Outcome: Formal employment pathway
Entry requirements:
- Age 18–26
- Grade 12 qualification
- South African citizenship with valid ID
- English communication ability
- Medical and physical fitness approval
- Clean criminal record
- Readiness for relocation
Laboratory Assistance Programme (HPCSA Qualification)
Outcome: Formal employment pathway
Entry profile:
- Age 18–35
- Grade 12 certificate
- Mathematics minimum 40 percent or Mathematical Literacy minimum 50 percent
- Life  Sciences minimum 40 percent
- English minimum 40 percent
Tracker Installation Programme
Type: Short skills programme
Outcome: Employment readiness in technical installation services
Entry profile:
- Age 18–35
- Grade 12 qualification
Drone Pilot Programme
Type: Short skills training
Outcome: Employment readiness in aerial operations support
Entry profile:
- Age 18–35
- Grade 12 with English, Mathematics, Computer Studies
- Valid driver’s licence
- Ability to operate UDS bakkie
- Computer literacy
Domestic Appliance Repair (NQF Level 3)
SAQA ID: 49056
Outcome: Employment and enterprise development
Entry profile:
- Age 18–35
- Grade 12 qualification
- Mathematics and Physical Science background
- Basic electrical knowledge advantage
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants meet the following conditions:
- South African citizenship with valid ID
- Age between 18 and 35 (programme dependent range applies)
- Unemployed status at time of application
- No registration with tertiary institution
- Medical fitness clearance
- Clean criminal record
- Residence within targeted rural areas
Preference applies to farm dwellers within Midvaal Local Municipality. Applications remain open to all racial groups and persons with disabilities.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Download Application form and submit at:
Midvaal Local Municipality
25 Mitchell Street, Meyerton
Target communities:
Komdraai, Herolds, Ha Brown, Dipereng farms
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Applicants submit certified copies of:
- Grade 12 certificate (SAPS certified, valid within 6 months)
- South African ID document
- SARS tax reference number
- Proof of residence from councillor or tribal authority
- Curriculum Vitae with at least two contactable references
All copies remain clear, readable, and properly certified.
SELECTION PROCESS
Selection follows a structured evaluation system:
- Academic record verification
- Age and residency confirmation
- Medical screening assessment
- Interview evaluation
- Programme placement matching
Shortlisted applicants proceed to training allocation based on suitability.
ENQUIRIES
Mr. Xolani Misani: 079 199 1190
Ms. Babalwa Kuseni: 076 512 5212
CAREER DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES
NARYSEC participation supports access to:
- Accredited technical qualifications through SAQA frameworks
- Entry into formal employment sectors
- Public service experience through structured placements
- Entrepreneurship and small business exposure
- Long term rural economic participation opportunities
The programme strengthens employability through hands-on training and certified skills development aligned with national workforce priorities.
CALL TO ACTION
Applicants prepare certified documents early. Application forms get collected from Midvaal Local Municipality offices. Completed applications get submitted before the closing date. Incomplete submissions do not progress into selection stages.
Merafong City Municipality Gauteng
National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSEC) operates under the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. The programme targets rural youth unemployment through structured training, leadership development, and work readiness exposure.
Programme design links to national priorities under the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme and Vision 2030.
Core outcomes include:
- Rural youth trained for labour market entry
- Youth participation in structured economic activity
- Development of youth-led income generation initiatives
Download Application form and submit at:
Submission points include 3 Harry Gwala Street, Kokosi, Fochville and 3 Halite Street, Carletonville municipal offices.
