The Social Jobs Fund will support organizations across South Africa to create jobs for the common good as part of the Presidential Employment Stimulus.
When is the application deadline:
January 6, 2023
Please tell us about the Chairman of the South African Social Employment Fund:
As part of the government's broader economic recovery plan, the President's Jobs Stimulus Plan leverages direct public investment to support employment opportunities, counter COVID-19 job losses, and create opportunities for growth and regeneration. That's what I'm aiming for.
The stimulus package now includes social employment as part of its portfolio of interventions to create jobs and support livelihoods.
What areas are you targeting?
Applications are encouraged in the following areas, but are not limited to:
- Placemaking, including the development of informal settlements, urban agriculture, etc.
- Health and care (including care for the vulnerable, prenatal care, etc.)
- Community safety and action against gender-based violence (including counseling victims, supporting refugees, etc.)
- Greening and environment such as town trees and recycling
- Food safety and nutrition (food gardens, food waste strategies with farmers, etc.)
- Educational support including ECD, after-school care, computer clinics, community libraries, etc.
- Community and public art, including activities at community art centers etc.
- Cross-cutting/multi-disciplinary.
- Other topics include digitalization and new ideas.
What type of scholarship is this?
Grant
Who can apply to become Chair of the South African Social Employment Fund?
The Industrial Development Corporation invites relevant organizations interested in participating in the Social Employment Fund to submit tender proposals in line with the requirements contained in the terms of reference.
Which countries are covered?
South Africa
How many scholarships will be provided?
not specified
How long does the program last?
The allocation of funds to the Social Employment Fund (SEF) will enable a nine-month commitment.
How to apply for the South African Social Employment Fund Chairmanship:
Please apply below
For more information please visit the Fund's webpage
This post was last updated on December 20, 2022 at 2:48 p.m.
