Applications for the Nasi Ispani Training Programme 2025 are now open, and there are a whopping 45,218 available opportunities for South Africans seeking job prospects. The Gauteng Provincial Government is behind this incredible initiative, which is designed to address unemployment and equip participants with the skills needed to be successful in the job market.
Both Youth Employment and Youth training projects in South Africa have never been seen on this scale before! Nasi Ispani gives young people the chance to complete skills development opportunities, gain workplace experience, and secured employment within government departments and community projects. The Nasi Ispani project aims to reduce youth unemployment, while enhancing our skills and developing routes to sustainable careers.
Nasi Ispani Vacancies
In this phase of the programme, youth will be enrolled across 71 technical schools, where they will receive hands-on training in key technical subjects. The aim is to prepare participants for immediate job opportunities or self-employment while tackling unemployment challenges in the province. [Apply: Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Bursaries 2026 ]
Skills offered include:
- Plumbing
- Electronics
- Woodworking and carpentry
- Painting
- Landscaping and grass cutting
- Automotive repairs
- Welding and metalwork
- Domestic power systems
- Tiling and floor finishing
- Bricklaying and plastering
Upon completion, beneficiaries will receive industry-endorsed certificates, improving their chances of employment or entrepreneurship in these high-demand fields.
Nasi Ispani Jobs Programme Details
- Duration: Training will run on weekends and during school holidays from 6 September 2025 to 31 January 2026.
- Slots Available: A total of 45 218 training opportunities are open for youth across Gauteng.
Stipends
Beneficiaries will receive a stipend for the duration of the programme, depending on their education level:
- Grade 9 – 12: R1 200
- Matric with Maths/Technical Maths or Post-Matric Certificate: R3 000
Note: This cycle does not recruit graduates with Diplomas or Degrees.
Selection Criteria
The programme targets unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 35 in Gauteng who are Not in Employment, Education, or Training (NEET). Beneficiaries were selected through the Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) and the Nasi iSpani Database.
Additional Training Opportunities With Nasi Ispani Jobs
Alongside technical training, participants will also receive Job Search Skills training to improve their chances of securing long-term employment. The programme is designed not just as a training initiative, but as a pathway to employment, self-employment, and entrepreneurship.
Nasi iSpani Reloaded is one of Gauteng’s biggest youth development interventions to date – offering tens of thousands of young people the chance to gain skills, earn a stipend, and prepare for a brighter economic future.
