Post-matric opportunities for youth

Young people in South Africa have a number of postmatric opportunities provided by government to improve their lives.

Vuk'uzenzele has compiled a list of options to explore. subject-by-subject and on a part-time basis. There are no costs involved.

Who qualifies? People who want to improve their matric results, who failed matric and want a second chance at passing, and those who left school after passing Grade 9 (then Standard 7), are 21 or older.

Register at one of the more than 70 district education offices across the country or online at

Registration closes on 31 January 2022. launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa in June 2021 is SAYouth. It is part of the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention and aims to link young people to jobs and work experiences.

Young people can find out about job, learnership, bursary, work experience and entrepreneurial opportunities in their area on which is free to use on mobile phones. people on how to start their own businesses – from business plans, to where to get funding, to registering your business.

TVET colleges

Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges offer education and training that prepares students for a range of jobs, employment or entrepreneurial possibilities.

To find out more, visit

NYDA

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) provides career guidance services, mentorship, skills development and training, business management training, and entrepreneurial development and support.

Khetha

Government’s Khetha programme provides career information, advice and counselling services.

or go to

Here you will be able to access webinars, bursaries and other opportunities. Another great resource is