Call for Applications: Employability for Youth and Women in South Africa (EYWA) Programme

The EYWA programme focuses on strengthening the capacity of national and local civil society organisations in South Africa, in particular women and youth organizations, to engage in gender equality and the inclusion of young people in the labor market.

The programme aims to improve the employability and economic conditions of young people and women from disadvantaged areas in the Gauteng province of Johannesburg. In this respect EYWA aims to:

1. Support entrepreneurship initiatives founded by women and young people.
2. Build the capacity of women and youth networks and encourage their participation in policy dialogues, strengthening public-private partnerships (PPPs) on the socio-economic situation and economic inclusion of women and youth.
3. Support actions aimed at preventing gender-based violence.

Qualification Criteria for EYWA Phase 2 Programme - 2025

Both underprivileged women and early women-led start-ups are eligible to apply.

It is important to have all the required below documents if you are a start-up business.

Applicants must comply with the following minimum requirements:

• Between 18 and 35 years of age
• Be South African
• Underprivileged woman or early women-led Start-up (up to 1 year of creation)
• Available during the dates of implementation of the training.
• Attend at least 80% of the lessons to finish the training successfully.
• Motivation to enter the labour market.

Certified copies of the following documents are required:

• CIPC Registration (If applicable)
• SARS Tax Clearance Certificate (If applicable)
• BEE Certificate (51% Black owned) (If applicable)
• South African ID document (Compulsory)
• Bank letter confirming banking details not older than 3 months (Compulsory)

Also required are:

• A Company Profile (If applicable)
• Brochures or specifications of products (If applicable)
• Credit and criminal reference checks are conducted.
• Any previous incubator experiences (If applicable).
• Basic educational qualifications.
• Include two contactable references.

• Basic Educational Qualifications:

  Literacy and Numeracy Skills: Basic reading, writing, and numeric skills are essential for understanding training materials and accessing the labour market.

• Commitment to Training Statement:

  Availability for the duration of the training and willingness to commit to the full length of the training program. 

  Long-term Interest in applying the skills learned during the training to pursue a career or start a business in the related field. (How do you think this training will help you in the future?)

• Motivation Statement: Demonstrated interest and motivation for selection on the program.

Phase 2 

• Are you available during the training implementation dates March – May 2025? 
• Attend at least 80% of the lessons to finish the training successfully. ·
• Motivation to enter the labour market. 

Please take note of the below: 

• All participants need to contribute their time, energy, and commitment to maximize this opportunity. ·
• Transportation Stipend is not provided. 
• You need to have access to the internet (Wi-Fi)

Fill in the application form here and submit all required documents, including the form here