Youth

The Office of the Premier of Mpumalanga calls for applications from interested young entrepreneurs to apply for 2025 Premier’s Youth Development Fund (PYDF). The fund is aimed at assisting deserving young people aged 18-35 years to kick-start and grow their business ventures.

Potential candidates should ensure that their application is in the form of a BUSINESS PLAN accompanied by the following returnable documents:

The first ever Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) Intellectual Property (IP) Youth Awards are here.  

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:

Are you an ambitious entrepreneur based in the Boland Region (Cape Winelands District Municipality) with a drive to innovate?

Apply now to be part of The Daily Grind Innovation Hub (TDGIH) 2025 Business Incubation Program and take your business to the next level with one of our three new bespoke programs:

The CSIR Entrepreneurship Development Programme is designed for aspiring young entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs in this programme are challenged to achieve and exceed their goals while receiving the guidance and mentorship they need to stay the course and build essential skills for successful venture creation. The programme focuses on the process of establishing new sustainable business ventures with the potential to grow and contribute meaningfully to local economies. The programme identifies promising entrepreneurs with the talent and energy to build their own businesses.

Join the programme aimed at upskilling 100 electricians through Solar PV GreenCard training, with a focus on empowering youth and women entrepreneurs in the green economy. Sponsored by ABSA and in partnership with SAPVIA and the National Business Initiative, this initiative seeks to expand opportunities for electricians across South Africa while aligning with national goals of sustainable energy and economic empowerment.

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The Water Technologies Demonstration Programme (WADER) invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitable candidates in response to the annual WADER Young Engineers “Changemakers” Programme (YECP) Open Call which focuses on selecting young South African Engineers to be part of a 1-year training programme that will enable them to gain the necessary skills to drive municipalities of the future. 

Calling all young entrepreneurs in Limpopo!

The Limpopo Provincial Government in collaboration with the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) have jointly established a Youth Fund for young people in the province who are seeking funding to start a new or boost their existing business.

Online applications can be submitted through the NYDA ERP

The South African Youth Awards (SAYA) 2024 celebrates the remarkable achievements of young South Africans who are making a significant impact across various fields. Hosted by the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), the awards honour individuals who demonstrate excellence in entrepreneurship, innovation, community leadership, arts and culture, environmental stewardship, and more.

These prestigious awards provide a platform to showcase the incredible contributions of young people, inspiring others to strive for greatness and fostering youth development throughout the country.