A new platform called SA Youth Mobi is set to change how jobs are offered under the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) in South Africa. The initiative, unveiled by Rikus Badenhorst, aims to cut down on corruption and improve access to employment for young people. The EPWP is a government program designed to create jobs through public works projects, often targeting unemployed youth.
The platform is expected to streamline the application process, making it easier for job seekers to find opportunities. It also introduces measures to ensure transparency and accountability, reducing the risk of corruption. Badenhorst emphasized that the goal is to create a fairer system where candidates are selected based on merit rather than connections.
By leveraging technology, the SA Youth Mobi platform hopes to increase the number of young people employed through the EPWP. This could have a significant impact on reducing unemployment and boosting economic participation among South Africa’s youth. The project is still in its early stages, but it has already attracted attention for its potential to reform a long-standing issue in the country’s labor market.
