The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) is offering the National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSEC) Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician Training Programme for 2026/2027. This initiative targets unemployed youth from rural areas within Hessequa Municipality in the Garden Route District, Western Cape.
About the Programme
This training programme provides 12 months of practical and theoretical instruction focused on solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, enabling participants to gain skills needed in South Africa’s growing solar-energy sector. The exit opportunity from the programme is employment, aimed at preparing youth for careers within renewable energy, electrical work, and technical maintenance roles.
Who Can Apply?
- South African youth aged between 18 and 35 years
- Residents of targeted rural areas within Hessequa Municipality
- Unemployed individuals or those actively involved in business
- Applicants must have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Minimum 40% (Level 3) in Mathematics is required
- Minimum 40% (Level 3) in Physical Sciences, where such results are available
- No criminal record
- Persons with disabilities and applicants from all racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply
It is important to note that Mathematical Literacy does not meet the mathematics requirement; candidates with Mathematical Literacy should contact NARYSEC for clarification.
Programme Location and Duration
The training occurs within Hessequa Municipality, Garden Route District, Western Cape, lasting for 12 months. Additionally, successful candidates must attend a mandatory 9-week Youth Leadership Development Programme held at a central venue as part of the NARYSEC initiative.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted physically. Prospective applicants need to obtain application forms from local municipal offices, district departmental offices, or designated NGOs. Completed forms, together with proof of residence, should be delivered to one of the specified submission points within Hessequa Municipality:
- Riversdale Library
- Albertinia Library
- Still Bay Library
- Hessequa Library
- Gouritsmond/Slangrivier Library
- Protea Library
- Duivenhoks Library
- Heidelberg Library
- Melkhoutfontein Library
- Molenrivier Library
- Brakfontein Library
- Vermaaklikheid Library
- Vondeling Library
Certified copies of documents are only required from shortlisted candidates.
Important Dates and Additional Information
The closing date for applications is 09 October 2026. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications well before the deadline. After the closing date, shortlisted candidates will undergo security and health screening processes.
Applicants who do not hear back within three months post-closing date should assume their applications were unsuccessful.
Contact for Inquiries
For any questions regarding eligibility, application forms, or the targeted rural areas, applicants can contact Mr Sithembiso Fadana via telephone at 060 965 6087 or email at [email protected].
Other Available Programs
In addition to the Solar Photovoltaic Technician programme in Hessequa, the Garden Route NARYSEC recruitment includes Millwright and Mechanical Fitter training programmes for youth from Knysna Municipality.
