**WILDTRUST - Y.E.S. PROGRAMME VACANCIES: COMMUNITY LIVELIHOOD ASSISTANTS**

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to gain practical work experience? The WILDTRUST is part of the Youth Employment Services (YES) Programme, funded by NEDBANK, aiming to reduce youth unemployment in South Africa. This one-year work-based job training programme is designed to provide unemployed youth with meaningful work opportunities and valuable skills that will set them up for future success.

If you have previously participated in the YES programme, please note that you will not be considered for this vacancy. WILDTRUST invites applications from unemployed youth, graduates, and scholars aged between 18 and 27 years for the **Community Livelihood Assistants** positions.

**Position Details**

- **Vacancy Title:** Community Livelihood General Assistants

- **Number of Available Posts:** 15

- **Location:** Nyembe/Port Dunford, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) – applicants must have their own transport.

- **Salary:** R4,991.03 per month

- **Contract Duration:** 12-month contract

- **Closing Date for Applications:** 17 March 2025

**Key Responsibilities:**

- Assist with Surveys and Data Collection

- Help with Environmental Education in Schools and Communities

- Facilitate Permaculture Training in Schools and Communities

- Provide Support and Mentorship to Vegetable Garden Owners through home visits

- Promote Sustainable Resource Use, with a focus on Alternative Energy and Water Harvesting

- Organize and Participate in Community Clean-ups to promote a Healthy Environment

- Provide General Support and Assistance to Community Hubs

- Assist Other Teams and Activities Required by the Trust

**Minimum Requirements:**

- Must be between 18 and 27 years of age

- Valid SARS income tax number and email address

- Currently unemployed

- Matric Certificate (Grade 12) is a minimum requirement

- Ability to read and write in English

- Any relevant post-matric qualifications, volunteer, or other work experience will be advantageous

**Preference:** Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged individuals. Late applications will not be considered.

**Important Notes:**

- Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

- The WILDTRUST reserves the right to modify the requirements or not fill the positions if deemed necessary.

**How to Apply:**

Please send a 3-page Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with a motivation letter to:

- **Email:** yes.uthukela@wildtrust.co.za

- **Submit to:** Mr. Mjadu (Induna's Residence)

**Why Apply for this Opportunity?**

The YES programme offers unemployed youth an invaluable opportunity to gain practical work experience in various fields. As part of WILDTRUST, you will contribute to sustainable development in local communities, assist with environmental education, and help make a positive impact. This is an ideal chance for those seeking **admin jobs in SA**, **community jobs**, or those interested in **environmental education** and **sustainable development**.

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