The Metropolis of Ekurhuleni proudly welcomed over 1 700 new recruits of the Ekurhuleni Presidential Employment Programme (EPEP) and the Prolonged Public Works Programme (EPWP) at Germiston Stadium on November 18.
Mayor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, alongside MMC for Improvement Planning and Actual Property, Nomadlozi Nkosi, and MMC for Company Shared Companies, Sivuyile Ngodwana, personally greeted and inducted the brand new recruits.
In the course of the State of the Metropolis Tackle in April, Xhakaza dedicated to absorbing 3 000 locals as a part of the EPEP programme. The primary cohort of beneficiaries was in Could and the quantity was simply over 1 400.
“The Metropolis of Ekurhuleni stays dedicated to fostering progress, growth, and repair supply by initiatives just like the EPEP and EPWP, guaranteeing a optimistic affect on the neighborhood and the way forward for its workforce.
“It is a nice alternative to kickstart your profession and it’s best to deal with it as such and just be sure you get the very best out of it. The truth that it’s a short-term contract shouldn’t make this chance any much less worthwhile.
“This programme presents you the six months or one-year expertise that employers usually require when promoting posts. The EPEP is a good expertise growth alternative,” mentioned town’s first citizen.
He identified that the EPEP is town’s contribution to the Presidential jobs programme and the Gauteng Provincial Nasi iSpani programme.
As these people embark on their journey as staff of town, they are going to be geared up with important expertise and data to interrupt into the world of labor.
The EPWP and EPEP are key initiatives designed to deal with unemployment, promote social growth, and supply short-term work alternatives. Collectively the 2 programmes have benefitted 7 000 residents since 2021.
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