Reply:

 

1. The National Youth Development Agency, an entity of the Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities implemented the following programs in the financial year 1 April 2020 — 31 March 2021.
   • A total of over 2200 youth owned enterprises were supported through the NYDA Grant Programme compared to a target of 1500. The number was accelerated by the 1100 youth enterprises assisted by the Youth Micro Enterprise Relief Fund.
   • Over 2665 beneficiaries were supported with business development support services offered by the NYDA.
   • More than 8047 jobs were created and sustained through supporting business entrepreneurs.
   • 5078 jobs were facilitated through placements in job opportunities.
   • Over 2445 young people were capacitated with skills to enter the job market.

In addition to the above, the NYDA has supported the rollout of Phase 1 of the Employment Stimulus which has resulted in the following outcomes as at 30 April 2021:

• • The Department of Basic Education has supported 313 000 young people with jobs who were enrolled as Teacher Assistants and General Assistants in 26 000 public schools between December 2020 — April 2021.
  • The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development supported 74 426 small scale farmers and 2000 agriculture graduates were utilised to verify 130 000 applicants claims.
  • The Department of Social Development is supporting 25 000 Early Childhood Development Centres.
  • The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has supported 8 000 jobs in the Business Process Outsourcing Sector.
  • The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has appointed 1 886 young people in rural bridges and other programs.

1. Phase 2 of the Employment Stimulus will commence in June 2021.

Approved by:

Ms M Nkoana-Mashabane, MP

Minister Date: 28 May 2021