Services SETA Continues Youth Skills Roadshow in St Helena Bay
The Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Services SETA) continued its outreach efforts in Laingville, St Helena Bay, earlier today as part of the ongoing Saldanha Bay Municipality Youth Database Registration Roadshow.
The initiative forms part of government’s broader commitment to expanding skills development opportunities for young South Africans and supports President Cyril Ramaphosa’s vision of a Skills Revolution aimed at addressing youth unemployment through education, training, and workplace learning.
The roadshow focuses on young people who are unemployed and not currently participating in education or training. In addition to registering on the municipal youth database, participants receive information about learnerships, skills development programmes, training opportunities, employment pathways, and other support services.
Roadshow Overview
| Programme Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Programme | Youth Database Registration Roadshow |
| Organiser | Saldanha Bay Municipality |
| Partner | Services SETA |
| Location | Laingville, St Helena Bay, Western Cape |
| Target Group | Unemployed youth not in education, employment or training (NEET) |
| Focus | Skills development, learnerships, youth registration and employment support |
Bringing Skills Development Closer to Communities
The roadshow is designed to make government skills development services more accessible by visiting communities directly. Rather than expecting young people to travel to government offices, the initiative brings information and support to areas where it is most needed.
During the event, representatives from Services SETA engaged directly with young people, explaining available training opportunities and how to access programmes within South Africa’s post-school education and training system.
Participants also received guidance on:
- Learnership programmes
- Occupational skills training
- Workplace-based learning opportunities
- Career development pathways
- Employment support services
- Government-funded skills initiatives
A Success Story Inspires Local Youth
One of the highlights of the roadshow was the testimony shared by Aphilile Xhalisile, a beneficiary of a Services SETA-funded Project Management Learnership for persons with disabilities.
Reflecting on the impact of the programme, Xhalisile explained how the knowledge and practical skills gained during the learnership continue to benefit her in her current internship.
“The knowledge and skills I gained through the learnership are helping me in my current internship, where I can confidently apply what I learned,” she said.
Her experience demonstrates how learnership programmes can help participants build confidence, develop workplace skills, and prepare for future employment opportunities.
Why the Roadshow Matters
South Africa continues to face high levels of youth unemployment, particularly among young people who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET).
Initiatives such as the Youth Database Registration Roadshow aim to bridge this gap by:
- Connecting youth with available opportunities.
- Promoting accredited skills programmes.
- Increasing awareness of SETA-funded learnerships.
- Supporting access to workplace experience.
- Encouraging participation in post-school education and training.
While registration does not guarantee placement, it enables young people to receive information about future programmes that match their qualifications and interests.
Opportunities Promoted During the Roadshow
Participants can learn more about:
- Learnership opportunities
- Skills development programmes
- Occupational certificates
- Workplace-based learning
- Internships
- Career guidance
- Employment readiness programmes
- Government youth development initiatives
Who Should Attend?
The roadshow is aimed at young people who are:
- Unemployed.
- Not enrolled in school, college, or university.
- Not currently participating in training.
- Looking for career guidance.
- Interested in learnerships and skills programmes.
Benefits of Registering
By registering on the municipal youth database, young people may:
- Receive information about future opportunities.
- Access career guidance.
- Learn about SETA-funded programmes.
- Connect with training providers.
- Improve awareness of employment pathways.
Registration alone does not guarantee a learnership or employment opportunity.
Roadshow Continues Across the Municipality
The Youth Database Registration Roadshow will continue visiting additional communities throughout the Saldanha Bay Municipality during the week, giving more young people the opportunity to register and engage with government departments and partner organisations.
Residents are encouraged to attend when the roadshow visits their community and to bring any documents requested by organisers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who is organising the roadshow?
The initiative is led by Saldanha Bay Municipality in partnership with Services SETA and other stakeholders.
2. Who can participate?
Young people who are unemployed and not currently in education or training.
3. What opportunities are available?
Participants receive information about learnerships, skills development programmes, workplace learning, internships, and employment support services.
4. Does registering guarantee a learnership?
No. Registration helps connect young people with future opportunities but does not guarantee placement.
5. Who shared their success story during the event?
Services SETA-funded Project Management Learnership beneficiary Aphilile Xhalisile shared how the programme helped prepare her for her current internship.
6. Will the roadshow visit other communities?
Yes. The roadshow will continue visiting communities across the Saldanha Bay Municipality throughout the week.
Editorial Policy
This article is based on information released by Services SETA regarding its participation in the Saldanha Bay Municipality Youth Database Registration Roadshow. It is intended to provide factual information about public youth development initiatives. Participation in the roadshow or registration on the municipal youth database does not guarantee placement in a learnership, internship, or employment programme.
Sources and References
- Services SETA official media update
- Saldanha Bay Municipality Youth Database Registration Roadshow announcement
- Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET)
- South Africa’s Post-School Education and Training (PSET) framework
