Unemployed residents registered on the City’s jobseekers’ database are requested to update their details before Sunday 1 November.
Those who have not updated their details over the previous 12 months will be automatically deactivated.
This means they will no longer be eligible for Extended Public Works Programmes (EPWP) placements until their information.
The EPWP is a national government initiative implemented by the City of Cape Town to provide temporary work opportunities, reduce poverty and offer meaningful workplace experience to residents.
To be considered for EPWP opportunities jobseekers must be registered and active on the City’s Jobseeker Database, which ensures a fair and transparent recruitment process.
To maintain fairness and efficiency in this process the City urges all jobseekers to update their details regularly to stay eligible for placement.
To register and update, they must visit a subcouncil office or SmartCape Centre at a library. They are open on weekdays from 08:00 until 15:30, except public holidays.
Visit the EPWP Walk-In Centre at 50 Wale Street, which is open weekdays from 08:00 until 15:30.
For more information, contact the EPWP HelpDesk on 021 400 9406 or email epwp.help@capetown.gov.za
Registering on the Jobseekers Database as well as receiving any related EPWP work opportunities from the City are entirely free. No payment is required at any stage of the process.
Jobseekers must provide the following information to update their details:
. Personal identification–ID document
. Proof of address
. Contact information
. Skills and experience information – Curriculum Vitae
Grant Twigg, Mayco member for urban waste management, said the City remained dedicated to creating pathways to employment and empowering our communities through inclusive, skills-based opportunities. “The EPWP provides valuable on-the-job experience and an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to community development projects. By registering on the database residents position themselves to be considered for available EPWP placements as they arise across various departments and initiatives.”
