Youth Empowerment Service (YES) Programme 2027/2028

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) YES Programme 2027/2028

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) has announced applications for its Youth Empowerment Service (YES) Programme 2027/2028, offering young South Africans an opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience and develop professional skills in different fields.

The programme is designed to help address youth unemployment by connecting unemployed young people with meaningful economic opportunities. Through this initiative, PSiRA aims to provide successful applicants with practical work experience, professional development and exposure to the working environment.

The organisation also aims to promote representativity through the recruitment process and encourages applications from persons with disabilities.

PSiRA YES Programme 2027/2028 Details Programme: Youth Empowerment Service (YES) Programme 2027/2028 Duration: 12 Months Locations: Various locations across South Africa Stipend: R5,300 – R7,000 per month, depending on NQF level Employment Type: YES Programme Closing Date: 17 November 2026

The YES Programme will run for 12 months, giving participants an opportunity to gain experience in their respective fields of study while developing skills that can improve their future employment prospects.

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Opportunities are available across several provinces, including Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Mpumalanga, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Various departments are participating in the programme, with positions available for graduates and diploma holders in administration, finance, human resources, law, information technology, communications, training, research and other related fields.

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Young people who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply before the closing date.

About the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA)

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority is a statutory organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry in South Africa. Its head office is situated in Centurion, Gauteng.

PSiRA plays an important role in ensuring that private security service providers operate within the applicable laws and regulations. The organisation also promotes professionalism, accountability and ethical conduct within the private security sector.

Through the YES Programme, PSiRA seeks to contribute towards youth development by providing opportunities for young graduates to gain practical workplace experience.

Available YES Programme Opportunities and Requirements

PSiRA is recruiting participants for different departments and regions. Applicants must ensure that their qualifications match the requirements of the specific field they wish to apply for.

Province/Region: Eastern Cape (Port Elizabeth) YES Programme: Registration

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Business Administration.

• Business Management.

• Public Management.

• Public Administration.

• Office Management and Technology.

• Or an equivalent qualification.

• Province/Region: Eastern Cape (Mthatha)

• YES Programme: Registration

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Business Administration.

• Business Management.

• Public Management.

• Public Administration.

• Office Management and Technology.

• Or an equivalent qualification.

• Province/Region: Western Cape (Bellville)

• YES Programme: Registration

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Business Administration.

• Business Management.

• Public Management.

• Public Administration.

• Office Management and Technology.

• Or an equivalent qualification.

• Province/Region: Mpumalanga (Nelspruit)

• YES Programme: Registration

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Business Administration.

• Business Management.

• Public Management.

• Public Administration.

• Office Management and Technology.

• Or an equivalent qualification.

• Province/Region: Free State (Bloemfontein)

• YES Programme: Registration

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Business Administration.

• Business Management.

• Public Management.

• Public Administration.

• Office Management and Technology.

• Or an equivalent qualification.

• Province/Region: Gauteng (Centurion)

• YES Programme: Occupational Health and Safety

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Safety Management.

• Occupational Health and Safety.

• Environmental Science.

• Or an equivalent qualification.

• Province/Region: KwaZulu-Natal (Durban)

• YES Programme: Registration

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Business Administration.

• Business Management.

• Public Management.

• Public Administration.

• Office Management and Technology.

• Or an equivalent qualification.

• Province/Region: Gauteng (Centurion)

• YES Programme: Human Resource Management

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management.

• Or an equivalent qualification.

• Province/Region: Gauteng (Centurion)

• YES Programme: Legal Administration

Requirements

• Degree in LLB.

• Or an equivalent qualification.

• Province/Region: Gauteng

• YES Programme: Law Enforcement Administration

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Business Administration.

• Business Management.

• Public Management.

• Public Administration.

• Office Management and Technology.

• Or an equivalent qualification.

• Province/Region: Gauteng (Centurion)

• YES Programme: Law Enforcement: Special Operations

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Policing.

• Criminal Justice.

• Forensic Investigations.

• Or an equivalent qualification.

• Province/Region: Centurion, Pretoria, Nelspruit, Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth

• YES Programme: Training

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Business Management.

• Education.

• Training.

• Administration.

• Or an equivalent qualification.

• Province/Region: Gauteng (Pretoria)

• YES Programme: Call Centre

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Office Administration.

• Relevant Customer Service qualification.

• Or an equivalent qualification.

• Province/Region: Gauteng (Centurion)

• YES Programme: Communications

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Media Studies and Communications.

• Or an equivalent qualification.

• Province/Region: Gauteng (Centurion)

• YES Programme: Supply Chain Management

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Supply Management.

• Logistics.

• Or an equivalent qualification.

• Province/Region: Gauteng (Centurion)

• YES Programme: Business Information Technology

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Information Technology.

• Information Systems.

• Computer Science.

• Or an equivalent qualification.

• Province/Region: Gauteng (Centurion)

• YES Programme: Finance

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Accounting.

• Cost Accounting.

• Management Accounting.

• Or an equivalent qualification.

• Province/Region: Gauteng (Centurion)

• YES Programme: Records Management

Requirements

• BCom Information Management.

• BINF Information Science.

• BA Information Science.

• Archival Science.

• Degree in Records Management.

• Province/Region: Gauteng (Centurion)

• YES Programme: Research and Development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science.

• Honours in Social Science.

• Or an equivalent qualification.

• Province/Region: Gauteng (Centurion)

• YES Programme: Security and Information

Requirements

• National Diploma/Degree in Security Management.

• Or an equivalent qualification.

• Candidates interested in the Security and Information department must possess a National Diploma or Degree in Security Management or an equivalent qualification.

• YES Programme Monthly Stipend

• Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend based on their National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level.

The stipend structure is as follows:

• NQF Level 6: R5,300 per month.

• NQF Level 7: R6,000 per month.

• NQF Level 8: R7,000 per month.

• The programme will run for 12 months, providing participants with an opportunity to gain practical experience while receiving a monthly stipend.

• Key Competencies and Skills

• PSiRA is looking for candidates who demonstrate professionalism, good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a professional environment.

Applicants should possess the following competencies:

• Computer literacy.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Innovative thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Good listening skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a team.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Open-mindedness and willingness to learn.

• Good organisational skills.

• Professionalism and accountability.

• Honesty, ethical conduct and integrity.

• The ability to put other people first and demonstrate Ubuntu.

• Candidates should be willing to learn, take responsibility and contribute positively to the organisation.

• Essential Requirements and Eligibility Criteria

Before submitting an application, interested candidates must ensure that they meet the following requirements:

• Applicants must be South African citizens.
• Applicants must be be