Merafong youth learn government job application skills at MBC2 expo
The event took place on Monday, June 30, during a youth expo held at Carletonville Hospital. It was organised through a partnership between MBC2 and the hospital.
Presenters included Carletonville Hospital CEO Mr Josias Naidoo, officials from the Gauteng Department of Health, and Ms Nompilo Tali, a career counsellor from the Department of Labour. The talks covered practical topics such as how to use the Gauteng Provincial Government's (GPG) online platform to apply for jobs, as well as guidance on creating professional CVs.
'Many young people think sending a CV is enough, without realising they must apply through the government's online system,' said MBC2 Chairperson Sibusiso Nhlapo. He emphasized that this is part of the chamber's broader drive to improve youth employment and business participation in public sector opportunities.
MBC2 also met with Carletonville Hospital's Clinical Manager, Dr Mapaseka Kokota, to further discuss youth development.
A follow-up session is scheduled for July 20 to 25 at the hospital, where MBC2 will introduce local entrepreneurs to the government's P-Card system, which simplifies procurement and payments.
In another initiative, MBC2 will attend a workshop hosted by Harmony Gold on July 9 to learn about local employment and supply chain opportunities within the mining sector.
These actions follow a march MBC2 held to the Merafong City Local Municipality on April 11, pushing for more inclusion in major government projects like the Elijah Barayi mega-housing project and the new Rotara School.
'We are still waiting for responses from other mines and major companies in the area,' Nhlapo noted.
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