Minister for Employment & Labour, Thulas Nxesi and Mpumalanga Premier Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane officially launched the Labour Activation Programme Project at Emnotweni Arena in Mbombela today April 24.
Mtshweni-Tsipane says:Economic transformation and job creation were the key priorities for strategic initiatives adopted by the current administration that strived to resolve the cries of the people.
“Jobs, jobs,jobs” has also been a focus in the province. This is in line with Mpumalanga Vision 2030 and the recovery plan (MERRP), which are aligned with national programmes.
By the end of January 2024, a total of 63 478 jobs were created through 21 identified programmes, including the Siyatentela Road Maintenance programme, Government Nutrition Programme, School Handymen and Tourism Safety Monitors.
In his key note address, Minister Nxesi indicated that an amount of R23.8 billion will be allocated to implement this plan, targeting more than 2 million beneficiaries over three years.
Opportunities will run between 12 and 36 months.
The money invested in the plan will be recouped by the UIF through contributions and revenue generated from investments, as has always been the established financial model of the Fund.
