YOUTH Service Directory

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DEPARTMENT SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

VISIONA self reliant society.

MISSIONTo ensure the provision of a compre-hensive network of social development services that enables and empowers the poor, the vulnerable and those with special needs.

Call our toll-free number if you want to find out more about any of Social Development’s programmes: TOLL-FREE NUMBER: 0800 220 250

WEST COASTTel: 022 713 2272Matzikama ( Vredendal )Cedarberg (Clanwilliam)Bergriver (Piketberg)Saldanha (Vredenburg)

CAPE WINELANDSTel: 023 348 5300Witzenberg (Ceres)Drakenstein (Paarl)Stellenbosch (Stellenbosch)Breede Valley (Worcester)Breede River WInelands (Robertson)Theewaterskloof (Caledon)Overstrand (Hermanus)Cape Agulhas (Bredasdrop)Swellendam (Swellendam)

METRO NORTHTel: 021 597 1025Bellville (Bellville)Delft (Delft)Elsiesrivier (Elsiesrivier /Goodwood)Atlantis (Atlantis)Milnerton (Milnerton)Cape Town (Cape Town)Langa (Langa)

METRO EASTTel: 021 900 4500/ 4613KraaifonteinEerste RiverSomerset WestKhayelitsha 1Khayelitsha 2Khayelitsha 3

EDEN KAROOTel: 044 801 4302Kannaland (Ladismith/Calitzdorp)Hessequa (Riversdal)Mossel Bay (Mosselbaai)George (George)Oudtshoorn (Oudtshoorn)Bitou (Plettenbergbaai)Knysna (Knysna)Laingsburg (Laingsburg)Prince Albert (Prins Albert)Beaufort West (Beaufort West)

METRO SOUTHTel: 021 763 6206AthloneGugulethuPhillippiMitchell’s Plain 1Mitchell’s Plain 2WynbergRetreatFishhoek

VALUES

• Caring

• Accountability

• Competence

• Responsiveness

• Integrity

• Innovation

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The Western Cape Government understands the value of young people, who are the future of our country. We have a vision that every young person in the West-ern Cape will be an inspired, ed-ucated, responsible, independent, healthy and productive citizen with positive personal, family and social relations by the age of 25.

We have put many structures and strategies in place to make this a reality. We offer services ranging from education and life skills, work opportunities to dealing with sub-stance abuse. For all our services, please visit www.westerncape.gov.za/dept/social-development.

We understand that there might be challenges in your life. We are providing you with an opportunity and support to help you overcome them. By taking advantage of the opportunities and services that we provide, we can help to make your life BETTER TOGETHER.

We care about YOU, our youth

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Places for you We have created Youth Cafés and Youth Hubs where you can further your education, get training and gain skills, as well as enhance your de-velopment and growth. All of these aim to make you more employable, help you find work or even start your own business.

If you are between the ages of 15 and 25 and want to improve your skills, or even just need a safe space to study, feel free to visit your closest facility.

YOUTH CAFÉS

Our Youth Cafés provide a safe environment where you can meet peo-ple like you, learn, and develop. You can earn rewards, which you can use to buy coffee, internet time and more.

Besides coffee, we can provide you with:• Use of computers• Internet Access• Employment programmes• Job readiness training• Community development programmes• Personal development training• Leadership and mentoring training

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• Wellness programmes• Entrepreneurial training • Specialised course (mobile application development, web and

graphic design, hairdressing, first aid, blogging and videography)• Talent development programmes• Social innovation• Mobile and internet solutions• Social media• Arts• Film making• Events management • Community services

Where to find them:

Location Contact person

Address Contact details

Vangate Mall

Ms. M. Beukes Shop VR6A,Vangate Mall, Jakes Gerwel Drive, Athlone

021 391 0292Malenie@rlabs.org

Rocklands Mr. G. Japhta Rocklands Shopping Centre c/o Caravelle Road & Park Avenue, Rock-lands, Mitchells Plain

021 699 1453/ 079 811 8536GraigJ@rlabs.org

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YOUTH HUBS

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Youth Hubs are centrally located so that you can access all our services. Feel free to visit them to get access to services, to gain opportunities and support that will enhance your development into a valuable mem-ber of society.

METRO NORTH

Location Contact pon Address Contact dils

Atlantis Ms. B. ChilwaneMs. R. Brock

Dollies Centre, Mark Street, Atlantis

021 572 3124021 572 3124

Bellville Mr. B. Martin 107 Voortrekker Road, Bellville

021 940 7100

Cape Town Mr. R. Ntoyanto 48 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town

021 481 9700

Elsies River Ms. C. LateganMr. L. Sebastian

18 Goulburn Avenue, Goodwood

021 483 7798021 483 7909

Langa Ms. C. Collins-ViljoenMs. L. Mkiva

Cnr. Bhunga & Haarlem Avenue, Langa

021 694 1860021 694 1860

Where to find them:

Here we can help you with:• writing a CV;• finding internship, job and bursary opportunities;• job readiness through our workshops;• finding help with substance abuse;

• personal problems through our teen/adolescent and gender empowerment programmes; and• help you if you have conflict with the law.

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George Ms. A. Arries-Williams

George Old Market Theatrec/o Market Street, Market Lane, George

044 873 5272annique@stuff.co.za

Oudtshoorn R. Carstens Eden District Municipality Building94 St John Street, Oudt-shoorn

044 279 1149esray@suff.co.za

Vrygrond Mr. S. Morris The Sozo Foun-dationVrygrond Ave-nue, Vrygrond

021 825 5529steve@thesozo-foundation.org.za

Nyanga Junction

Ms. S. Vickey Oliver Kahn Safe-Hub Int-shukumo Com-prehensive High School NY 3, Gugulethu

021 447 8261 / 082 441 2776vickey@edufoot-ball.org

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More opportunities for you If you want to study further or need work experience, we have more opportunities for you.

THE NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SOCIAL WORK SCHOLARSHIPS

The National Department of Social Development offers scholarships to people who are interested in pursuing a career in social work. The Western Cape Department of Social Development administers these scholarships throughout the Province.

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Milnerton Ms. L. Kgoadi Cnr. Keurboom and Jasmine Street, Milnerton

021 555 2669

METRO SOUTH

Gugulethu/ Nyanga

Ms. C. Abels Corner NY2 & NY3, Gugulethu

021 001 2626Charlene.Abels@westerncap.gov.za

Athlone Ms. L. DodoseMr. I. Marais

Corner of 12th Avenue & Wallis Street, Hazendal, Athlone

021 834 7000Lanele.Dodose@westerncape.gov.za021 834 7000Ivor.Marais@wes-tercape.gov.za

Mitchells Plain

Ms. Z. Swartz 45 Alpha Street, Wespoort Park, Indus-trial Area, Mitchells Plain

021 001 2674

Fish Hoek Mr. S. Mashalaba 44 Main Road, Corner of Main Road & Sunray Road, Fish Hoek

021 001 3033

Wynberg/ Retreat/ Hout Bay

Ms. T. Bell Oceania Building, Main Road, Hout Bay

021 763 6200

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To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

• be a South African citizen who at the time of application is in Grade 12 or has successfully passed the Grade 12 examination with a tertiary entrance requirement; • be a South African citizen who is pursuing a social work qualification at an accredited South African tertiary institution (selection will be based primarily on academic performance and financial background); and • submit your application form accompanied by the admission letter from the tertiary institution, as well as certified copies of your ID, Grade 12 certificate and academic results. Please also include proof of income of your parents/guardians, certified copies of their IDs, and contact numbers. No application will be considered without these.

Applications forms for scholarships will be available at www.dsd.gov.za.

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WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Youth unemployment, especially of tertiary graduates (university and university of technology), is a serious issue facing our Province and country.

If you are a young graduate or student in need of work experience, ap-ply for the Western Cape Government Social Development Internship Programme. We have an opportunity to provide you with work-based training to gain knowledge, skills and workplace experience that will make you more employable.

Who qualifies for this internship?• Unemployed graduates who have not had work experience related to their studies• Young people who are currently studying at a higher education institution and who need to complete an internship period in order to graduate.

How to apply:Contact the Professional Development Unit at the DSD Head Office via (021) 483 6036/ 6183. On application please provide the following documents:• Complete internship application• Comprehensive curriculum vitae• Certified copy of identity document• Certified copy of qualification/s

Examples of academic disciplines:• Office administration• Financial management• Human resource management• Public administration• Social work• Business management

Kindly note that the availability of placement on the Internship Programme is determined by the requirements of Department.

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Department of Social DevelopmentStreet Address: Union House, 14 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town, 8001Postal Address: Private Bag X9112, Cape Town, 8000Telephone: 021 483 5045DSD Hotline: 0800 220 250

Afrikaans and IsiXhosa versions of this document are available on request.