Pretoria News reports that the newly-launched City of Tshwane’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) digitised job recruitment system is user-friendly, accessible and will streamline the registration process.
This was said on Monday by MMC for Community Social Development Peggy de Bruin during the USSD platform launch. The municipality previously used an electronic lottery system for hiring job-seekers in a bid to eliminate patronage in the recruitment process. De Bruin said: “It has been recognised that EPWP registration through the lottery process has been a challenge, often causing delays and hindering the efficient implementation of the programme.” She indicated that the USSD platform was designed to be inclusive, ensuring that every individual between the ages of 18 and 60 years, regardless of their background or access to technology, could participate in this transformative programme. By dialling *120*5757# on a mobile phone, individuals will be able to register for the EPWP. “This will eliminate the need for lengthy paperwork, making the registration process more efficient and convenient for all. We believe that this USSD platform will not only streamline the registration process but also enhance transparency and accountability,” De Bruin said. She added that the platform would provide real-time updates and notifications, ensuring that job seekers were informed about new opportunities as they arose. The EPWP is a national initiative aimed at addressing unemployment and poverty by providing temporary job opportunities to those in need.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Rapula Moatshe at Pretoria News
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