Work for unemployed
Unemployment has been increasing on the Cape Flats over the past few years with many locals in various communities still struggling to find jobs. Unemployed residents in the Salt River and Walmer Estate area can now register for local jobs in the area under the Mayor's Job Creation Project. Woodstock ward councillor Brett Herron, told VOC’s Afternoon Cruise that they have created various projects in the area especially since residents started complaining about the state the area was in.
“There were many call-ins about dump laying around and the unhealthy state the community was in and so we came up with this brilliant idea calling on unemployed people living in the community and creating jobs for them,” he explained. Many unemployed residents came forward, registering themselves on the initiative and at the same time- benefitting from it. “We have come up with this initiative to get those people in the community a job keeping them busy and therefore gave them a working period of 75 days within the community and paying them for their duties,” he said.
The council initially worked on two projects, one in the Salt River area employing 20 unemployed residents, and in the Walmer Estate area employing 10 locals and paying them for cleaning up various sections like the sports complex, parks and streets. Herron said those who are interested in these kinds of projects can come forward and register themselves at the Woodstock Library adding that they would like to give each and every unemployed resident in the area an opportunity.
“We want to try and give everyone a chance and once your name has been picked out of the box and you have worked for 75 days, we keep your details and call you again after a few months to be able to give other unemployed the opportunity as well." He urged unemployed residents to register themselves on the project as it helps to contribute towards their daily living. “We want these people to come forward and when we have projects like these we want to be able to offer you these jobs and paying you for your contribution in the community. No age or marital status is needed. All you have to be is unemployed."
Herron said that most of the residents who made applications over the past month were women and children who have just finished school. “I have found that the majority of these women and children are eager to find work and would do anything to get an income for the family. There are lots of peoe who need jobs and that’s why it is of great importance to create jobs for these people in the communities,” he said.
“Those who are interested in these projects can register themselves at their community library and please bear in mind that you must be living in the area that the projects are done. We will be having more projects in the upcoming year as well. We encourage you to make an application as it has contributed a lot to many families as well.” VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
“There were many call-ins about dump laying around and the unhealthy state the community was in and so we came up with this brilliant idea calling on unemployed people living in the community and creating jobs for them,” he explained. Many unemployed residents came forward, registering themselves on the initiative and at the same time- benefitting from it. “We have come up with this initiative to get those people in the community a job keeping them busy and therefore gave them a working period of 75 days within the community and paying them for their duties,” he said.
The council initially worked on two projects, one in the Salt River area employing 20 unemployed residents, and in the Walmer Estate area employing 10 locals and paying them for cleaning up various sections like the sports complex, parks and streets. Herron said those who are interested in these kinds of projects can come forward and register themselves at the Woodstock Library adding that they would like to give each and every unemployed resident in the area an opportunity.
“We want to try and give everyone a chance and once your name has been picked out of the box and you have worked for 75 days, we keep your details and call you again after a few months to be able to give other unemployed the opportunity as well." He urged unemployed residents to register themselves on the project as it helps to contribute towards their daily living. “We want these people to come forward and when we have projects like these we want to be able to offer you these jobs and paying you for your contribution in the community. No age or marital status is needed. All you have to be is unemployed."
Herron said that most of the residents who made applications over the past month were women and children who have just finished school. “I have found that the majority of these women and children are eager to find work and would do anything to get an income for the family. There are lots of peoe who need jobs and that’s why it is of great importance to create jobs for these people in the communities,” he said.
“Those who are interested in these projects can register themselves at their community library and please bear in mind that you must be living in the area that the projects are done. We will be having more projects in the upcoming year as well. We encourage you to make an application as it has contributed a lot to many families as well.” VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
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