LAUNCHING TALENT - YOUTH TRAINING AND

PYDA Building C, Bergzicht, Du Toit Street- off Bird Street, Stellenbosch, 7600; PO Box 1102, Stellenbosch 7599
Tel: +27 (0)21 8829273 Fax:0866719976 info@pyda.co.za www.pyda.co.za
LAUNCHING TALENT - YOUTH TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE CAPE WINELANDS
Dear Applicant
The Pinotage Youth Development Academy develops the capacity of young, disadvantaged South Africans for employment
within the wine industry and related sectors, such as hospitality and tourism.
The Academy is located in Stellenbosch and is recruiting students from Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek and the
surrounding areas for the 2015/2016 year.
The Programme
The curriculum is custom-designed and combines technical wine skills covering the whole value chain, as well as personal
development and life skills. The learning will be experiential, with a combination of practical placements and classroom
learning.
The programme is for 25 students. It will run full-time over 12 months from June 2015 until end May 2016.
The People
The most critical success factor is to attract highly talented and committed students.
Students need to:
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Be 18-25 years of age
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Be South African
Be resident in Stellenbosch, Paarl,
Franschhoek and surrounding areas such as
Klapmuts
Have passed Grade 12 (matric)
Be unemployed or in casual employment
Demonstrate the commitment to bring about
change
Demonstrate an active interest in the wine industry
Be able to communicate in English
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Be unable to access tertiary education
Demonstrate financial need
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Be previously disadvantaged
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Have passed Maths/Maths Literacy as a Matric
subject
At the end of their year successful students will ….
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Be work ready
Be able to seek permanent employment in the wine industry and related sectors
Receive a qualification endorsed by Winetech (the body responsible for coordinating research, training and
technology transfer in the Wine industry )
Be able to create a sustainable economic income
Positively influence their families and communities
The learning could also act as a bridge into further education, an internship within the industry or the creation of a
business.
Should you believe you are a good candidate and are able to fully commit to the programme, please complete the
attached application form.
Contact us
Tel: +27 (0) 218829273 applications@pyda.co.za www.pyda.co.za
NPC Registration number: 2012/166864/08 NPO number: 127-086 PBO number: 930042991 BBBEE: Level 4 certified
Directors: David Best (Chairman), Chris Ahrends, Jilly Best, Ntsiki Biyela, Peter Cropper, Noxolo Hlongwane, Nikki Munro, Thembalihle Sidaki
Patrons: Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Jan Boland Coetzee, Dame Linda Dobbs DBE, Reuben Riffel, Baroness Thomas of Winchester
Advisory Board: Fennel Adams, Ntsiki Biyela, Cathy MacFarlane, Gerard Martin, Marianne McKay, Malmsey Rangaka, Thembalihle Sidaki
1. All required information is filled in and questions answered
2. Certified copy of your ID document
3. Certified copy of matric results
4. Proof of income of both parent(s) or guardian (salary slip, pension slip, etc.) or affidavit from
unemployed parent/s/guardian
PINOTAGE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACADEMY PROGRAMME APPLICATION
Please complete the form in your own handwriting. Attach a copy of your ID, matric certificate and proof
of household income (e.g. copies of household payslips or an affidavit confirming household income).
Contact 0218829273 for more information
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name
Surname
Date of Birth
Gender
Physical Address
Race
South African ID number
Email Address
Contact numbers
Home Language
Afrikaans
English
Xhosa
Other
Do you stay on a farm or are you related to a farm worker?
Details:
Do you have a criminal record?
Yes
No
Where did you hear about the programme?
Do you have any disabilities
Yes
No
If yes please provide details
EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT
Highest Grade Passed
Other Qualifications
Work Experience
Role
Reason for leaving
Period worked
Have you attended any other skills programmes?
Yes
No
Details
TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF
1. Name the three things you value most in your life
2. What are your three greatest strengths?
3. Which part of your personality or personal habits would you most like to improve?
4. Name 3 people you admire and why
5. Name one person you dislike and why
Write an essay of no more than 300 words answering the following questions:
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What are your reasons for applying?
How will it benefit you?
What makes you the candidate we should select?
CONTACTABLE REFERENCES
Please include the name and contact details of two referees. Please state your relationship
with them.
Name:
Name
Tel:
Tel:
Email:
Email:
Relationship:
Relationship:
Declaration
I ……………………………………………………………confirm that the information I have given is true
and correct
Name (Print) …………………………………………………………………………………
Sign …………………………………………………………………………………………….
Date ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Applications will close on 31 March 2015.
Drop off points:
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Local libraries
Applications and supporting documents can also be scanned and sent to applications@pyda.co.za
Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. Should you not receive a response by 10 April 2015 consider your application
unsuccessful. The Pinotage Youth Development Academy reserves the right not to interview applicants or make an appointment.
For more information about the Pinotage Youth Development Academy, refer to www.pyda.co.za
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION HAS TO ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION (Your Checklist)