PYDA: Student applications open

Tuesday, 3 March, 2015
PYDA
PYDA (the Pinotage Youth Development Academy), based in Stellenbosch, develops the capacity of young, disadvantaged South Africans to prepare them for employment within the wine industry. This Academy is entering its third academic year. This programme will run for 12 months from June 2015 until May 2016.

PYDA (the Pinotage Youth Development Academy), based in Stellenbosch, develops the capacity of young, disadvantaged South Africans to prepare them for employment within the wine industry and related sectors, such as hospitality and tourism.

This Academy is entering its third academic year. This programme, which is fully funded, will run for 12 months from June 2015 until May 2016.

We are calling for applications from talented and committed students who must:

Be 18-25 years of age

Demonstrate the commitment to bring about change

Be South African

Demonstrate an active interest in the wine industry / agriculture

Be resident in Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek and surrounding areas

Be able to communicate in English

Have passed Grade 12 (matric)

Be unable to access tertiary education

Be unemployed or in casual employment

Demonstrate financial need

Be previously disadvantaged

Show proficiency in Maths / Maths literacy

Please find application forms on www.pyda.co.za or at your local library.

Applications will close on 31 March 2015

Drop off points:

Only shortlisted applicants will be interviewed. Should you not receive a response by 10 April 2015, consider your application unsuccessful.