LAUNCHING TALENT - YOUTH TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE CAPE WINELANDS

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1 11 Distillery Road, Bosman s Crossing, Stellenbosch, 7600 Tel: +27 (0) info@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, Franschoek and the surrounding areas for the 2014/2015 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 2014 until end May The People The most critical success factor is to attract highly talented and committed students. Students need to: Be years of age Demonstrate the potential to develop and influence communities Be South African Demonstrate an active interest in the wine industry/agriculture Be resident in Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschoek Be able to communicate in English and surrounding areas such as Klapmuts Have passed Grade 12 (matric) Be unable to access tertiary education Be unemployed or in casual employment Demonstrate financial need Be previously disadvantaged Have passed Maths/Maths Literacy as a Matric subject At the end of their year successful students will. 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) applications@pyda.co.za NPC Registration number: 2012/166864/08 NPO number: PBO number: 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

2 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 for more information Name PERSONAL INFORMATION Surname Date of Birth Gender Race Physical Address South African ID number 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 Role Work Experience Reason for leaving Period worked Have you attended any other skills programmes? Yes Details

3 No 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

4 Write an essay of no more than 300 words answering the following questions: What are your reasons for applying? How will it benefit you? What makes you the candidate we should select?

5 CONTACTABLE REFERENCES Please include the name and contact details of two referees. Please state your relationship with them. Name: Name Tel: Relationship: Tel: Relationship: Declaration I confirm that the information I have given is true and correct Name (Print) Sign. Date Applications will close at 12h00 on 20 March Drop off points: Local libraries

6 Local police station Applications and supporting documents can also be scanned and sent to Only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. Should you not receive a response by 7 April 2014 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 THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION HAS TO ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION (Your Checklist) 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