If you live in a rural part of Hessequa and want a practical skill that’s in demand, the NARYSEC Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician training programme could be your next step – but the deadline is fast approaching.
What the opportunity is
The National Rural Youth Service Corps (NARYSEC) is offering a 12‑month training to become a Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician. The course covers installation support, maintenance, fault finding and safe handling of renewable‑energy equipment. It also includes a separate nine‑week Youth Leadership Development Programme.
Who can apply – eligibility criteria
- Age: 18 to 35 years
- Education: Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
- Mathematics: at least 40%
- Physical Sciences: at least 40% (where the subject was offered)
- Residence: lives in one of the targeted rural communities of Hessequa Municipality
- Employment status: unemployed or running an active business
- Criminal record: must be clean
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply
What you gain
- Hands‑on solar PV technical skills
- Experience that can lead to jobs in renewable‑energy, electrical maintenance or solar installation
- Nine weeks of leadership training that strengthens teamwork and communication
- A recognised entry point for further technical qualifications
How to apply – step‑by‑step
- Collect the official NARYSEC application form. You can pick it up at any of the listed libraries or municipal offices.
- Complete the form in clear, black ink.
- Gather a proof of residence that clearly shows you live within the targeted Hessequa area.
- Submit the completed form together with the proof of residence at the library that serves your community (see list below).
- Wait for a short‑list notification. If you are shortlisted, you will be asked for certified copies of your ID, Grade 12 certificate and any other screening documents.
Submission points
- Riversdale Library
- Albertinia Library
- Still Bay Library
- Hessequa Library
- Gouritsmond/Slangrivier Library
- Protea Library
- Duivenhoks Library
- Heidelberg Library
- Melkhoutfontein Library
- Molenrivier Library
- Brakfontein Library
- Vermaaklikheid Library
- Vondeling Library
Tips to improve your chances
- Check your Mathematics mark before you collect the form – the programme requires at least 40% in Maths.
- Make sure your proof of residence is recent (dated within the last three months).
- Write legibly and double‑check that every field on the form is filled out.
- Submit your application early; don’t wait for the last day.
- If you have a disability, attach a brief note explaining any accommodations you may need.
Final thoughts and next steps
The NARYSEC Solar Technician Training Programme 2026 closes on 9 October 2026. It offers a solid foundation in solar PV work and a chance to develop leadership skills, but it does not guarantee a permanent job after completion. Use the training as a stepping stone toward a career in the growing renewable‑energy sector.
Start by visiting your nearest library, pick up the form, verify your Maths result, and prepare your proof of residence. Acting today puts you on the path to a future in solar energy.