To get an Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) application form for
2026, visit your local municipal office, regional government department, or check specific municipal websites like the City of Tshwane Application Form
You can also register for database placement in some regions by dialing *120*5757#
Application forms are free.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be unemployed.
- Age 18 to 35 years (youth are prioritized, though older adults may apply depending on the project).
- Reside within the local municipal or ward boundary where the project takes place.
What to Bring/Include
- Certified copy of your South African ID.
- Proof of residence (such as a utility bill or a letter from a local ward councillor).
- Updated contact details (and an alternative phone number).
- Completed physical application form or database registration slip
Basic Qualifications
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be unemployed.
- Age 18 to 35 years (youth are prioritized, though older adults may apply depending on the project).
- Reside within the local municipal or ward boundary where the project takes place.
What to Bring/Include
- Certified copy of your South African ID.
- Proof of residence (such as a utility bill or a letter from a local ward councillor).
- Updated contact details (and an alternative phone number).
- Completed physical application form or database registration slip