UK-South Africa Skills for Work programme

Description

1) Objective

The UK-South Africa Skills for Work programme provides £4 million in funding for just over 3 years, until March 2027. The programme will fund:

• skills development and employment interventions in priority growth sectors, particularly if these support the Just Energy Transition
• skill and job creation initiatives that aim to increase employment of marginalised groups (particularly women and girls) and those participating in township economies

The selected organisation or consortium will deliver the Skills for Work programme. This programme will:

• strengthen South Africa’s skills system
• improve the transition between education and employment
• help create jobs in high-growth, sustainable and productive sectors

2) Eligibility

Eligible applicants are not further defined. Proposals should demonstrate a capacity to foster skills systems, facilitate education to employment transitions, and generate job opportunities, particularly supporting the Just Energy Transition.

3) Location

Actions must take place in South Africa.

4) Budget

Led by the British High Commission in Pretoria, it aims to fund activity up to the value of £4 million for just over 3 years (2023 to 2027).

5) Application

Proposals must be submitted via email by 8 December 2023. Applicants are encouraged to indicate their intent to submit by 17 November 2023 to aid in planning. Application materials, including proposal templates and budget templates, must be reviewed and completed in full, in line with the provided guidelines and FAQs. For further inquiries or to submit applications, contact EconomicGrowth.BHC@fcdo.gov.uk.