Premier and Mobility Minister to launch transport voucher for jobseekers
On Thursday, 15 February 2024, Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, and Provincial Minister of Mobility, Ricardo Mackenzie, will officially launcg the Western Cape Government's 'Getting YOU to Work' - A pilot initiative offering jobseekers free travel to interviews using Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS).
The jobseeker transport voucher is being piloted in partnership with the private sector, to remove transport barriers and enable access to job opportunities for unemployed jobseekers. The free travel voucher is offered to interview candidates by registered employers.
During the launch, Premier Winde and Minister Mackenzie will join the very first interview candidates making use of the ‘Getting YOU to Work' voucher.
Date: Thursday, 15 February 2024
Time: 10H30
Venue: Kismet Building, 9 Old Klipfontein Road, Athlone
There will be opportunities for media interviews and photographs.
Media wishing to attend, please RSVP via the contact details below.
MEDIA QUERIES:
Rebecca Campbell
Spokesperson for Minister Ricardo Mackenzie
Cell: 076 783 2583