City of Ekurhuleni enrols 300 temporary employees
The City of Ekurhuleni welcomed 300 temporary employees as part of the Ekurhuleni Public Employment Project (EPEP) on a fixed-term six-month contract.
MMC of Health and Social Development Charlotte Zitha was present to welcome the new cohort on January 20.
The City Hall in Boksburg was abuzz with the temporary employees who were being inducted into their new roles and responsibilities. The core focus of the fixed-term contract will be to accelerate vaccinations in the City and roll out educational programmes about health and wellness to communities.
“The City has made a significant contribution in the creation of work opportunities, a large number of those is youth from different backgrounds. I am delighted to welcome the temporary employees, and I wish them a very fruitful six months. I hope they will work diligently and serve our communities with humility and pride,” said Zitha.
EPEP is a key government initiative that contributes to government policy priorities in terms of decent work and sustainable livelihoods, education, health, rural development, food security and the fight against crime and corruption.
It also provides poverty and income relief through temporary work for the unemployed to carry out socially useful activities.
