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Overview

Unemployment Relief 

This programme offers short term employment, for a minimum of 1 calendar month. Upon completion of the month, interested parties may re-apply to be re-enlisted into the programme. Selection of beneficiaries is conducted collectively at the village Kgotla through the assistance of ward/village development committees and extension teams. Successful applicants have the opportunity to commence working, but unsuccessful ones must reapply.

Ipelegeng Skills Development Component 
The development of the ISDC came as a result of Government’s decision to re-engineer the Ipelegeng programme. The main objective is to develop and implement the skills development component for Ipelegeng beneficiaries to grow the local economies on various sectors.  These includes construction and maintenance projects, food processing, tourism, arts and crafts including indigenous knowledge. To develop modalities of equipping Ipelegeng beneficiaries with occupational skills. The program also aims at identifying and collaborating. At the end of the training beneficiaries are certified

Who is eligible?

Unemployed citizen 18 years and above.

How do I get this service?

Visit the Village Development committee (VDC) at district level and Urban Development committee (UDC) at city or town level, at the Tribal Administration offices (Kgotla) to register and return at the advised date. 

What supporting documents are required?

Valid National Identification card (Omang). 

How long will this service take?

Immediate.

Where can I get more information on this Service

Ministry of Local Department-Department of Development Planning
Government Enclave
Private Bag 0097
Gaborone
Tel. (+267) 365-8430/ 8425
Fax. (+267) 393-0510


Opening hours are from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, except public holidays.