Enhancing Lives, Building Futures
The Presidential Employment Programme (PEP) is a National Treasury initiative implemented by Pedi and managed by the PMU, in partnership with the City of Cape Town. Its goal is to provide short-term employment and skills development in communities most affected by unemployment.
As of October 2025, more than 2,900 Philippi residents have taken part in the programme—working as safety patrols and escorts, street cleaners and waste collectors, and community surveyors who help log safety perceptions and infrastructure maintenance requests to the City of Cape Town.
Beyond temporary employment, PEP focuses on personal growth and future employability. Participants receive training in work readiness, professional conduct, and specialized job skills, helping them gain the confidence and experience needed to pursue longer-term livelihoods.
The Philippi PEP was recently extended for another phase, with the fifth intake of 240 participants starting in August 2025. These participants—drawn from five Wards across Philippi—represent a wide age range (21 to 60 years) and are predominantly women. They are currently deployed across three main work streams—Safety, Cleaning, and Surveys—as well as in management and community liaison roles, reflecting the programme’s commitment to inclusive and community-driven development.
Services
Safety Escorts & Patrols
Waste Collection & Recycling
Surveys & Information
Results
What People Say
