South Africa's National Treasury offers matching grants of ZAR 1–100 million to organisations creating measurable new jobs. You must fund at least 50% of your project costs yourself.
The Jobs Fund, managed by South Africa's National Treasury, provides matching grants to public and private sector organisations that implement projects creating sustainable employment at scale. Eligible applicants include NGOs, enterprises, municipalities, and financial intermediaries whose projects demonstrate innovation and job creation potential. Grant recipients must co-fund projects and report on job outcomes.
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The Jobs Fund assesses proposals against innovation, job creation potential, and systemic impact on employment and poverty reduction. Current priorities favour initiatives in the green economy, micro-small-medium enterprises, and the informal economy, though other labour-absorptive sectors are considered. Assessment focuses on whether your organisation can deliver measurable, verifiable job outcomes and whether your project model is replicable or scalable. Decisions typically take several months after the application deadline.
What reviewers look for
Grants range from ZAR 1 million to ZAR 100 million. There is no stated minimum project team size or minimum job numbers, but jobs must be verifiable and new.
The current 13th Call for Proposals closes on 30 June at 15:00. The Jobs Fund typically runs periodic open calls; check their website for future rounds.
No. South African registration is mandatory for all applicant types before you submit.
The 50% co-funding requirement is firm. You must secure the full matching contribution before applying, or consider a smaller project scope you can fully co-fund.
No. Applicants must be registered in South Africa. International organisations may partner with a South African entity that applies.
Guide written from the official programme page on 15 October 2026. Funders change their rules, so confirm the details on the official page before you apply.
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