Jobs Fund Opens 13th Round to Boost Employment in South Africa's Green and Informal Economies
The Jobs Fund, an initiative by South Africa's National Treasury, has launched its 13th funding round aimed at fostering job creation and economic growth, particularly in the green and informal economies. This round, open from May 18 to June 30, 2026, seeks partnerships with experienced intermediaries from the private, public, and non-profit sectors. The fund, established in 2011, operates on challenge-fund principles, requiring matched funding from successful applicants. It focuses on projects that can create sustainable jobs and unlock economic opportunities, especially in sectors with high labor absorption potential. The agricultural sector has previously benefited from such initiatives, with projects like the collaboration between the Sernick Group, National Treasury, and the Land Bank, which integrated over 1,000 emerging black farmers into the commercial agricultural value chain. 
