# The National Treasury’s Jobs Fund has opened its13th funding round aimed at creating sustainable employment opportunities across South Africa. Jobs Fund head Najwah Allie-Edries says the initiative will focus on the green and informal economy under the theme “Catalysing demand-led growth.” Since 2011, the Jobs Fund has committed more than 7.7-billion-rand to projects supporting over 343-thousand jobs and internships. The latest round targets youth, women and disadvantaged communities through innovative employment solutions. The funding round applications close on 30 June.
Treasury Jobs Fund opens new funding round to boost employment