Given that the negative externalities of long-term unemployment are likely to be particularly acute for youth, youth-specific measures should be an important part of an employment strategy. In South Africa, significant institutional capacity aimed at assisting work seekers in finding employment is already in place, and this provides a good starting point for additional efforts. There are many public Labour Centres providing services related to the Unemployment Insurance Fund, the Compensation Fund, inspection and enforcement services and employment skills development services.