JOB JOURNEY

employment

Young people in South Africa face vulnerabilities such as income poverty, low educational outcomes, poor housing, unreliable transport, poor health, limited social networks, and restricted access to social grants. 

At least 40% of young people leave school before completing matric and many entering the job market do not have the necessary educational credentials and skills, lacking the ability to navigate complex social structures to access employment. 

Many young people are in the NEET group – Not in Education, Employment, or Training – and may face long-term struggles in society and the economy. With over 3 million NEET youth aged 15 to 24, addressing their barriers to employment is urgently needed. 

Empowering Young People for the Workforce

breaking barriers to employment

South African youth face significant challenges, including income poverty, low educational outcomes, limited social networks, and restricted access to resources.

  • 40% of young people leave school before matric.
  • Many lack the skills and credentials needed to access the job market.
  • Over 3 million youth (15-24 years old) are classified as NEET—Not in Education, Employment, or Training.

Without targeted intervention, these young people face long-term struggles in the economy and society. Addressing these barriers to employment is urgent.

Our Approach:
Partnering for impact

We believe in the power of collaboration to create lasting change. By developing replicable training models, we enable partners to equip young people with essential work readiness skills in their own communities.

The Job Journey 9-day Work Readiness Course

In partnership with The FinCoach Foundation, we developed Job Journey – a 9-day work readiness course designed to build social, personal, and employment skills. With our support, replication partners can run this course to prepare unemployed individuals for the workforce.

what participants gain:

Gain a clearer understanding of Who they are 

Improved ability to speak English with confidence and courage

An understanding of the workplace and the importance of having the right Attitude

Understand how Technology can help in your Job Journey

Some Interview Skills

A complete and usable online CV 

A complete Cover letter to accompany your CV

An action plan for their Job search 

Increased confidence and hope for a brighter future 

Looking Ahead

job journey for schools

In 2025, we will launch Job Journey for Schools, extending our impact by equipping high school students with essential employability skills before they leave the education system. Together, we can build pathways to opportunity and create a future where all young people have the skills and confidence to thrive in the workforce.

Employment Impact in 2024

Job Journey graduates through 15 replication partners & 23 Silikamva alumni connected with study and bursary oppportunities

Job Journey Courses Run in 2024

Job Journey replication partners