Discover how learnerships equip South African youth with skills and experience while delivering business value, B-BBEE gains, and talent pipelines.
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Turning Potential into Progress: Anelisa’s Journey
Duja Consulting is thrilled to share a heartfelt message from Anelisa Ndikho, now a Programme Manager at the Stellenbosch Business Institute. Her inspiring journey is a powerful reminder of what can happen when encouragement, opportunity, and support converge.
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Capacity Constraints in SCM Units: Addressing Skills Gaps in the Public Sector
Our latest paper, “Capacity Constraints in SCM Units: Addressing Skills Gaps in the Public Sector,” has just been published. It examines the challenges our public sector faces with supply chain management skills shortages and offers practical, evidence-based solutions.
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Job-Ready in 90 Days: Fast-Track Your Career!
Duja Consulting’s “Job-Ready in 90 Days” programme provides practical, industry-focused training, quickly preparing young South Africans for employment. This accelerated programme offers:
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Employer Buy-In: Incentivising Participation in Industry-Wide Skills Programmes
This Duja Consulting paper explores how to get employers on board with industry-wide skills programmes. It’s an engaging deep dive into what motivates companies to invest in workforce development and the common barriers that hold them back.
We outline effective strategies to incentivise participation – from financial perks to leadership engagement – and even highlight a compelling case study of an industry skills initiative that got it right.
If you’re looking to tackle skills gaps through collective action, this paper offers valuable insights in a conversational yet authoritative tone. A must-read for employers committed to upskilling and staying competitive in today’s market.
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Sector-Based Centres of Excellence: Anchors for Skills Innovation and Delivery
What’s powering the next wave of workforce innovation across sectors? This paper explores how Sector-Based Centres of Excellence (CoEs) are becoming essential anchors for closing global skills gaps, accelerating innovation, and shaping tomorrow’s workforce.
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The Role of Mentorship in Practical Youth Upskilling
Can mentorship close the global youth skills gap? Our latest paper explores how mentorship transforms knowledge into real-world ability—building confidence, practical skills, and brighter futures.
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Measuring Impact: KPIs and Metrics for Industry-Wide Skills Interventions
The paper examines how organisations across sectors can evaluate the genuine effectiveness of large-scale skills development initiatives. It includes practical frameworks, key KPIs, and a compelling case study to bring the insights to life.
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Bridging the Gap between Formal Schooling and Practical Workplace
While today’s youth are more educated than ever before, many employers still struggle to find candidates with the right skills for entry-level roles. This paper examines why formal education often falls short in preparing students for the workplace—and what can be done to address this issue.
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Corporate-Led Upskilling Initiatives for Unemployed Youth
This Duja Consulting paper explores a powerful solution to youth unemployment that is gaining momentum worldwide – corporate-led upskilling initiatives.
With millions of young people struggling to enter the workforce, companies are stepping up to equip them with the skills, experience and support they need to succeed.
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