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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Pathways to Inclusion: Leveraging Internships and Graduate Programmes to Boost Youth Employment in South Africa
How internships and graduate programmes can reduce youth unemployment in South Africa. A strategic guide for HR leaders by Duja Consulting.
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Trends in Remote Work Opportunities for South African Youth
Our latest Duja Consulting paper explores how remote work, global outsourcing, digital upskilling, and the gig economy are reshaping employment prospects for young people across the country — and what employers need to do to tap into this opportunity.
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Combating Unemployment in South Africa through Entrepreneurship Education
This paper explores how equipping young South Africans with entrepreneurial skills can help turn job seekers into job creators. The paper presents key statistics on the unemployment crisis, the current policy landscape, and real-life success stories of entrepreneurs making a difference (including some of Duja Consulting’s initiatives in youth development).
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Job-Ready in 90 Days: Fast-Track Programmes for Youth Employment
This Duja Consulting article highlights how Africa’s youth can become job-ready in just 90 days through fast-track training programmes. From coding bootcamps to agribusiness incubators, we explore examples of intensive courses that equip young people with in-demand skills and lead directly to jobs.
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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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Practical Upskilling Methods for Unemployed Youth in South Africa
This paper highlights actionable strategies to tackle youth unemployment through TVET, digital skills development, entrepreneurship, and multi-stakeholder collaboration. It’s a powerful showcase of the work Duja Consulting is passionate about and a great opportunity to demonstrate our thought leadership in the public domain.
Continue ReadingHow Can SA CHROs Address Youth Unemployment?
How Can SA CHROs Address Youth Unemployment? This Duja Consulting video explores practical and impactful strategies for CHROs to lead in addressing youth unemployment in South Africa. With youth unemployment at critical levels, this video highlights how CHROs can implement initiatives that benefit young people and drive organisational and societal progress. Key points include: By […]
Continue ReadingYouth Employment Challenges in South Africa Which Executives Cannot Ignore
This article highlights the critical role businesses must play in addressing youth unemployment. The emphasis on aligning corporate strategies with social impact is particularly powerful—it’s not just about doing good; it’s about ensuring long-term sustainability and growth. The point on the poor quality of basic education struck a chord. Without foundational skills, young people are at a disadvantage before they even enter the workforce. Collaboration between businesses, government, and educational institutions is essential to bridge this gap
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