16 000 youth have the opportunity to kickstart their careers
Sixteen thousand unemployed youth will be given the opportunity to find employment this year thanks to a partnership between Afrika Tikkun Services and Shared Wealth Africa.
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“These jobs will be spread across the Gauteng area within the food and hospitality industry,” explains Yaqeen Turton (Head of Shared Wealth Africa)”. All candidates will be assessed before embarking on a three month employee developmental plan, with jobs beginning in May. Candidates who display advanced capabilities will be considered for entry-level posts at the company’s head office.”
A road show kicks off on January 19, 2015 in Gauteng to source the candidates.
Those interested in applying can visit any of the venue activations listed below with their identity document, CV and any qualifications they have in hand.
• Diepsloot – Afrika Tikkun (Wings of Life Centre) – Monday January 19 at 09:00.
• Alexandra – Afrika Tikkun (Phutaditjaba Centre) – Monday January 19 at 12:00.
• Orange Farm – Afrika Tikkun (Arekopaneng Centre) – Tuesday January 20 at 09:00.
• Braamfontein – Afrika Tikkun (Uthando) – Tuesday January 20 at 12:00.
• East Rand – Chris Hani Crossing – Wednesday January 22 at 12:00.
• Pretoria – Tangerine Computer Centre, 266 Tangerine Street Laudium – Friday January 23 at 10:00.
• Soweto (White City) – Ipelegeng Community Centre – Satuday January 24 at 10:00.
Graduates from the organisations’ career readiness and skills development programmes will also be registered.
“We are excited about this opportunity to develop the youth in marginalised communities. This is an incredible opportunity for them with significant room for career advancement. We are expecting to see tangible positive socio-economic impacts in these communities as a result,” said Londiwe Luthuli (Head of Talent Treasury at Afrika Tikkun Services).
Afrika Tikkun Services is a social enterprise which has made tangible strides in enabling youth skills development and opportunity placement. Through it’s partnership with local NGO Afrika Tikkun, Afrika Tikkun Services has an established footprint in five South African communities across two provinces and has had over a thousand graduates to skills development programmes since its inception 18 months ago.
Shared Wealth Africa is a non-profit organisation (NPO) that provides Career Development and Wellness Development services to the previously disadvantaged sectors of our communities and community programs.
Anyone wanting to apply electronically, or for more information, email ATSRecruitment@afrikatikkun.org