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In South Africa, 29 % of the population is aged between 15–29. The National Planning Commission notes that this young demographic can be a great asset if properly harnessed for development, but could become a source of potential destabilization under conditions of rampant unemployment. Harambee was launched by big business to help source, train and retain staff in entry level jobs but at the same time overcome youth unemployment; one of our country’s greatest social ills.

NOTE: Harambee does not charge to source, assess or place people into work! If you are offered a placement with Harambee that comes with a price tag this is a scam! Please spread the word.

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An alternative pool of talent with social impact

Harambee is a business initiative that seeks to address youth unemployment through partnerships with many of South Africa’s top brands. It works with employers who commit to taking first time employees into entry-level roles. Through a rigorous sourcing and assessment process, Harambee finds young people who have the attributes for success in the workplace but are struggling to access sustained employment.

We work with employers to ensure a steady supply of candidates with the right match of occupational interest and attributes for a specific job. We provide post placement support and tailored bridging programmes to prepare entry-level workers for upward mobility, greatly lowering attrition rates and expanding the talent pool within businesses.

A partnership with Harambee means that businesses do not have to incur the time or often excessive costs of sourcing and getting employees work ready.

The Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator was founded by Yellowwoods, the holding company of top brands including Hollard, Clientele, Telesure, Direct Axis, and Nando’s. It was established in January 2011 out of the recognition that employers have a valuable role to play in sourcing new labour pools and also tackling youth unemployment.

Harambee does not operate exclusively with its founding brands. We look for partnerships where we can work for work, and are eager to be associated with pioneering businesses who understand that bottom-line success doesn’t have to be sacrificed to build social capital.

Harambee’s process is flexible enough to be tailored to any industry’s needs and we are constantly expanding our reach as new employers are joining our initiative.