From DigiLink to Collective X: Driving Transformation in the Digital Economy
12 December 2025
South Africa stands at a crossroads where digital innovation and youth potential converge. As the country seeks to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity, two resources – the DigiLink case study and the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme Builder’s Toolkit – offer a blueprint for change. These initiatives, driven by Collective X and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, showcase how structured support, collaboration, and practical experience can unlock meaningful careers for thousands of young South Africans.
From Training to Employment: The WIL Programme Builder’s Toolkit
Inspired by DigiLink, the Toolkit from Collective X and Harambee provides a practical guide for organisations to create impactful work-integrated learning (WIL) programmes. It offers step-by-step advice, checklists, and success metrics to help employers and training providers build sustainable talent pipelines and support young graduates into meaningful digital careers.
DigiLink: Multiplying Digital Skills and Unlocking Opportunity
DigiLink set out to bridge South Africa’s digital skills gap by giving young people hands-on experience and mentorship in real business environments. Through partnerships with leading employers, the programme proved that entry-level candidates can thrive in complex digital roles when supported holistically. DigiLink’s success now informs Collective X’s national strategy for digital skills development.
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