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Digital Skills, Real Impact - Two Years of CAPACITI and Jobs Fund

The National Treasury Jobs Fund’s long-standing partnership with leading tech career accelerator CAPACITI has been a fundamental catalyst for change by addressing the digital skills gap and driving meaningful economic growth across South Africa’s digital economy. CAPACITI’s projects are designed to empower youth in economically marginalised communities, providing them with the technical digital skills and sustainable career pathways needed to thrive in the modern economy. Through this partnership, CAPACITI has successfully trained 1591 young people, implemented 41 tailored programmes, and facilitated employment opportunities for over 1400 individuals, over the past two years. Reaching diverse regions, including the Western Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and Mpumalanga, has not only enhanced access to digital skills but also addressed the scarcity of skilled workers in high-growth sectors. With targeted training and strategic industry partnerships, CAPACITI is positively shaping employer attitudes towards youth and creating new job opportunities that foster sustainable economic growth in technology-driven industries. This achievement highlights a joint dedication to creating an inclusive learning ecosystem that is demand-driven and industry-focused. CAPACITI has recognised an industry shift in recruiting top quality female technology candidates. As such, their skills development opportunities are made available to more and more young women. Over the last 2 years, CAPACITI has successfully launched and executed 5 women-only cohorts, which has seen over 100 young South African females being catapulted into the workforce, where they continue to thrive. Bridging Digital Skills and Workforce Gaps in Emerging Industries CAPACITI helped open new pathways in the biotechnology sector through a collaboration with UVU Bio, a specialised impact organisation focused on enabling the African bioeconomy. By combining CAPACITI’s digital skills training with UVU Bio’s lab-based expertise, they launched the Bioprocessing Accelerator programme. This initiative has since evolved into UVU Bio’s dedicated skills development division, driving growth in this high-demand field. CAPACITI’s partnership with Click Learning, which operates 410 labs across five provinces, has significantly expanded its reach and impact, ensuring that its innovative model is accessible to young people in economically marginalised areas. The ripple effect of these collaborations is profound, opening new career pathways in high-growth sectors and strengthening the resilience of local economies by building a sustainable, skilled workforce, through impact at source. Looking Ahead: Scaling Impact Through the ongoing partnership between CAPACITI, the Jobs Fund, and its network of demand and funding partners, a new digital workforce is being built—one that is skilled, innovative, and ready to lead. With this continued collaboration, more young South Africans will have the opportunity to pursue a career in tech. However, this is not a journey that can be taken alone. CAPACITI urges visionary partners and funders to tap into CAPACITI’s proven model, leveraging their expertise, to build a more inclusive and prosperous digital economy.