The Naspers Labs story

Equipping South Africa’s unemployed youth in digital skills training

A social impact programme that brings together the deep tech and investor knowledge of Naspers with the expertise of trusted, experienced partner organisations to deliver tailored development programmes for young people.

Naspers Labs addresses youth unemployment by equipping young people with the digital skills required in today's changing world of work and enabling them to be at the forefront of economic opportunities. In-demand skills include software development, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and data science, alongside access to much-needed work experience opportunities.

Young people are prepared for the business environment through work-readiness training, internship opportunities, experiential learning, and ultimately, employment - proving that youth unemployment is not only a challenge but a source of untapped potential backed by the right access to opportunities.

Empowering the next generation to build South Africa’s digital economy

8,657

Number of youths trained*

* Since 1 April 2022

7,183

Entry level jobs created *

65%

Young women who benefit from the programmes.

5%

Young people in South Africa living with disabilities*

Our programme offering

Naspers Labs aims to unlock our youth’s potential

We focus on youth from historically disadvantaged backgrounds. Eligible candidates should be between the ages of 18 and 34. We are also focused on upskilling and improving access to tech jobs for young women and young people living with disabilities.

 

Digital skills training

Building in-demand digital skills and work experience for South Africa’s unemployed youth.

We collaborate with training partners and industry leaders to build in-demand skills in fields such as: AI, data analysis, software development, business analysis, cloud administration, and desktop technical support, among others. These skills not only prepare participants for the workforce, but also position them to thrive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Digital skills training

Visit our partner websites to apply for our programmes 

Through collaboration with a broad range of key implementation partners, we deliver digital skills programmes designed to meet the demands of the digital economy. These partnerships open the closed doors between unemployed young people and their first meaningful employment opportunity.

Visit our partners’ websites to explore detailed information about their programmes and how you can apply.