Sasol Bridge To Work Brochure - Book - Page 39
Drivers and solution
Drivers
The youth unemployment rate, measuring job-seekers between 15 and 24 years old, hit a new
record high of 66.5%. (Statistics South Africa).It is against these unprecedented unemployment
results that Bridge to Work would like to introduce a programme that will assist in creating jobs
for unemployed youth, unskilled school handymen and those around our fence line communities
interested in learning handymen skills.
Solution
Handyman Services Programme aims to capitalize on the increased demand for home
improvements related products and services. The initiative aims to formalize the services of
handyman by providing technical skills and establishing small businesses.
Intended Beneficiaries:
▪ Locations: Secunda, Sasolburg and Ekandustria.
▪ 40 Beneficiaries.
▪ Beneficiaries interested in developing handyman skills.
▪ Existing handymen from schools.
▪ Matriculants from technical high schools.
▪ Current Handyman SMMEs in the township.
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