We are a community that creates value by providing young people access to high-level careers through innovative education.

Education isn't keeping up with change and youth bear the brunt of it. Too many young people don't realise their potential. They are either unemployed (shockingly around 50% in our home country, South Africa) or underemployed (stuck behind cash registers or in call centres). Current education is too slow, expensive, uninspiring, siloed, and increasingly irrelevant for future careers.

We believe most young people learn best on the job. Our learnership is based in a real working environment, 9-5pm, five days a week. Full-time, seasoned industry professionals, act as managers and mentors. We’ve learned that the closer our working environment matches that of the future employers, the more likely our recruits are to succeed. We’re continuously evolving to be more human-centred and Agile.

Umuzi offers a paid one-year learnership that produces high-calibre, entry-level digital and creative professionals in data science, coding, design, copywriting, strategy and multimedia. We have designed our working environment to simulate a real-world work experience, which means that our recruits adapt to employment with ease. Over 80% of our graduates get top jobs.

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Education

Umuzi.org

Konstantin Kinchev

Catherine Bailey

Sheena O'Connell

Liezel Vorster

Whitney Tennant

Carly Whitaker

The Data Science and Engineering team at Umuzi.org focuses on equipping young talent with the skills necessary for high-demand careers in data science and engineering. They work on real-world projects involving data analysis, machine learning, ETL processes, and software development under the guidance of experienced industry professionals. By creating a hands-on, simulated work environment, the team ensures that recruits gain practical, job-ready experience that aligns with future employer needs.

Data Science and Engineering

Web Development Team

Design Team

Data Science and Engineering

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Web Development Team

Design Team