More than 50 young people and job seekers from Kagiso and surrounding communities gathered at the Kagiso Incubation Hub in Kagiso Mall for a work-readiness workshop.

The workshop aimed at helping the youth compete for opportunities through practical tools such as professional CV writing, interview preparation and digital job-search skills. The skills-focused intervention is designed around what employers expect and how candidates can present themselves competitively in a changing job market, and was hosted by Property Point.

With youth unemployment at 43.8% in 2025, the focus is not only on motivation but also on equipping young people with the tools, access and know-how needed to consistently pursue opportunities.

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“Looking for a job is expensive,” said Clement Makotanyane, executive head of Economic Inclusion and Sustainability at Property Point.

“You need internet, computer facilities and skills that aren’t taught at school. There’s a gap. Our schooling system prepares young people for further learning, not the job market,” he added.

Clement further explained that participants were recruited through Property Point’s community activation at the mall, where a staffed kiosk operating from Wednesday to Friday provides information about services available at the hub. The call-out was also supported through the mall’s in-house radio platform.

“The stall becomes a funnel for unemployed youth to bring themselves here. Then the hub can help make job searching cheaper by giving access to infrastructure, computers and connectivity, so they can apply for opportunities properly,” Clement added.

Young people left the programme with improved access to skills development opportunities, learning programmes, and guidance with application processes.