A Decade of Innovation and Partnership

Description

Since its establishment in 2011, the Jobs Fund has been at the forefront of tackling unemployment in South Africa through innovative funding models and strategic public-private partnerships. This new publication showcases key success stories, lessons learned, and the Fund’s role in supporting enterprises, developing skills and fostering economic resilience.

The publication aims to provide insights into the Fund’s journey, its experience of establishing what was then the largest Challenge Fund globally as well as the knowledge gained on how to implement sustainable, inclusive job creation interventions.

The publication features a collection of case studies demonstrating how the Fund has helped scale businesses, equip young people with critical skills and support entrepreneurs across diverse sectors. The publication highlights the critical role of job creation in nation-building and underscores the enduring importance of gainful employment in fostering societal progress and individual empowerment.