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Empowering Futures: Samson Njabulo’s Journey in Early Childhood Development and Entrepreneurship

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Ayanda Machi’s Journey of Growth, Empowerment, and Gratitude

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Shaunita Pace: Rebuilding hope and transforming Betrams, Johannesburg

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Transforming Cosmo City: Maria Ndaba’s Journey from Cleaner to Business Owner & Community Leader

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Self-discovery through education (Mpumalanga)

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Making animal feed from invasive plants (Limpopo)

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Transformation through agriculture

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Growing green businesses (Gauteng)

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Work experience leads to study opportunity (Limpopo)

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Nurturing culinary talents for sustainable careers (Limpopo)

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Growing young and passionate students (Gauteng)

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Fighting the fight for women’s rights (North West)

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Wishing you a prosperous 2026! The Social Employm

Wishing you a prosperous 2026!

The Social Employment Fund socials will be taking a holiday break between 19 - 2 January 2026.

Best Wishes,

Celebrating SEN’s ICW 2025 Award Win The Social

Celebrating SEN’s ICW 2025 Award Win

The Social Employment Network (SEN), the SEF’s collaborative engine and community of practice, convened by the Economic Development Partnership (EDP), has won the Institute for Collaborative Working (ICW) 2025 Award in the category Collaborations Led by NGOs, Charities, or Civil Society Organisations.

This recognition affirms the SEN’s essential role in the SEF model: strengthening relationships, fostering shared learning, and creating the collaborative infrastructure that enables partners across South Africa to deliver meaningful, community-rooted social employment at scale. The SEN demonstrates that collaboration is not just part of SEF’s design, but one of its greatest strengths.

Thank you to all the Strategic Implementing Partners and the Industrial Development Corporation for their continued commitment and shared purpose. This is a programme that demonstrates the power of collective impact!

We look forward to deepening this work and strengthening the partnerships that make it possible.

We kicked-off #SEFRound4 last week on 12-13 Novemb

We kicked-off #SEFRound4 last week on 12-13 November 2025, here's a wrap up of the event. Watch the showcase on this reel!

Day 2 of the #SEFRound4 highlights. That's a wrap!

Day 2 of the #SEFRound4 highlights. That's a wrap!

#SEFRound4 kicked off today with a workshop where

#SEFRound4 kicked off today with a workshop where our SIPs reflected on the journey, reconnected and aligned on shared purpose to re-imagine the path ahead for the next round.

New brief: Addressing hunger, developing skills an

New brief: Addressing hunger, developing skills and empowering communities

@socialemploymentfund's Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs) are paving the way for a healthier, more sustainable future. The latest learning brief dives deep into how social employment initiatives can address food insecurity and improve nutrition.

With innovative projects and partnerships, SIPs are working towards:
- Increasing access to nutritious food
- Promoting local food systems
- Supporting vulnerable communities

This is just the beginning—let’s work together for better food systems that nurture all.

Check out the full learning brief to explore the transformative power of social employment in food security! (Link in bio)

#FoodSecurity #NutritionMatters #SocialEmployment #CommunityImpact #SustainableFuture #SEF #BetterTogether

💛 Mandela Day is one day. But the spirit of Mad

💛 Mandela Day is one day. But the spirit of Madiba lives on every day through the Social Employment Fund.

Our partners are creating meaningful work that serves the public good - cleaning rivers, taking care of the elderly, creating safe spaces, growing food, restoring hope. That’s #67Minutes, multiplied.

#MandelaDay #SEF #WorkThatMatters #BuildingSouthAfrica #WorkfortheCommonGood #SocialEmploymentFund

South Africa’s Early Childhood Development (ECD)

South Africa’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector needs bold, community-driven action.

We're launching our first #LearningBrief—focused on ECD—to share stories, lessons and the impact of the Social Employment Fund (SEF) and its partners. Through jobs, literacy and learning, the SEF is helping rebuild the ECD sector in South Africa.

🌟 Tap on the link in our bio to read more.

#Earlychildhooddevelopment #ECD #SocialEmploymentFund #SEF #EarlyLearning #JobsMatter #LiteracyForAll #CollaborationForChange #SouthAfrica #workforthecommongood

📣 Big news! The Social Employment Fund website

📣 Big news! The Social Employment Fund website is LIVE 🎉

👉 Tap the link in our bio or visit www.socialemploymentfund.co.za

This is more than a website—it’s a window into the people, the partnerships and the purpose behind #SocialEmployment.

✅ Learn how SEF creates work that matters
✅ Meet our changemakers
✅ Be inspired by real stories from across South Africa

📲 Check it out, share it, and follow the journey.
#SEF #SocialEmploymentFund #WorkThatMatters #CommunityImpact #SouthAfrica #NowLive #Workforthecommongood

In Pictures: Collaboration is at the heart of sust

In Pictures: Collaboration is at the heart of sustainable social employment.

The Social Employment Network’s In-Person Meeting brought together Strategic Implementing Partners (SIPs), stakeholders, and enabling partners to exchange insights, reflect on lessons learned, and explore new ways to deepen partnerships.

Through meaningful dialogue, peer-learning and collaboration, SIPs are shaping more impactful and community-driven employment solutions.

#SocialEmploymentFund #SEF #workforcommongood

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