Youth employment • Training • Placement • Enterprise

Skills That Lead
To Real Work.

Okley Consultants helps young South Africans move from learning into real economic opportunity. We combine accredited training, practical experience, employer partnerships and end-to-end programme management to create measurable employment outcomes.

Partner with Okley See our impact

$Young black professionals and trainees in a vibrant collaborative workspace$

Youth-firstWorkforce solutions designed to move young people from potential to practical opportunity.

2026 projected cumulative impact

5,000+Drivers trained & placedProjected cumulative impact by the end of 2026.

4,500+Entrepreneurs developedProjected cumulative impact through enterprise and new venture programmes.

500+Call-centre agentsProjected cumulative training and placement impact by the end of 2026.

Who we are

Youth opportunity. Employer value. Measurable impact.

We design and deliver workforce programmes that connect young people to practical skills, workplace exposure and employment pathways — while giving employers and funding partners a structured, accountable delivery partner.

Young black call centre agents in training and at work

Young black learners collaborating in a modern training environment

Young black riders preparing on motorbikes for work opportunities

Our focus

More than training — an employment pathway.

Our role does not end in the classroom. We recruit, verify, train, support, place and track participants through the full programme journey, helping partners see where every learner stands and what outcomes have been achieved.

Accredited TrainingSETA-aligned learnerships and skills programmes built around workplace relevance.

Youth EmploymentPathways that help young people gain experience, confidence and income opportunities.

Placement SupportEmployer matching, screening and practical transition into host-employer or work opportunities.

Enterprise DevelopmentSupport for entrepreneurship, supplier development and sustainable small-business growth.

Solutions

End-to-end youth employment solutions.

Inspired by the strongest youth-employment models in South Africa, our programmes are built around demand from employers. Training is linked to real workplace roles, practical exposure, placement support and measurable outcomes.

Learnerships

Structured SETA-accredited programmes combining classroom learning and workplace experience, aligned to the role learners will perform.

12 monthsWorkplace-basedAccredited

Skills Programmes

Shorter credit-bearing programmes designed to strengthen employability and equip learners for specific workplace functions.

3–6 monthsCredit-bearingFlexible

Driver Development

An end-to-end last-mile pathway covering K53 preparation, licensing support, practical rider training, competency assessment and placement.

K53Practical ridingPlacement

Contact Centre

Training and placement solutions for contact centre operations, customer service, sales and support roles.

Customer serviceSalesSupport

New Venture Creation

Entrepreneurship training that helps participants assess opportunities, develop viable business models and build practical business plans.

EntrepreneurshipBusiness planning

Enterprise Development

Enterprise and supplier development initiatives that support emerging businesses through mentorship, capability building and market access.

ESDMentorshipMarket access

Contact-centre pathways

Professional, people-facing training for customer service, sales and support roles.

Last-mile opportunity

Youth-focused rider development and placement linked to real delivery ecosystems.

Learning that leads somewhere

Practical training environments that connect knowledge, confidence and employability.

Funding & programme ecosystem

Funders & programme partners.

Our delivery model works through collaboration with public funders, SETAs, youth-employment programmes and implementation partners. Click a partner tile to visit its official website.

UIFLabour Activation & employment support Services SETASkills development & learning programmes TETATransport-sector skills development National Youth ServiceYouth service & livelihood pathways LulawayYouth-employment programme partner Gauteng GovernmentPublic-sector programme ecosystem TakealotEmployer & delivery partner

Clients & delivery partners

Clients & delivery partners across youth employment.

Okley has supported training, placement and workforce initiatives linked to recognised employers, mobility platforms and delivery networks across South Africa.

TakealotDriver development & placement

Checkers Sixty60Last-mile training & placement

RTT GroupTraining & contractor placement

SPAR2ULast-mile workforce development

PargoTownship pick-up point activation

National Youth ServiceYouth development programmes

ValternativeE-mobility & rider ecosystem

UberMobility & delivery ecosystem

Mr DLast-mile delivery ecosystem

Featured opportunity

The PowerX² - 20,000 graduate internships.

A national Services SETA initiative connecting university and TVET graduates with approved host employers for structured, 24-month workplace experience across South Africa.

Employers + Graduates

Experience Multiplied.
Impact Magnified.

Okley is supporting awareness and participation in The PowerX² programme. Employers can open structured workplace opportunities, while qualifying graduates can access a pathway to meaningful work experience and improved employability.

20,000Internship opportunities nationally

24 monthsStructured workplace experience

NQF 4-7University & TVET graduate qualifications

Visit the PowerX² website → Apply through Okley

For Employers

Private companies, public entities, municipalities, government departments, non-profits and education institutions can participate as host employers.

Commit to hosting interns for 24 months.
Provide structured workplace exposure and supervision.
Be COIDA registered and demonstrate OHS readiness.
Provide workplace site information for matching and approval.
Participate in programme monitoring and reporting.

For Graduates

Unemployed graduates from public universities and TVET colleges can express interest across qualification fields, subject to programme requirements and employer demand.

Completed an NQF Level 4-7 qualification.
Unemployed at the time of application.
Available for a 24-month internship.
Willing to be matched to available workplaces.
Supporting documents are required with the Okley submission below.

Thank you. Your PowerX² expression of interest has been submitted to Okley.

Expression of Interest

Submit your details to Okley.

Select the relevant category, complete the information below and upload the required supporting documents. Okley will use the submission for programme coordination and follow-up.

Host Employer Expression of Interest

Employers must be able to provide a compliant workplace and structured internship opportunities for 24 months.

COIDA registered
OHS-compliant workplace readiness
24-month hosting commitment
Workplace site details for matching
Monitoring and reporting participation
Formal workplace approval before placement

Organisation name *

Organisation type *

CIPC / registration number *

SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN *

Authorised representative *

Position / role *

Email address *

Contact number *

Number of graduates you can host *

Province *

Qualification fields / roles required *

Workplace sites and physical addresses *

CIPC registration document *

CSD summary report *

COIDA registration / Letter of Good Standing *

OHS compliance evidence *

List of workplace sites *

ID of authorised representative *

Additional information

Accepted file types include PDF, JPG/PNG and, where indicated, Office documents. Please keep individual files reasonably small to support successful email delivery.

Graduate Expression of Interest

Graduates must have completed an NQF Level 4-7 qualification at a public university or TVET college, be unemployed and available for a 24-month internship.

NQF Level 4-7 qualification completed
Public university or TVET college
Unemployed at time of application
Available for 24 months
Open to workplace matching
All qualification fields considered subject to employer demand

Full name *

ID / Passport number *

Email address *

Contact number *

Province *

Town / city *

Institution type *

Institution name *

Qualification *

NQF level *

Field of study *

Preferred work locations

Certified ID copy *

Certified qualification or statement of results *

Updated CV *

Proof of residence *

Bank confirmation letter *

The original programme information lists these documents as required after the expression-of-interest stage. This Okley form collects them together to support faster programme coordination.

Programme eligibility and document requirements are based on the Services SETA PowerX² information supplied to Okley. Current programme availability may change. The PowerX² website remains available for programme information.

Featured programmes

Structured programmes with a clear route to work.

Our current service catalogue includes a six-month skills-development pathway and a twelve-month learnership pathway, with programme content matched to the workplace environment.

Skills development

6-Month Programme

NQF Level 2 · 52 credits

10 days minimum in-class training.
Course options may include New Venture Creation and Contact Centre.
Designed for candidates aged 18–30, subject to programme eligibility.
Combines accredited learning with practical workplace exposure.
Candidate screening and placement support included.

Enquire about this programme

Learnership

12-Month Programme

NQF Level 4 · 138 credits

20 days minimum in-class training.
Course selection aligned to the host-employer role.
Designed for candidates aged 18–49, subject to programme eligibility.
Structured workplace component and accredited qualification.
Employer support can include payroll, tax and placement guidance.

Discuss host-employer opportunities

Funding, stipend, tax, placement-fee and eligibility terms differ by funded intervention and contracting arrangement. Final terms are confirmed per approved programme and funder requirements.

Experience & impact

Impact you can see. Delivery you can track.

Our work is built around measurable progress: who was recruited, who was trained, who qualified, who was placed and what happened next. That discipline is central to how we manage large-scale youth programmes.

Last-mile delivery

From training room to income opportunity.

Okley’s last-mile model integrates theory, licensing, practical training, competency assessment and placement. Past delivery includes learner preparation and placement linked to national delivery and logistics networks.

TakealotRTT GroupCheckers Sixty60SPAR2UPargoE-commerce delivery

1,500+Historic youth trained and supported in last-mile opportunities.

End-to-endRecruitment, training, licensing, practical assessment, placement and tools-of-trade support.

SETAAccredited learning and workforce development solutions.

NationalEmployer and delivery partnerships designed to scale across provinces.

Young black delivery riders with motorbikes

How we work

From recruitment to placement — one delivery engine.

One coordinated model covers candidate sourcing, screening, enrolment, training, workplace integration, placement and ongoing reporting — reducing fragmentation for employers and funders.

Mobilise

Source candidates against programme, location and employer requirements.

Verify

Screen documents, eligibility and programme prerequisites before enrolment.

Train

Deliver accredited classroom, practical and work-readiness learning.

Place

Match candidates to host employers, roles and income opportunities.

Track

Maintain learner records, workplace monitoring, mentoring and outcome reporting.

The Okley advantage

Built for outcomes, not activity.

We combine the human side of youth development with the operational discipline employers and funders need: scale, compliance, visibility and practical placement pathways.

End-to-End Delivery

One programme partner from recruitment and screening through training, placement, monitoring and close-out.

Employer-Led Design

Programmes are shaped around real roles and workforce demand, so learning connects to practical opportunity.

Transparent Reporting

Structured tracking gives partners clear visibility over learner progress, delivery milestones and outcomes.

Youth-Centred Support

Participants receive guidance, work-readiness support and practical transition assistance as they move toward employment.

Scalable Operations

Our model supports multiple cohorts, host employers and locations without losing sight of individual learner progress.

Partnership Mindset

We work with employers, funders, training partners and communities to create sustainable pathways into work.

Need skills, people or a scalable workforce programme?

Talk to Okley about learnerships, funded skills programmes, host-employer opportunities, driver development, contact-centre talent or enterprise development.

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Contact

Build the next programme with us.

For employers, funders and candidates, our team can help determine the most suitable pathway and the documentation required to get started.

OKLEYCONSULTANTS

Sandton, Johannesburg

Office1st Floor, Block A, Grayston Ridge Office Park
144 Katherine Drive, Sandton, 2196