BREAKING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT

STRONG TALENT, STRONG PARTNERSHIPS

We select students with leadership potential who are pursuing professional and in-demand degrees at our partner universities. Students then participate in career readiness programmes to give them the skills to be competitive for graduate employment opportunities. South Africa’s leading employers can connect to this talent through partnerships with the programme, including:

Unlocking real-world exposure

Set up vacation work, mentorship, job shadowing and industry insights.

Matching to talent pipelines

Direct shortlisting for graduate program contracts and employment-linked bursaries, brand exposure, and sharing opportunity adverts.

Recruiting with purpose

Learn more about our experience supporting students to transition into meaningful employment.

OUR 750 GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED OR PURSUING FURTHER STUDIES ACROSS 12 KEY INDUSTRIES IN OUR COUNTRY.

The programme is designed to support young people who are on National Student Financial Aid to graduate and enter professions in South Africa’s key industries.

12 Areas of Industry

WITH YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SET UP AS AGENTS FOR CHANGE

Banking & Financial Services
Healthcare
Education
Retail & FMCG
Engineering & Architecture
Consulting

Law
Corporate Services
Technology
NONprofit & Social Impact
Science & Research
Entrepreneurship

Read About Dell Young Leaders in the World of Work

University graduates are now professionals progressing in careers, working with some of South Africa's top employers.

Five Minutes with Alum Vincent Magagula

“When I finally reached the graduation stage, for the first time ever there was somebody that was going to take my family to the next level.” Meet Vincent and learn about the impact his degree has had on his family and community.

Meet Snegugu, Our First Programme Graduate

Snegugu was the very first Dell Young Leader graduate, and is now a chartered accountant. She shares her programme highlights and advice for university students.

Introducing Alum Bongiwe Gumede

“Having a university degree has allowed me to become an agent of change in my home and community.” Learn more about Bongiwe’s university experience and career in occupational therapy, and how her life has been transformed.

See More Employers Stories

Interested in hiring a Dell Young Leader?

We aim to make it simple for recruiters to find and connect with high-potential upcoming graduates using our candidate website. It includes filtering by Field of Study, Career Interests, and University. Here, you can browse available candidates, build a shortlist, share profiles with your colleagues, or request a consultation with our talent team.

Browse our candidates