Khalil is a Programme Manager for the IYF South Africa team leading the Skills for Life initiative which seeks to improve young peoples’ academic and workforce outcomes.  He is a seasoned skills development professional who previously worked as a Project Manager and Business Process Engineering Consultant helping organisations to improve the quality of their outputs through enhancing and streamlining their operational processes.

Khalil brings a combination of extensive industry expertise and a a demonstrated commitment to redressing social and economic inequalities through skills development and education. 

He’s community development experience includes co-founding a non-profit organisation which seeks to uplift and empower underprivileged and disadvantaged communities through  skills development and relief projects.

Khalil-Ahmed Patel

Programme Manager - International Youth Foundation