Values
INCLUSION
Consider all perspectives equally and honestly.
INTEGRITY
Honor the best in ourselves and others.
INSPIRATION
Move people to believe in better.
INNOVATION
Make a difference differently.
IMPACT
Create change that matters.
About Us
About IYF
IYF established roots in South Africa more than 15 years ago. At IYF, we believe that educated, employed and engaged young people possess the power to solve the world’s toughest problems. At the heart of IYF’s efforts is building partnerships, initiatives and curricular that prepares young people to succeed as citizens, learners, employees, entrepreneurs and change-makers.
In the South African context, IYF collaborates with government, industry, and civil society to strengthen TVET training systems that contribute towards making the school to work transition a smooth journey for young people.
Vision
IYF envisions a world where all young people are inspired and equipped to realize the future they want.
Mission
IYF connects young people with opportunities to transform their lives
Our Story
IYF South Africa advocates for meaningful change through advocating for youth empowerment and skills development with an acknowledgement of the potential of young people.
IYF South Africa operates in five provinces -Gauteng, Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
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Meet the Team
Anusha Naicker
Country Director, IYF South Africa
Her background and family history has allowed her to understand the barriers to youth empowerment and ultimately drives her commitment to want to make a substantive contribution to moving the needle on youth employability.
Khalil Patel
Programme Manager, South Africa
He is a qualified Education, Training and Development Practitioner and has previously worked at Discovery Holdings as a corporate trainer and the South African Broadcasting Corporation where he managed the Skills Development function.
Kerrin Odendaal
Programme Manager, Risk and Planning, South Africa
FACTS ABOUT KERRIN ODENDAAL
• Languages: English
• Country of birth: South Africa
• Hobbies: Traveling, pilates, eating good food and wine
Joy-lynn de Kock
Project Manager, South Africa
FACTS ABOUT JOY-LYNN DE KOCK
• Languages: Afrikaans, English
• Country of birth: South Africa
• Hobbies: Painting, cooking, & baking
Angelina Govindsamy
Employer Partnership Officer, South Africa
FACTS ABOUT ANGELINA GOVINDSAMY
• Languages: English
• Country of birth: South Africa
• Hobbies: Travel and watching documentaries
Masakhane Mlamla
Programme Manager, South Africa
FACTS ABOUT MASAKHANE MLAMLA
• Languages: English, isiXhosa
• Country of birth South Africa
• Hobbies: Hiking, Bungee Jumping, and playing indoor soccer
Simphiwe Nkosi
MERL Officer, South Africa
FACTS ABOUT SIMPHIWE NKOSI
• Languages: English, Sotho, Zulu
• Country of birth: South Africa
• Hobbies: Cooking and reading