MTN SA launches Made4U career portal ‘Skillsbox’ to empower job seekers

At least 7.9 million people, constituting 32.6% of the South African population, remain unemployed. Recognising the pressing need to address this challenge, MTN South Africa is taking proactive steps to uplift job seekers with the launch of its Made4U career portal, ‘Skillsbox.’

Skillsbox offers a comprehensive suite of resources, including a user-friendly website and mobile platform, designed to empower job seekers throughout their employment journey. From crafting professional CVs and cover letters to mastering interview skills and building personal brands, the portal provides invaluable insights curated by experienced recruiters and trusted institutions.

The initiative stems from MTN’s commitment to personalised connectivity solutions, mirroring its Made4U product offerings, which are tailored to individual data usage habits, and kicked off on Worker’s Day 2023 with MTN’s Made4U Squad Experiences. These experiences empowered job seekers through a series of personalised mentorship and coaching sessions, which were then made available for viewing by job seekers across social media.

Drawing from the success of the MTN Made4U Squad Experiences, which featured mentors such as Timothy Maurice, Amanda Dambuza, Mpoomy Ledwaba, Mapalo Makhu, and Lesego Kgosimalao, MTN SA’s Skillsbox will offer invaluable expertise and guidance, enriching any job seeker’s search for career opportunities.

“Our Made4U Squad experiences demonstrated the power of personalised support in boosting job seekers’ confidence and skills,” says Tebogo Maenetja, Chief Human Resources Officer at MTN SA. “Through the career portal, we will continue to provide this type of knowledge and know-how to equip those battling to find a job with the skills needed to succeed.”

The Skillsbox career portal is available at https://www.mtn.co.za/skillsbox/

“Our Made4U Squad Experiences have shown us the transformative impact of personalised coaching. Now, we’re scaling up our efforts to drive real change by working to reach as many job seekers as possible to assist them with their career aspirations,” continues Maenetja.

“But our commitment extends beyond this campaign,” concludes Maenetja. “By empowering job seekers with the skills and resources they need to succeed, we aim to make a meaningful impact and catalyse positive change in our society. We implore other corporates to join us in our efforts to combat unemployment and create opportunities for all.”