In the workplace

Pnet encourages disability disclosure by jobseekers

During Disability Awareness Month in South Africa, which runs from 3 November to 3 December, Pnet reaffirms its commitment to creating a supportive job application environment that empowers all job seekers, particularly those with disabilities, to pursue meaningful career paths. For many candidates, the decision to disclose a disability can feel daunting, naturally fuelled by […]

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WATCH – Come as you are

Santam’s disability network uses the acronym ADAPT – All Diversabilities Partnering Together – which serves employees, as well as those with children or relatives living with disabilities. Being an equal opportunities organisation, there is no barrier to entry for anybody living with disabilities, with qualification and experience being the main criteria for employment consideration. Thembi

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It’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace – World Mental Health Day 2024

Approximately 67% of South Africans are in a form of employment. All employees have the right to a safe and mentally healthy work environment. This World Mental Health Day (WMHD) we join the call from The World Federation for Mental Health, recognising the need to prioritise mental health in the workplace. Mental health issues, such

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Fewer than 15 accredited sign language interpreters in South Africa

From an initial mandate of placing people living with disabilities in workplace positions, eDeaf has evolved a training and skills development component to compliment placement and has placed over 4000 people in 17 years. With over 44 schools for the deaf in South Africa, only 10 offer a matric so the focus is on learnerships

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Employment creation for people living with disabilities at the IDC

Stimulating economic growth and creating employment is the mandate of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and Black Economic Empowerment, as well as disability and LGBTQI+ inclusion. The IDC runs learnership, bursary and internship programmes for people living with disabilities and attended the 2024 Disability Summit and Career Expo to discover how all levels disability inclusion

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Management and employees for inclusion

As a global medical devices organisation based in more than 100 countries, the culture that envelops the 18,000 employees of Smith & Nephew is one of belonging and inclusivity which promotes diversity. Employee inclusive groups within the organisation bring senior management and employees together, representing all levels of inclusivity within the workplace. The empower group

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Entrepreneurs living with disabilities

Innovation, product and service solutions are the cornerstones of the SAB Foundation’s Social Innovation and Disability Empowerment Awards which are designed to empower people living with disabilities, as well as provide opportunities and linkages to income generation. With the shocking statistics around unemployment in the disability sector, the Foundation has been very intentional about addressing

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STEM for those living with disabilities

Transformation within the CSIR is focussed on attracting and retaining the right calibre of employee, with an emphasis on women and people living with disabilities in middle and senior positions. Through the youth employment services programme (YES), young people living with disabilities are placed within the CSIR and their SMEs in the science and engineering

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Sign language interpreters at your fingertips

If you’re looking for interpretation services online the Convo App is the place to go. For one on one conversations or dealing with everyday situations, interpreters are available seven days a week, 6am to 10pm. Convo creates independence for those with hearing impairments allowing a full interpretation service for everyday life. Yuvini Gounden of Convo

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Watch – From ‘cradle to career’, developing skills through life

Afrika Tikkun Services believes that every person, and the youth in particular, has a right to play a role and be a part of the economy of South Africa. According to Lana Roy, Project lead for Disability Inclusion at Afrika Tikkun Services, the focus is support from ECD to placement into employment, with an emphasis

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