BECOME A MENTOR
By becoming a mentor, you can make a difference. You will invite your mentee(s) out preferably once a month (or depending on your schedule) on an individual or collective outing. Your role as a mentor will mainly be to open their horizons by taking them out of their township, motivating them in their studies, improving their communication skills and providing guidance. No financial contribution is required apart from the regular outings.
We hold several induction meetings each year for new mentors. Time spent by mentors may count towards the "Socio-Economic Development" pillar of your company’s BBBEE scorecard of your company.
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More information here.
BECOME A TUTOR
Teach Maths, sciences or accounting to small groups of learners (maximum 4) who need one on one lessons, on Saturday afternoons (14:00-16:00) at St Mary's school.
PARTICIPATE IN A LIFE ORIENTATION SESSION OR OTHER ACTIVITIES
We run life orientation sessions at St Mary’s where professionals (including mentors) present their profession and career path to our learners. Other speakers are invited to motivate the learners and speak on various topics.
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You can also help with the preparation of our other activities with the mentees, such as the annual Sizanani talent show (competition of songs, dance, poetry and drama), our December camp, etc.
PROVIDE WORK EXPOSURE
You can also provide work exposure to our young learners. This can be a "day at work", a job shadowing experience or a group visit to your factory/company. These experiences are very valuable for the learners, who generally have a limited view of the working world.
In 2024, 12 visits were organised to Bombela Operating Company, Sanofi Pharmaceuticals, BBD Software Development, Varea Art Gallery, Transnet offices, Mintek, Kasada Capital Management, MA Automotive, Standard Bank, Absa, Deloitte, Transnet’s Kaserne Depot
PROVIDE INTERNSHIP OR JOB PLACEMENTS
Some students are required to secure a six-month ‘in-service training’ at a reputable company during their tertiary studies.
Our graduates also need help with job placements. Over the years, thanks to our network of companies, some were hired by companies such as (but not limited to) Bombela Operating Company, Career wise, Forgood, AF Compressors, TOTAL, Otis, Kwande Kazi HR Solutions, and the Belgium and French Chambers of Commerce.
DONATE
Whether you are an individual or a company, you can sponsor our activities by providing bursaries and donations; but also used laptops/desktops, calculators and smartphones.
Students bursaries may be included in your company’s BBBEE scorecard (under Skills Development) as well as donations, as Sizanani has a level 1 BBBEE certificate.