MULTICHOICE PARTNERSHIP CREATES 1,980 JOBS IN SOUTH AFRICA
- BEE NEWS
- Nov 27, 2025
- 2 min read
Myles Illidge | 27 November 2025
MultiChoice says its YES4Youth partnership has created 1,980 jobs in South Africa, helping bridge the skills gap in the country and paving the way for youth employment.
The YES4Youth partnership between MultiChoice and the Youth Employment Service (YES) aims to address youth unemployment in the country, which stood at 46.1% in the second quarter of 2025.
“In simpler terms, this means that the total number of unemployed youth increased by 39,000 to 4.9 million compared to the first quarter of the year,” said MultiChoice.
“Every year, the struggles remain the same, as skills shortage and lack of innovation continue to intensify, unemployment will grow. More than two-thirds of South Africans continue to live in poverty.”
The company said inclusion is at the heart of its talent philosophy, making upskilling the next generation of creators one of its key objectives.
The YES4Youth partnership aims to provide young people with meaningful opportunities to gain work experience and ensure that participants develop skills and build sustainable careers.
“Through the YES4Youth partnership, MultiChoice has created 1,980 jobs,” said MultiChoice.
“As of 2026, the organisation has onboarded more than 290 unemployed youth to offer them exposure in real business environments.”
It added that 35 learners have been placed at different departments within MultiChoice’s business operations and that 1,905 participants have been permanently employed.
The partnership also offers learnerships that combine classroom learning with on-the-job training in fields such as IT, sales, customer service, and production.
Internship participants, including students and recent graduates, can gain practical experience in fields such as finance, marketing, engineering, and human resources.
Additionally, the 12-24-month graduate programme offers top graduates the opportunity to work on impactful projects, receive mentorship, and develop leadership skills.
“These programmes have been designed in partnership with internal business units and external learning institutions to ensure alignment with various industry needs,” said MultiChoice.
“They focus on future-fit skills such as digital marketing, cloud computing, data analytics, software engineering, and media production.”
YES4Youth senior learning specialist Tinyiko Makuzeni said MultiChoice’s approach ensures youth participants are industry-ready and capable of contributing to innovation in media.
“Several graduates have transitioned into permanent roles across the business. For example, one graduate who joined the HR function is now a psychometrist specialist,” said Makuzeni.
According to MultiChoice, the initiative is about creating a lasting impact, and it said it is committed to bridging the skills gap across the continent.
“These initiatives have a holistic approach to development for learners, where participants who are part of these programmes get exposed to integrated learning and mentorship,” it said.
“More importantly, MultiChoice leverages its pan-African footprint, offering youth exposure to diverse markets and technologies.
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