In a country grappling with about 32% unemployment rate and a drop in tech hiring activity due to a persistent skills mismatch, finding a job in South Africa’s competitive tech industry can feel like a long shot. While universities continue to produce graduates, many enter the job market lacking the practical, in-demand skills that employers need. This skills mismatch means it often takes graduates six to twelve months to secure employment, if they can at all. But Zaio, a local edtech startup, addresses this issue head-on by integrating career placement into its core model, not as an afterthought, but as the outcome, helping students secure jobs in top companies.
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