Two men saw a gap helping South Africans find work - and have since placed 65 000 people
JOBJACK, a South African startup founded by Christiaan van den Berg and Heine Bellingan, overcame financial struggles to develop a successful WhatsApp-based platform for connecting entry-level job seekers with corporates. After securing a pilot with PEP, the company has grown to over five million users and has placed 65,000 people in jobs across South Africa, working with major retailers and fast-food chains.
Why it matters
This success story demonstrates how innovative technology and entrepreneurial spirit can address significant unemployment challenges, creating economic opportunities and impacting thousands of lives in South Africa.
This story is part of the series SA Success Stories : Origin stories of successful brands and names, sponsored by Old Mutual Wealth.
News24 reports on a local business success story as part of a series, presenting factual information about the company's growth and impact without overt political or ideological framing.
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