People & Culture
On Friday, 17 January, Boomerang BPO hosted its annual Career Open Day in Cape Town—a resounding success with over 200 attendees. This event exemplifies how initiatives like these can bridge the gap between youth and employment opportunities in South Africa.
South Africa faces a youth unemployment crisis, with only 40% of individuals aged 15–25 employed, says Stats SA
This challenge, exacerbated by the pandemic, is worsened by a mismatch between the skills taught in schools and those demanded by employers, particularly in soft skills like communication and problem-solving.
Boomerang’s Career Open Day and Learnership Programmes directly address this gap. Young individuals like Gabieba Rykliff, Mbhali Singile, and Mikaiel Jacobs previously shared inspiring stories of how these opportunities prepared them for the workforce, helping them overcome barriers like lack of experience and access to mentorship.
Beyond recruitment, Boomerang fosters personal and professional development in a fun, growth-oriented work environment. As Mikaiel advises peers: “Stay motivated, keep applying, and work towards getting your foot in the door.”
The event’s success reflects the company’s commitment to empowering South Africa’s youth through meaningful people connections and career pathways. “By aligning skill-building initiatives with employer needs and encouraging a mindset shift around entry-level roles, we can create lasting change for our future workforce”, comments {quote by Jacqui, HR}.
Following the Career Open Day at Boomerang, attendees are given an opportunity to apply for entry-level roles in Customer Service or Sales, as well as the Boomerang Learnership opportunity.
“I attended an open day at Boomerang on the 17th January 2025 and I must say what a great experience that was. I left feeling energized and ready to face the journey of job hunting with a positive mind knowing there are companies like Boomerang whose main focus is the well-being of employees so they can better take care of their clients” – Nontando Maqashu
As an organisation we will continue to drive opportunities, bridge skill gaps, and reduce youth unemployment across Cape Town and beyond. Should you be interested in joining our company, be sure to visit our careers page and apply today: https://boomerangbpo.com/
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