The Human Economy

07/08/2025

We all love a good rant about the challenges of our young ones.

But here’s a thought—while we’re busy sharing the struggles, let’s also spotlight the wins. Our young entrepreneurs aren’t waiting for a golden ticket; they’re creating their own opportunities, launching businesses and side hustles that are full of passion and potential.

These aren’t just “little” ventures—they’re full-on dreams in action, from street-smart startups to creative side gigs, proving every day that hustle and heart can move mountains.

So, if you know a young entrepreneur doing amazing things, drop their link or story below. Let’s celebrate their grit, support their journey, and show how empowering our youth can light up the whole community.

Because when our youth shine, the future gets a whole lot brighter (and a bit more fun, too)!

05/08/2025

This form will be used to collect data that will be used for purposes of the Level Up Programme and it's stakeholders

29/07/2025

Hi everyone

We are looking for green businesses within the Northern Suburbs that would be interested in joining our Level Up Programme. It’s a great opportunity for growing green businesses.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XFDSMPN

29/07/2025

Great initiative l!

27/05/2025

Are We Making Life *Too* Easy for Our Kids?"**

One of the biggest reasons young people struggle with anxiety and lack resilience today? Well-meaning parents (like us) who do *everything* to make life easier for them.

We smooth every bump, remove every obstacle, and rush to fix every problem—until they’re left unprepared when life *doesn’t* go to plan.

But here’s the truth: Struggle builds strength. Discomfort teaches adaptability. And failure? It’s often the best teacher.

Instead of handing them lemonade, maybe we should let them taste the sourness first—so they learn to make it themselves. After all, resilience isn’t born from ease. It’s forged in the moments when they figure it out *on their own*.

Thoughts? 👇

27/05/2025

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15/04/2025

Interesting read

South Africa still holds a strongly traditional view of education, with university degrees often seen as the gold standard for success, but there are so many more options for young people these days. For go-getters and self-starters who need the flexibility to work while studying, Henley Business Sc...

18/03/2025

Sunridge Circle High School is looking to fill the following ONE YEAR INTERNSHIP positions:

* General Assistant
* Administrative Assistants x 3
* Foreman’s Assistant

The date of contract will be from 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2026.

This internship is applicable to candidates who meet the following requirements of the Youth Employment Services Programme:

* You must be a South African citizen
* You must be between 18 - 35 years old
* You must be currently unemployed
* No prior participation in a Y.E.S programme
* You must reside within reasonable distance from the school (Blouberg, Cape Town)

Details of the following Internship Programmes that can be applied for:

1. GENERAL ASSISTANT - consisting of, but not limited to, the following duties:

* Cleaning classrooms, bathrooms, offices, and communal areas
* Painting Gardening
* Ad-hoc maintenance and repair jobs around the school
* Assisting with school events where applicable

2. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - consisting of, but not limited to, the following duties:

* Assisting the administration staff with day-to-day duties
* Typing
* Filing
* Organising and sorting administrative documents
* Assisting with school events where applicable

3. FOREMAN’S ASSISTANT - consisting of, but not limited to, the following duties:

* Safety and security duties in and around the school
* Ad-hoc job’s around the school
* Assisting with school events where applicable

Candidates must be willing to attend training sessions and assist at school functions and events when required.

Applicants will need to supply the following documentation:

* Up-to-date CV
* Certified copy of South African ID document
* Police Clearance certificate (or evidence of application thereof) (where applicable)
* SARS Tax registration form (where applicable)

Application Requirements

* Applicants must submit a detailed, up-to-date CV with explanation of their training, experience,
* Competencies, previous employment records
* Names and telephone numbers of 2 recent referees.

Additional Information

* No formal qualification is required, but will be advantageous.
* Candidates must have basic numeracy and literacy ability and must be able to effectively communicate in
English.
* The appointment will be subject to a security clearance as well as personnel suitability checks that
include qualifications (where applicable), previous employment, criminal records, credit verification and
reference checking.

A monthly stipend of R4992 will be paid.

Candidates must email/submit their CV and required documents to:

Email address: jay.thehumaneconomy@gmail.com
Subject Line of Email: Y.E.S INTERNSHIP
Closing date: 25 March 2025

Please note that, should you not have heard from us by the 30th March 2025, you may consider your application unsuccessful.

We reserve the right not to make an appointment