InterExchange and SACGRA met to recruit 4,000 SA students and graduates for internships and Au Pair roles in the USA. Pictured (L-R): Ms. Bing (Economic Attache, SA Consulate NYC), Mr. James (VP, InterExchange), Ms. Busisiwe (Chairperson, SACGRA), Ms. Christine (President & CEO, InterExchange), Mr. Thamsanqa (Founder & CEO, SACGRA), Mr. Mzwanele (Political Attache, SA Consulate NYC).

Meeting the SA Consular General in New York, USA to establish relations to place 40 000 graduates a year in SA, USA and other countries to build a prosperous South Africa.

SACGRA meets South Africa's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, Ms Mathu Joyini in New York. Jan 27, 2025.

SACGRA's 2024 Year End Function for the staff on Dec 18, 2024 in Woodmead. Have a blessed 2025.

Youth Employment Award, presented to the Morobi Chartered Accountants as a prestigious host employer to the FASSET funded interns. Mr Robert Madubanya, CEO receives the award from Mr Thamsanqa Maqubela, Founder & CEO at the SACGRA.

PSIRA and SACGRA Partnership Meeting, Dec 12, 2024.

Community Development Excellence Award presented to the SACGRA; received by Deputy Chairperson, Mr Mark Cunningham and Ms BusisiweNsutsha - Dec 9, 2024 in Kyalami.

Steve Tshwete Building Site inspection (Tembisa Magistrate Court) completed with Mr Makumbe Ronewa(FASSET Funded Intern) Right, Ms Tsebe Ramasela (Admin Supervisor) Centre and Mr Fabian Moeng (COO, SACGRA).

Mr. MAQUBELA, a Founder & CEO of SACGRA addressing the LGSETA AGM, Nov 29 2024 at the Emperors Palace.

Proud moment: Ms. Hlubi Eland (SACGRA Intern), Mr. Ineeleng Molete (CEO, LGSETA), Mr. Thamsanqa Maqubela (CEO, SACGRA), and Mr. Phumlani Mntambo (Chair, LGSETA) receive the Youth Employment Award for funding 444 graduates. November 29, 2024, Emperors Palace.

INSETA AGM, Nov 29 2024. Left to right: Mr Zamo Khuzwayo; SACGRA Intern Ms Hlubi Eland; Ms Gugu Mkhize, CEO INSETA; SACGRA Intern Ms Tholakele Makena; Mr Sam Zungu, DDG TVET at the DHET; Dr Innocent Sirovha, AGRISETA CEO.

Youth Employment Recognition Award presented by Mr Fabian Moeng, SACGRA COO to Mr. Lawrence Mkase (Court Manager) currently hosting 16 FASSET funded learners in the Tembisa Magistrate Court.

Partnership meeting between SACGRA and Net Nine Nine. Left to right: Devon, Laquel, Rabia and Thamsanqa in Melrose Arch - Nivember 28, 2024. Collaboration to place 5 000 graduates and learners a year in South Africa.

SACGRA Internship site visit at Morobi Chartered Accountants, Woodmead on November 22, 2024.

Host employer site visit at Morobi Chartered Accountants for the FASSET funded program.Youth Employment Award for hosting 12 graduates for skills transfer and work experience. Woodmead, Nov 22, 2024.

Celebrating skills development champions on November 22, 2024 in Krammervile. Presentation of the Youth Employment Award to Net Nine Nine by the SACGRA CEO, Mr Maqubela & COO, Mr Moeng to the officials of Net 99 as represented by Mr Richard, Ms Rabia, Ms Amanda, Ms Zintle and others.

What a pleasure to meet with Ms Zintle Mathithibala, a SACGRA intern in 2016 who is now a Supervisor at Net Nine Nine. Ms Mathithibala is a supervisor for the 2024 FASSET internship. Nov 22, 2024 in Krammervile.

Host Employers site visit for FASSET funded WIL and Internship at the Net Nine Nine company in Krammervile on November 22, 2024. Host employer recognized for skills development and stipend top up to learners. Six of the 8 hosted interns join the SACGRA management to give feedback on internship progress.

Youth Employment Award Bestowed upon Net Nine Nine for providing skills transfer to FASSET funded learners. November 22, 2024 on Krammervile.

Skills Development Panel Discussion by CEO of ETDPSETA Mrs Nombulelo Nxesi, CEO of W&RSETA, Mr Tom Mkhwanazi and representative from TETA CEO, Mrs Maphefo Anno-Frempong at the DDM Conference on November 13-15,  2024.

Clean Audit Titans Award to Frances Baard District Municipality. Eceibed by Executive Mayor, Ms Unondumiso Buda second from left.

Clean Audit Titans Award to Okhahlamba Local Municipality, main Award with a cash prize of R100 000. Received by Mr Vikizitha Mlotshwa, Executive Mayor.

Clean Audit Titans Award to Winnie Madikizela Mandela Local Municipality. Received by Mr Zikhulu, CFO..

UNISA WIL Workshop Oct 24, 2024 in Johannesburg City.

Gift of appreciation to Mark Cunningham for introducing me to Emotional Intelligence training and certification.

On September 11, 2024, King Sabata Dalindyebo (KSD) Municipality, in collaboration with the South African Council for Graduates (SACGRA), took a powerful step toward a brighter future at the Youth Employment Launch

Delighted to celebrate Melissa after being absorbed at Afrisam post her internship funded by BANKSETA. August 15, 2024 at the Office of the Premier, Northern Cape Provincial Government.

ALP Vest Institute for Future Tech meets with the SACGRA to explore strategic business partnership to provide work experience to students and graduates. Mr. Thamsanqa Maqubela, CEO SACGRA, Mr. Jay Ramnundlall, CEO ALPVEST Institute for Future Tech. July 24, 2024 in Durban.

Presentation of the lifetime award to Rev Jan Hofmeyer. From the left Mbalenhle Mahlangu (Business Development Supervisor, SACGRA), Rev. Jan Hofmeyer (Founder, Study Trust) and Fabian Moeng (COO, SACGRA) May 27, 2024.

Oil 4 Africa is growing as a manufacturing giant for oil and lubricants in the African continent. May 27, 2024 in Germiston.

Mr Devan Pillay - Schneider Electric CEO, receives the Youth Employment Award from Mr Thamsanqa Maqubela, SACGRA Founder & CEO on May 27, 2024 in Midrand.

Skills Development Partnership. Ms Nokuthula Selamolela, CEO at FOODBEV flanked by the SACGRA CEO and SACGRA Intern to discuss placement of 40 000 interns. May 21, 2024 in Sandton at the SACGRA offices.

Partnership meeting for wholesale and retail skills advancement in South Africa. Mr Tom Mkhwanazi, CEO Wholesale & Retail SETA flanked by SACGRA's staff members and interns in Sandton on May 16, 2024.

Meeting with SASSETA CEO, Mr Thamsanqa Mdontswa receives a 2020 internship project award from the SACGRA. May 15, 2024 in Midrand.

SETA Chairpersons and CEOs attending skills for rural impact launch funded by INSETA, Agriseta, WRSETA and CETA. May 14, 2024 in Moruleng.

Dr Innocent Sirovha, CEO Agriseta receives a gift bag manufactured by unemployed graduates through the SACGRA cooperatives. May 7, 2024.

Ms Ovi Mutaki, formerly merSETA funded SACGRA intern who is now employed at the CSIR. Reconnecting with Mr Thamsanqa MAQUBELA, Founder & CEO at SACGRA at the CSIR Conference Centre, May 7, 2024.

Mr Mark Cunningham, SACGRA Board Deputy Chairperson attended the Sekhukhune Skills Development Centre opening by Prof. Bonginkosi Nzimande. May 3, 2023 in Groblersdal.

SACGRA & CBE meeting to streamline partnership for mentorship, candidacy, entrepreneurship and research in the Built Environment. Left to right: Thamsanqa Maqubela, CEO SACGRA, Dr Paul Wambua, CEO DUIS and Dr Msizi Myeza, CEO, CBE. April 30, 2024.

Mr Thamsanqa Maqubela is delighted to present the Tanzania Business Catalyst Award to Mr Deogratius Kilawe, Executive Director: CEO ROUNDTABLE - joined by Dr. Kitila Mkumbo. April 25, 2024 in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Ms.Lebogang from Wits University is flanked by the SG and the DDG, April 24, 2024.

Mr Themba Ndlovu, Chairperson Asspciation of SETA Chairperson's Forum, receives a token of appreciation from Mr Bongani Sekantse, youth entrepreneur on the SACGRA Supplier Development Program. April 24, 2024 at the Birchwood Hotel.

SACGRA Founder & CEO, Mr Thamsanqa Maqubela and Principal of Umfolozi TVET College, Mr Sam Zungu with TETA funded interns in 2013 at the Umfolozi TVET college in Richards Bay.

Mrs. Sesi Nxesi, CEO ETDPSETA, receives a token of appreciation from the SACGRA. Mr Bongani Sekantse, youth entrepreneur on the SACGRA Supplier Development Program. April 24, 2024.

Mr Thamsanqa Maqubela. SACGRA CEO Joined by Mr Sam Zungu, DDG, TVET College at DHET. April 24, 2024.

Mr Thamsanqa Maqubela is delight to present the Skills Development Catalyst Award - LIFETIME IMPACT CATEGORY to Professor Bonginkosi Nzimande, Minister DHET at the SETA Skills Summit on April 23, 2024 at the Birchwood Hotel.

BANKSETA funded Internship site visit and review: Tsoseletso Healthcare Clinic in Galeshewe. Ms Rebaone Merementsi, an intern who moved from Revival FM to a new host employer. April 18, 2024 Northern Cape.

Host employer recognition and site visit: Revival FM in Kimberley and Mr Thamsanqa Maqubela presenting an award to the Station Manager Mr Olebogeng Molale. A BANKSETA funded internship. April 18, 2024.

Internship site visit and review: Kimberley Correctional Service with Ms Kros, Supervisor, Ms Gosego Lecholo, LGSETA funded intern; Mr Thamsanqa Maqubela, CEO SACGRA and M r Moroenyane, Head of Department - HR. April 17, 2024.

SETA FAMILY: INSETA CEO flanked by CEOs of other SETA at the high impact launch for Rural Impact and Career Centre in Moruleng, North West, April 14 2024 at Mphe Batho Cultural Precinct.

Africa Business Forum in Addis Ababa, Feb 19, 2024. Nkanyiso Maqubela; Prof Mutwira, Zimbabwe Minister of Higher & Tertiary Education and Thamsanqa Maqubela, President African Council for Graduates.

Boland College and SACGRA partnership meeting in Stellenbosch on Feb 7, 2024. Focus on lecturer development, green hydrogen, entrepreneurship and solar assembly. Glad to have met the Principal Mr Goodwin & Deputy Principal, Ms Nomalizo.

Mining Indaba Cape Town crew. Feb 5, 2024.

Graduate Empowerment Seminar Jan 31, 2024 at the Kempton Park Civic Centre and Council Chambers.

SETU-Ireland delegation that met with the SACGRA-South Africa delegate to discuss and forge partnership to grow youth employment in South Africa. Dec 19, 2023, South East Ireland

Ms. Buthelezi and Mr. Maqubela Attending the EWSETA AGM in Hyde Park. Dec 1, 2023.

Mr. Maqubela Presenting the Annual DDM Award to the FASSET CEO, Ms Ayanda Mafuleka - November 29, 2023.

Handing over the National Skills Development Award to the MQA on Nov 23, 2023 at the Birchwood Conference Hotel. Award received by Mr Msiza, Chairperson (left) and Dr Mashongoane, CEO (right).

Recognizing and awarding excellence in Reconstructing Municipalities in South Africa in partnership with the Construction Education & Training Authority on the October 17, 2023.

Ms Busisiwe Nsutsha flanked by the Chairperson (left) and CEO (right) presented the Youth Employment Award to the FOODBEV on Nov 17, 2023 at the FOODBEV AGM in uMhlanhlga, Durban.

HR World services the top companies in Tanzania with HR recruitment solutions. It specializes in talent search for the C Suite. The site visit is part of the evidence required for the CEO Certification portfolio Oct 27, 2023.

Visiting Hazina SACCOs, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on Oct 27, 2023 as part of the post CEO Certification Training Session site visit. Hosted by CEO Mr Festos Mwaipaja and the team members.

CEO Certification awarded to Mr Nasser of Smiles Cars Rental. October 27, 2023 Dar es Salaam.

Mr. Thamsanqa Maqubela at Mjini FM for the pre CEO training session interview. October 27, 2023. Opportunity for the Tanzania Council for Graduates.

Mr. Thamsanqa Maqubela had the pleasure to do site visit at Colouflex Tanzania after facilitating day 1 of CEO coaching on business strategy. Thanks to Mr Deo of Eastern Star Consulting and Ms Carol for hosting him. October 26, 2023 in Dar es Salaam.

Welcomed with a smile at Smiles Cars in Dar es Salaam today when CEO Mr Aliabbas shared their expansion strategy to other regions of Tanzania. CEO Training site visit on October 26, 2023.

DDM Catalyst award and Youth Employment Award presented to ETDP-SETA and Mrs Nombulelo Nxesi (CEO of ETDP-SETA) respectively at the 19th ETDP-SETA AGM held in Montecasino on October 26, 2023.