SAGDA - About Us

About Us

History

SAGDA was established in 1997 by a team of graduates who sought solutions to the challenge of unemployment and under-employment.

The organization has been at the forefront of graduate development for the past 14 years and has helped over 200 000 students/graduates through job readiness programmes.

Mr. Vukile Nkabinde and Mr. Brian Koopedi are the two remaining founding board members.

SAGDA has influenced public policy and has a well sought after advice to institutions such as the Presidency, National Youth Development Agency, Department of Public Service and Administration and the Department of Trade and Industry.

In November 2010, we launched a new organizational strategy and adopted a new vision/mission to navigate the graduate empowerment trajectory through viable partnerships, footprint to rural and remote areas and research.

Objectives

Motivate and support students prepare for the world of work;

Engage and enlist membership of universities, (FET) Colleges, Sector Education & Training Authorities (SETA), Municipalities and Companies to empower graduates;

Mobilize resources and stakeholders to support faster absorption of graduates in the economy;

Conduct research and provide vital intelligence on graduate empowerment;

Offer reliable graduate database and graduate empowerment solutions.

Vision

An influential thought leader and reliable resource in graduate empowerment .

Mission

To develop students prepare for the world of work and empower graduates to actively participate in the economy through high impact programs, viable partnerships and research.

Professional Chambers

Chambers are avenues for professional development and community of practice where members gather, network, share best practices to achieve specific targets. The following chambers are currently active for participation by members, partners and donors.

Graduate Empowerment Chamber
Career Planning and Management Chamber
Rare And Critical Skills Chamber
Graduate Research Chamber
Employer Chamber