WHO WE ARE
OUR VISION
Our vision is to create a world where work is recognized as worship by partnering with communities and church leaders to address unemployment by creating strategies using available resources, facilitating prayer and sharing, and recording and sharing transformative experiences to accelerate meaningful employment and empower individuals to achieve fulfilling careers.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to spread the gospel through purposeful work, transforming the church from a building into a dynamic movement by empowering churches to minister to the unemployed, elevating unemployment through accountability and coaching, fostering partnerships between well-resourced and under-resourced churches, and promoting holistic discipleship through meaningful work.
OUR STORY
Siyabulela Nana and Ron Begbie started Izenzo’s journey in the heart of the Eastern Cape Province, where they partnered churches grappling with overwhelming unemployment —some as high as 100%. With years of experience in working with materially impoverished communities, Siyabulela and Ron saw this not as a challenge, but as a calling to develop strategies to empower these churches and break the cycle of inertia.
Their efforts ignited a renewed sense of purpose among both the young and old, inspiring them to envision more fulfilled lives where work could glorify God. By working hand in hand with church leaders to develop strategies and programs, many of which were established by the churches themselves, they significantly reduced unemployment rates, transforming lives and communities.
The success was not just in the numbers, but in the lives touched and the communities revitalized—where hope was restored and dreams were reignited.
STRATEGIC GOALS
Our strategic plan is to facilitate the acquisition of entry-level jobs for job club members while providing limited in-house administration support for those in need.
At Izenzo, our strategic plan for unemployment has 3 objectives:
01
Help unemployed individuals discover their calling and find a fulfilling career by exploring their skills, interests, and passions, while providing the support and guidance needed to achieve this goal.
02
Help job seekers secure and thrive in employment through accountability, coaching, support, and networking opportunities, providing ongoing assistance to help overcome challenges in the workforce.
03
Help aspiring entrepreneurs start survivalist businesses to generate income and sustain their livelihoods while they search for employment, by providing training, support, and ongoing assistance to manage the business and overcome challenges.
OUR PRINCIPLES
Meet our Team
Lerato Mojak
Network Engagement & Leadership Development
Team lead in Johannesburg, responsible for engaging transformative networks that seek to equip the body of Christ for the ministry of the unemployed. He is also responsible for the operations of the Izenzo hub in Johannesburg. An ordained minister, serves in a the Pastoral.
Gilda Vamussa
Copywriter & Content Creator
Crafter of words and shaper of Izenzo's social media presence to connect with and inspire those in need.
Tshepiso Riba
Graphic Designer, Web developer
Graphic designer, website developer, and creative risk-taker responsible for crafting and designing visual stories that best suit the Izenzo identity. Ordained minister, serves as the lead in his church.
Caroline Hillier
Administrator
Encourager and supporter of the Job Club fellows through prayer, accountability and guidance in the job clubs. You go to person for anything regarding Izenzo.
Robert Ahimbisibwe
Creative Director
Training facilitator responsible for developing training material and running training sessions for the Job Clubs that equipt with job readiness skills. Currently studying towards Advanced Theology.
Who Are We
Izenzo is a transformative employment social enterprise initiative committed to empowering local churches and other local community organizations to take proactive steps in addressing the pressing issue of unemployment.
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13A Viljoen Street, Johannesburg, GP, 2094, South Africa
info@izenzo.org.za