South Africa
E-waste for youth employment in Limpopo Province Project
Duration
1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026
Development partner(s)
Japan
Reference
ZAF/25/01/JPN
Location
South Africa
Contact
Cebisile Nyambe Project Manager
The E-Waste for Youth Employment in Limpopo Province project seeks to address the twin challenges of youth unemployment and environmental degradation through a structured e-waste recycling and entrepreneurship programme. The project is designed to empower youth, women, and persons with disabilities by providing them with technical skills, business training, and market access in the growing circular economy.
The project aims to strengthen e-waste policy frameworks to promote sustainable management and formalize recycling initiatives. It will also increase youth employment through skills development in e-waste recycling and business creation, while simultaneously raising community awareness on the importance of proper e-waste disposal and the benefits of recycling. Furthermore, the project will support youth entrepreneurs in launching and sustaining e-waste businesses by providing training, access to finance, and market linkages.
Project Objectives
Create job and entrepreneurship
Train 22 youth (60%women) in e-waste recycling & business skills, enabling them to launch their own enterprises and train 7 TVET institutions to be trainers in safe e-waste handling, recycling process
Protect the Environment
Reduce e-waste in landfills by promoting recycling and upcycling business models.
Strengthen E-waste policy frameworks & awareness
Advocate for better e-waste policies and educate communities on safe recycling practices.
Foster Partnerships
Collaborate with government, private sector, and TVET colleges to ensure long-term impact.
Project partner
Related resources
From waste to opportunity, E-Waste project officially handed over in Limpopo
ILO and Thabazimbi municipality mark Global Recycling day with E-Waste awareness drive
Youth beneficiaries strengthen technical skills through E-Waste site visits and electronic waste dismantling training
E-Waste for Youth Employment project Japan study tour
Video
E-Waste for Youth Employment in Limpopo
Technical and Vocational Education and Training trainers deliver entrepreneurship training to youth in E-Waste Project
Turning awareness into action, Limpopo Province hosts International E-Waste Day 2025
Driving sustainable futures: E-Waste for Youth Employment Project launched in Limpopo
E-Waste for Youth Employment in Limpopo