Youth in participation

South Africa

E-waste for youth employment in Limpopo Province Project

Youth participating during International Waste day © ILO
Project details

1 April 2025 - 31 March 2026

Japan

ZAF/25/01/JPN

South Africa

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.

ILO E-Waste Youth Project Handover

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

Japan in South Africa

Related resources

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Recycling day in Thabazimbi

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
Dismantling electronics

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E-Waste for Youth Employment project Japan study tour
Youth in Japan study tour

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Youth lady at E-Waste event

Video

E-Waste for Youth Employment in Limpopo

Technical and Vocational Education and Training trainers deliver entrepreneurship training to youth in E-Waste Project
SIYB Youth training

Technical and Vocational Education and Training trainers deliver entrepreneurship training to youth in E-Waste Project

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ewaste

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