✨ Exciting beginnings! ✨ Our new cohorts of Fintech. Data Science, and Full Stack Development learners are ready to embark on an incredible journey of growth and innovation! 🚀💻📊 Welcome to the Shaper family—where potential meets opportunity! Here's to shaping the future, one skill at a time. 🙌 #ShapingSkills #TechForTomorrow #Fintech #DataScience #FullStack
Shaper
IT Services and IT Consulting
Johannesburg, Gauteng 9,480 followers
Transforming Africa's talent to meet global demand.
About us
𝙉𝙊𝙏𝙀: 𝙒𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙮, 𝙧𝙚𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙚𝙧! Our mission is crystal clear: to combat unemployment head-on by equipping Africa’s youth with highly employable & in-demand skills. But we don't just develop talent. We craft future-ready professionals fit for the continent’s leading organisations. That means we're all about cultivating well-rounded individuals who can hit the ground running - young talent equipped with the necessary technical and soft skills to thrive in the workplace. By immersing our candidates in practical, real-world scenarios, we’re able to give them an instant advantage in today's competitive job market. And we don't stop there… We're 100% committed to opening doors to employment opportunities for all our candidates, because job creation is at the heart of what we do. Our interns learn practical, hands-on development skills that are needed in the real world whilst building commercial facing products via a rapid internship programme.
- Website
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https://www.shaper.co.za/
External link for Shaper
- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2015
Locations
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Primary
7 Quince St, Auckland Park
Johannesburg, Gauteng 2000, ZA
Employees at Shaper
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Jorge Perez Diaz
Advanced Certified SCRUM Master© | Certified SCRUM Product Owner©
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Josiel Mogase
Software Developer at Absa Group
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Mxolisi Sibisi
IT SYSTEM SUPPORT || Electrical Engeneer || Process Controller|| Full-Stack Developer|| Cybersecurity Analyst|| DevOps ||
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Tommy Fihla
Innovation, DevOps and Engineering
Updates
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🎉 Huge congratulations to the 12 talented full-stack developers who graduated from the Philippi Developer Programme on Friday! 🎓 Your dedication and hard work have paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of the incredible student management system you developed for the UKhanyo Foundation. You’re not just graduates—you’re the future of tech! 🚀 Here’s to the start of an exciting journey. Keep shining and shaping the world! 🙌 #shapingsuccess #philippidevelopers #fullstackdeveloper
Celebrating the Future of Tech: Philippi Developer Programme Graduation! On Friday, 22 November, we proudly celebrated the graduation of 12 young full-stack developers from Philippi and surrounding areas! These talented individuals completed the Philippi Developer Programme. They showcased their skills by presenting a student management system they developed for the Ukhanyo Foundation NPO and received their certificates. Since its launch in 2021, the Philippi Developer Programme, coordinated by the UCT GSB Solution Space, run by Shaper, and funded by ayoba, has opened doors for over 100 young people and equipped them with vital digital skills. Congratulations to our graduates—you’ve made us proud! A special shout out to the mentors: Vuyo Dila, Sifiso Mawila Nxumalo Lukhanyo Matshebelele #TechTalent #DigitalSkills #PhilippiDevelopers #SolutionSpace #ayoba #YouthEmpowerment #ClosingTheSkillsGap
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We would like to congratulate our 12 talented young full-stack developers from Philippi, who successfully graduated from the #PhilippiDeveloper Programme on the 22nd of November. As part of their journey, they showcased their skills by developing an impressive student management system for the Ukhanyo Foundation NPO. We salute their outstanding achievement and commitment to innovation. Special thanks to our long term partners UCT GSB Solution Space, and Shaper for their continuous dedication nurturing the next generation of tech leaders and entrepreneurs. #ayoba
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🚀 "Continuous learning is the key to unlocking your potential." 💡✨ Here’s a glimpse of our dedicated Full Stack learners, embracing every challenge and growing with every line of code! 💻🔥 #shapingsuccess #fullstackdeveloper #learnership
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Happy Monday! 🌟 Remember, every expert was once a beginner. Embrace each step, learn as much as you can, and know that you're building the skills for a bright future. 💻🚀 #MondayMotivation #shapingsuccess #Learnership #FutureLeaders
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Celebrating Progress at the Fourth Sprint Review! Our talented developers have just completed their fourth sprint review in the Philippi Developer Programme, showcasing their incredible progress in building impactful tech solutions. From enhanced UI/UX designs to robust API integrations, each team demonstrated their commitment to addressing real-world challenges with innovative digital tools. Their dedication and growth over these sprints have been truly inspiring! Upcoming Event: Demo Day The journey doesn’t end here! Join us for Demo Day to witness these developers present their final projects. This is an opportunity to see firsthand the amazing work they’ve accomplished and the tech solutions they've developed for our community. If you're in a position to recruit or invest in promising tech talent, Demo Day is the perfect chance to connect with these skilled individuals as they launch their careers. Complete this form to express your interest: https://lnkd.in/d-TDMfUv Event Details: Date: Friday, 22 November 2024 Venue: Cape Town The Philippi Developer Programme is a 4-month programme in partnership with ayoba and Shaper, aimed to train local community youth in Philippi and surrounding areas in technology skills. #coding #youthempowerment #youthdevelopment #upskill
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In South Africa, addressing youth unemployment requires a strong link between education and employment. Learnerships, which blend theoretical learning with practical experience, are key to equipping young individuals with essential skills. Corporate South Africa can play a transformative role by offering workplace experiences that enhance employability and foster a tailored talent pipeline. By supporting learnerships through structured programmes and mentorship, companies not only fulfil their social responsibility but also drive innovation and economic growth. This article explores the vital importance of corporate support in empowering the future workforce. #southafrica #unemployment #learnership #workplace #experience #youth #technology #innovation #talent #economicgrowth
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Your CV is more than just a document – it’s your personal brand! 📝 Make sure it speaks to your strengths, aligns with the job, and shows why you’re the perfect fit. With each application, take the time to polish and refine. Here are 5 tips to help you create a standout CV: 1. Tailor your CV to each job 2. Clean layout & format 3. Highlight relevant skills & certifications 4. Limit to one or two pages 5. Final touches Remember, first impressions count – make yours memorable! #shapingsuccess #cvtips #careeradvice #FutureReady
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Are you a tech-savvy problem solver with a passion for driving efficiency and innovation in the IT industry? Do you want to gain in-demand skills in Systems Support and Business Analysis? If so, this learnership is designed for you! Programme Overview This remote learnership offers a unique blend of NQF Level 5 Systems Support with a strong focus on Business Analysis skills, preparing you to thrive in today’s dynamic tech environment. During this 12-month program, you’ll receive online training, and mentorship from industry experts. Learnership Details: - Start Date: 13 November 2024 - Duration: 12 months - Location: Remote - Minimum Matric (Grade 12) This opportunity is perfect for young individuals passionate about technology and problem-solving, eager to build a career in Systems Support and Business Analysis. Embrace this chance to learn, grow, and make a lasting impact in the tech industry! Deadline for Applications: 28 October 2024 Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dTdwA5mC #TechLearnership #RemoteLearnership #UnemployedYouth #SouthAfricaJobs
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Looking to recruit tech talent? Then join us at the next Demo Day. Demo Day is less than a month away, and our young developers are eager to showcase the apps they have been developing. The students will graduate as full-stack developers, ready to enter tech. Complete this form to express your interest: https://lnkd.in/d3_WgzQk Event Details: Date: Friday, 22 November 2024 Venue: Cape Town The Philippi Developer Programme is a 4-month programme in partnership with ayoba and Shaper, aimed to train local community youth in Philippi and surrounding areas in technology skills. 🌟 #coding #youthempowerment #youthdevelopment #upskill