An annual job fair organised by Nelson Global Accounting and Bookkeeping convened employers, industry representatives and young jobseekers at Ndalo Lodge on Saturday, 10 October, as part of continuing efforts to address youth unemployment and improve access to work-related guidance.
Practical guidance and employer engagement
Hosted under the theme MEGA — Making Employment Great Again, the event offered career guidance sessions and networking opportunities intended to help jobseekers prepare for the labour market. A team of speakers provided practical advice on navigating the world of work, while participating organisations set up stands to meet prospective candidates.
Nelson Global director Nelson Tiwane thanked sponsors and everyone who contributed to the event. He said the job fair would be run annually and expressed ambition to expand the initiative:
“We are doing this annually. We started last year and next year we must fill up a stadium.”
Who attended
Photographs and event material named numerous young attendees and volunteers who took part in the day. The coverage listed the following people among those present at the fair, many shown in grouped photos:
- Bhekumuzi Khoza
- Butho Mabuz
- Sydney Zemba
- Mapitso Mphahlele
- Lungile Mlombo
- Phindile Rebecca Ncube
- Sfeziwe Mkabela
- Precious and Nelson Tiwane
- Thabisile Mamba
- Nomthandazo Yamoah
- Lifa Makwakwa
- Kamogelo Banda
- Lucky Ndhlovu
- Ayanda Dube
- Katlego Sebae
- Larancia Ndhlovu
- Zola Simelane
| Organiser | Role |
|---|---|
| Nelson Global Accounting and Bookkeeping | Host |
| Nelson Tiwane | Director (event lead) |
What jobseekers gained
Attendees had access to face-to-face conversations with employers and industry representatives, allowing them to present their credentials directly and ask about openings and recruitment processes. The day aimed to marry practical coaching with networking opportunities.
- Career guidance and insights into entering the workplace
- Opportunities to engage directly with potential employers
- Networking with industry leaders and community organisations
Local impact and next steps
Nelson Global’s intention to scale the job fair to stadium capacity next year signals a plan to broaden reach across Mpumalanga’s young jobseekers. If realised, a larger event could attract more employers and create wider visibility for entry-level and internship opportunities.
For now, the annual format provides a regular forum where young people can sharpen applications, rehearse interviews and gather information about sectors and employers represented at the event. The presence of sponsors and partner organisations also indicates local business buy-in for youth employment initiatives.
Practical information for jobseekers
Jobseekers interested in future Nelson Global events should watch for public announcements and consider preparing a concise CV, printed copies where possible, and a brief personal introduction they can use when meeting employers. Bringing a notepad and preparing questions for specific employers can make engagements more productive.
The continuation of the fair next year — and an expressed ambition to expand into a stadium-sized event — will require sustained sponsorship and coordination with employers. Stakeholders hoping to support or sponsor future editions can contact Nelson Global directly for partnership information.
The event also forms part of a wider local ecosystem of community-led initiatives that seek to provide practical support to learners and young adults, complementing other education and skills-development programmes in the province.
Coverage and images from the Ndalo Lodge job fair noted volunteers and attendees by name and underlined the organisers’ emphasis on annual continuity and growth. Whether the next edition reaches a stadium will depend on mobilisation of both jobseekers and employers across Mpumalanga.
