Meet Our 2023 FirstRand FirstJob Interns
As part of the Tshepo 1 million campaign that was launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2017 First Rand has opened up the opportunity for companies, NGOs, and community-based organizations to apply to join the FirstRand/ First Jobs program. This program enables organizations that get selected to get a chance to hire much-needed interns that they would not necessarily be able to pay directly because of many different reasons including but not limited to budget constraints for 12 months. FirstRand would allow for organizations to recruit interns that they would pay on behalf of the selected organizations and would also provide additional support & training to the interns for the duration of the internship. FirstRand will also be giving the interns a chance to further their education by paying for any course of their choice for up to R11,000.
enke heeded the call for organizations to apply and we were lucky enough to be one of the selected organizations. We were able to interview and recruit 4 new interns with 3 based in Gauteng and 1 in Nortthern Cape. The interns are based within our programs and operations departments and started on the 1st of July 2023.
Tlou Jonathan Boloka
Tlou is a Programs intern, he works under our In-School program initiatives. Tlou enjoys travelling and, meeting with community champions and brainstorming about how our communities can be developed in his spare time.
His favourite book is Kasinomic revolution- the rise of African informal economies. His favorite quote is “we are the ones we have been waiting for, time for change is now.”
“What makes me excited about joining enke, is its mission and vision of developing the youth and communities it is aligned with what I believe in and qualified to be doing.”
Sedzani Nemulodi
Sedzani Nemulodi is a Operations intern. Sedzani enjoys socializing and organising fun activities with friends. Her favourite book is Lighter – Yung Pueblo. Her favourite quote is “The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing but rising every time we fall“.
“I’m excited about joining enke because I want to help young people acquire the resources, they need to make an impact in their communities. This way I would have made a difference too.”
Mbulelo Gobo
Mbulelo Gobo is a Programs intern, he works under our In-School program initiatives. Mbulelo enjoys debating and organising programs for youth development in his spare time. His favourite book is Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert Koyisaki & Sharon Lechter. His favourite quote is “Strive not to be a success but rather to be of value”.
“What makes me excited about joining enke is I have an attachment to the organization because I was once a beneficiary of its programs. The development that came after that is what connects me to enke.”
Mihlali Dyonki
Mihlali is a Business development intern. Mihlali enjoys educational, crime and cultural documentaries in her spare time. Her favorite book is What happened to you – Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey. Her favorite quote is “Even after everything you have been through, you are still here. You should be so proud of how far you have come.”
“What makes me excited about joining enke is that it’s a youth development organization that helps young people develop and equip themselves in any way possible and inspires young people to create their own solutions to any socio issues.
In that know, I will have the opportunity to develop myself and cultivate qualities such as courage and a strong work ethic. They value passion and understand the importance of pursuing your dreams. Through their programs and resources, enke will provide me with the tools and support needed to overcome challenges and work towards my passions. They believe in the power of young people to make a difference and I love that! “
