Training Africa's Top Tech Talent

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WeThinkCode_ recruits young people that show a high aptitude for a career in software development. We specifically focus on offering opportunities to youth with no prior coding experience.

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WeThinkCode_ trains youth in South Africa to be world-class software developers that are equipped with market-relevant programming skills, and work readiness competencies built up through the dynamic learning environment.

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The aim is to ensure that graduates leave WeThinkCode_ with a job and an accredited qualification in systems development. WeThinkCode_ has placed 91% of its graduates in permanent employment.

Bridging the Tech Skills gap

WeThinkCode_ is a South African software development academy tackling the technical skills shortage and youth unemployment. We recruit talented youth, providing specialized training to turn them into proficient backend developers in 16 months using our tailored curriculum and learning system.

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I really do think the power of the programme is the fact that support for youth from low-income backgrounds is built in throughout the programme. From selection through to training, student support and placement. The fact that WeThinkCode_ integrates support across the value chain, I think that's what makes all the difference.
Ona Meyer
Programme Manager

We were very impressed with the level of skill and experience of the students; they have proven themselves very competent and able to join a global company and transition into a very complex environment.
Eileen Clauss
Senior Manager Professional Services EMEA Development

BBD’s three - year relationship with WeThinkCode_ has smashed the moulds of how we think about creating great software engineers in SA. Over 70 incredibly bright young people have been exposed to internships and BBD’s hit rate for converting those to graduate contracts has been 90% successful. The majority of these individuals would have been lost in the formal channels we previously relied on, so our experience is that WeThinkCode_ executes on the quality and delivers on its mandate to BBD.
Gus Pringle
Director

WeThinkCode_ has provided us with invaluable access to a diverse pool of exceptional individuals. It has eliminated the challenges we faced in sourcing and selecting talent. By doubling their cohort from 2020 to 2021, they significantly contributed to our achievement of hiring goals. We were fortunate to secure six remarkable women who have exceeded our expectations. The entire team, both men and women, exudes passion and enthusiasm. The outstanding results we witnessed in 2022 are a testament to their capabilities.
Katy Shears
Senior Programme Manager

WeThinkCode_ was on a quest to get more young female participants to come on board, because coding at that time was predominantly male. So we embarked as one of the initial onboarding partners for the WomenThinkCode_ initiative. The aim for that was to get at least 50% female representation by 2023. Little did we know that we would reach that mark by 2021
Nkosinathi Mahlangu
Youth Employment Portfolio Head at Momentum Metropolitan Foundation

Training Africa's Top Tech Talent

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Bridging the Tech Skills gap

Working With the Best Partners in South Africa & Globally

Join managers hiring top tech talent

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