South Africa is at a turning point in addressing the growing gap between education and employment, especially for its youth. With public tertiary institutions under increasing pressure to meet rising demand, and with youth unemployment at 46.1%, there is an urgent need to strengthen the entire higher education ecosystem.

To tackle these issues head-on, Eduvos, in partnership with Moneyweb, invites you to a thought-provoking live webinar, exploring practical solutions to expand capacity, improve graduate outcomes, and build future-ready skills across the sector.

This high-impact discussion, moderated by SAfm Market Update’s Jimmy Moyaha, brings together a panel of experts, including Dr Riaan Steenberg (executive director, Eduvos), Babalwa Donkrag (managing director, KLA), and Chris Hattingh (executive director, Centre for Risk Analysis).

They will unpack insights on how South Africans perceive different types of institutions, examine the structural and capacity challenges in the public sector, and explore the role of private providers in complementing national efforts to meet skills development goals.

Backed by data from KLA and the CRA, the webinar will highlight opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and policy alignment to equip more young South Africans for the world of work.
 

Guest speaker

	Dr Riaan Steenberg Executive director, Eduvos Dr Riaan Steenberg is the director of operations at the NetEd Group, which includes Eduvos, Stellenbosch Business Institute, and Da Vinci Business School. With over 20 years of experience in higher education management, he is committed to expanding access to quality, affordable private education across Africa.
	Babalwa Donkrag Managing director, KLA Babalwa Donkrag is the managing director of KLA, a leading consumer insights consultancy. With over 15 years of experience in the data, research, and technology sectors, she brings deep expertise in operational strategy, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making.
	Chris Hattingh Executive director, Centre for Risk Analysis Chris Hattingh is the executive director of the Centre for Risk Analysis (CRA), where he leads economic and policy risk assessments for local and international stakeholders. He specialises in trade, investment, and regulatory analysis, and is a regular commentator on political economy and education policy trends in South Africa.