15/10/2026
We recently provided Digital Citizen Plus (DC+) training to young women participating in the 2026 Masiphakameni Skills Development gap year programme, run by Jabulani Rural Health Foundation.
The programme supports young women each year through eight months of personal development, skills training and mentorship. As part of this journey, we provided computer training to help participants build practical digital skills that can support them in further studies and future employment.
The course ran for approximately three months, with classes twice a week, covering five units: Computer Concepts, Desktop and Managing Files, Word, Spreadsheets, and Communications. All participants performed well, achieving 100% in their assessments.
Nkosikhona, our Computer Lab Facilitator, explained that most participants had little to no previous experience using computers, making patience and individual support essential throughout the training.
“Sometimes I would spend most of my time focusing on one student to make sure they understood what they were learning,”
Nkosikhona said. “It was rewarding to see all the participants do well and achieve 100% in their assessments.”
We delivered the training as an International Computer Driving Licence(ICDL), test centre, an internationally recognized vendor certification managed by ICDL South Africa, allowing learners to complete their assessments and obtain certification.
The training gave participants an opportunity to develop essential digital skills, from managing files and working with documents to using spreadsheets and communicating digitally.
These skills provide a useful foundation as the young women continue their personal development and prepare for future study and employment opportunities.
“Through this training, the young women gained practical computer skills they can use in their studies and when looking for employment,” Nkosikhona added. “I hope they continue building on what they have learned.”
