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Student Affairs Associate
We’re hiring! Are you passionate about developing young people and supporting the journey of young artisans? Then this role is for you! BluLever is looking for a passionate Student Affairs Associate. This role is perfect for someone who has experience with apprenticeships or learnerships, able to build relationships and engage with young people. We’re an early-stage start-up, so this is your opportunity to help grow this organization from the ground up and impact the learning
Joshua Kitenge
Jul 2


Soft Skills Facilitator
We’re hiring! Are you passionate about Working with young people and education? Then this role is for you! BluLever is looking for a passionate and creative facilitator. This role is perfect for someone who has experience with delivering engaging learning experiences, and engaging with young people. We’re an early-stage start-up, so this is your opportunity to help grow this organization from the ground up and impact the learning of young and experienced artisans. To learn mo
Joshua Kitenge
Mar 27


Change Crafter’s Toolkit: The Intern Perspective
Change Crafter's Toolkit training session day The start of a career is often described as a learning phase, but at BluLever, it has been a building phase. I joined the team on the 29th of September as a Learning Experience Designer Graduate Intern, immediately stepping into the development of the Change Crafters Toolkit. I count myself among the incredibly fortunate who managed to step into a role directly aligned with my field of study from day one. Having completed my Honou
Itumeleng Sediane
Feb 27


Beyond the Surface: What I Learned at the Change Crafter’s Toolkit
Change Crafter's Toolkit training session day Last week, I stepped away from my usual desk at BluLever Education to join a three-day journey called the Change Crafter’s Toolkit. As a Human Capital Manager, my role is centered on people, their growth, their challenges, and their success. But this training reminded me that even when you work with people every day, there is always a deeper level of understanding to reach, especially regarding gender sensitivity and equity in the
Lebohang Mbhiza
Feb 24


The Wraparound Support Report
BluLever Education’s Wraparound Support Project reimagined how to help apprentices succeed in South Africa’s artisan training system. Partnering with the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, BluLever built a holistic model combining case management, wellness initiatives, and community-based support. Over three years, the project reduced dropout rates from 24% to 5% and created a replicable framework for helping apprentices manage personal, academic, and workplace challenges. This
Joshua Kitenge
Nov 5, 2025


Curriculum Development Manager
We’re hiring! Are you passionate about creating learning experiences? Then this role is for you. BluLever is looking for an experienced and passionate Curriculum Development Manager. This role is perfect for someone who is experienced in managing teams of learning experience designers and is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences for students. We’re an early-stage start-up, so this is your opportunity to help grow this organization from the ground up and im
Joshua Kitenge
Oct 28, 2025


Business Development Associate
We’re hiring! Are you passionate about Sales and Client Relationship Management? BluLever is looking for a passionate and motivated individual experienced in client prospecting and cold calling. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about building relationships and representing the brand. We’re an early-stage start-up, so this is your opportunity to help grow this organization from the ground up and impact the learning of young and experienced artisans. To learn
Joshua Kitenge
Oct 20, 2025


Wellbeing on a Startup Budget: How We Built a Healthier, Happier Team at BluLever
Written by Lebohang Mbhiza (BluLever's Human Capital Manager) Read our feature of this article in the Healthy Times , Pg 19, by Lisa...
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Aug 28, 2025


Not Just an Intern: What I Learned About Work (and Myself) at BluLever
My first team! Your first few steps into Blulever will undoubtedly be characterised by excitement, curiosity and five flights of...
Rosamaria DeVries
Jun 17, 2025


Apprentice Placement Support
We’re hiring! Are you passionate about empowering and developing youth? Then this role is for you. BluLever is looking for an energetic...
Joshua Kitenge
May 2, 2025


Demand-led Education is the Foundation for SME Success
This feature was written by Maryna Steyn on the 19th February 2025 and published in SME South Africa under the Founder's Story section....
Kerri-Ann Michael
Feb 19, 2025


Forget the Digital Hype - Why Artisan Careers Are More Future-Proof Than You Think
As AI disrupts industries, artisan careers remain essential. See why BluLever is future-proofing skilled trades for the digital age.
Kerri-Ann Michael
Feb 16, 2025


702 INTERVIEW: 1.5 Million Jobs Created and BluLever Education's Role in the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI)
Jess Rousses, BluLever Education's Co-Founder and Co-CEO was interviewed on the "Drive with Jon Perlman" show on 702 Radio.
Kerri-Ann Michael
Feb 13, 2025


Student Affairs Associate
We’re hiring! Are you passionate about supporting young adults and implementing holistic programmes? Then this role is for you. BluLever...
Joshua Kitenge
Jan 7, 2025


How Courageous Leaps Pay Off: Lerato’s First 3 Months at a Startup.
Embarking on a career journey can feel like standing at a crossroads, with different paths stretching out before you. It's a time of...
Dan Kabongo
Mar 20, 2024
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