The launch of these resources falls in line with Facebook’s commitment to training business owners across Africa and equipping people with the skills they need to thrive in the modern digital workplace. 

Jobs on Facebook

In 2017, Facebook launched Jobs on Facebook and, to date, the jobs product has helped people find over a million jobs. Now, in addition to posting jobs to their Page, businesses can now share their jobs in Groups.

According to Facebook, more than 200 million people on Facebook are members of Groups they consider meaningful, and this update will allow people who may be interested and qualified to better discover open roles.

The Mentorship tool

This tool connects people in Groups who are seeking mentorship with others in their community who have relevant experience or expertise. Facebook is aiming to make it easier for people in Groups to choose a mentorship partner based on their goals and interests.

People can sign up to share information about what they’re offering or looking for, and others in the Group can browse a list of those available people to find a match and reach out directly. Each week, the tool gives pairs helpful prompts in an aim to keep the conversation going.

Emilar Gandhi, public policy manager, SADC region: Facebook, says, "Together with partners such as Livity and Digify, we are training thousands of people in Africa with the digital skills they need to compete in the modern workplace. With our updated career resources, we are furthering this commitment, helping people access new career opportunities and upgrade their digital skills."