Let’s Build What Matters
We work with investors, businesses and public institutions to expand youth employment, strengthen enterprises and drive measurable economic growth.
If you’re ready to partner, explore or scale, let’s talk.
Leadership
youth@WORK is led by a focused leadership team with a proven national delivery record, combining strategy, financial discipline and operational execution
Erica Kempken
Co-Founder | Industry Innovation Lead
Leads ecosystem design and labour-to-growth strategy, connecting youth capability to economic demand through disciplined systems built for scale.
Jacinta Roest-Tshidzumba
Co-Founder | Chief Financial Officer
Leads financial governance, capital structuring and investor reporting, ensuring compliance, audit readiness and transparent fund management.
Yanga Nqenqa
HR & Operations Lead
Leads operational delivery and workforce integration, driving enterprise engagement, HR compliance and labour relations at scale.