Silusapho Burial Society

Industry:

Financial Services | Funeral & Family Protection Services

Location:

Khayelitsha, Western Cape

Partners:

CTP Ltd (Funder) | Atlantis Foundries (Funder) | Youth Employment Service (YES) | youth@WORK

The YES Programme has enabled us to develop young professionals while strengthening our workforce and creating sustainable employment opportunities.

The Need

Silusapho Burial Society is a registered funeral services provider offering affordable, family-centred funeral solutions to communities across Khayelitsha. As demand for its services increased—particularly during and after the COVID-19 pandemic—the organisation required additional skilled employees to maintain exceptional client care while supporting its continued growth.

youth@WORK Solution

Through the programme, supported by CTP Ltd and Atlantis Foundries, young people were placed within the organisation to support administration, customer service, client engagement and daily operations. Practical workplace experience, combined with mentorship, equipped participants with valuable professional skills and confidence.

The Result

The programme strengthened workforce capacity while improving employee retention. Most significantly, eight young people were permanently employed, with six continuing their careers within the organisation, demonstrating the programme’s long-term employment impact.

Key Outcomes

  • Permanent Job Creation: Eight young people secured permanent employment, with six continuing their careers directly within Silusapho.

  • Increased Workforce Capacity: Extra support in administration, customer service, and daily operations helped meet rising post-pandemic demand while maintaining high client care standards.

  • Improved Employee Retention: Practical workplace experience and structured mentorship built a more stable, committed, and confident team.

  • Enhanced Community Support: Expanding skilled staff enabled Silusapho to deliver compassionate, family-centered funeral services while driving sustainable local employment in Khayelitsha.

The Impact

By investing in young talent, Silusapho has strengthened its ability to provide compassionate support to families while creating sustainable employment opportunities for local youth. The partnership shows how small businesses can build stronger communities through purposeful employment.
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