Investing in our youth

At NTT DATA, we’re committed to making a positive impact on our communities. We aim to make a difference in the areas of education, job opportunities and economic growth by constantly seeking new and innovative ways of using technology to change the lives of young people.

Over the past 29 years, we have run a Saturday School program in South Africa which has assisted thousands of high-school learners improve their marks and achieve excellent results in matric.

The program runs every Saturday of the school calendar year and offers supplemental education in subjects relating to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to Grade 11 and 12 learners from underserved communities. This enhances their prospects for tertiary education and success in both their learning and careers.

The Saturday School currently supports 100 learners each year in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Based on its success, a pilot program was rolled out in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in 2020. From supporting 11 Grade 11 learners, it’s grown to support a total of 40 Grade 11 and 12 learners.

Most of our learners have become qualified professionals and entrepreneurs. Some have joined NTT DATA through our graduate programs.

2023 matric results

Our Johannesburg matriculants achieved a 100% pass rate, 95% university admission and 83 distinctions in total.

Our Gqeberha matriculants achieved a 100% pass rate for the first time since the roll-out, with100% university admission 22 distinctions.

“The Saturday School is one of the initiatives we are proud of as a company. We partner with local schools and communities to provide extra classes and mentorship for learners from underserved communities. This program helps learners with STEM subjects, and introduces them to coding, robotics, career guidance, entrepreneurship, and wellness coaching.  We want them to stand in their authentic selves and contribute to society to make South Africa and Africa great.”

Kirsty Phaal
Senior Vice President Human Resources

Partners

Eastern Cape Education logo
Gauteng Province Education logo
University of Pretoria logo
University of Johannesburg logo
Belgium Campus logo
Moshal Program logo
Sci-Bono logo
Port Elizabeth TVET College logo
Global Leadership Consultants logo
Junior Tukkie logo
Nelson Mandela University logo
Talent Unleashed logo
Youth Leadership Entrepreneurship Development logo

Impact

2.5K+

young lives changed

90%

average annual university entrance

100%

pass rate in Johannesburg

140+

learners supported annually

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Note

In April 2024, Dimension Data was rebranded as NTT DATA.