WeThinkCode: Youth Development Programme 2025

WeThinkCode is a South African software development academy tackling the technical skills shortage and youth unemployment. We recruit talented youth, providing specialized training to turn them into proficient backend developers in 16 months using our tailored curriculum and learning system.

Recruitment: WeThinkCode_ recruits young people that show a high aptitude for a career in software development. We specifically focus on offering opportunities to youth with no prior coding experience.

Training: WeThinkCode_ trains youth in South Africa to be world-class software developers that are equipped with market-relevant programming skills, and work readiness competencies built up through the dynamic learning environment.

Placement: The aim is to ensure that youths leave WeThinkCode with a job and an accredited qualification in systems development. WeThinkCode has placed 91% of its graduates in permanent employment.

Requirements:

Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 35.
Applicants must hold one of the following:

Valid South African ID
or Valid Passport with work permit
or Valid Asylum seekers permit

Must Not be working or studying (WeThinkCode_ is a full-time program, you will not be able to join the program if you are currently working or studying at another institution)