Events
Login

Social & Youth Impact

Globally recognized, locally empowered — tackling youth unemployment through innovative entrepreneurship.
Get Involved
Download Brouchure

Transforming youth into change makers

Our youth and social impact initiatives create meaningful opportunities for young South Africans to develop skills, launch enterprises, and drive positive change in their communities.

745 +

Total Participants

8,500 +

Lives Impacted

Five key pillars

Five key pillars designed to create sustainable impact and drive entrepreneurial success.

Entrepreneurial Skills Development

Building foundational business competencies to transform ideas into viable enterprises.

Social Innovation

Developing creative solutions that balance economic viability with meaningful social value.

Sustainable Enterprise Creation

Building businesses that generate economic value while creating lasting positive social impact.

Mentorship & Networking

Connecting emerging entrepreneurs with experienced professionals and essential resources.

Personal Development

Cultivating leadership qualities and resilience essential for entrepreneurial success.

Transforming lives through targeted initiatives

Transforming lives through targeted youth and social impact initiatives.
Youth economic empowerment program
ACTIVE

250+

Expected Participants

12 months

Duration

Comprehensive program equipping young South Africans with project management skills and entrepreneurial capabilities.
Key Highlights
  • Project management certification pathway
  • Entrepreneurship development workshops
  • Mentorship with industry professionals
Key Outcomes

85% completion rate
70% employment rate post-program

ACTIVE

180+

Expected Participants

6 months

Duration

Strategic partnership creating sustainable employment opportunities through skills development and industry connections.
Key Highlights
  • Industry-specific training modules
  • Direct employer partnerships
  • Skills assessment and matching
Key Outcomes

78% job placement rate
120+ employer partnerships

ACTIVE

60+

Expected Participants

18 months

Duration

Community-based program applying project management principles to improve ECD centres and outcomes.
Key Highlights
  • ECD centre infrastructure projects
  • Teacher training and development
  • Community engagement initiatives
Key Outcomes

12 ECD centres upgraded
150+ children benefited

ACTIVE

40+

Expected Participants

24 months

Expected Participants

Infrastructure development program improving access to clean water and sanitation in underserved communities.
Key Highlights
  • Water infrastructure projects
  • Sanitation facility construction
  • Community health education
Key Outcomes

8 communities served
2,500+ people with clean water access

Measurable outcomes across all programs

Measurable outcomes across all youth and social impact programs.

745 +

Total Expected Participants

8,500 +

Expected Lives Impacted

R4.2M

Expected Resources Mobilized

78%

Success Rate

Connect with a global community of more than 750,000 Project Professionals.

Become a Member
Volunteer

Join our youth empowerment mission

Whether you’re a young entrepreneur, mentor, or organisation committed to youth empowerment, there’s a place for you in our social impact initiatives.
Get Involved
Our Events
Scroll to Top
Events
Main Menu
Member Login

VP Volunteer

We are the people behind the profession. The PMI South Africa Volunteer Management Portfolio powers everything the chapter delivers through committed professionals who lead, contribute, and grow together. Leadership experience. Global exposure. Real impact. Whether you’re emerging or established, your moment is now. Get involved. Make your mark. Together, we don’t just manage projects we build futures.

Reach out to vpvolunteer@pmi.org.za to become a volunteer

Early Career Professionals

We are the talent pipeline of the PMI South Africa Chapter, supporting, developing, and connecting emerging project management professionals as they take their first steps into the profession. From learning programmes to mentorship, stakeholder engagements, and industry collaborations, we create the platforms that help early career professionals grow with confidence and purpose. Get involved and help us shape the future of project management.

Contact us at –  vpearlycareerprof@pmi.org.za 

Branches

Great chapters are built locally. The Branches Portfolio drives the growth and governance of regional PMI South Africa branches , ensuring every member, no matter where they are, feels the full weight of the chapter behind them. We support branch leadership teams, align regional delivery to PMI standards, and create the conditions for sustainable, high-impact local communities. Your region. Your chapter. Your voice.

Get involved — vpbranches@pmi.org.za

Programme Management & Coordination

The Programme Coordinator is the operational backbone of the PMI South Africa President’s Office driving priorities, coordinating across all portfolios, and ensuring the chapter’s programmes deliver measurable impact. Working hand in hand with the Chapter President, this role keeps momentum alive, accountability intact, and the chapter’s mission moving forward. Behind every milestone is a plan that worked.

Get in touch for presidential related quiries at
coordinator@pmi.org.za

Outreach

We are where project management meets purpose. The PMI South Africa Outreach Portfolio connects the chapter to schools, universities, NPOs, and communities building awareness, developing capability, and empowering the next generation of project leaders. From student clubs to social impact programmes, we grow the profession from the ground up. Reach further. Impact more. Build what lasts.

Partner with us at
vpoutreach@pmi.org.za

Marketing & Communications

We are the brand behind the chapter. The PMI South Africa Marketing Portfolio drives the strategy, content, and campaigns that grow membership, amplify events, and position the chapter as South Africa’s premier project management community. Integrated marketing. Consistent branding. Real results across every platform, every campaign, every milestone. If it looks good and sounds right, we made it happen.

Reach out to us at
vpmarketing@pmi.org.za
for marketing related queries.

Corporate Partnership

We are the connection between South Africa’s organisations and the project management profession. The Corporate Outreach Portfolio builds partnerships, drives sponsorships, and delivers capacity development across every sector with dedicated liaisons for Corporate, Government, SOEs, and NPOs. Your goals. Our network. One powerful partnership.

Get in touch at
vpcorporate@pmi.org.za

Certification & Training

We turn ambition into credentials. The Professional Development Portfolio powers certifications, PDUs, webinars, ATP information sessions, mentoring, and thought leadership for project professionals across South Africa. Grow your career. Share your knowledge. Shape the profession.

Get in touch with us at
vpprofessionaldev@pmi.org.za

Technology & Digital

We are the digital engine of the PMI South Africa Chapter connecting members, powering events, and keeping the chapter running behind the scenes. From web management to communications, we make it work. Get involved and help us build something better.

Contact us at
vpcommunication@pmi.org.za

Strategic Leadership & Vision

The President’s Office is where strategy meets purpose. The office sets the direction, drives governance, and ensures every portfolio, programme, and partnership delivers on the PMI South Africa Chapter’s mission. From university engagements and corporate partnerships to government relations and member growth, the President’s Office connects the dots and holds the chapter accountable to excellence. Leading with intention. Delivering with impact.

Get in touch with us at
coordinator@pmi.org.za
Become a member
Join our events