GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA — The transition from completing Matric to finding a job or entering higher education is one of the most challenging phases for young South Africans. For Ramabulana Lebogang, a Gauteng-based tech innovator, this challenge became the spark for Job Genius, a community-focused startup aimed at bridging the digital divide and creating employment access.From Science Streams to Independent Tech ResearchBorn in Gauteng, Ramabulana Lebogang’s journey began with preschool in the vibrant Alexandra Township. A later relocation to Limpopo shifted his focus strictly to the sciences, leading to the successful completion of Matric in 2023.Rather than following a traditional academic route immediately after school, Lebogang chose to return to Gauteng, the economic heart of South Africa, to step straight into the practical business world. In June 2024, driven by a deep curiosity for digital innovation, Lebogang launched an independent research journey into the technology sector. By teaching himself digital tools and analyzing software trends, he quickly realized how technology could be used to solve everyday socioeconomic challenges like youth unemployment.Job Genius: Launching an Initiative with a PurposeMotivated by the high unemployment rate and the difficulties matriculants face when applying to tertiary institutions, Lebogang founded Job Genius to drive community empowerment.While the business is currently operating as an unregistered startup as it builds up the capital required for formal registration, Job Genius is fully active online. Operating through its growing social media platforms, the initiative provides critical, hands-on support to job-seekers and students. The brand focuses on streamlining the job hunt by providing guidance on professional CV setups and navigating digital employment portals like ESSA. It also assists youth with complex university and TVET college application systems, while providing vital information regarding bursary applications, NSFAS requirements, and school placements.Verified by PushToStart.ClubRamabulana Lebogang’s journey proves that a formal degree is not the only pathway to making a massive impact. To scale this mission and connect with the broader South African startup ecosystem, Job Genius is featured and tracked through PushToStart.Club, a premier digital accelerator platform spotlighting early-stage youth innovations.By combining a solid background in high school sciences with self-taught technology skills, Lebogang is building real solutions for the community through Job Genius. The immediate goal is to expand the brand’s social media presence, secure the resources to formally register the business, and continue connecting South African youth with life-changing career and educational opportunities.Contact Information:Founder: Ramabulana LebogangStartup: Job GeniusEcosystem Profile: PushToStart.Club