A law graduate, he embarked into entrepreneurship by creating a platform that enables graduates to easily land their first jobs.

South African lawyer-turned-entrepreneur Sbusiso Buna (photo) is co-founder and CEO of Jobox, a startup aimed at boosting graduate employability. The company helps students acquire the skills needed to enter and thrive in the job market.

Launched in 2019, Jobox links employers, students, and higher education institutions, offering companies tools to recruit suitable candidates.

"What we do is connect businesses, students, and universities. The core issue we aim to address is the difficulty young people face in finding work. Specifically, we're focused on graduates who finish university but then spend two years at home with a degree, unable to find employment,” Buna explains.

Jobox's talent discovery platform allows employers to post job offers and students to apply. Employers can schedule interviews and send offers to chosen candidates, who can accept or decline through the platform. Jobox also maintains a talent database to help companies find suitable profiles. For universities, it provides a portal for career events and student information.

Buna is currently the director of Brightest Young Minds, an organization that connects young leaders and facilitates skill development and solution creation across Africa.

In 2020, he co-founded and co-hosts the Unicorn Podcast, focusing on African startups. Before Jobox, he co-founded Doot Experiences in 2018, offering travelers unique experiences in Japan. He holds a law degree from the University of Pretoria. From 2018 to 2019, he worked at IQbusiness South Africa, advancing from associate consultant to senior associate. In 2022, he served as a business coach for Tshimologong Precinct, a technology innovation hub.

Melchior Koba