About us

People, growing.

Equipping South Africa's youth with the confidence, mindset, and soft skills to succeed in the world of work.

Who we are

We are a team of dedicated professionals from diverse backgrounds, committed to empowering youth — learners, students, and graduates — with the skills and confidence to reach their potential. We also equip educators and organisations with the skills they need to thrive and grow.

We partner with schools, community organisations, and employers so that every workshop responds to the people in the room, and so that what learners take away holds up long after the room empties.

Nerina Josephs

Founder and Programme Manager

Nerina Josephs

Founder and Programme Manager

Carrol October

Talent Acquisition & Training Specialist · Work Readiness, Educators

Carrol October

Talent Acquisition & Training Specialist · Work Readiness, Educators

Henry de Grass

Organisational Development Specialist · Teams & Strategy

Henry de Grass

Organisational Development Specialist · Teams & Strategy

Gail September

Clinical Psychologist · High School Foundations

Gail September

Clinical Psychologist · High School Foundations

Dr Lynette Classen

Medical Doctor · High School Foundations

Dr Lynette Classen

Medical Doctor · High School Foundations

Dawn Roode

Educator & Trauma Counsellor · High School Foundations

Dawn Roode

Educator & Trauma Counsellor · High School Foundations

Alison Louw

Law Graduate & Facilitator · High School Foundations

Alison Louw

Law Graduate & Facilitator · High School Foundations

Courtney Strauss

Health & Fitness Coach · Educators, High School Foundations

Courtney Strauss

Health & Fitness Coach · Educators, High School Foundations

Dr Lianne Keiller

Education, Research, IT and Evaluation · Support

Dr Lianne Keiller

Education, Research, IT and Evaluation · Support

Jamie Lee Poole

Project Administrator · Support

Jamie Lee Poole

Project Administrator · Support

Our values

What we stand for.

At Nina Jo Consulting, our values are the heart of how we work. They guide every workshop we design, every partnership we build, and every individual we support. Rooted in purpose, dignity, and human-centred growth, these values shape how we show up in schools, universities, communities, and organisations — ensuring that every interaction reflects who we are and the impact we strive to create.

Faith is our unwavering trust in God — Jeremiah 29:11 — grounding our belief that every young person carries God-given potential worth nurturing.

Love guides how we build meaningful relationships and create safe, compassionate environments where individuals are honoured and supported.

Excellence is our commitment to delivering high-quality, intentional work that empowers youth and strengthens every partnership and workshop we lead.

Investing reflects our dedication to youth, partnerships, and long-term impact, planting seeds of growth through every workshop and collaboration.

Fitness represents our commitment to holistic well-being, empowering individuals to show up with confidence, energy, and resilience.

Sponsors & Donors

The organisations who walk this journey with us.

We deeply appreciate the organisations that invest in our mission and make our work possible. Their generosity strengthens our ability to deliver high-quality skills development workshops that empower young people, educators, and communities to thrive.

We honour each sponsor, donor, and partner organisation for the trust they place in us, and for the meaningful role they play in expanding our impact.

Our philosophy

"There you go. That's the moment we live for — when something finally clicks, and a person steps into who they were always becoming."

Nerina Josephs

Founder and Programme Manager

How we work

Our workshops are facilitated by individuals who bring different strengths and share a deep passion and commitment to growth.

We facilitate groups of different sizes with the same care, preparation, and personalised attention. While our ideal group size is 20–30 participants, we adapt to larger groups when client needs require it.

Contact

Whetheryouareaschool,organisation,orfunderseekingtoempoweryoungpeopleorstrengthenteams,shareyourneedswithus,andwe'llprovidetailoredsolutionsandclearnextsteps.

Whetheryouareaschool,organisation,orfunderseekingtoempoweryoungpeopleorstrengthenteams,shareyourneedswithus,andwe'llprovidetailoredsolutionsandclearnextsteps.

Tell us about your goals, training needs, or partnership interest — we'll come back with tailored information and next steps.

Contact

Whetheryouareaschool,organisation,orfunderseekingtoempoweryoungpeopleorstrengthenteams,shareyourneedswithus,andwe'llprovidetailoredsolutionsandclearnextsteps.

Tell us about your goals, training needs, or partnership interest — we'll come back with tailored information and next steps.

© 2026 Nina Jo Consulting. All rights reserved.

Created by @OnBrand

Reg. No. 2025/711477/07

© 2026 Nina Jo Consulting. All rights reserved.

Created by @OnBrand

Reg. No. 2025/711477/07

© 2026 Nina Jo Consulting. All rights reserved.

Created by @OnBrand

Reg. No. 2025/711477/07