I started in February 2020 as a learner with no work experience. I remember my first day when I went to the field and got rejected by customers. It was painful, to the point where I wanted to quit, but under the mentorship of Queen and Justice I overcame the challenges. By completing my learnership, I have gained customer service and field sales skills with a bit of admin. I was them promoted to a temporary U-Belong sales supervisor.
After 6 months of hard work and dedication, I got a permanent position as a U-Belong sales supervisor. When I started with U-Belong it was the most challenging experience ever because we were in new territory, but with guidance from management team we are continually growing and improving month to month. It is impossible to get a job in this country without experience, but the company took a risk when they hired me. I am grateful for the opportunity
Who are we?
U-Belong is an exciting and dynamic Learnership and Development program hosted by T3 Telecoms SA, a distribution and technology company in South Africa that provides a wide range of telecommunications products and services to both formal and informal markets.
Launched in August 2021, the programme focuses on job creation, education and inspiring entrepreneurship among young agents. Since its inception, U-belong has successfully employed over 10,000 driven young individuals across South Africa.
The core objective of the U-Belong programme is to upskill participants in Sales and Operational selling skills, ensuring that individuals who were previously unemployed gain the ability to sustain and maintain a stable monthly income. Through this, the programme plays a vital role in integrating participants into the mainstream economy.
What began in Gauteng with the first group of agents has now expanded to almost all provinces, with teams growing rapidly within each region.
U-Belong remains committed to making a positive social and economic impact within South Africa’s informal youth sector, fostering growth, empowerment and long-term opportunities.
Our Values
U-Belong will always strive to achieve and sustain our values, no matter what situation we are facing or experiencing. We encourage all our agents and staff to keep up these high standards in order for us to grow as a telecommunications business and as a family. If you feel you match up to these values, make sure to fill in the form on our contact page, so that we can add you to our wonderful family
“In Africa there is a concept known as ‘ubuntu’ – the profound sense that we are human only through the humanity of others; that if we are to accomplish anything in this world it will in equal measure be due to the work and achievement of others.”
– Nelson Mandela
Entrepreneurship
“My biggest motivation? Just to keep challenging myself. I see life almost like one long University education that I never had — everyday I’m learning something new.”
– Richard Branson
Social Responsibility
“I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.”
-Maya Angelou
Innovation
“The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible.”
–Arthur C.
Community
“In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it.
– Marianne Williamson
Our Mission
Here at U-Belong we clearly understand the concept of the youth being the future. That is why we push the limits to empower the youth of South Africa. Our mission is not simply to solve unemployment by creating jobs, but to shape and mentor the youth until they can go out and create jobs for the rest of South Africa with innovation and entrepreneurship at their side. Our Mission is to create a workplace environment where we can unlock the potential of South Africa’s youth and create a brighter future for South Africa.