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Just Africa Life Skills
PROMOTING HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT Life Skills Coaching, Gap Year & Half Gap Year Program, Career Development

How we started doing what we do

Founded by Marius and Madelein Wolfaardt, Life Skills has been dedicated to working with youth and children since 2004. Our keen ability to recognize the untapped potential in individuals is at the core of our mission, and we find profound satisfaction in guiding people through their life journeys, regardless of their current stage.

Life skills are not exclusive to those facing challenges; they offer valuable benefits to anyone seeking to enhance their lives, overcome obstacles, or receive guidance on their path of personal growth.

Recognizing substantial gaps in the developmental journey from primary to high school, high school to university/college, and transitioning to the workforce, as well as in the face of traumatic life events, we understand the daunting nature of these changes for children and teenagers. The decisions made during these critical phases significantly influence their future.

The imperative of imparting life skills has witnessed exponential growth. In adapting to the evolving times, we recognize an increasing demand for emotional intelligence and personalized coaching in the realm of personal development. Our overarching objective is to assist individuals in overcoming personal obstacles, facilitating their personal growth, and enabling them to lead fulfilling lives.

Life skills serve not only as problem-solving tools but also as instruments for building upon existing strengths. In a world where continuous improvement is essential, there is always room to learn and enhance our quality of life and relationships.

 
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Gap

Year

Not sure what you should do after matriculating? Take time to invest in yourself before entering university or work life. Join our Skills Gap Year.
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Career

PADi

Become an Internationally Recognised Dive Professional at our PADI 5* INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT CENTER. A unique training program in Gordon's Bay, South Africa.
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Group or individual classes with various courses on Emotional Life Skills as well as Practical Work Skills.
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Skills Gap Year
Gain experience doing various courses, tours, and volunteer work.

This year is jam-packed with amazing courses and experiences to help you Grow Personally and to Find your Passion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

about the Skills Gap Year
What is the difference between a Gap Year and the Skills Gap Year?
When people hear GAP year, they usually conclude that you are taking a year off. Our Skills Gap Year, in contrast to this, is a program designed to prepare students for their first year of higher education or first job.
Who should join this Gap Year?
This gap year is for young people who are not sure what they want to do after matriculating as well as for those who want to gain experience doing various courses, tours, and volunteer work.
What work experience will I be exposed to?
You will get exposure and/or experience in the following areas: Marketing, retail, tourism, facilitating adventure activities, customer service, facilitating classes, working with children, managing people, marketing, etc...
Am I ready for a Gap Year?
The year will be what you make of it. We give as much as possible to each student, to give them the most opportunities to grow and learn, the rest is up to each student whether they seize these opportunities or not.

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Other Programs Available

Skills Development Program

Skills Development Program

This program is a great add-on to our Preparation Year and gives young people the opportunity to get work experience in a safe environment while expanding their skillset and emotional intelligence.

This year is about gaining practical work experience and personal development while holding a part-time job and/or part-time studies and being involved in various internships as well.

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Career Development Program

Career Development Program

This program offers a young person the opportunity to develop their PADI Scuba Diving career, doing various courses including our special Life Skills Courses, and gaining practical work experience.

This program is about becoming a well rounded PADI instructor by expanding the skill set and competencies of students, improving their prospects of work and employment dramatically.

The PADI accredited course is recognized worldwide, after successfully completing these tertiary studies you will receive all the certificates you need to become a PADI Scuba Dive Instructor.

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How we started doing what we do

How we started doing what we do

Life Skills was started by Marius and Madelein Wolfaardt, we have been working with youth and children since 2004. We both are attuned to recognizing the potential in people and find it immensely rewarding to assist people on their walk of life, at whatever stage they might be. Learning life skills is not necessarily for people who have problems but it is beneficial to any person who wishes to improve their lives by doing worthwhile things, overcome challenges or get some guidance on their path of personal growth.

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Why Life Skills?

Why Life Skills?

The development of life skills helps us to find new ways of thinking and solving problems.

In a constantly changing environment, having life skills is an essential part of being able to meet the challenges of everyday life. We help people tap into their full potential and define/achieve their goals for who they want to be and what they want to do.

The Life Skills & Coaching Programs is designed to encourage personal development in children, adolescents and adults and at the same time providing an outlet for stress; learning responsibility and the necessary skills to be successful individuals.

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Latest Articles

Friday, October 04, 2024 Life Skills Blog 263
I was shocked to discover that I’m a highly sensitive person (HSP). A few years ago, someone gifted me Dr. Elaine N. Aron’s book, The Highly Sensitive Person. It was my first encounter with this personality trait, and it described me perfectly. Initially, the word ‘sensitive’ put me off due to its negative connotations; in my mind, it equated to weakness. An HSP is someone who processes sensory information more deeply than others. This trait, affecting about 15–20% of the population, is characterized by heightened awareness, emotional reactivity, and a tendency to become overwhelmed in stimulating environments. Looking back, I see my journey and where I could have done things differently. Here, I share some of my HSP journey to help you find your way.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 Life Skills Blog 1198
Why Taking a Gap Year Could Be the Best Decision You Make After Matric The pressures of life Life’s pressures As your matric year concludes, life gets more complicated. Standing in a group listening to everyone’s plans for after school can make you nervous. It seems like everyone has it figured out except for you. It’s your turn to give your elevator pitch, but you know it’s not exactly what you want to do. This often happens in the final years of school. Friends, teachers, family, and everyone else keep asking, “What are your plans after matric?”
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Contact

Phone/ WhatsApp
+27 82 598 1884
Address
Gordon's Bay, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Office Hours

Tue - Sat
08:00 - 16:30
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Closed