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Grace Mukendi

Fintech | Payments

National Diploma,

Software Development

IITPSA Certified

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Zoe Ilunga

Project Engineering

Bachelor of Technology, Metallurgical Engineering

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Jahni de Villiers

Labour Law & Policies

Master of Laws (LLM), Labour Law

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Dan Mukendi

Risk & Compliance

BCom - Honours,

Business Management,

Information Systems

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Tresor Mbaya

ESG

Master's degree (Cum Laude), Environmental Science

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Kaleb Yav

Mech. Engineering

National Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

ECSA Certified

unlocking diaspora potential

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a platform that helps Congolese professionals find work in the DRC and assist companies operating in the DRC find a good match from a pool of vetted talent with ease

beyond the platform

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Return migration is not just about coming home; it is about transferring excellence."

Rachel Yav

Founder

built by the Congolese, for the Congolese—Congo Skill Connect empowers return migration to meet today’s talent demand

Despite the DRC's immense economic potential, organizations are faced with pressures:

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Local critical skills deficit creates severe talent shortages in high-growth, specialized sectors such as mining, fintech, and infrastructure development.

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Complex culture and linguistics dynamics complicate cross-border operational alignment, communication, and workplace integration across English and French speaking environments.

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the challenge of reintegrating back home

The diaspora face significant friction during workforce reintegration—including labor market barriers and social adjustment challenges. These obstacles impede the diaspora's day-to-day performance and erode long-term employee retention by causing professionals to reconsider their stay in the country.

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what we are doing about it

We host events and workshops to help prepare the diaspora for cross-cultural agility, workplace adaptability, mentorship capability, and cross-cultural communication skills.

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Organizations create a perpetual dependence on external talent by rarely implementing structured mechanisms for transferring knowledge to local teams which builds long-term local capability."

Grace Mukendi

CTO & Skills Development Head

deep-seated social disparity limits equitable access to professional training, and formal employment

we support enterprises drive skill transfer to the local workforce

Through comprehensive customised frameworks, we assist stakeholders with implementing formal skill transfer goals — encouraging diaspora hires to contribute to local talent development, shadowing programs, and peer coaching.

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people

For our people. By our people.

Are you a Congolese professional living abroad?

CSC connects Congolese professionals  with high-impact projects, business funding, and career opportunities across the DRC.

 

Register your profile today and advance your career

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African Excellence

a framework and strategy put together by Congolese and South African industry specialists

We work alongside industry leaders and policy experts to drive our Skills Development Department, shaping tailored strategies and practical frameworks.

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our UN SDG related targets

Sustainable development in the DRC is about building prosperous communities and creating local opportunities.

 

Learn how Congo Skill Connect plays a part.

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ABOUT INDEX243 GROUP

your strategic partner for market entry and growth in the DRC

Expand your operations into the DRC with confidence.

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A business and strategic communications consultancy, we help our clients build resilient reputations, forge strategic partnerships, and guide them through the complexities of entering and succeeding in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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