Our Story
BlaqRocc 101 (Pty) Ltd was founded on a simple belief: that South Africa's renewable energy transition should lift up the communities it touches — not leave them behind. As the country's energy grid decentralises and solar adoption grows, we saw both a workforce gap and an opportunity: train the people who've historically had the least access to technical education to become the technicians the industry urgently needs.
Our flagship initiative, the Bright Futures Solar Skills Training & Empowerment Programme, was built as a Corporate Social Investment model that does more than teach — it installs real solar systems in real homes, creates real jobs, and builds a replicable blueprint for inclusive, green-economy development.
Our Mission
To equip previously disadvantaged youth across South Africa with accredited technical and entrepreneurial skills in solar energy — building a skilled, certified, and job-ready workforce for the country's renewable energy future.
Our Vision
A South Africa where the transition to clean energy creates opportunity for everyone — where green jobs, energy access, and community upliftment grow together.
Training That Makes a Difference
We train in the real world, not just the classroom
Every cohort spends dedicated weeks on live installation projects at homes, schools, and community centres — supervised by BlaqRocc technical leads and signed off by a Professional Engineer/Technician. It's practical exam and community upliftment in one.
We remove the barriers that keep youth out of technical training
Training, logistics, meals, PPE, and tools are all covered — so cost is never the reason a capable young person misses this opportunity.
We build a legacy that outlasts the training
Each cohort leaves behind fully installed, functioning solar systems for disadvantaged households — immediate, tangible impact beyond the certificate.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our programme is proudly aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 4 — Quality Education
Structured, industry-aligned vocational training blending theory and fieldwork
Goal 7 — Affordable & Clean Energy
Building the skilled workforce South Africa's renewable transition needs
Goal 8 — Decent Work & Economic Growth
Turning unemployed youth into certified, employable technicians
Goal 10 — Reduced Inequalities
Directing resources and opportunity toward historically disadvantaged communities
Working Hand-in-Hand
Corporate Sponsors
Who fund and champion the programme as part of their CSI strategy
Local Municipalities & TVET Colleges
Who support recruitment, venues, and community engagement
Industry Stakeholders
Who provide mentorship and job placement pathways for our graduates
Experienced Leadership
Mr. McDonald Mabona
Leading the design, delivery, and expansion of the Bright Futures Programme across South Africa's provinces.
