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Our Story
CareerLink Africa was born out of a simple but powerful observation — Africa has some of the most talented, driven, and ambitious professionals in the world, yet millions of them struggle every day to find opportunities that match their potential. Traditional job boards built for Western markets failed to understand the unique realities of the African job market — the currencies, the languages, the mobile-first usage patterns, and the deep importance of community and trust in hiring decisions.
We built CareerLink Africa to change that. Our platform is designed from the ground up for African professionals and African employers — with local currencies including KES, TZS, NGN, ZAR, RWF, and UGX, mobile-first design for users on slower connections, AI-powered tools that understand African career paths, and a community built on trust and transparency.
Today CareerLink Africa connects thousands of jobseekers with employers across Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria, Uganda, Rwanda, and South Africa. From fresh graduates applying for their first internship to senior executives making career moves, and from small NGOs posting a single role to large corporations managing hundreds of applications, our platform serves the full spectrum of African professional life.
We are just getting started. Our mission is to become the infrastructure of African employment — the platform that every professional and every employer on the continent trusts to make career-defining decisions.
"One platform. Six countries. Millions of opportunities."
Our Mission
To empower every African professional with the tools, connections, and opportunities they need to build a career they are proud of — regardless of their background, location, or network.
Our Vision
A continent where talent is never wasted. Where every qualified African professional can find meaningful work, and every employer can find the right person for every role.
Our Values
These are the principles that guide every decision we make.
Opportunity
We believe every African professional deserves access to quality opportunities regardless of who they know or where they studied.
Integrity
We hold ourselves and every employer and jobseeker on our platform to the highest standards of honesty and transparency.
Community
We are not just a job board — we are a community of African professionals lifting each other toward better careers and better lives.
Innovation
We use cutting-edge AI technology to solve real African problems — from CV building to intelligent job matching to career coaching.
Inclusion
We build for everyone — across gender, language, ability, and economic background — because Africa's diversity is its greatest strength.
Excellence
We are relentless about quality — in our platform, in our content, and in the experience we deliver to every user every day.
Why Thousands of Professionals Choose Us
We are different because we were built for Africa by people who understand Africa.
AI-Powered Job Matching
Our algorithm analyses your skills, location, and experience to surface the most relevant opportunities — not just the newest ones.
Built for African Currencies
Pay and get paid in KES, TZS, NGN, ZAR, RWF, UGX, and USD — no currency confusion, no conversion headaches.
Free for Jobseekers Always
Every jobseeker can browse jobs, apply, message employers, and track applications completely free — forever.
Verified Employers
Every company that posts on CareerLink Africa goes through a verification process so candidates only apply to real opportunities.
Mobile-First Design
Built for the reality of African internet usage — fast, lightweight, and fully functional on any smartphone on any connection speed.
AI Career Coach
Get personalised career guidance, CV feedback, and interview preparation from our AI career coach available directly in your dashboard.
Meet the Team
We are a small but passionate team dedicated to transforming African employment.
Our team is growing. If you are passionate about Africa's future and want to build something that matters, we would love to hear from you.
Erasmus G. Matowo
Founder, CEO & Lead Engineer
A serial entrepreneur and engineer with 9 years in African tech, Erasmus founded CareerLink Africa to close the gap between talent and opportunity across the continent.
Dorothy Osima
Co-Founder & COO
Dorothy co-founded CareerLink Africa and oversees day-to-day operations, ensuring the team moves fast and the platform keeps delivering value to employers and job seekers alike.
Gibson Kimathi
Strategic Advisor
A seasoned business leader with deep roots in East Africa's startup ecosystem, Gibson advises CareerLink Africa on growth strategy, partnerships, and scaling across the continent.
Trusted Across Africa
Verified Employers Only
Every employer on our platform is verified before they can post jobs.
Secure Payments via Stripe
PCI DSS Level 1 certified payment processing — your data stays safe.
Data Protected and Encrypted
End-to-end encryption and row-level security on every record.