This zero-data mobile app was created to help job seekers get jobs

This 22 year old’s innovative tool, a mobile application called Job X, will help millions get jobs. Mzamo Mbhele, a third-year software development student at Mangosuthu University, created this app to help job seekers access job posts and simultaneously apply on the app. In an interview with Independent Online, Mbhele said the app matches one to the available vacancies based on their qualifications.

“So you download the app and then you register your details, like what qualifications you have, and then the app will triangulate your location and then the app will start showing you jobs available close to your location based on the qualifications you entered. So Job X will show you jobs within 10km and then the search becomes wider as you scroll down,” Mbhele explained.

The app does not need one to have data to use it as it is zero rated. He explained that the app being zero rated will help those who don’t have airtime or data to apply for job ads they come across on the app. “There are so many people who are not tech-savvy, so it’s difficult for them to look for work online, so that’s why an app like JOB X will help because everything is right in front of you. Actually, it’s easier to use than other platforms out there,” said Mzamo.

Editor’s note:
Mzamo Mbhele, a third-year software development student at Mangosuthu University, created this app to help job seekers access job posts and simultaneously apply on the app.

Description:
Mbhele’s app, Job X, is zero rated, this means those who don’t have airtime or data can still apply for job ads they come across on the app.

Editor: Anirlé de Meyer
Project manager: Anirlé de Meyer