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School-to-work transition programs are critical for sustainable self-employability of high school pre-vocational graduates. The ex post facto study determined explanatory and predictor variables for sustainable self-employability of pre-vocational agriculture program graduates. A survey instrument was prepared and tested for validity and reliability. Respondents believe the program was relevant to self-employment. Capital start-up and collateral for a loan were the main challenges. There was a significant relationship between self-employability and competence, and availability of resources. Competence rather than resources was the key explanatory and predictor variable. The recommendations are that: a revolving fund must be established for capital start-up seed money; home-based projects must be strengthened; a pre-vocational certificate of competence by an accredited body be instituted; and a partnership be established between pre-vocational schools and small business enterprises to afford students the opportunity to share experiences with the business community.

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