Siphesihle holds a BA in community development and an honours degree in development studies.

He currently serves as the specialist for civil society coalitions building at Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, a not-for-profit social enterprise that collaborates with various partners to tackle the pressing issue of youth unemployment.

He also serves as the deputy chairperson for the eThekwini Civil Society Forum in Durban, South Africa, where he is responsible for leading initiatives across 18 sectors in alignment with the National Strategic Plan 2024-2028 on HIV, TB and STIs.

He is part of the Generation Gender Justice programme, which aims to create gender-just and violence-free societies for young men and women in their full diversity, advocating for the belief that investing in youth is essential for fostering sustainable, inclusive and stable communities.

Siphesihle is the chairperson of the community working group at the South African Medical Research Council, where he continues to champion health and social issues. As a passionate youth advocate and gender activist, he is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people and advancing gender equality in South Africa.