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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Calendar 6
Career services 9
Meet the team 9
Introducing our new team members 9
Welcome to Career Services 9
UP at a Glance 13
CV template & tips 22
Cover letter template 28
Student feedback: Employability workshops 31
Company tips 33
Companies’ employability tips 33
Employment experiences 41
IQbusiness employment experiences 41
Transition from student to work life 45
What you need to know 52
The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) 52
How to make your CV and cover letter pop by using power words 56
Tips on how to be successful at a Career Fair 59
Why is an elevator pitch important? 61
How to prepare for aptitude tests 62
Career-planning tips for students and graduates 66
Positioning yourself for the world of work 68
How to prepare for the feared Application Tracking System (ATS) 71
Internships 74
Career Services Office: Internship 74
Postgraduate students: Internship experiences 75
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
UP mentorship 77
UP Career Mentorship Programme 2022 77
Ready for work programme 81
The future is here, are you ready? 81
Student’s experiences 85
UP’s Alumni Relations Office 90
Keeping you in touch with your Alma Mater 90
LinkedIn 93
LinkedIn Profile considerations for graduates 93
LinkedIn Training courses 95
Entrepreneurship 98
TuksNovation 98
Entrepreneurial success stories 100
The Gig Economy 103
Company Profiles 105
Company Listings 122
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Morocco Tunisia
Algeria
Uganda
Ethiopia
Nigeria
Kenya
Tanzania
Malawi
Zambia
Mauritius
South Africa Mozambique
Special relationship firms

CALENDAR
CAREER FAIRS
22 APRIL MAY 3 MAY
Veterinary Career Fair Graduate Recruitment Law Career Fair

Handbook
4 MAY 5 MAY 17 & 18 AUGUST
Accounting Career Fair General Career Fair Engineering,

Built Environment & IT
Career Fair
19 AUGUST
Management Sciences
Career Fair
Actuarial Career Fair: TBC

CALENDAR
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA 2022
JANUARY Academic year starts 3 January
FEBRUARY Start of online registration for senior students 1 February

Anniversary of the University’s founding 10 February
Welcome Day 12 February
Lectures start for quarter 1 and semester 1 21 February
Rag 26 February
APRIL Lectures end for quarter 1 11 April

Recess 12 - 20 April
Lectures start for quarter 2 21 April
JUNE Lectures end for quarter 2 and semester 1 10 June
JULY Recess 10 - 24 July

Lectures start for quarter 3 and semester 2 25 July
SEPTEMBER #ChooseUP Day 10 September

Lectures end for quarter 3 13 September
Spring Day 17 September
Recess 15 - 25 September
Lectures start for quarter 4 26 September
OCTOBER International Students Day 7 October
NOVEMBER Lectures end for quarter 4 and semester 2 11 November
DECEMBER Academic year ends 7 December

University closes at 10:00 23 December
CAREER SERVICES
MEET THE TEAM
Marile Roos Michele le Grange Ezekiel Modikoa

Project Coordinator: Manager: Career Services Admin Assist: HR and Finance
Employability and training Career Services Office Career Services Office
Career Services Office T: 27 (0)12 420 4183 T: 27 (0)12 420 2153
T: 27 (0)12 420 2315 E: michele.legrange@up.ac.za E: ezekiel.modikoa@up.ac.za
E: marile.roos@up.ac.za
Tando Tyakume Johannah Legodi Robinson Mosebi

Project Coordinator: Project Coordinator: Internship Admin Assist: Bookings and Finance
Recruitment and Career Fairs and Graduate placements Career Services Office
Career Services Office Career Services Office T: 27 (0)12 420 7359
T: 27 (0)12 420 5886 T: 27 (0)12 420 4370 E: robinson.mosebe@up.ac.za
E: tando.tyakume@up.ac.za E: u05080267@up.ac.za
CAREER SERVICES
INTRODUCING OUR NEW TEAM MEMBERS
Krinesha George Tlou Chelopo

Project Coordinator: Mentorship Senior Administrative Assistant
Career Services Office Career Services Office
T: +27(0)12 420 4379 T: +27 (0)12 420 6438
E: krinesha.george@up.ac.za E: tlou.chelopo@up.ac.za
Providing a centre of support for UP students and

graduates to assist them in preparing for their
careers, because “your success matters”.
CAREER SERVICES
WELCOME TO CAREER SERVICES
W elcome to Career Services at UP! The Career

Services exists to provide support to UP
students and graduates by offering services that will
Michele le Grange
aid them in establishing and flourish at their careers.
Manager: Career Services
Career Services Office
We are aware that youth unemployment they can still learn about the workplace as
is a massive concern . This is naturally they obtain their qualifications.
worrying – especially since our economy
is still recovering from the Covid-19 We constantly improve and renew
pandemic. In light of this epidemic we the Ready for Work Course to provide
serve to support our graduates through a continuous flow of information to
this difficult time. students. We have also intensified the
distribution of this course to make sure
New services offered to students and that every student gains access to the vital
graduates knowledge that forms part of this course.
On-campus jobs and internships Students can access this course through
In collaboration with the University, ClickUP and the UP Enterprises website.
we have advertised many on-campus
internships to the student body to lessen Hybrid workshops and career fairs
the blow and help students gain workplace As things gradually return to normal
experience – right in the corridors of the – because of the end of the state of
University. disaster - we have face-to-face sessions
with students. We are also hosting online
Maintaining strong relations with recruiters sessions for students that are not on
In an effort to ensure that we can share campus. These sessions are designed to
as many work opportunities with students assist students with their employability
and graduates, we maintain strong – to assist them with the correct CV and
relations with recruiters. cover letter and even educate them on the
importance of LinkedIn. We advertise these
Ready for Work Programme sessions, sending invites to students’ email
We are collaborating with UP Enterprises to addresses.
deliver courses to students to ensure that
CAREER SERVICES
WELCOME TO CAREER SERVICES
The CSO will also go back to hosting the The CSO will continue to commit to
Career Fair Week in person in May this students and graduates of the University
year. We look forward to having students by looking for and sharing opportunities
come back in person. We also look forward that will advance their careers. The services
to giving them the chance to physically offered by the CSO are available to alumni
engage with their potential employers. who can continue to seek support through
open platforms. We are excited to assist
UP Mentorship Programme you in the daunting but exciting task of
Career Services is in the process of building a practical career. Remember that
establishing a mentorship programme that your success matters to us, and we will
will connect students to mentors who are continue to help to ensure that your job
pioneers of their industries, giving them goes the UP Way.
the means to learn and to engage with
seniors who can give them much needed
guidance and advice. We are looking
forward to measuring the success of this
programme.
Remember that your success matters to us,

and we will continue to help to ensure that
your job goes the UP Way.
2021
UP
AT A GLANCE
ACADEMIC OFFERING
UP has 9 Faculties &
1 business school 4 51
Centres of Research
Excellence Chairs
1 175 120
Study Academic
EDUCATION HUMANITIES programmes departments
145
Undergraduate programmes
72 237
LAW HEALTH Research Degrees,
SCIENCES Institutes and certificates
Centres and diplomas
A WORLD-CLASS
THEOLOGY AND
UNIVERSITY
RELIGION VETERINARY
SCIENCE #48
Mineral and Mining
Engineering*
#49 #60
ECONOMIC Veterinary Law*
AND NATURAL AND Science**
MANAGEMENT AGRICULTURAL
* Universal Ranking by Academic Performance
SCIENCES SCIENCES (URAP) for subjects
** 2020 QS World University Rankings and
Shanghai Rankings
A-r
GIBS named
top business
ENGINEERING, GORDON Ac
BUILT INSTITUTE school in Africa
ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS for executive 1:
US
AND SCIENCE (GIBS)
INFORMATION
education1 Ed
Tr
TECHNOLOGY by
QUALITY
We are recognised as leaders in quality education
delivered by a talent bank of educators
h TOP IN THE TOP IN AFRICA
WORLD Ranked #1 in Africa
TOP 1% School of Engineering in the Faculty

of Engineering, Built Environment
ic UP ranks in the top
nts and IT³
1% internationally in
10 fields: Veterinary Science⁴
Agricultural Sciences Law⁴
es
Biology & Chemistry
Clinical Medicine TOP IN
es
Economics SOUTH AFRICA
& Business
mas Leading University
Engineering in four subjects
SS Environment/Ecology Theology, Divinity &
Immunology Religious Studies
Microbiology Engineering (Electrical
and Electronics)
Plant and Animal
Sciences Mathematics
Social Accounting & Finance
Sciences² 100% pass rate
In SAICA CA qualifying exam⁵
nce
565 Leading departments
NRF-rated researchers Department of Materials
16 Science and Metallurgical

Engineering⁶
A-rated NRF-rated researchers
Department of Law ranked
69.4% first for the highest number
of accredited research outputs⁷
Academic staff with doctorates
1: Financial Times Executive Education 2020 Ranking 2: Web of Science Essential Science Indicators 3: 2020
US News and World Report Rankings on the Best Global Universities for Engineering 4. 2022 Times Higher
Education’s World University Rankings 5 January 2021 Initial Test of Competence (ITC) 6: Minerals Education
Trust Fund, 2020 and 2021 7: Report on the evaluation of the 2018 Universities’ Research Output released
by the DHET, April 2020
RELEVANCE AND IMPACT

We produce research that is relevant
and makes an impact
GLOBAL RESEARCH BREAKTHROUGHS
SMART, SAFE LISTENING the Middle East, developed what
UP produces world-first is believed to be the first
technology to measure personal interactive App in the country.
sound exposure in The App provides real-time
a person’s ear canal, with data on COVID-19.
smartphone feedback, to
RHINO FERTILITY
encourage safe listening use
UP is working with international
among young people.
partners to perform in vitro
INSIGHTS INTO THE UNIVERSE fertilisation to support dwindling
UP researchers are part of a rhinoceros populations.
team that solves the mystery of
SIMPLE TB DETECTION
X-shaped radio galaxies
UP and the University of
with MeerKAT telescope.
Leicester are revolutionising the
COVID-19 APP way tuberculosis is detected
UP’s Department of Statistics, in through a 3D-printed insert
collaboration with a partner in added to simple face masks.
RESEARCH FOCUS AREAS

● Agriculture and sustainable food systems ● Climate change and
the environment ● Economic development and sustainable futures
● Energy ● Heritage studies ● Inequalities, Social Justice and Human
Rights ● One Health ● Smart infrastructure and innovation ● Water

CREATING KNOWLEDGE
We are recognised for transdisciplinary
research and partnerships
We address the world’s challenges through collaboration,
transdisciplinary approaches and exciting new platforms to
co-create new knowledge that translates into solutions.
ENGINEERING FUTURE AFRICA INNOVATION JAVETT-UP ART

4.0 INSTITUTE AFRICA@UP CENTRE
Collaborative Dedicated campus INITIATIVE Focusing on the
hub for Smart for students Focusing on importance of
Cities and Smart to undertake agriculture and Africa and its art
Transport research relevant food security in the world
to Africa’s
development
FIRST FOR PARTNERSHIPS

First university in Africa
... chosen to host the Nobel Prize dialogue,
the theme of which was ‘The Future of Work’
First university in South Africa

... to partner with the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
... admitted to the Alliance for African Partnership (AAP)
led by Michigan State University
DEVELOPING PEOPLE
Our graduates are well-rounded individuals, socially
responsible citizens, and highly employable
55 738
Total number of contact students enrolled
57% 60% 54% 94%

Women students Black students Students who Full-time
registered registered are enrolled in undergraduates
scarce skills who passed
areas their 2020
exams
TOP 4 303 273

UP ranked among the top four SA
universities in the Quacquarelli Symonds Alumni in 131
2020 Graduate Employability Survey, which countries
shows our graduates are highly sought after
Undergraduate modules available online, enabling

online teaching and learning and preparing our
graduates for the new world of work
OFFERING STRONG LEARNING SUPPORT

FLY@UP
Ensures students can graduate in minimum time
FLYHIGHER@UP
Improves postgraduate success rate
SOCIAL LEARNING SPACES
Mimic real-world work and social environments
CONNECTED CAMPUSES
Fibre optic connectivity across all campuses
DEDICATED ECP CAMPUS
The Mamelodi Campus hosts UP's flagship BSc and BCom
Extended Curriculum Programmes (ECPs) to set students
up for success in the first year of their studies.
IN TOUCH WITH THE WORLD OF WORK
CENTRE FOR READY FOR WORK CENTRE FOR THE

ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME FUTURE OF WORK
Enhancing Preparing students Researching new
employment to excel in the ways of working to
opportunities workplace, and in create a future-fit
and supporting the gig economy world
entrepreneurs
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
We have a strong reputation, locally and
globally, for making a difference
U
TOP 16
UP is the only
representative from Africa
in the new University Social
Responsibility Network, 33 000
an international group of Students involved in
16 top universities community projects
TOP 100
The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings rated UP among the
top 100 universities in the world in five categories based on the
Sustainable Development Goals:
STRONG INTERNATIONAL PROFILE

Partnering Principal Lead university Working with
with coordinator … in Food … UNICEF and
… the Southern … of Dirisana, Systems the UNDP
African-Nordic a medical Research to address
Centre capacity- Network developmental
(48 universities) building for Africa challenges of
… the Atlantic project, young people
ECOsystems funded by
(36 partners the EU
from the EU,
Brazil and SA)
Unless indicated to the contrary, all statistics are provided by the University of
Pretoria’s Department of Institutional Planning and are valid as at July 2021.
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CAREER SERVICES
FIVE FACTS STUDENTS AND GRADUATES SHOULD

REMEMBER WHEN DRAFTING THEIR CVS
H aving a good quality CV has never been so

relevant as it is at the moment. The CV is often
the first and only document recruiters have to
Marile Roos evaluate whether a potential applicant will be invited
Project Coordinator:
Employability and training for an interview. Below are five important facts
Career Services Office you should know before submitting your CV for a
particular position.
Companies nowadays make use of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) in the

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recruitment process to save time. An ATS automatically scans through CVs and cover
letters to search for certain key words (such as ‘leadership’ or ‘communication’) to
check whether the applicants meet the job criteria. It is therefore advisable to use
some of the key words provided in the company job spec when drafting your CV.
Recruiters are often inundated by CV submissions; they also spend on average only
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eight seconds on a single CV. As such, CVs need to be kept brief and to the point.
So, keep your CV short, no longer than two pages, unless requested otherwise by
the company.
It is very important to follow application instructions the company provides

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when applying for a position, for example “please provide a two-page CV with two
references”. Following application instructions shows that you are able to carry out
simple instructions and that you give the company exactly what they are asking for.
Recruiters will disregard applications that are not aligned with the job criteria.
CAREER SERVICES
FIVE FACTS STUDENTS AND GRADUATES SHOULD

REMEMBER WHEN DRAFTING THEIR CVS
When applying for a position you need to adjust your CV according to the job
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specifications provided for the position. This increases your chances of meeting the
job requirements and being selected. It also personalises your CV according to the
job specifications.
You should strive to build a comprehensive CV, preferably from your first year. It is
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no longer enough only to exhibit a strong academic record to secure a good career.
It is important to take responsibility for your career as soon as possible to make
yourself more employable and to maintain a competitive edge.
Incorporating these five tips when drafting your CV will definitively improve your chances
to be invited for an interview. For more employability and career advice, contact the Career
Services office at
CAREER SERVICES
CV EXAMPLE
Joleen Tapson
Hatfield, Pretoria 0083
Cell:
Email:
LinkedIn:
TIP:
LinkedIn is the perfect platform to build profession relationships, ensure to connect with friends,
peers, alumni etc.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
TIP:
A professional profile is an introductory paragraph at the beginning of your CV containing a short
summary of your background and career Plans. It must be personalised to every job application in
order to suit the position. Highlight who you are? What are your strengths relevant to the position?
What are you interested in? What are your career goals?
E.g. Sociology graduate from the University of Pretoria. Possess practical approach to problem
solving, and excellent leadership skills. Interested in enhancing my career by branching in public
administration. Moreover, my goal is to complete my Master’s degree in Sociology.
EDUCATION
2017–2018: Sociology Honours, University of Pretoria

• Achieved two distinctions - [list subject]
2014–2017: BA General, University of Pretoria
2009–2013: National Senior Certificate, ABC High School
• Achieved four A’s (list subjects]
TIP:
Always start with the most recent information first.
E.g. first your postgraduate qualification, then your undergraduate qualification, and finally your
high school certificate.
TIP:
Personalise this section by only adding the modules/majors/subjects that are beneficial for you
being considered for the position. You do not need to list all modules from your first year or all
of your high school subjects.

CAREER SERVICES
CV EXAMPLE
WORK EXPERIENCE
2017 – Current: Sales Assistant, Vodacom

• Assisting customers
• Arranging stock
TIP:
Again, start with the most recent job that you have held. Always make it clear if it was part-time
work, permanent or voluntary. List your duties in bullet points, avoid personal pronouns and
paragraphs.
E.g. Try utilising action words such as “Ensured that…” “Responsible for…”
ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEADERSHIP
2015: Golden Key Award

• Top 15% of the Humanities Faculty with an average of 80%
TRAINING
2014: Short course in Project Management, Institution Name
TIP:
Training includes anything that you have done outside of your formal qualifications for example
“The Ready for Work Programme”.
SKILLS
Languages
English (fluent), Afrikaans (conversational)
Computer Literacy
• Proficient in Microsoft skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Research
• Quantitative and Qualitative research skills
• Data collection and data analysis experience
TIP:
Remember to think outside the box and unpack the skills that you have learnt throughout your
degree for example software’s and programmes used as well as concepts that you have learnt.

CAREER SERVICES
CV EXAMPLE
It is important to give academic and work related skills examples.
E.g. Brand management, MATLAB, PYTHON, Pastel, etc.
REFERENCES
Professor Wright
Senior Lecturer, University of Pretoria
Cell:
Email:
TIP:
Inform your references that you have listed them on your CV and ensure that your references are
people that you know in a professional capacity, who can vouch for your work ethic. Strive for a
maximum of two references on your CV unless otherwise requested.
ADDITIONAL TIPS:
• Adjust your CV according to the Job specs criteria provided for each application
• Use key words provided by the job specs
• Follow application instructions (e.g. Provide a two page CV with 3 references)
• Format and spacing needs to be consistent

CAREER SERVICES
COVER LETTER EXAMPLE
GENERAL TIPS:
• Adjust your cover letter according the job specs criteria provided
• A Cover letter concerns both you and the company you are apply to
• Use key words, specified in the job specs (Do not copy and paste)
• Add a cover letter with each application unless specified differently
• If the person details for who application should be submitted to is provided, make
sure to use in the Cover letter “Dear Ms. Jones”
• Be concise (Keep your CV on one page, ensure to follow application instruction
provided if relevant)
• Avoid using abbreviations e.g. I’ve etc.
• Avoid slang
• Avoid Jargon, unless specifically used in the job spec
• Do not overuse personal pronouns e.g. “I would describe myself …..” I am
professional…..”
• Be enthusiastic, yet use a professional writing style
• Do not merely rewrite your CV
• Remember to attach your CV
• Do not leave the subject line blank (State the position you are applying for, stipulated
in the job specs)
• Ensure to proof read and get someone else to proof read your cover letter before
submission
Student / Graduate Name

Student / Graduate physical address (on the right side of page)
Company Name (on the left side of the page)

Company physical address
To: (Name provided in the job spec) if no name was provided rather state “Dear
Recruitment Manager”
FIRST PARAGRAPH
• Introduce your education and the educational institution (Do not have to state your
name here)
• Confirm what position you are applying for (If there is a reference number also
confirm)
• Where did you hear about the position

CAREER SERVICES
COVER LETTER EXAMPLE
SECOND PARAGRAPH
• The company is looking for a good fit for their organization, your goal is to
demonstrate this alignment
• Therefore, state why you have applied for a position at the particular company.
• It is very important to do extensive research on the company. (Company culture,
current news, goals, culture and competition)
• Motivate, and demonstrate why you would like to be employed by this company. Aim
to align your interests etc. with the company goals / culture
THIRD PARAGRAPH
• Demonstrate with your education, work experience and skills that you have the
criteria that the company stipulated in the job spec
• Mention notable achievements
• Demonstrate in what way you can be an asset to the organization by stating relevant
examples of skills and accomplishments and who these can benefit the company goals
• Demonstrate company person fit
• Use relevant key words used in the job spec
FINAL PARAGRAPH
• Explain any gaps available on your CV (If applicable)
• Indicate appreciation for potential opportunity
• Confirm other attached documents
• Confirm availability
SIGN OFF
• Use “Yours sincerely” if you have addressed the person by name, or “Yours faithfully”
if not, and finish with your name underneath
• For convenience add you cell phone number and email address below your name
Marile Roos
Project Coordinator: Employability and training

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STUDENT FEEDBACK: EMPLOYABILITY WORKSHOPS
Rucille Ramlal Odirile Mashaphu

BEng, Mechanical Engineering BIS (Hons) Information Science
Experience with the employability Experience with the employability

office service office service
A really pleasant experience with a lot The employability workshops from Career
of useful and practical information that Services have provided me with crucial
was presented to me which will help me knowledge on how to compile a CV and
succeed in the real world. Presenter was a cover letter. These workshops also
very professional as well. presented me with multiple opportunities
where I could connect and interact with
Was the workshop helpful? potential employers through webinars.
Definitely! I personally have been
struggling with CV/cover letter writing, Was the workshop helpful?
simply due to the fact that I do not pay I would encourage students to make use
careful attention to all the intricacies of these services as they can expose and
required in this writing style, like changing enlighten you to an extensive list of career-
your CV/cover letter depending on related information. The workshop was a
which company you are applying to and stepping stone to learning about what is
having the ability to list the skills that required to kickstart my career and more.
this organisation might look out for,
instead of vague options such as sporting
achievements, and more, all of which I
have learnt during the workshop.
CAREER SERVICES
STUDENT FEEDBACK: EMPLOYABILITY WORKSHOPS
Mbali Mathato Sean Sibanda

BSc Hons Applied Science BIT Honours
Environmental Technology
Experience with the employability Experience with the employability

office service office service
I attended an online CV group session I would say my experience with the
hosted by the employability office service. employability offices has been great so far,
they take their jobs very seriously, far more
Was the workshop helpful? than I expected. You really feel that they
Definitely. I’ve been using my CV to want you to get employed and they do
apply for work (including internship their best to make sure you employable.
programmes), bursaries, short courses
and although I’ve had some success with Was the workshop helpful?
my current in-depth CV, it was insightful Yes, it was. I learned how created a
to learn how I can give it an upgrade, in professional CV to help me apply for jobs
a more simplistic form. I was informed also the Ready for Work Programme,
on how to create an uncomplicated CV taught me a lot about navigating the
that carries the relevant information employment life like the gig economy,
to a recruiter, the importance of how to set up and use a LinkedIn profile
omitting certain details and adding ones to look for employment and more. I
achievements. would urge fellow students to utilise their
services whether you are starting out or a
professional.
COMPANY TIPS
COMPANIES’ EMPLOYABILITY TIPS
Professional service network /

Accounting firm
Leah Prinsloo
Graduate Recruiter
Three new trends to anticipate in the New World of Work

1. Hybrid working is likely here to stay. We all need to think about what this means for
how we balance life, work, personal time, family and more as the boundaries between
home and work blur more and more each day.
2. Virtual workspaces/places are the new office. With the office becoming redundant as
people work from anywhere, anytime, there’ll be more innovation in virtual spaces
where people connect (think Metaverse) including for work.
3. There’ll be an increased focus on wellness. This dramatic shift in how and where we all
work, including more time online and blurred work/life boundaries will see an upsurge
in the need for physical, mental and emotional support. Companies will prioritise this.
Three LinkedIn profile tips

1. Ensure your profile is complete with a professional photograph – no selfies please.
2. This may seem logical but ensure your profile is free from spelling and grammar
mistakes.
3. Ensure that your profile is focused with key words that are directly linked to your
industry and skills.
Three questions you can expect in an interview

“How would you best describe yourself?”
Here we are looking for open authentic answers that clearly describes who you are as an
individual. Ensure that you answer honestly as these characteristics will likely be explored
in other questions.
COMPANY TIPS
“Describe a situation where you had multiple

tasks and deadlines. How did you manage
Assessment centres
your time to ensure you completed the tasks are looking to find
in a timely manner?” out if you can actually
This question is about time management
so ensure you provide a real-life example perform the role/
and detail all the steps you took to break job you’ve applied
down the tasks to accomplish it.
for by seeing if you
“Why do you want to work for our demonstrate the
organisation?” skills you will need to
This question will directly inform the
interviewer about the preparation you do the job.
have done for the interview. This question
should be specific to the organisation you
are interviewing with. Broad sweeping
answers that could be generalised to any
organisation in the same sector are not
enough.
What to expect when you are assessed at

an assessment centre
Assessment centres are looking to find
out if you can actually perform the role/
job you’ve applied for by seeing if you
demonstrate the skills you will need to do
the job. In preparation for the assessment
centre, look at the role/job description to
find the essential skills or competencies
required as these are what will be
assessed. If you can, practise using case
studies to familiarise yourself with the
types of questions that may come up.
COMPANY TIPS
Professional service network /

Accounting firm
Gina Mokoena
Talent Acquisition Associate:
Graduate Recruitment
Three new trends to anticipate in the How have you seen technology change the
New World of Work way we communicate as teams -- do you have
1. Remote and hybrid work an example of when you used that to improve
2. Soft skills a project?
• Management and leadership
• Critical thinking What to expect when you are assessed at
• Design thinking and creativity an assessment centre
• Problem solving We conduct an online psychometric
• Disruptive innovation assessment which is two to three hours
3. Greater use of AI and automation long. You can pause, stop, and continue.
The assessment can be completed any
Three LinkedIn profile tips time of the day that is convenient to the
1. Complete your profile thoroughly candidate. They have an activation date.
2. Show off your work
3. Create a summary that stands out The following are the type of competencies
that we use to assess:
Three questions you can expect in an • Critical thinking
interview • Innovation thinking
• Decision making
Describe a time at school where you • Teamwork
persevered despite several obstacles or • Leadership
circumstances. • Numeracy
Describe a time at school or work when you
had to evaluate a significant amount of
information and narrow it down to complete
your work.
COMPANY TIPS
Manufacturing
Tebelelo Modise
HR Administrator
Three new trends to anticipate in the • Besides looking for a suitable

New World of Work candidate for a post, employers want
1. Organisations are moving towards to know whether the candidate will
digital platforms, and many significant be a good fit for their organisational
business functions are now conducted culture.
virtually as a result of the pandemic.
2. More companies are investing in the “What do you know about the interviewing
skills development of their employees. company?”
3. Organisations look for talented This is mainly to test whether the
candidates who are flexible and able candidate has pure interests in joining
to adapt to changes quickly. the organisation. Candidates must do
thorough research and expect to be
Three LinkedIn profile tips tested in order to determine whether the
1. Continuously engage on the platform. candidate has done so.
2. Use a professional profile picture and
keep your profile updated. “Why should we hire you?”
3. Create a profile summary that Share how you will apply prior knowledge
highlights who you are and the kind of and skills, and link those to how you
opportunities that you are targeting. would add value to the organisation.
The question can be understood as “why
Three questions you can expect in an should we choose you over other qualified
candidates”.
interview
“Tell us about yourself…”
• Study the organisation that will be What to expect when you are assessed at
interviewing you, and align your an assessment centre
answers with their vision and mission. Our organisation does not make use of this
selection method.
COMPANY TIPS
Professional legal services
Three new trends to anticipate in the

Lorraine Khatso
New World of Work
Graduate Recruitment Consultant 1. Hybrid working models
The global pandemic has pushed
companies to rethink how we work. As the
country recovers from the various waves
of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies
are considering a hybrid working model,
where employees are able to split their
time between the office and working from
home, depending on their roles.
Do note that while the trend is for

companies to adopt a hybrid working
model, there are some companies
reverting to pre-COVID practices of having
their staff in the office on a full-time basis.
Shesnee Naidoo
Graduate Manager:
Recruitment & Development 2. Focus on employee well-being
Prioritising employees’ physical and
mental well-being is becoming essential.
Companies are increasing their investment
and support for employee well-being
programmes and benefits. Increasing
awareness, fostering a culture of self-care
and having open communication between
employees and the organisation about
ways of working that encourage employee
well-being, is critical to how effective an
organisation can be.
COMPANY TIPS
3. Increasing social connections amongst you can include 'seeking new opportunity'
the workforce or something similar. This will let potential
The reality of remote working brings with it employers know what type of role or work
challenges of social isolation and loneliness experience you are looking for and that
among employees which links back to you are open for new opportunities.
employee well-being. This has caused
companies to rethink ways to keep their Three questions you can expect in an
workforce connected and engaged with the interview
company culture in a virtual environment. Each employer has their own style of
With some of the pandemic restrictions interviewing. Below are some common
being relaxed, this now allows companies questions students/graduates can expect
to slowly start introducing more social to be asked.
activities to get the workforce connected
again. Personality question
“Tell us about yourself.”
Three LinkedIn profile tips Give a brief and precise description of
1. A complete and up-to date-profile who you are as an individual. This is an
Make sure your profile is complete and up opportunity to introduce yourself, give
to date, this includes writing a summary the interviewer a feel of your personality
that tells your story. Think of your LinkedIn which includes but is not limited to your
profile as your personal brand, showcase background, qualities, experiences,
who you are and what you would like to be accomplishments and aspirations. It is
known for. important to remember to structure your
answers into categories, i.e., personal,
2. Profile and cover photo academics, achievements, and more.
Choose the right profile photo; it does not
need to be a professionally taken photo. Company knowledge
You can take a quality photo using your “Why would you like to work at this particular
mobile phone. Try to stay away from using company?”
photos that have a busy background or It is important to research the company
photos where you have to crop people out. you are applying for to gain an
Add a cover photo that reflects your brand understanding of who they are and what
- that does not include anything offensive they do. Explore their latest news and
or harmful to your brand. updates to demonstrate that you are
well-informed. Showcase your insight
3. Maximise your headline of the firm by mentioning some of their
Assuming that you are a student who is values that align with yours. Tell them
not employed, you can add the position/s what intrigues you about the services or
you are looking for in your headline. For products they offer.
the part that requires your employer name
COMPANY TIPS
Role awareness PREPARATION TIPS:

“Why did you apply for this position and why • Once invited for an assessment
do you think you are best suited for it?” centre, ask the recruiter for as
Provide reasons why you want to be much information about how to
appointed in the specific role, mention prepare and what to expect. Once
your skills and how they align with the you have this, make sure to prepare
position. Explain why you are best suited accordingly.
for it, outline the qualities you possess • The recruiter might be able to provide
and how they will contribute to the firm. you with an agenda and let you know
Mention essential responsibilities of the who will be involved.
position you may have experience of or are • Conduct research on the company to
passionate about. gain insight.
• If you know who will be involved in the
What to expect when you are assessed at assessment centre, you can look up
an assessment centre their LinkedIn profiles or biography
There are various ways of running an on the company website to have
assessment centre that are unique to each knowledge of their background, and
employer. Some can be run over a full day more.
or more. Below are some activities that can • If an in-person assessment centre is
be expected. applied, ensure you are early, make
sure you know where the company is
An introduction to the company, its located and how to get there.
operations and talks by key individuals in • If attending virtually, a secure, strong
the firm. internet connection is essential. Note,
a computer might be preferable over
Some assignments/tasks to be completed. a smart phone. Login early and test
These includes but is not limited to: your connection. Ensure you have
• Role playing, a quiet place to work from with a
• Group discussions, suitable background.
• Research and presentations • Be presentable at all times, ask about
(individual or group), the dress-code.
• Written assignments or tasks on • Try not to be too nervous, just be
different topics related to the role yourself.
or firm, • Be honest and as open as possible
• Panel interview, and when completing the tasks given.
• Networking or social event to end the
off the programme and get a sense of
the company culture.
How will your
talents be more
visible when you
may not be?
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES
IQbusiness EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES
Tyron Kennedy (TK), Franklin Gondwe (FG), Caylon Langford (CL) and Lungile Dlamini (LD)
share their tips and advice on how to thrive in the IQbusiness Graduate Programme.
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Tyron Kennedy Franklin Gondwe Caylon Langford Lungile Dlamini
When did you graduate from the University The most

of Pretoria and with what qualification?
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TK: I graduated in 2015 with a BCom fundamental aspect

Entrepreneurship degree. of my journey is
FG: I graduated in 2015 with an Honours
fegree in Financial Management.
learning that it is
CL: I graduated from UP in 2021 with a okay to not know
BCom Informatics degree. everything.
LD: I am set to graduate on 20 May 2022.
CAYLON LANGFORD
What year did you get into the IQbusiness
Graduate Programme and what is your
current role?
TK: I joined in 2017 and my current role is
that of Senior Principal.
FG: I got into the 2018 BasIQs programme
and my current role is that of
Principal.
CL: I started working for IQbusiness
in 2022 and I am currently doing
a project at Investec in a business
analyst role.
LD: I started at IQbusiness in January 2022
as an associate consultant.
What has been the most fundamental Describe your experience at IQbusiness, as
aspect of the programme to date? well as why you would recommend joining
TK: The growth and development I the programme.
experienced from day one and how it TK: IQbusiness is a people-orientated
sets you up for success at any job or business that encourages friendships,
position you work in. collaboration and support. For a
FG: The ability to navigate different person starting out in their career, it
environments is something that is the perfect company to help you
was heavily emphasised during define, refine and become either a
the programme, and with reason. specialist or a generalist in whatever
The world of consulting will expose role, skill set or ability you choose to
you to different kinds of industries, develop and grow in as your career
business units, and stakeholders progresses.
and the ability to adapt and interact FG: My experience has been inimitable
within those environments is critical in nature. Unique, because the roles
in understanding what is expected that I have occupied have been very
of you. different from each other, but the
CL The most fundamental aspect of my lessons learnt can be implemented
journey is learning that it is okay to in most, if not all of the projects
not know everything. As long as you I have been deployed to. I would
devote yourself to improvement, you recommend the programme to all
will succeed. who enjoy solving puzzles and don’t
LD: The most fundamental part of the mind learning fast along the way. Your
programme for me is learning; technical and soft skills will evolve
exploring different avenues in the rapidly if you are up to the challenge.
company and building sustainable CL: My experience has been one of
relationships that can benefit my growing. IQbusiness is a great place to
career onwards. grow as a person and in your career.
The people at IQbusiness are amazing,
knowledgeable and passionate about
what they do and are always willing to
lend a helping hand and share their
IQbusiness is a people- knowledge. I would recommend the
programme because IQbusiness is a
orientated business that great place to start your career, even
encourages friendships, for those who are uncertain about
collaboration and what they want to pursue. There are
many roles that you can take on and
support. develop into.
LD: The induction is very unique and
TYRON KENNEDY
interactive. I would recommend
IQbusiness because it accommodates
different educational backgrounds top of it all can be daunting. However,

and allows you to explore different there is a strong support base at
industries. IQbusiness, and they want nothing
more than to see people be the best
they can be. Every opportunity is a
learning moment. Keep an open mind
My advice would be to when approaching it and you will be
better in ways you never thought
be yourself, stay true to possible.
who you are and always CL: Choose a programme that will
trust the process. allow you to grow and discover
yourself. Remember that getting that
LUNGILE DLAMINI qualification leads to the start of your
career. Do not be discouraged if the
job description does not exactly align
to what you studied, you are more
What advice would you give to graduates capable than you think.
who are looking to get into a graduate LD: My advice would be to be yourself,
stay true to who you are and always
programme, knowing what you know now
trust the process. Remember to have
and what you have been through?
fun.
TK: It is a programme that will challenge
you, push you and definitely take you
out of your comfort zone. On looking
back, doing self-reflection, I can only
say “WOW!” You will receive all the
support and guidance needed to set
I would recommend the
you up for success. At IQbusiness programme to all who
we want you to succeed and grow, enjoy solving puzzles
so take the leap of faith and push
yourself. I did – it was very rewarding and don’t mind learning
and is still rewarding today. My career fast along the way.
path has changed in three different
ways. IQbusiness gives you access and FRANKLIN GONDWE
options to change over time and find
the right career path. I have finally
found the career path best suited
to me, and I want to continue and
progress with it.
FG: Don’t be afraid to make mistakes or
ask questions. Just like the world we
live in, the roles we have to perform
are constantly changing. Staying on
For a career that’s as
dynamic as you are...
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IQbusiness Graduate Intern 2021
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TRANSITION FROM STUDENT TO WORK LIFE
Gomolemo Sibeko
BA (LAW) LLB
University of Pretoria (Academic Associate)
How did you experience the transition from academia to your current employment?
It was smooth. The process was made easier by the fact that I am a former UP student, of
course. I am accustomed to UP as an institution of higher learning and feel comfortable with
working in an environment that has nurtured and developed me into a legal professional,
academic and lawyer. The switch from an undergraduate student to a postgraduate and
employee in the biggest department in one of the UP faculties was an exciting but also
challenging change from scholar to professional. I got into the job with confidence and self-
determination, knowing that I prepared myself well and I made the perfect choice from the
onset to acquire my skills, qualifications and competencies at UP.
What tips and advice would you give current students in terms of what they can expect
and/ or better prepare for this transition?
Get involved, be committed and be intentional about what you are doing and who you
want to become. Do not get overwhelmed by the rigors of your course. It gets worse in
the real world. Always understand that the theory you learn in books will find practical
application in real life. Have some fun, but always remember and never lose sight of the
main goal; completing your studies with good grades and being employable. Familiarise
yourself with Career Services, every bit of information they provide you with is free. They
are capable of connecting you with potential employers. Most importantly, network!
Manelisa Hlophe
BCom Financial Sciences,
BComHons Financial Management
ABSA
The transition from academia to employment is one that involves continuous learning.
Whatever you think you know or however prepared you think you are, always have a
teachable mind. Many of the skills and attributes needed to obtain your degree will also
be needed in the working world. These are discipline, hard work, collaboration and a
willingness to learn.
My tips and advice to current students to better prepare for this transition would be to
research the work environment that they would ideally like to be in. This is very important
because for someone to maximise their talents, they need to be in an environment that
encourages their growth. I would also encourage those of you who can manage your time
extremely well to gain as much work experience as possible while studying.
Tanya Erasmus
Bachelor of Arts
Respublica Student Living
Sales and Marketing Coordinator/ Administrator
My transition from academia to my current employment was smoother than I would have
expected. The only struggle I can say I had was the working hours. School and university
hours allow for more breathing space and time than work does; especially when you’re
starting out and are still learning how to manage your role.
My advice for current students is to always be open to learning from others and asking
for help. It is often hard to put your ego aside and ask for help because those around you
seem to do the tasks easily, but rather ask for help than struggle. For a better transition
I would suggest getting yourself into a routine, more importantly a night-time routine.
This may help you feel like you’re on top of things in your life and allow you not to be
overwhelmed by the big step you have taken in your life.
Rorisang Molekwa
BCom: Human Resource Management
Sefako Engineering
At university, having a set calendar of assignments, tests, and more made it easy to plan
my life, keep on top of all my tasks and enjoy campus life. When I first started working,
planning my life was challenging because new and unexpected tasks and decisions would
land on my desk almost daily and I would have to fit those into my existing schedule of
everyday tasks while still maintaining my personal life and interests. At times I was unable
to maintain balance and was working more than I was engaging with my personal life. I
had to learn to accept the fact that my life would not always be perfectly balanced and
it’s completely normal for that to be the case, especially in the early stages of transition
between academia and work.
Soak up every bit of knowledge you can from your lecturers and peers while you are at
university and make sure to write it down! You might be presented with challenges that
require you to apply every bit of knowledge you have accumulated during your university
experience. Having a written record to refresh your memory when needed is extremely
helpful.
Thulaganyo Kola
Bachelor of Political Science, Bachelor of Social Sciences Honours in Sociology
DarkMatter Digital Marketing
Navigating the transition from university to the work environment was a drastic change but
one filled with great lessons that I will continue to use throughout my career. I entered into
the working environment as a marketing research analyst and my duties required practical
problem-solving skills at a much faster pace compared to university. I was able to integrate
well into the workspace by remaining adaptable to the new space I found myself in, simply
asking questions to gain more clarity and ensuring that I never stop learning through every
experience.
It is important to be aware that when you enter the workspace, although you are
inexperienced, it does not equate to being incapable. It does take time to get accustomed
to how things are done in a new environment, but as you stay willing to learn, adaptable
and open to what the experience brings, it gets better.
I received insightful advice when I started working, which merely emphasised that in order
not to be overwhelmed by the magnitude of the transition, focus on ‘how’ questions as
opposed to ‘what’ questions. ‘How’ questions enable you to plan an approach to a task,
whereas ‘what’ merely leads you to the bigger picture without a method of getting you there.
Lastly, stay prepared and consciously take note of what you enjoy and what you do
not enjoy so that you may be able to map out your next path in the company you are
employed at.
Melissa Samuel
BAdmin: International Relations, BAHons: International Relations,
Masters in Security Studies (Coursework)
Xfour Solutions, specialising in HR & Payroll Implementation (SAGE Platinum Partner)
The transition from academia to my current employment was very interesting; I am
enjoying every moment of it. Going out into the real world is scary at first because it seems
as if you are stuck in academia, and as if you know nothing beyond academia. However, it
is just a matter of time and allowing yourself to grow.
My advice would be to be intentional in everything that you do and be authentic. The
world is your oyster; there is so much out there waiting to be explored. Make use of
opportunities and get involved as much as possible and it all starts at university. To better
prepare for this transition, always make life a learning curve and always learn from your
surroundings. You may never know what the world has in store if you; do not take risks
and grab opportunities.
Nyasha Chinembiri
Bachelor of Social Work
Feenstra Property Group
Transition from academia to the workplace was extremely difficult, especially during
the Covid-19 pandemic. I believe I was adequately prepared, from a theoretical point of
view, for the work that I was required to do. However, Covid-19 brought about unique
set of problems that my lecturers could not have prepared me for. During my time at this
company, I have learnt how to adapt to different situations. I have faced many challenges,
as everyone does, however, I believe that my faculty really taught me how to be resilient
and I continue to use this skill every day.
I believe that every student should get a part-time job while they are studying. Whether
you work as a House Committee member for your residence or EC member for a society
or faculty house, working part-time is extremely beneficial for any student. It helps nurture
your soft skills, network with people and build valuable relationships, provides a sense of
independence and maturity, helps you learn how to manage your finances, learn how to
manage your time effectively, as well as explore different career paths.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
THE GORDON INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS SCIENCE (GIBS)
Developing
Africa’s
young
business
leaders
GIBS Full-time PDBA high of 32.6%, this has never been more
Strong economies need business leaders critical. An environment that encourages
with a vision: leaders who can imagine investment, industrial development, and
a future that is built on innovation, job creation, however, requires leaders
sound business practices, and ethics and who understand the practical nature of
sustainability. To help develop South business and cutting-edge developments
Africa’s business leaders, the University coming to the fore.
of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business
Science (GIBS) offers young graduates the The GIBS PDBA
full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Business The GIBS PDBA is an Honours-equivalent
Administration (PDBA). degree designed to give graduates
an in-depth, holistic view of business,
As a world-class business school, GIBS complemented by a practical skill set,
believes that business is a force for that will provide a competitive edge at
positive change and a key factor in the the start of their careers. The programme
economic development of any country. is an online offering, using a variety of
The University understands that business technologies including online lectures,
leaders must work in collaboration with videos, case studies, and exercises, giving
government and civil society to create students a broad range of learning tools to
a better, more equal society. With local maximise their experience.
unemployment levels sitting at a record
The course is split into distinct modules workforce critical skills for the future.
that give students a holistic view of the Successful applicants are also able to self-
business environment. There are five fund their studies.
academic modules: Human Resources,
Accounting, Marketing, Operations The GIBS Network
Management, Entrepreneurship, As the adage goes, “It is not what you
Economics, Ethics and Sustainability, know, but who you know.” Although GIBS
Information and Knowledge Management, believes in a sound theoretical foundation,
Innovation, Organisational Behaviour, an underlying philosophy of the University
Systems and Processes. A sixth module is a is teamwork and a network building. The
practical one where students are given an school believes any business leader must
internship with an organisation, other than have a network of like-minded people who
their own, to put what they have learned can support them through their career
into practice. journeys. As such all GIBS students and
alumni will have access and exposure
Adding to the practical nature of the to over 6 000 executives, managers and
course, students will also have access to scholars who pass through the campus
workshops, short courses, and career each year.
support services designed to help the
student enter and thrive in the world This thriving and dynamic community
of work. A final aspect of the course is offers a support network for students and
ongoing personal development. Students instils a vibrancy and energy to GIBS's
will be encouraged to look at where their learning as a leading African business
strengths lie and how they can maximise school.
these competencies to ensure their
personal career growth.
The PDBA is aimed at young graduates

who are in their first or second year
of employment, working part-time, or
currently unemployed. The one-year
degree will enhance a job applicant’s
attractiveness to employers by adding
valuable theoretical business knowledge
and practical experience to their CVs. It will
also benefit young entrepreneurs who wish
to better understand business process
and departments, as they seek to grow
sustainable and profitable businesses.
Organisations that sponsor students will
be eligible for skills development points on
the B-BBEE scorecard and give their young
Founded in 2000, the University of Pretoria's Gordon Institute of

Business Science (GIBS) is an internationally accredited business school,
based in Johannesburg, South Africa's economic hub.
As the business school for business, we focus on general management and aim to
significantly improve responsible individual and organisational productivity and
performance in South Africa and our broader African environment. This is done through
high-quality business and management education. Our purpose is to inspire exceptional
performance in our pursuit to make business healthier. The GIBS Executive Education
offering was ranked in the global top 50 by the prestigious Financial Times Executive
Education 2020 Ranking. In 2021 the Financial Mail Top MBAs Ranking rated the GIBS MBA
as having the best reputation among employers and the first choice for students looking
to pursue an MBA in the country. Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings:
Global Executive MBA 2021 ranked GIBS at number 52, placing the School’s MBA in the top
30% globally. In addition, in 2022 US-based CEO Magazine ranked GIBS 11th in its Global
MBA Rankings highlighting the School as a Tier 1 business school.
GIBS is Triple Crown accredited, holding EQUIS accreditation from the European
Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), as well as accreditation from the
Association of MBAs (AMBA), and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB). GIBS is the 113th business school worldwide to achieve Triple Crown status.
In addition, the School is also accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE), is a
member of the South African Business Schools Association (SABSA), and the Association
of African Business Schools (AABS). GIBS is a United Nations Principles for Responsible
Management (PRME) Champion and is an affiliate of the Central and East European
Management Development Association (CEEMAN).
For more information, visit www.gibs.co.za
Contact: admissions@gibs.co.za
Tel: 011 771 4135/ 4000
HOW TO MAKE
YOUR CV AND
COVER LETTER
POP BY USING
POWER WORDS
O ther than using key words as identified in the

job specification, it is important to be mindful
of the power words you use in your CV in order to
make a strong impression. Recruiters, on average,
have to scan through 250 CV applications per
vacancy. You can image going through, say number
Marile Roos 202 reading the same old boring action words. To
Employability and training make your CV pop and stand out above the others
Career Services Office it is recommended that you strategically use action
words, or what is often referred to as “power words”.
Power words are those you use in your CV to describe your work, achievements and
professional skills. These are often action verbs used to represent your CV or cover letter
in the best way possible and to showcase your competence as a potential employee.
The power words you use should depend on the position you are applying for. It is
recommended that you use on average about two power words per sentence and not to
overdo it as they will then lose their value.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR CV AND COVER LETTER POP BY

USING POWER WORDS
The following are suggestions of possible power words to use to communicate specific
competencies:
Indicate Indicate Display

PART OF A TEAM LEADERSHIP AND PROBLEM SOLVING
MANAGEMENT
Facilitated Coordinated Improved

Collaborated Initiated Implemented
Managed Recommended
Identified
Critiqued
Showcase Indicate Indicate

CREATIVITY RESPONSIBILITY IMPROVEMENT
Conceptualiseed Executed Integrated

Devised Achieved Refined
Launched Succeeded in Reorganised
Restructured
The above power words are only a few examples to consider as alternatives to the usual
most over-used words in a CV or a cover letter.
SETTING
YOU UP FOR
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SUCCESS training contracts
Receive 100% support through our structured mentorship program, access our
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articles.
Visit us at tuffiassandberg.co.za/careers for more information.
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Training I Development I Experience I Opportunities

TIPS ON HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT A CAREER FAIR
A ttending a career fair provides you with an

opportunity to network with potential employers
and can help with your job search. If you take
advantage of this unique opportunity to speak
directly with recruiters and make a great first
impression, you might find yourself connected with
multiple employers. This may open doors leading to
a job interview or a job offer.
While this might sound exciting, like a walk in the

Tando Tyakume park – it is not. Career fair events can be intimidating.
Project Coordinator: How can you stand out from the crowd, especially
Recruitment & Career Events when there are other potential candidates seeking
for the attention of employers?
Consider the following top five tips on how to stand out and be successful at
navigating the career fair event.
Introduce yourself with a smile

1
Even if you feel anxious or nervous, approach each employer with a smile and
introduce yourself. When you are smiling and being friendly you convey a more
positive and inviting personality. A simple ‘Hi, I am Thando’ with a smile is enough.
When speaking to a recruiter, make sure you’re engaged, actively listening and
showing an interest in what they have to say.
Exchange contact information

2
The main aim of the career fair events is networking and contacting employers so
you can follow up after the fair. Be prepared to offer your CV/contact details and ask
for the recruiter’s business card/contact information. You should also make sure that
your CV is up-to-date, with no grammar or spelling errors.
If you take advantage of this unique opportunity

to speak directly with recruiters and make a
great first impression, you might find yourself
connected with multiple employers.
TIPS ON HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL AT A CAREER FAIR
Ask relevant questions

3
You should come to the fair with a list of questions ready to go. Just like in a job
interview situation, if you’re asking questions about the organisation, it shows that
you’re interested in the company, which can help make an excellent first impression.
Make sure you think about the questions to ask in advance so that you’re not
scrambling on what to say or ask.
Visit all employer stands

4
Employers are looking for talent and go-getters, so do not limit yourself by thinking
you do not qualify. Engage each employer following the first three tips and see how
many employers you will attract by simply being present, prepared and engaging.
Stay in touch
5
After the career fair, send a thank you email to the employers that you connected
with. You can thank the recruiters for their time and reiterate your interest in the
company or position they have. Make sure each email is personalised and addressed
to the intended recruiter. Ideally you can send the thank you email immediately after
the fair or roughly within 48 hours. Sending a thank you email is important to help
recruiters remember you and help you stand out.
WHY IS AN ELEVATOR PITCH IMPORTANT?
The term is derived from

the notion that the pitch
should take no longer than
it would if you met the
professional when riding in
Marile Roos an elevator.
Employability and training
What is an elevator pitch? 2. State your career goals.

An elevator pitch is a brief and persuasive 3. Confirm your interest and experience
introduction of your professional and in the specific field (I have taken
educational accomplishments with the Psychology courses, I have also
aim to create a good first and lasting volunteered as a counsellor at the
impression. The term is derived from the local hospital).
notion that the pitch should take no longer 4. Confirm your suitability for the
than it would if you met the professional specific field by noting relevant
when riding in an elevator. strengths, skills, achievements and
work experiences.
What is an elevator pitched used for? 5. Lastly, include a request for action,
The elevator pitch is used to persuade the for example the recruiter’s details,
potential recruiter and to create unique or request a follow-up meeting. Also
interest in your competence. It can be have a business card ready.
used in different professional settings, for
example any networking event such as a All graduates and students building their
career fair or in an interview, specifically careers should have an elevator pitch
if an interviewer asks you the question ready that can be used when the right
“tell me about yourself”. All students and opportunity presents itself for networking.
graduates should have an elevator pitch For more employability and career advice,
ready. contact the Career Services Office at
.
What should you include in the elevator
pitch?
1. Introduce yourself, state your
education, establish a connection
(similar university or school and
more).
HOW TO PREPARE
FOR APTITUDE TESTS
E mployers use aptitude tests to test your cognitive

ability and are an essential part of the modern-
day recruitment process. We will outline a few
Josh Hancock
SEO Manager at AssessmentDay general tips and some more specific advice relevant
to certain tests.
Research the application process

You may feel like you’re going through this alone, but that doesn’t have to be the case:
Thousands of applicants have been through the exact same process before and can be
available to help. Browsing forums, such as The Student Room, can allow you to follow in
the footsteps of previous successful candidates and avoid the pitfalls discovered by the
many unfortunate ones.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR APTITUDE TESTS
Not every test will be created by the same answer is yes, you can arrive at the correct
people. There are a variety of different answer in a shorter period, then it is worth
test publishers who all have their own it. Alternatively, if you are faced with a
style. Research the test publisher for the question that you know you struggle with,
company you are applying for, this way you it could be wise to move on and spend
can practise their style of tests which will your time on questions you can answer
maximise the effectiveness of your results. quicker (you can always go back to it if you
have time).
Practise online tests
It doesn’t get better or simpler than this: Numerical reasoning and verbal reasoning
The only way to improve your score are the two most common aptitude tests.
significantly is by practising online tests. Here are a couple tips to help you with
It’s essential you are familiar with the these specific tests.
format and style of aptitude tests so
that you can focus all your energy on Numerical reasoning
progressing through the questions as fast One crucial skill for numerical reasoning
and as accurately as possible. Ensure you tests is the ability to quickly read and
use a quality practise test provider, like analyse graphs and tables. Reducing the
AssessmentDay, and take the tests under time it takes you to interpret the numerical
timed conditions. data of questions will provide you with a
huge advantage over other candidates. You
Time management can sharpen this skill by finding as many
Most of these assessments will be timed. figure-based news and graphs (online or in
The downfall of many candidates is poor newspapers) and practise trying to quickly
time management. Developing great understand what the graph shows. With
timing starts from your very first practise enough practise you will soon find you’ve
test and it will take time to develop this cut valuable seconds off the time it takes to
skill. Test information such as the number answer numerical questions.
of questions and the time permitted will
be useful. You can use this information to Now this little piece of advice requires no
understand how much time on average practise and can instantly save you from
you should allow for each question. This a few incorrect answers. Test Publishers
will be vital in keeping a good pace. don’t want to trick you with their questions,
but they will insert little stumbling blocks
Knowing when to move on that only the vigilant candidates will
There will be times when you face a spot. A common one to watch out for is
particularly tricky question, and you’ll the question requiring the answer in a
start questioning whether you should give different unit than the data it is presented
up or move on. The best question to ask in. A table may display figures in ‘000s’ for
yourself is if you think you can reach the the sake of neatness, so be sure to add on
correct answer quicker than it would take those three 0s to your answer.
you to answer another question. If the
HOW TO PREPARE FOR APTITUDE TESTS
Verbal reasoning
You should only use the information
given to you in a verbal reasoning test.
It’s important not to use any outside
knowledge as this is not what the test
requires. The test wants to assess your
ability to understand a passage of text.
Should you decide to choose a different
answer because you have extra knowledge
on this subject, it will cause you to score
incorrectly as you are only to base your
answers on the information in each
passage.
It's therefore important to take every word

literally and not make any assumptions.
You should only answer ‘true’ or ‘false’ if
the passage tells you without a doubt that’s
the case. If you believe there to be doubt,
then you should answer ‘cannot say’.
It’s essential you are familiar with the format and style
of aptitude tests so that you can focus all your energy
on progressing through the questions as fast and as
accurately as possible.
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CAREER-PLANNING TIPS FOR STUDENTS AND GRADUATES
E very prospective and current student should

be aware of the importance of career planning.
The career planning process is a continuous and
life-long individual process that requires students to
understand their passion, talents, skills, attributes
and salary expectations. Surprisingly, many students
Marile Roos jump into a career without much introspection or
Project Coordinator: extensive research. Failing to pay attention to career
Employability and training planning can have real and lasting consequences,
though.
Do extensive research on the authenticity of companies,

for instance by checking that, at the very least, they have
valid websites.
Understanding job profiles

When planning your career—ideally before enrolling for a specific degree—it is important
to take note of the different available job opportunities in the current market. Ask yourself
the following important questions: What do I want to do for a living? What would I be
expected to do daily? Which qualities and skills do I need to be successful at this job? The
answers to these questions are important for the career planning process and will help
students and graduates to take responsibility for their career journeys.
Many students fail to do proper research before embarking on their studies. This often
causes confusion and feelings of uncertainty about what to expect of their future careers.
Graduates often report unmet expectations when evaluating their first jobs, and one
reason for this is that they failed to conduct proper research on what the actual job entails
and consequently entered a profession without understanding what their responsibilities
would be.
An excellent resource for prospective students and graduates is the UK-based

which not only allows you to research more
than 400 job profiles, but also provides a breakdown of what is involved in these key
professions and the set of skills required for each.
CAREER-PLANNING TIPS FOR STUDENTS AND GRADUATES
Which employers should you target? Useful job platforms

A sensible approach to your job search
would be to understand which employers
https://www.indeed.co.za/
you should be targeting. This will require
you to explore employers in the industry https://careers24.co.za/
most relevant to your degree or career
interests. https://pnet.co.za/
https://graduateemployers.co.za/
South African employers who are
interested in candidates with your https://leap.ly/
degree can be explored by visiting the
https://studentvillage.co.za/
Graduate Employers SA site at
and http://careerssa.net/
using the search feature
https://www.facebook.com/careerhelp/
to
explore employers in specific sectors.
Be careful when applying for positions on
Other excellent resources are LinkedIn or
any job platform. Do extensive research on
individual company websites.
the authenticity of companies, for instance
by checking that, at the very least, they
Potential employers
have valid websites.
LinkedIn as a resource
LinkedIn is a valuable resource for finding
Following these tips will give you an
companies in a specific industry. The
advantage when searching for the
Alumni feature on LinkedIn is a really
right job and employer. For more
useful tool for finding potential employers
advice and tips, visit the University of
and also indicates where alumni who
Pretoria Career Services website at
studied the same degree are employed,
and how their career journeys have
progressed. Such information is very
valuable as it will help students to decide
on possible career opportunities to
consider.
POSITIONING
YOURSELF FOR THE
WORLD OF WORK
A s you try to enter the world of work, you will be

judged and assessed way before you actually
physically step inside the company or appear in
person before someone. Your internet footprint is
already huge, Google knows exactly what you surfed
last night, your bank knows where you had dinner
last week and your Instagram followers all saw
your Tiktok video from that dodgy party you regret
going to. It’s all out there. That’s not to say you can’t
have a private life anymore – of course you can, but
Peter Alkema just understand how the internet has changed an
Author employer’s ability to check you out before you even
arrive for an interview.
My strongest advice is to clean up your social media history as soon as possible. Any tweet
you regret or Facebook post that you shouldn’t have sent, go and delete it now. Scroll back
through your timeline as if you were sitting in an interview and it was up on the screen
in front of everyone. It may not be fair, and you may feel you have a right to express
yourself, but it’s an employer’s market. There are plenty of candidates for roles these days
and employers will simply make a decision on two equal candidates based on the risk to
themselves.
POSITIONING YOURSELF FOR THE WORLD OF WORK
So, you are the sum total of your internet Deciding what to include
presence – you’ve probably checked
me out! Well done, you’ve done your and what to leave out
homework and that’s good. It establishes is the most important
credibility and the internet has changed
thing. Including
how we do that. However, you do have a
chance to narrow all of that information everything in your CV
into a few pages that you feel best present and hoping for the best
yourself to a prospective employer. So
let’s look at a couple of tips for how to is not a good strategy.
compile and present a CV. Bottom line, not
too much detail, quality definitely beats
quantity here. Don’t worry if you don’t
have much work experience, if someone
is looking at your CV, they understand this
already. Just be factual and objective about
the work experience you do have and
any other skills or experience which are
relevant to the job you are applying for.
If you are much later in your career, then

being class captain in high school really
isn’t relevant. Employers will look at a
maximum of five years prior to the current
year. Beyond that you can just summarise
the best achievements. Most importantly,
you must present the qualities relevant
to the position. Demonstrate the value
that you can offer the company, based on
similar value you have already added at
previous companies. This is tough because
sometimes you won’t have experience;
you need this job to get the experience
you want. Find something relevant. Find
someone who will write a testimonial
about what you did that your future
employer may find important. If you did a
summer job in the grocery store and you’re
applying for a warehouse administrator
position, then emphasise how you helped
manage the stock in the back of the
store. Or if you are applying for a digital
POSITIONING YOURSELF FOR THE WORLD OF WORK
marketing position, talk about how you It can be an email to which you attach your
answered emails for your cousin’s pet CV, but I suggest you type up something
store last year. separate and make it look professional.
The good old letter hasn’t changed in 50
Don’t exaggerate, but if you can create years. Put the job description in the subject
a talking point for your interview, you line, start by saying “To whom it may
might stand a better chance. If you have concern” and then say you enclose your
relevant experience with a testimonial to CV and are thankful for the opportunity
prove this, then you might stand a chance. to present yourself. In the cover letter,
Deciding what to include and what to leave be specific about your relevance for that
out is the most important thing. Including company. Find something they have done
everything in your CV and hoping for the recently that is relevant to your experience.
best is not a good strategy. There are Remember, the company can look you up
many great online CV creation tools. I used online, and you can look them up as well.
Novoresume.com, and it’s a great way of
creating a short, high impact resume that Better still; you can research the person/s
looks professional. You may be working via who might receive your letter or actually
an agency that can provide you with a CV interview you. Don’t be too much of a
template or will even create one for you. stalker and only use public information to
build a story for how you can add specific
A very simple rule is not to lie about value for their specific requirements. Don’t
anything in your CV. Companies usually send any friend requests to anyone in the
have automated CV scanning tools company – they will talk about this before
which can easily flag anything that looks you arrive. Stay professional, concise and
suspicious. If found, you won’t even get a focused on what value you can add in the
call back. The cover letter is where you get company.
to create some context with your CV.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE FEARED APPLICATION

TRACKING SYSTEM (ATS)
Marile Roos
C urrently job hunting? Do you feel that your
Curriculum Vitae and cover letter are often
being ignored, or not even read by prospective
Employability and training employers? It can be very disheartening to receive a
Career Services Office series of job application rejections or to not get any
feedback at all.
Due to the sheer volume of applications, many companies, in particular the bigger
companies use an application tracking system (ATS) or ‘Curriculum Vitae robot’ before
your CV even reaches the recruiters. ATS software assists in organising and filtering job
applications to make the recruitment process more manageable for recruiters. In this way
many applications are discarded based on predetermined set criteria.
For those seeking employment, it is imperative to be aware of the use of application

tracking systems in the recruitment process and how to approach the application process
in an ATS friendly manner.
Tips to consider
Overuse of formatting
It is best to keep your CV formatting simple. In order for the ATS software to scan your CV
it will convert it to a “simple text only” file. Removing all elaborate formatting, and in certain
instances scrabbling the content in such a way that it cannot scan the relevant information,
may lead to your CV being rejected.
• Avoid using too many fonts, use capitalisation sparingly and be careful of using less
common fonts.
• Avoid tables, graphics, headers and footers, as well as logos and photos.
• Avoid the use of columns.
• Avoid hyperlinks and rather paste the URLs.
• Use standard bullets.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE FEARED APPLICATION

TRACKING SYSTEM (ATS)
Use of key words

It is very important to review the job description and to strategically use the key words
provided in the job description, as the application tracking system will most likely be
searching for some of the key words mentioned. However, do not just reiterate these
- make sure you also give specific examples of your accomplishments, skills and work
experience.
Choose the right file type

Save your CV and cover letter in word format, as it is considered to be the most user-
friendly file type when ATS software is being used. It is important to take note of the
application instructions. If the company requests a specific type of format, for example pdf
format, this criterion should always be followed to avoid being rejected by the company.
Avoid applying for many roles in the same company

The ATS software will be able to pick up when you apply for multiple roles. It is advisable
to not randomly apply for many roles. If roles are very similar, you can apply, but make
sure each application is adjusted according to the specific position applied for. Randomly
applying for any role will convey the idea that you have a lack of awareness of your skills or
it will be doubtful whether you really are interested in a particular position.
Submit to a Free ATS Scanner

To test whether your CV is ATS compliant,
submit your CV to a free ATS scanner
such as jobscan.co
INTERNSHIPS
INTERNSHIPS ASSIST IN PLACING UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES
A s a key measure of graduates’ success, the

Career Services Office (CSO) aims to reduce the
rate of unemployed graduates via the Internship
Programme. The Internship Programme assists the
University of Pretoria’s unemployed graduates with
finding valuable work opportunities and gaining
Johannah Legodi practical work experience and skills required for
Project Coordinator: Internship their careers. Interns are placed within the
Career Services Office University and supervised by experienced and
suitably qualified staff.
Since the inception of the programme, Students should continue attending

starting with 45 interns appointed in 2020, the online CV sessions to equip them
the office managed to appoint more than with employability skills such as CV
170 interns for the year 2022. and motivational letter writing, and
interview proficiency. It is in students’ best
The world is evolving; students and interests to complete the Ready for Work
graduates need to adapt and equip Programme, accessible at
themselves with the necessary skills , as well as on ClickUP.
to be employable. As part of the CSO’s
training and development initiative, interns The CSO wishes to form partnerships with
completed the Ready for Work Programme more companies and assist graduates
which has been specifically designed for UP with internship programmes. Students
students and graduates to equip them with are encouraged to start networking by
skills and attributes needed to adapt to the using tools such as the Graduate Guide
world of work more easily. By completing booklet which contains contact details of
the programme, graduates and students companies and information on where they
are assisted to excel as employees and can search for available opportunities.
offer the best of themselves to their It is also imperative to use online media
employer. These general skills apply to such as LinkedIn to stay in touch with
anyone in any job environment. companies of interest.
INTERNSHIPS
POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS: INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCES
I was a student administration intern at UP’s NAS

faculty. Throughout the 12 months’ internship,
the work challenged me to develop my personal
skillset, understanding the student life cycle and
client management skills. I am very grateful to
have been part of the internship programme
and cannot imagine another environment more
rewarding of personal and career growth.
Tshiamo Gabanakgosi
BSc Geography graduate
I am a graduate of the University of Pretoria in

BCom (Business Management). In 2020 I was
overwhelmed when I received an email from
career services saying that I was accepted for
the one-year internship programme offered at
the University of Pretoria. I spent the duration
of my internship working at the Student Health
Services, where I worked in doing administration.
This was definitely an opportunity of a lifetime as
I always wanted to work at the same university
where I spent three years studying. The people
at the Student Health Services were so friendly,
welcoming and very respectful towards me. I have
learnt so many valuable skills from the nurses and
Nivashnie Pillay
the HOD that prepared me for the real workplace
BCom (Business Management)
in which I wanted to go into after completing the
internship. I really enjoyed this opportunity that
the University offered as it helps you build your
confidence, preparing you for the workplace by
equipping you with the necessary skills that will
secure you a job after graduation.
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UP MENTORSHIP
UP CAREER MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME 2022
T he University of Pretoria launched its UP

Career Mentorship Programme in 2019. The
programme aims to give final-year students an idea
Krinesha George of the realities of the working environment. The
Project Coordinator: Mentorship programme will be implemented in more faculties.
Career Services Office The programme focuses on mentoring final-year
students for six months.
What is the value of the UP Career Mentorship Programme?

Being part of the UP Career Mentorship Programme has the following advantages:
FOR STUDENTS FOR MENTORS

• Dedicated one-to-one support from • Improve communication and personal
an experienced professional skills
• An opportunity to network and build • Develop leadership and management
contacts within an industry qualities
• Gaining insight into a chosen industry • Engage in volunteering opportunities
or career which are valued by employers
• Help in recognising one’s abilities and • Enhance one’s CV
limitations concerning one’s career • Gain recognition for one’s skills and
ideas and highlighting areas for experience
development • Benefit from a sense of fulfilment and
• Development of specialist skills personal growth
• Development of employability skills
• Practical advice on job search
techniques and skills
UP MENTORSHIP
How are the mentors identified? • Take the lead in arranging, keeping
The University identified mentors through track of and recording interactions
LinkedIn, industry, as well as the Alumni with the mentor.
App, whereby possible mentors indicated • Be open to ideas and feedback and be
that they would be willing to mentor a motivated to improve one’s prospects
University of Pretoria student. and employability.
• Provide feedback to Career Services
Who is eligible to take part? about the programme.
Final-year students in the following • Be a proud representative of the
faculties may be part of the UP Mentorship brand of the University of Pretoria.
Programme:
• Faculty of Theology and Religion Will the programme guarantee
• Faculty of Natural and Agricultural work placement or future graduate
Sciences employment?
• Faculty of Humanities Mentors are experienced professionals
• Faculty of Law (alumni of the University and non-alumni)
• Faculty of Health Sciences who have volunteered to provide one-
• Faculty of Veterinary Science to-one career advice and support to the
• Faculty of Economic and Management University of Pretoria students for the
Sciences duration of the programme. Mentors cover
• Faculty of Education a wide range of professions and sectors.
• Faculty of Engineering, Built
Environment and Information What are the stages of the programme
Technology • Apply via an online registration form.
• The mentors will view the profiles and
How will the mentor and mentee be see who they can best support.
matched? • An email will be sent to the mentors
Mentors have already indicated that they and students informing them which
are willing to be mentors for 2022. This is a students were linked with which
free service provided by the mentors. We alumni.
will be using advanced software to ensure • Students who do not have a mentor
the most suitable matches are established, allocated to them may request their
based on the skills, expertise and field of details to be held on file so that they
study of both mentors and mentees. can be considered for a mentoring
place as soon as a mentor is available.
If matched on the programme, what is the
responsibility of the students? The format of the UP Career Mentorship
• Commit to three sessions with the Programme
mentors either face-to-face (in person It entails the following:
or via Skype or FaceTime) and via • Three online sessions, using Skype,
phone or email, depending on the Zoom or Teams or any other online
mentor’s location. platform and/or face-to-face sessions.
UP MENTORSHIP
The following topics are proposed: work. If this is not possible, another
- Work wellbeing online session will be arranged.
- Teamwork and cooperation • A final reflection on the process.
- Reporting • A function to acknowledge all
- Project controls and forecasting involved.
- Management and leadership
- General The programme commenced at the
end of April 2022. The sessions must be
However, you are welcome to identify completed by the end of November 2022.
other topics.
• An invitation for the student to
shadow the mentor for one day at
UP CAREER MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME
THREE FACE-TO-FACE OR ONLINE SESSIONS
Feedback on process Proposed topics

• Work wellbeing
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Reporting
• Project controls and forecasting
• Management and leadership
One work shadowing day
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READY FOR WORK PROGRAMME
THE FUTURE IS HERE,

ARE YOU READY?
T ogether with the University of Pretoria

(UP) Career Services Office, Enterprises
University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP)
The success and
popularity of the Ready
presents the ready-for-work initiative. for Work Programme
This legacy programme, in collaboration
hinges on its quality
with the University of Pretoria (UP), was and relevance to current
awarded the Best Work Readiness Initiative workplace dynamics.
at the 2021 South African Graduate
Employers Association (SAGEA) Awards.
The Ready for Work Programme was

specifically designed to equip students
and graduates of UP with the requisite
skills and attributes to help them integrate
more easily into the world of work. It
addresses skills and knowledge that will
not only enhance students’ professional
and personal profile, but also assist them
in making a meaningful contribution to
the workforce, their community and the
economy, while becoming successful in
their chosen careers.
THE FUTURE IS HERE, ARE YOU READY?
The success and popularity of the Ready The Power Skills package consists of
for Work Programme hinges on its quality modules that will help you navigate the
and relevance to current workplace workplace, contribute toward your success
dynamics. To this end, a number of new and offer the best of yourself to your
topics, including Computational Thinking, employer. These power skills apply to
Ethical Reasoning Skills, the Gig Economy anyone in the job environment.
and Learn Unlearn Relearn for 4IR were
added. As part of the Job Preparation package,
you are provided with information to
The Ready for Work Programme is assist you in looking for job opportunities,
designed for young adults, students and realising the importance of digital profiling
recent graduates entering the workplace. and emphasising the skills you need when
This uniquely packaged offering helps seeking job prospects.
them move from the world of education to
the world of work with essential workplace The Your Career package aims to introduce
and other soft skills that will not only you to a set of durable dispositions
improve their career goals, but also open that are essential in a time of relentless
doors to prospective employment. technological change. You will be
introduced to a set of soft skills that should
The programme has been updated and stand you in good stead during the course
now includes two additional packages: of your working life.
Faculty Specific and Artificial Intelligence.
The six packages therefore cover Career A myriad of soft skills is required to excel in
Planning, Power Skills, Job Preparation, your career, which is why the newly added
Your Career, Faculty Specific and Artificial Faculty Specific package includes skills
Intelligence. that will make you future-fit, for example:
Impromptu public speaking, Religious and
All modules in the packages are free, cultural literacy, Stepping into leadership,
self-paced and presented fully online. The Viewing competencies (how to teach using
programme is available at no cost to UP video), Advancing technology-assisted
students and alumni. learning, Diversity and discrimination in
the workplace and Privilege, power and
The Career Planning package aims to intersectionality.
assist you in planning a successful career
and enhancing your job satisfaction. This Artificial intelligence (AI) suggests that
package will help you choose a career, computers can act like humans and make
create a career plan, select potential decisions and predictions without being
employers that should best suit your programmed to do so. This increasingly
overall career goals, engage in activities to common term has found its home in
enhance your CV and learn the basics of science and technology and many jobs
entering the workplace. assume a familiarity with the concept. This
package contains a series of modules that
THE FUTURE IS HERE, ARE YOU READY?
explore the advancements in algorithms of the ready-for-work initiative. Through

and deep learning, and the impact for this initiative, UP and Enterprises UP are
the future workplace as encountered in providing much needed steps to equip
selected disciplines. all students with empowering and life-
enhancing skills to successfully move from
Entrepreneurship is another important skill an academic setting to the work domain by
that provides students and graduates with applying essential and specialised skills to
an opportunity for self-employment, while improve their prospects for employability.
simultaneously promoting employability
and job creation. Requisite entrepreneurial For career guidance, advice or more
skills are seen as a driver of change in information regarding the Ready for
seeking self-sufficiency and job creation. Work Programme, please visit UP Career
Therefore, in addition to the Ready for Services or Enterprises UP
Work Programme, students can also enrol Ready for Work , where you can enrol
for the free online Entrepreneurship directly for any of the packages, or email
Programme, a professional online .
development short course that forms part
With essential workplace and other soft skills that will

not only improve their career goals, but also open doors
to prospective employment.
STUDENT’S EXPERIENCES
Genevivie Ankunda
What are you currently studying? skills. For example, did you know that a
Master of Engineering (Transportation certain degree of stress is necessary for
Engineering) optimum performance? However, learning
stress management and developing stress
When did you complete the Ready for tolerance is important to prevent the
Work course? negative impacts of stress such as burnout.
I completed the 2021 Ready for Work I also learnt that it is important to start
online programme on 10 April 2022. planning our careers as early as possible
Which modules did you complete? in order to align our ambitions, hopes and
I completed all the modules offered in dreams with our individual capabilities,
four packages, i.e. career planning, power and efficiently harness the innumerable
skills, job preparation and professional opportunities that the University of
development. I also worked through Pretoria provides us. The various online
the faculty-specific modules on artificial resources provided as references for the
intelligence and computational thinking. different modules were also invaluable
in further understanding the different
What did you learn from completing concepts.
the course?
I learnt that, in addition to our technical
skills and qualifications, there is a host
of other skills that we need to develop as
students in order to excel in the workplace.
These include emotional intelligence, stress
management, critical thinking, ethical
reasoning, financial literacy, assertiveness,
and time management, among other
Edgar Malomane
What are you currently studying? Reporter, Skilled in Ethical Reasoning,

Bachelor of Laws Stress Manager, studied the structure,
Time Goals Manager, Time Log Manager,
When did you complete the Ready for World Citizen and You got the Gig.
Work course?
I had previously (in 2020) completed the What did you learn from completing
2020 Ready for Work Course and I recently the course?
completed the 2022 Ready for Work A common lesson throughout the Ready
Course after being informed of the for Work Programme is the need for being
booklet programme. professional. The course also taught me
how to be accountable for the errors that
Which modules did you complete? I might make in the workplace, which
Assertive, CV & Cover Letter, Career is important as it involves honesty and
Researcher, Conversational Intelligent, building a good and profound relationship
Creative Problem Solver, Critical Thinker, with colleagues and your superiors. The
Digital Profiler, Emotionally Intelligent, videos throughout the programme also
Employer Researcher, Ethical Worker, taught me things to avoid in the workplace,
Immaculate E-mailer, Interview Skills as this will reduce the level of stress and
acquired, Introduction to career planning, help me with time management.
Job Applicant, Job Searcher, Know your
Rights, Learned, Unlearned and Relearned,
Literate in Basic Finances, Novice CV
Maker, Presenter, Protocol Officer,
Ansu Barkhuizen
What are you currently studying? What did you learn from completing
BCom Financial Sciences the course?
The world of work is nothing like the world
When did you complete the Ready for they sketch us at university while attending
Work course? modules and classes. We need to do more
I completed the 2021 Ready for work courses like this one to be more prepared
course at the end/start of 2021 and 2022. and ready to join the workforce. We need
to be ready to join the workforce and the
Which modules did you complete? sad truth is that most of the students
I did all four packages of the Ready for studying with me will not be ready for
Work programme. actual working life.
Botshabelo Billy Monama
What are you currently studying? What did you learn from completing
I am currently enrolled for BA Honours in the course?
International Relations. I gained valuable skills and knowledge
regarding my career, and I am more
When did you complete the Ready for prepared to enter to the job market thanks
Work course? to the Ready for Work programme. Also,
I completed the Ready for Work Course in I am well equipped, with the ability to
the year 2020. actively engage and contribute to the job
market. The course prepared me to be
Which modules did you complete? more open and more precise with my
The modules I completed are the following: career path and the requirements in the
Package 1: Career Planning job market. Thus, I can say I am happy
Package 2: Job Preparation to have consulted a lot of resources
Package 3: Workplace Skills and gained skills in ethical conduct and
Package 4: Personal Development professionalism, guided by the course.
UP’S ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE
KEEPING YOU IN
TOUCH WITH YOUR
ALMA MATER
T he University of Pretoria’s (UP) Alumni Relations Office endeavours to maintain contact

with its former graduates and has various ways of reaching out to its alumni, many of
whom have gone on to achieve great success.
International alumni events help strengthen

relationships and promote strategic partnerships
as well as alumni generosity.
“Change is inevitable and important for South Africa, Africa and world. For more
growth, but one thing that will remain than 100 years, this University has been
unchanged is our reputation for quality unwavering in its commitment to academic
education,” says Samantha Castle, senior and sporting excellence – over 300 000 of
manager of Alumni Relations. “UP attracts our successful alumni are a testament to
thousands of young people from all over this.”
UP’S ALUMNI RELATIONS OFFICE
KEEPING YOU IN TOUCH WITH YOUR ALMA MATER
The University’s goals are aligned with topics ranging from politics and finance to
those of the Alumni Relations Office: to health, agriculture and education. In doing
enhance access and successful student so, the University is able to showcase its
learning; strengthen the University’s talented graduates.
research and international profile; foster
and sustain a transformed, inclusive and Among other projects, the office is
equitable University community; optimise also driving the Alumni Connect app,
resources and enhance institutional which hosts more than 15 000 users
sustainability; and strengthen the who have access to daily job posts and
University’s social responsiveness and interactions with fellow alumni. Alumni
impact in society. are encouraged to sign up to the app at
.
International alumni events help
strengthen relationships and promote Recently, the office introduced a rewards
strategic partnerships as well as alumni system where alumni sign up to a benefits
generosity. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, package which gives them discounts
the Alumni Relations Office hosted when visiting the UP Library, the Javett Art
regular events across South Africa and Centre, hpc Hotel, hpc Time Out Café, hpc
throughout the world. These events gym and Sci-Enza.
provide an opportunity for Vice-Chancellor
and Principal Professor Tawana Kupe to There are also various chapters such as
brief alumni on the latest achievements the TuksClub 60+ for alumni who are 60 or
and activities of the University. They also older. The office hosts monthly lunches at
offer fellow alumni in a specific city the which interesting talks are presented, and
opportunity to connect. the annual visit to the Kruger National Park
remains a popular highlight. Additionally,
Over the years, the office has been the office holds a special event for alumni
profiling various alumni who are doing who are 80 years and older.
exceptionally well in South Africa and
abroad; such information can be found at UP’s relationship with its alumni is
. invaluable and Castle encourages them
to stay in touch with the University. “Our
It is also worth noting that UP was the Alumni Relations Office works around the
first university in Africa to host and deliver clock to keep us all in touch, so please
events on LinkedIn Live in the wake of reach out to them, as they will with
restrictions necessitated by the COVID-19 you. This way, you will always be kept
pandemic, which made hosting face- up to date on the latest news, events,
to-face events impossible. The LeadUP academic research, career advancement
webinars and podcast series bring leading opportunities and many more alumni
UP alumni, academics and experts into offerings.”
national, African and global conversations.
Prominent alumni speak about various Xolani Mathibela
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LINKEDIN
LINKEDIN
PROFILE TIPS FOR
GRADUATES
Marile Roos
L inkedIn is a social networking platform for
business professionals with over 600 million users.
It is therefore advisable that students register and
Employability and training make use of LinkedIn to find jobs. Here are some
Career Services Office LinkedIn Profile considerations for students and
graduates.
Before starting your profile, it important reflect on your

career plan. Conduct research to understand your target
audience; what industry are you targeting.
LINKEDIN
LINKEDIN PROFILE TIPS FOR GRADUATES
Photo • Use key words from industry to allow

Providing a photo, head and shoulders up, recruiters to find you more easily
with a clean background, will increase your (research previous alumni LinkedIn
chances of being searched by prospective Profiles in the same industry to
recruiters. get a better understanding of the
appropriate key words to use.)
LinkedIn headline • Do not write more than three
The best formula to write a graduate paragraphs with three to four
headline, is “what you are currently doing, sentences per paragraph.
what you aspire to do”.
Work experience
For example: “Marketing graduate seeking Add work experience, regardless if it was
position in marketing.” only part-time, voluntary or vacation jobs.
LinkedIn URL Skills

Personalise your URL to your name and It is recommended that you add at least
surname. five skills. Make sure they are skills that
you actually possess and that they are
LinkedIn summary relevant to your education and past work
The summary is a crucial section of your experiences.
LinkedIn Profile. Some tips to write a
summary: Endorsements
• Before starting your profile, it Do not be shy to ask for endorsements
important reflect on your career plan. from former lecturers or employers.
Conduct research to understand your
target audience; what industry are Networking
you targeting. LinkedIn provides a unique opportunity
• Describe what you are currently to network. Request to network with your
involved with related to the industry former class mates, friends and family.
identified.
• Describe what you are passionate Alumni network
about. (You are allowed to showcase The Alumni network provides you with
your personality.) an opportunity to engage with former
• For example: “Completed my degree alumni from your education institution.
in marketing, passionate about Former alumni can be a good resource
thinking out of the box and coming up to connect you with potential future
with creative ideas.” employers. For example, you could request
• Add a clear and concise description an informational interview and not just
on your expertise and noteworthy directly ask for a job.
work experiences you might have and
mention accomplishments.
• Also add a call for action, for example:
“Currently seeking employment in the
Information Technology field.”
LINKEDIN
LINKEDIN TRAINING COURSES
In order to enhance student employability, a new service was introduced by the Career
Services Office during 2021. Strategically selected LinkedIn employability related training
courses are currently made available to students.
Thavhayamipfa Alex Gadisi

BCom Business Management: Final year
What is the topic of the course and the scope?

Rock Your LinkedIn Profile & Expert Tips for Answering Common Interview Questions:
Developing a profile with skills and accomplishments that represent you and what you
are passionate about. Growing skills everyday and staying informed about insights from
industry leaders.
Reflection on what you have learnt from completing the course

Firstly, I would like to say I highly recommend students to participate on completing the
LinkedIn courses. This does not only enhance profession skills, but it allows you to advance
your career. I learnt a lot about enhancing my profile, for instance creating a summary
that introduces me to the world and the working environment. If I am being honest, I
would not have been where I am if it was not for the courses offered. I got a chance to
even learn about how to answer common interview questions. Body language is the most
important aspect that should be taken into consideration when you have an interview to
attend. Always make sure to show them what you really are because that is what they need
to hear. I really gained lots of skills during and after the course, and my advice is that all
students who are looking to be successful need to take LinkedIn courses offered by the
University of Pretoria.
LINKEDIN
LINKEDIN TRAINING COURSES
Daniel Otuokwu
MEng Technology & Innovation Management: Second year
What is the topic of the course and the scope?

I did two courses:
1. Expert tips for answering common interview questions
2. Rock your LinkedIn profile
Reflection on what you have learnt from completing the course

1. Having had experiences in attending interviews, I never thought the course “Expert
tips for answering common interview question” was really for me. Nevertheless,
I encouraged myself to do so, I realised what a resource that course was, and
discovered a wealth of knowledge that can enable me stand out in answering
interview questions. Furthermore, it can be said that knowledge evolves, and we must
strive to keep our skills and knowledge updated.
2. The “Rock your LinkedIn profile” course provided me with the knowledge on how
to structure my profile for success. The LinkedIn profile creates the first impression
and gives an overview of what skills and experiences I can potentially bring to any
would-be employer. The structure of the LinkedIn profile can inform the decision if
a potential employer can view you as a potential fit for a role and can arrange for an
interview. I understood that by continuous learning, I can expand my perspective,
sharpen my skills, and make myself even more in demand.
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ENTREPRENEURSHIP
TUKSNOVATION – ACCELERATING STUDENT

ENTREPRENEURSHIP
TuksNovation is the University of Pretoria’s (UP)

hybrid university incubator, established in 2017 to
commercialise UP’s originating intellectual property by
generating high-quality technology-based companies.
The establishment of TuksNovation is in line with UP’s
2025 vision of an entrepreneurial university. One of the
incubator’s core missions is to support a new breed
of student entrepreneurs who are dynamic, growth-
oriented and socially conscious with a global outlook.
TuksNovation runs a series of entrepreneurial

development programmes that fosters a culture
of innovation and entrepreneurship among the
students. We have trained over 1 200 students in
entrepreneurship and business skills. The incubator
also provides specialist mentorship, access to a 3D
lab printing facility, and venture start-up funding.
Students who are entrepreneurship curious, have
business ideas or are already running a business, can
join TuksNovation’s venture community. Being part
Phindile Tshabangu of a university-based entrepreneurial community can
Centre Manager be a rewarding experience that can aid the personal
TuksNovation growth of students in surprising ways.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
TUKSNOVATION – ACCELERATING STUDENT

ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Below are some of the benefits that investment to scale globally so to create
entrepreneurship offers: wealth for the founders, and economic
• Self-employment. Carve your own value for the country.
future. Gain work independence,
freedom to be creative, and financial We have just launched the UP Vice-
rewards if the business is profitable. Chancellor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge,
• Exclusive access to student set to be an annual event led by the
entrepreneur events. As a student University and managed by TuksNovation.
entrepreneur, you get to attend some We want to showcase entrepreneurial
of the coolest exclusive learning opportunities in Africa. The competition
events set to be launched later this will be open to students, academics,
year. researchers, inventors and entrepreneurs
• Build a dynamic peer network. across Africa.
Connect with like-minded dynamic
peers and industry experts. Students who are interested to learn
• Boost your skills and confidence. more about what we have to offer, may
Expand your mind, grow your skills visit the TuksNovation website at
and get to unlock some talents you www.tuksnovation.co.za.
did not know you have.
• Contribute to a progressing world.
Change is constant and has a
profound impact on the social and
cultural outlook of global societies.
Your ideas and solutions can
contribute to inventing a better future
for all.
• Carve your path to independence.
Open the door to freedom of thinking
and being, and tackle new challenges
head-on.
TuksNovation is particularly looking

for student entrepreneurs or newly
graduated students who are interested in
specialising in 4IR technologies. Our vision
is to position TuksNovation as Africa’s
premier high-growth-oriented innovation
accelerator. We aim to become the
breeding ground for Africa’s true unicorns
[companies worth R1 billion or more]. We
would like to see our student ventures
gain a strong market position and attract
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS STORIES
Jobox success story matrix
Jobox is a cloud-based freelancing platform that enables students to access work

experience opportunities and soft skills development. At the core of Jobox’s system is the
ability to connect higher education institutions, students, and businesses. The system
is beneficial to society in that it addresses graduates’ low level of employability. The
company has partnered with CodeSpace, a coding skills training institution that offers
software coding courses. Jobox currently has partnerships with seven higher education
institutions, including the University of Pretoria and UJ. With access to over 6 000 students,
Jobox also partners with the Media, Information, and Communication Sector Education
and Training Authority (MICTSETA) to introduce 20 university students to work-integrated
industry development placements. This dynamic venture is currently exploring a potential
partnership with the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) to provide access to
20 SEDA-supported Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) institutions and
incubated companies. The company has over 1 600 signed-up students in its database.
Jobox created 23 jobs by the end of 2021, and 16 jobs for the
first quarter of the year 2022 for the organisation.
The TuksNovation incubation

programme has assisted the
company with partnership
linkages through an internship
programme with Sigma,
which will enable the company
to access the interns from the
programme for placement in
the hosting companies.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS STORIES
Blyde Botanics success story matrix
Blyde Botanics is a plant extract manufacturing company that produced three scientifically
proven, quality-controlled actives from three unique indigenous species. These plant
extracts are applied to the treatment of acne (Actify), ageing (WrinkLess) and periodontal
health (NatalFresh). The company was co-founded by postgraduate students from the
University of Pretoria, Bianca Payne and Isa Lambrechts, under the guidance of Prof.
Namrita Lall. Blyde Botanics aims to sell the actives to formulators and self-formulating
brand owners interested in launching anti-acne, anti-ageing and periodontal health
products. The company achieves its aims through an ongoing partnership strategy with
national and international companies such as Letago Pharmaceuticals, MarpeMed, Esse
Skincare, Dhanvantari Nano Ayushadi, Kalahari and Johnson & Johnson. The company
received a TuksNovation seed fund grant valued at R75 000 which supported the
development process that included licensing of the technology, permit application and the
take-off agreement with formulators.
TuksWaste success story matrix
TuksWaste recycles paper, cardboard and polystyrene substance. The project aims to
provide sustainable waste management to address landfill challenges and empower waste
pickers by providing them with business training skills. The project will further provide a
central location where pickers will be collected and transported to waste manufacturing
facilities; an important aspect to address the long distance travel for pickers to such sites.
The objective of the project is to reduce waste challenges in landfills by turning waste into
end products, while also creating fair remuneration for waste pickers and eliminating their
exploitation.
The TuksWaste team was selected from the TuksNovation portfolio to be part of a Blue
Ocean programme. The Blue Ocean programme is hosted by BlueCity and HEC Paris, and
is supported by the French Embassy in partnership with the Technology Innovation Agency
(TIA), the University of South Africa (UNISA), and South African incubators. The TuksWaste
team was selected as a semi-finalist of the Blue Ocean programme and will be eligible as
finalist and winner of the programme. The team will be assisted by TuksNovation through
a development process and the appropriate project planning in preparing for the final
selection process of the Blue Ocean programme.
THE GIG ECONOMY
THE GIG ECONOMY,

A STUDENT’S GUIDE
TO EMPLOYABILITY
F or over a decade there’s been a global

buzz about the gig economy. It’s meant
to change the face of the world of work
and kick us into a new era of innovation,
driven by passion and creativity. While it’s
certainly been a game-changer, it can also
serve as the launch pad to modern career
building for the highest potential group of
all, students.
The gig economy has become a central

pillar of the new economic reality. It
Sbusiso Buna is giving people more independence,
CEO, Jobox
flexibility, and control over their work,
while also offering organisations
unprecedented access to talented workers
in every corner of the world. The central
The global opportunity driver behind all of this is technology.
Various tech platforms have made it easier
that comes with the gig for people to find work opportunities,
economy outweighs the especially gig work, from anywhere.
dire straits of the local
economy.
THE GIG ECONOMY
THE GIG ECONOMY, A STUDENT’S GUIDE TO EMPLOYABILITY
But how does this help students? This $455 Billion worker's economy can
The sad reality is that the current state serve as the launch pad to any current
of the South African economy doesn’t student's career, whether it be freelance
inspire confidence. With a 46.2% nation or part-time work, and serve as the major
unemployment rate it gives the sense that differentiator in this highly competitive
opportunities are shrinking. What’s even jobs market. Find these opportunities and
scarier is the rate at which more and more leverage them.
graduates find themselves unable to find
work. The reality of the situation is that the Just like we at Jobox are aiming to do,
high unemployment rate means employers by building an ecosystem connecting
are spoilt for choice and don’t have to employers, students and universities,
struggle for talent, making it a highly we’re delivering on democratising access
competitive jobs market where this year’s to global opportunities for all students and
graduates would be up against graduates graduates while opening up doors to new
from two or three years ago. employment journeys.
This highly competitive market means only Take a chance on the gig economy, learn
the best get hired and the best are usually and develop new skills and see what
those with work experience. We’ve all seen opportunities the future holds.
these job posts before where employers
say they’re hiring graduates but have
a requirement of two to three years of
work experience and you’re thinking “but,
where was I supposed to find the time?”.
That’s why it’s so important to explore gig
jobs as a way to not just earn some extra
cash, but they’re invaluable tools for work
experience.
There are thousands of platforms that

provide flexible work opportunities with
little to zero work experience required
that can all be done from home with the
only requirement being stable wifi. The
global opportunity that comes with the gig
economy outweighs the dire straits of the
local economy. You have an opportunity
to experiment and showcase your skills,
whether it’s within the realm of your
chosen field of study or not.
COMPANY PROFILES
FIDUCIARY: WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
M any people may have come across the word

‘fiduciary’ and yet may not fully understand
what it means.
The word comes from the Latin fiducia, meaning

confidence, trust, or reliance. In its most literal
Louis van Vuren sense, ‘fiduciary’ means looking after something
CEO
The Fiduciary Institute of Southern on someone else’s behalf. In fact, the mere act
Africa (FISA) of entrusting someone with something to give to
another involves a fiduciary relationship.
Most home-owners will have come across the concept of ‘fiduciary’ when buying a house.
The deposit on the property is paid into the trust account of the transferring attorney
until the date of transfer. The transferring attorney in this instance is acting in a fiduciary
capacity.
Put in a more technical way, a fiduciary is an individual or company holding assets for
the benefit of another party, usually with the legal authority and duty to make decisions
regarding financial matters on behalf of the other party. The word ‘fiduciary’ also denotes a
legal duty to act in the best interests of another.
COMPANY PROFILES
FIDUCIARY: WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
In South Africa, the fiduciary industry has • Your will should be reviewed regularly.
come to represent the activities of those In particular, life-changing events such
involved in estate planning, drafting of as marriage, divorce or the birth of
wills, the setting up and management a child lead to a need to review your
of trusts, estate administration, and so will. Again, it is best to seek fiduciary
forth. Hence the name of the only body advice is best sought.
solely representing South African fiduciary • Before receiving or accumulating
practitioners is The Fiduciary Institute of assets, you may wish to set up a
Southern Africa (FISA). trust to hold such assets. A fiduciary
practitioner can help set up a trust
The fiduciary industry, as it is known in and act as independent trustee, again
several jurisdictions around the world, in in a fiduciary capacity.
fact, has its roots in South Africa, where • Many people are nominated as
the first estate in the world to be handled executors in an estate, especially of
by a corporate body occurred in 1834. their spouse or other family member.
From there the concept of trust companies As an executor, regardless of whether
and boards of executors grew around the you appoint an agent to assist you or
country, and elsewhere in the world. not, you will be acting in a fiduciary
capacity.
Fiduciary touchpoints • If you are a director of a company, you
There are potentially many stages in the act in a fiduciary capacity.
life of an individual where he or she could • If you are the treasurer of your local
be affected by or involved in a fiduciary sports club, you act in a fiduciary
relationship. These could include the capacity on behalf of the sports club
following: members.
• A minor child becomes the beneficiary Above are just some of the many areas in
of a testamentary trust set up upon which the average citizen can be affected
the death of his or her parents; here by or involved in a fiduciary relationship.
the trustees of the trust will act in a
fiduciary capacity for the benefit of A career in the fiduciary industry
the child. If you are interested in working in the
• When you have your will drafted, it fiduciary field, you can find out more,
is strongly advisable to use someone including about candidate membership of
skilled in fiduciary matters. Even FISA, at .
the simplest of estates can lead to
complexities of interpretation if not
drafted by an expert. Do-it-yourself
and online wills are not advisable
unless at least checked by a fiduciary
practitioner.
You can help us design
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electronic engineers the opportunity to work with leading international brands
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at the forefront of technology.
At Azoteq you will be working with an elite team to develop lighting & sensing
solutions for consumer electronics, wearables, gaming, PC peripherals, IoT &
security applications.
Contact us at career@azoteq.com for more info about available positions.
Azoteq’s trackpad is
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COMPANY PROFILES
AZOTEQ PTY LTD Degrees we consider:

Azoteq is a fabless semiconductor BEng
company with the R&D headquarters MEng
based in Paarl, Western Cape and has PhD Electrical / Electronics
design and manufacturing centres in
South Africa and China, as well as sales Ideal candidate profile:
offices and distributors in South Africa, Graduates and postgraduates with a good
Asia, Europe and the USA. A career at academic record who have an inquiring,
Azoteq offers engineers the opportunity to innovative mind, with strong work ethics,
work with leading international consumer resilience, and determination to solve/
electronic brands such as Logitech, Google, find solutions to develop new ideas for
Microsoft, Bose, Lenovo and the likes. We products and services. If the above applies,
place a premium on innovation and, as then Azoteq is just the employer you are
such, Azoteq is the South African SME with looking for.
the most US patents.
Opportunities offered:
At Azoteq you will be working with an Permanent / Vacation work
elite team to develop lighting and sensing
solutions for consumer electronics, Closing date: 28 February 2022
wearables, PC peripherals, IoT, gaming and
security applications.
How to apply:
Send your CV and academic records
to Louisa.Havenga@azoteq.com and
we will revert to you as soon as we
open our recruitment for 2022.
www.azoteq.com
COMPANY PROFILES
BOWMANS Degrees we consider:

We have an enviable track record of Law degrees
providing legal services to the highest
professional standards in Africa. We Ideal candidate profile:
work for clients across numerous African LLB
jurisdictions on corporate, finance, BCom LLB
competition, taxation, employment, BA LLB
technology and dispute resolution matters. Postgraduate LLB
With eight offices in six African countries Opportunities offered:

and over 400 specialist lawyers, we draw Vacation work
on our unique knowledge of the business Bursaries
and socio-political environment to advise Articles
clients on a wide range of legal issues.
Closing date: 31 December 2023
Everywhere we work, we offer clients a
service that uniquely blends expertise in
the law, knowledge of the local market,
and an understanding of their businesses.
Our aim is to assist clients to achieve their
objectives as smoothly and efficiently as
possible while minimising the legal and
regulatory risks.
Our clients include domestic and foreign

corporates, multinationals, funds and
financial institutions, across almost all
sectors of the economy, as well as state-
owned enterprises and governments.
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted
online.
www.bowmanslaw.com/careers/
graduate-opportunities
COMPANY PROFILES
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Degrees we consider:

Commerce
MEDICAL AID FUND
The Chartered Accountants Medical Aid Ideal candidate profile:
Fund (CAMAF), which was established CAMAF offers membership to Professional
in 1951, was originally designed for Accounting Firms and individuals who
accounting professionals and offers meet certain qualifying criteria.
superior benefits to qualifying members.
As the fund focuses on a niche market,
it is able to provide a range of benefits
that significantly surpass those offered by
most open schemes. Always ahead of the
curve, CAMAF strongly values innovation,
and covers many procedures performed
with the very latest technology. It also
has a distinctly holistic focus, combining
excellent healthcare benefits with an
actively managed wellness programme.
With various benefit options to choose
from, numerous wellness programmes,
a hands-on customer service team, and
up to date industry news, our members
experience the best we have to offer.
How to apply:
Visit www.camaf.co.za/do-i-qualify
www.camaf.co.za
COMPANY PROFILES
DELOITTE & TOUCHE Degrees we consider:

Deloitte is a leading global provider of BEng, BSc, BCom
audit and assurance, consulting, financial
advisory, risk advisory, tax and related Ideal candidate profile:
services. Our global network of member Honours, Masters and Final /
firms and related entities in more than Third-year students
150 countries and territories (collectively,
the “Deloitte organization”) serves four Opportunities offered:
out of five Fortune Global 500® Graduate development programme
companies. Learn how Deloitte’s Contract
approximately 312 000 people make an Vacation work
impact that matters at www.deloitte.com.
Closing date: 29 July 2022
So, when people ask, “what’s different
about Deloitte?” the answer resides in the
many specific examples of where we have
helped Deloitte member firm clients, our
people, and sections of society to achieve
remarkable goals, solve complex problems
or make meaningful progress.
Deeper still, it’s in the beliefs, behaviours

and fundamental sense of purpose that
underpin all that we do.
With over 150 years of hard work and

commitment to making a real difference,
our organisation has grown in scale and
diversity—more than 345,374 people in
150 countries and territories, providing
audit, tax, legal, financial advisory, risk
advisory, and consulting services—yet our
shared culture remains the same.
How to apply:
Visit www2.deloitte.com
www2.deloitte.com
COMPANY PROFILES
ENSafrica Degrees we consider:

With over 600 specialist practitioners, BA Law, BCom Law, LLB
ENSafrica is Africa’s largest law firm and
has the capacity to deliver on business Ideal candidate profile:
requirements across all major industries Second-year LLB students; Third-year BA
and the African continent. We are devoted Law and BCom Law students
to providing top-quality legal, tax and
forensics services to our clients, offering Opportunities offered:
innovative and creative solutions tailored Vacation work
specifically to individual client needs. We Articles
maintain our reputation by constantly
re-inventing ourselves and challenging Closing date: 31 December 2022
employees to create inspired solutions
which mirror the changing political, social,
economic and environmental landscape.
ENSafrica operates as one firm through

fully integrated offices across Africa. Our
offices do not operate by means of a
network or as an alliance, nor do we adopt
a ‘Swiss Verein’ approach. Instead, we work
as one team and one firm across countries.
We currently have offices in Accra,

Cape Town, Dar es Salaam, Durban,
Johannesburg, Kampala, Kigali, Port Louis,
Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Windhoek
and a growing presence throughout the
rest of the continent. In addition, we have
two Probono offices located in Alexandra
and Mitchells Plain.
How to apply:
To apply, send your cover letter,
CV, ID, Matric Certificate, Academic
Transcript & Reference Letter
(if available) to
graduates@ensafrica.com
www.ensafrica.com/trainees
COMPANY PROFILES
GORDON INSTITUTE OF Degrees we consider:

Various Degrees
BUSINESS SCIENCE
The University of Pretoria Business School Ideal candidate profile:
offers postgraduate studies. The objective In final year of studies and looking to
is to provide the business community with advance business acumen.
a platform to engage with experts and
inspirational practitioners on current and
relevant issues.
Graduate development programme
Bursaries
Closing date: 31 January 2023
How to apply:
All applications are online
Contact: Admissions@gibs.co.za
Tel : 011 771 4135/ 4000
www.gibs.co.za
COMPANY PROFILES
KEYSTONE ELECTRONIC Degrees we consider:

BEng / BSc Electronic Engineering
SOLUTIONS BSc Computer Science
Keystone Electronic Solutions is an BEng Computer Engineering
innovative R&D company, based in South
Africa, offering bespoke end-to-end Ideal candidate profile:
solutions. Using opensource technology, Innovative, ready-to-learn individuals who
we have established ourselves as an are willing to put in the hours to familiarise
African leader in the field of unmanned themselves with the languages and
data capture analysis systems. platforms. Reliable and punctual persons
who can work with a team and project
Our Solutions & Inventions progress and provide feedback with
We specialise in GUI, The Internet of integrity and honesty.
Things (IoT); Mobile Solution and
Application Development, Linux
development; Bespoke hardware; ICT,
Internship
monitoring of outsourced manufacturing;
Permanent
and manufacturing process control.
Vacation work
Closing date: 31 November 2022
How to apply:
Please send academic transcript
and CV to jobs@kses.net or
simone@kses.net
www.kses.net
COMPANY PROFILES
KPMG SA Degrees we consider:

KPMG consists of a network of Accounting, Law, Engineering
professional firms providing Audit, Tax
and Advisory services across countries Ideal candidate profile:
worldwide. Join our team of world-class Honours, Masters & Doctorate degrees
professionals working together to deliver
tomorrow, today. Opportunities offered:
The secret is in our people Vacation work
While we’re one of the largest Audit, Tax Bursaries
and Advisory firms in the country, what
makes us who we are is the quality of Closing date: 5 April 2023
individuals within our organisation. It’s their
individuality, their drive and great sense of
culture that makes this organisation one of
the greatest places to work.
We understand that you are multitalented

and diverse. So are we. KPMG is a global
network of professional firms providing
Audit, Tax and Advisory services across
156 countries.
We are more than just an audit firm. That is

why your career has the potential to be more.
Your opportunities include:

• External Audit (including the
Chartered Accountant Advisory
Programme)
• Deal Advisory
• Tech Assurance
• Digital Consulting
• Financial Risk Management How to apply:
• Internal Audit Risk & Compliance Visit our website and apply online.
• Tax
www.kpmg.co.za
COMPANY PROFILES
MIP HOLDINGS Degrees we consider:

MIP’s 460-strong team are leading No specific degree required
engineers of affordable software
administration solutions to the financial Ideal candidate profile:
services industry as measured by the MIP is looking for bright, dynamic
22,000,000+ beneficiaries currently graduates to join the team. We have a paid
under management. internship for those candidates who are
interested in starting a career with MIP in
MIP is one of the world’s only software programming and development.
companies delivering solutions across
multiple financial service verticals. Opportunities offered:
Our technology solutions and services Graduate development programme
are diversified to accommodate the Internship
specialised administration needs of policy Permanent
holders under our Individual Life & Risk
Insurance; Group Life & Risk Insurance; Closing date: 1 March 2023
Lending; Funds, Benefits and Annuities
Administration and Healthcare, Risk &
Funding Insurance portfolios.
MIP also provides outsourced software

engineering and consulting development
services to help any business overcome the
key challenges of modernisation and digital
transformation in an ever-changing world.
Through our Research and Innovation unit,
we have pre-built Platforms-as-A-Service
that cater for mobile app solutions, MIP’s
Digital Stack, a plug and play enabler for
digital transformation, and Near Real Time How to apply:
big data feeds. You can begin the process of
applying for this internship by
completing the puzzle in the
following URL which leads to an
online game. We look forward to
seeing how you do!
challenge.mip.co.za
webserver.mip.co.za/internship
COMPANY PROFILES
PwC Degrees we consider:

PricewaterhouseCoopers is a multinational All SAICA Accredited Degrees
professional services network of firms,
operating as partnerships under the PwC Ideal candidate profile:
brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest SAICA accredited Degrees (CA(SA) Articles)
professional services network in the world
and is considered one of the Big Four Opportunities offered:
accounting firms. Graduate development programme
Articles
Closing date: 31 January 2023
How to apply:
Visit our website and apply online.
www.pwc.co.za/en/careers
www.pwc.co.za/students
COMPANY PROFILES
QUANTIUM Degrees we consider:

Quantium is a global leader in the BEng, BSc, BCom
application of data analytics and
engineering, helping our clients solve their Ideal candidate profile:
most important problems using data. We We’re looking for final-year students
have a track record of innovation and with strong academics and majors in
combining the best of human and artificial Engineering, Computer Science,
intelligence to power possibilities for Statistics, Data Science and Actuarial
individuals, organisations and society. Science. We’re passionate about building
out our team of smart, fun, diverse and
Our results motivated people.
Our work transforms the way in which our
clients operate. Some examples include: Opportunities offered:
1. Strategising with telco companies Permanent
on where they should next lay fibre
cables Closing date: 6 June 2022
2. Forecasting demand to help retailers
reduce wastage
3. Conducting a retrospective real world
study to compare long-term health
outcomes in hypertension
4. Partnering with governments across
the world to optimise their COVID-19
vaccine rollout
How to apply:
Submit your application here:
https://thequantiumgroup.hire.
trakstar.com/jobs/b820344a1d6b4
95fa3a4aa8a50824db4
www.quantium.com
COMPANY PROFILES
TORRECID SOUTH AFRICA Degrees we consider:

BEng, BCom, Commerce
PTY LTD
Torrecid is a globalised multinational Ideal candidate profile:
business group founded in 1963, dedicated A person who has great initiative, who is
to providing products, services, solutions willing to learn, is a critical thinker and
and future trends to the Ceramic and shows the ability to grow.
Glass Sector.
Internship
How to apply:
Send CVs to HRRSA@torrecid.com
www.indeed.com
COMPANY PROFILES
TUFFIAS SANDBERG Degrees we consider:

We offer a three-year SAICA training SAICA accredited Postgraduate degree in
contract to those looking to develop their Accounting (PGDA)
career as a Chartered Accountant. As a
registered SAICA training firm, we are Ideal candidate profile:
equipped to develop our trainees and are We are currently looking for enthusiastic,
always looking for dynamic people to join motivated and driven individuals who are
our team. open-minded and enjoy a challenge.
As a trainee accountant at Tuffias • SAICA accredited Postgraduate degree

Sandberg, you will be exposed to a in Accounting (PGDA)
wealth of experience. We offer exposure • Driver’s License and own car
to multiple industries and businesses of
all sizes, to assist you in completing the Opportunities offered:
SAICA competencies, while having the Vacation work
opportunity to work and study towards Articles
your ITC exam and qualify as a CA (SA).
How to apply:
Visit us at tuffiassandberg.co.za/careers
to submit your application with all the
necessary documents. Alternatively,
you can send your CV and academic
transcripts to recruitment@tsza.co.za
using the reference: Tukkies
www.tuffiassandberg.co.za/careers
Make KPMG
Your Next Move
Let KPMG introduce you to a world
of opportunity.
We understand that you are multi-talented and
diverse. So are we! KPMG is a global network of
professional firms providing Audit, Tax and
Advisory services across 147 countries. We are
more than just an audit firm. That is why your
career has the potential to be more.
Your opportunities include:

• External Audit (including the Chartered
Accountant Advisory Programme)
• Deal Advisory
• Tech Assurance
• Digital Consulting
• Financial Risk Management
• Internal Audit Risk & Compliance
• Tax
@MeetKPMG
@MeetKPMG
KPMG South Africa
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FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
Degrees we
Company Opportunities Contact
consider
AB InBev Graduate Economic and www.sab.co.za/available-roles
development Management
Opening date: programme Sciences; Law; Prenelle Govender
Open Internship Natural and Prenelle.Govender@za.
Agricultural ab-inbev.com
Closing date: Permanent Sciences; +27 31 910 1221
31 October 2022 Contract Humanities;
Engineering
Allen & Overy Vacation work BA Law, LLB, www.allenovery.com/en-gb/global/
(South Africa) LLP Bursaries Bcom Law careers/south-africa
Vacation work - Winter Articles Kekeletso Sehlako

GraduateRecruitment.SouthAfrica@
Opening date: AllenOvery.com
1 February 2022 +27 (010) 597 9909
Closing date:
30 April 2022
(South Africa) LLP Bursaries Bcom Law careers/south-africa
Vacation work – Summer Articles Kekeletso Sehlako

1 July 2022 +27 (010) 597 9909
Closing date:
30 September 2022
Bain and Company Graduate All disciplines www.bain.com/careers
development
Opening date: programme Anne Frank
Open Internship anne.frank@bain.com
060 991 5067
Closing date: Permanent
16 September 2022 Contract
Articles
Baker & McKenzie Vacation work BA Law, BCom www.bakermckenzie.com/en/careers/
Bursaries Law and LLB job-opportunities/emea/south-africa/
Opening date: candidate-attorney-2024
Currently open Articles
Nontobeko Phale
Closing date: nontobeko.phale@bakermckenzie.com
30 August 2022 011 911 4300
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
BDO South Africa Internship BCom www.bdo.co.za/careers
Incorporated Vacation work Accounting
Sciences Marisa Leask
Opening date: Articles Mleask@bdo.co.za
1 May 2022 072 868 9224
Closing date:
30 October 2022
Chartered N/A Commerce www.camaf.co.za
Accountants (SA)
Medical Aid Fund Mercia Sixeki
Mercia.Beerkat@camaf.co.za
Opening date: 011 707 8400
31 March 2022
Closing date:
31 December 2022
Cliffe Dekker Vacation work BA Law, BCom www.apply4law.africa
Hofmeyr Bursaries Law, LLB
Hlumelo Mtanga
All year round Articles hlumelo.mtanga@cdhlegal.com
Job 011 562 1453
Shadowing
Clyde & Co Contract BA Law, BCom https://clydecoearlycareers.com/en-za
Vacation work Law, LLB
All year round Refilwe Kenoshi
Bursaries Refilwe.Kenoshi@clydeco.com
Articles +27 10 286 0346
Columbus Stainless Graduate BEng, BCom, BSc www.columbus.co.za
(Pty) Ltd development
programme Itumeleng Tsebe
Opening date: Bursaries tsebe.itumeleng@columbus.co.za
1 June 2022 013 247 3403
Closing date:
30 August 2022
Couzyn Hertzog & Articles 2023 BCom (Law) & www.couzyn.co.za
Horak LLB
Jolandie Augustyn
Opening date: pretoria@couzyn.co.za
1 March 2022 012 460 5090
Closing date:
1 June 2022
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
Cultural Care Au Pair Contract All Degrees www.culturalcare.co.za
All year round Samantha Boyce

samantha.boyce@culturalcare.com
087 359 1241
Deloitte & Touche Graduate Eng, BSc, IT, www2.deloitte.com/za/en.html
development Ecos, Sup,
Opening date: programme Finance Degree, Keitumetse Moloi
1 March 2022 Contract MBA, ActSci/ kemoloi@deloitte.co.za
AppliedEcos/ 011 806 6258
Closing date: Vacation work Ecm, Data Sci,
All year round Analytics, Maths,
Stats, Physics,
Quantitative Risk
Management
Deloitte & Touche Graduate Account www.joindeloitte.co.za
development
All year round programme Nokuthula Ngcobo
Permanent nngcobo@deloitte.co.za
079 569 0518
Contract
Vacation work
Bursaries
Articles
ENSafrica Vacation BA Law www.ensafrica.com/trainees
Programme BCom Law
All year round Practical LLB Boitshepo Monedi
Vocational graduates@ensafrica.com
Training +27 11 269 7600
Ernst & Young Vacation work BCom Acc (CA www.ey.com/en_za/careers/students-

Bursaries Stream), B.Acc apply-here
Opening date: or equivalent
1 January 2022 Articles CTA/ PGDA Leah Prinsloo
qualification, Fin, leah.prinsloo@za.ey.com
Closing date: Ecos, Statistics, +27 11 772 4197
31 December 2023 InfoMan,
ActSci, IntAud,
Computer
Engineering,
BEng (Industrial)
Equifin Incorporated Articles SAICA and SAICA www.equifin.co.za
accredited
All year round degrees Antoinette Coetzee
info@equifin.co.za
086 199 1620
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
First National Bank Graduate IT, Engineering, www.fnbgrad.mobi
development Actuarial Science,
Opening date: programme Mathematics and Giselle Ras
4 April 2022 Permanent Statistics giselle.ras@fnb.co.za
Closing date:
21 August 2022
Gildenhuys Malatji Inc Articles LLB; B-Com Law www.gminc.co.za/careers
with a LLB
Opening date: Karen Burger
January 2022 kburger@gminc.co.za
012 428 8622
Closing date:
30 April 2022
Gordon Institute of Graduate Various Degrees www.gibs.co.za
Business Science development
programme Khabile Selepe
Opening date: Selepek@gibs.co.za
1 June 2022 +27 61 426 7864
Closing date:
31 January 2023
Greenpen Audit Inc Permanent B.Com https://greenpenaccounting.com/
Vacation work Accounting careers/
Opening date: Sciences and
1 January 2022 Articles all related Carl Diedericks
accounting carl@greenpen.co.za
Closing date: degrees will be 012 346 3044
31 December 2022 considered
IG Group Graduate Economics, www.ig.com/za
development Finance and
Opening date: programme Accounting Justyna Starczala
17 May 2022 Permanent Justyna.starczala@ig.com
+48 12 376 2225
Closing date: Contract
17 June 2022
IQbusiness (Pty) Ltd Graduate BEng, https://iqbusiness.net/
Internship Commerce,
Opening date: programme BSc, BA, BBS & Marcel Komape
1 June 2022 Post graduate mkomape@iqbusiness.net
degrees 011 259 4000
Closing date:
31 August 2022
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
KPMG SA Training Bachelor of www.kpmg.co.za
Contracts Accounting
Opening date: Science Graduate Recruitment Team
5 April 2022 Vacation work Actuarial gradmeetkpmg@kpmg.co.za
Bursaries Science: Honours 011 647 7111
Closing date: Degree, Masters
5 April 2023 & Doctorate
Kreston Pretoria SAICA, BCom in www.krestonsa.com
SAIPA,SAIT, IA Accounting
Opening date: Internship Sciences Carinda Strauss
1 January 2022 Auditor BCom in recruitment@krestonsa.com
Programme Commerce +27 (0) 12 993 9500
Closing date: Certificate in
30 September 2022 Permanent Theoretical
Contract Accountancy
Job (CTA)Honours in
Shadowing Taxation
Letsema Consulting Graduate Commerce, https://letsema.co.za/

development Engineering,
All year round programme Health Science, Mpho Maibelo
Permanent Science, Law, careers@letsema.co.za and
Humanities mpho.maibelo@letsema.co.za
Contract 011 233 0000
Articles
MacRobert Articles LLB, BA Law, https://macrobert.simplify.hr/
Incorporated BCom Law
Kabo Moruakgomo
Opening date: kmoruakgomo@macrobert.co.za
Open 012 425 3469
Closing date:
20 May 2022
Mervitz & Malan Graduate B.Com www.mervitzmalan.co.za
Chartered development Accounting
Accountants Inc. programme Sciences, Marilett Jenkins
Vacation work B.Com Financial auditors@mervitzmalan.co.za
All year round Services, Post 012 346 3044
Articles Graduate,
Diploma
Accounting
Sciences,
Certificate in
theory CTA
Program
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
MGI Bass Gordon Graduate BCom www.bassgordon.co.za/apply-now
development (Accounting
Opening date: programme Sciences), PGDip Nadine van Lier
13 April 2022 Internship in Accounting joinmgi@bassgordon.co.za
Sciences 021 405 8500
Closing date:
30 November 2022
MIP Holdings Graduate All degrees https://webserver.mip.co.za/internship
development
Opening date: programme Thandi Koloba
21 March 2022 Internship thandik@mip.co.za
0861 647 647
1 March 2023
Monocle Solutions Analyst Hons or www.monoclesolutions.com/en-za/
Graduate Master's degree careers/analyst-graduate-programme
Opening date: Programme in Business
1 May 2022 Permanent Sci, Finance, Zolile Zikode
employment Economics, zolile.zikode@monocle.co.za
Closing date: Maths, Stats, Risk 011 263 5800
31 August 2022 Management,
Acc, BEng, IT,
Computer
Science and
other relevant
areas
Moore Pretoria Graduate BCom www.moore-southafrica.com
development Accounting
All year round programme Degree, Financial René Roux
3 to 5 year Management hr@moorepta.co.za
Degree +27 (0)12 348 7003
Contracts
Moyo Business Graduate Bcom Infomatics, https://moyoafrica.com/
Advisory (Pty) Ltd development Computer
programme Science, Carika Staake
Opening date: Internship Engineering recruits@mba.za.com
25 February 2022 Degrees 071 683 1481
Permanent
25 February 2023 Vacation work
Bursaries
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
Nedbank Limited Graduate Bsc (Hons) Stats/ www.nedbank.co.za
development Maths, Bcom
Opening date: programme Finance, Bcom Thandeka Magagula
12 May 2022 LLB/Risk Mgt, thandekam4@nedbank.co.za
Bcom Data 011 294 2774
Closing date: Analytics, Bcom
17 June 2022 Economics, Bsc
Information
Systems , BTech
Project Mgt
Nexia SAB&T Internship BCom www.nexia-sabt.co.za/careers
Permanent Accounting,
Opening date: BCom financial Patience Masango
Open Vacation work Accounting, patience.masango@nexia-sabt.co.za
Articles PGDA/ CTA 082 979 2114
Closing date:
July 2022
Nolands SAICA B.Com www.nolands.co.za/careers/trainee-
Learnership Accounting, accountant
Opening date: Programme B.Compt
April 2022 (2023 intake) Financial Nicole Braude
Accounting, nicoleb@nolandsjhb.co.za
Closing date: B.Com (CA (+27) 11 789 4966
December 2022 Stream) or CTA/
PGDA
Norton Rose Fulbright Vacation work Bcom Law, BA https://apply.nortonrosefulbright.
Bursaries Law, LLB co.za/
All year round
Articles Anne Mgaga
anne.mgaga@nortonrosefulbright.com
082 330 5167
One Capital Advisory Graduate BAcc, Bcom, www.onecapital.co.za
(Pty) Ltd Training BBusSc Acc, Mgt
programme Acc, Financial One Capital Careers
Opening date: Maths, Finance; careers@onecapital.co.za
1 January 2022 Actuarial Science 011 550 500
and Stats, Eng,
Closing date: BA, Bcom Law,
30 June 2022 LLB; BAcc; Bcom,
BBusSc Acc, Mgt
Acc, Fin, Ecos
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
PKF P SAICA training Bcom Accounting www.pkf.co.za/careers/training-
contracts Sciences, PGDA contracts/
Opening date: 2023 & 2024 in Accounting info.pretoria@pkf.co.za
10 February 2022 or CTA 012 809 7000
Closing date:
31 December 2022
Platinum Life Telephonic All degrees cv@platinumlife.co.za
Marketing
Opening date: Jannicke van Gerve
Open jannickevangerve@platinumlife.co.za
Closing date:
When vacancies are
filled
PSG Graduate BEng, Law, Zezethu Siphoko
development Computer zezethu.siphoko@psg.co.za
Opening date: programme Science, Acturial 071 714 2122
Open Bursaries Science, Maths,
Economics
Closing date:
December 2022
PwC Articles SAICA Accredited www.pwc.co.za/students
Degrees
All year round Gina Mokoena
gina.mokoena@pwc.com
+27 (11) 287 0946
Quantium Permanent BEng, BSc, Bcom https://thequantiumgroup.hire.
trakstar.com/jobs/
Opening date: b820344a1d%E2%80%A6
3 May 2022
Lindsay Thomas
Closing date: qsarecruitment@quantium.co.za
6 June 2022 010 592 1810
Riskworx Graduate MPhil, MSc www.riskworx.com/careers
development Financial
Opening date: programme Engineering, Silvia Philips
Open Permanent BSc Quantitative silvia.philips@riskworx.com
Risk Mgt, 083 411 6005
Closing date: Bursaries Econometrics,
September 2022 MSc
Computational/
Pure; Applied or
Financial Maths,
IT, Actuarial
Science
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
SAICA Bursaries BAcc Science www.saica.co.za
Opening date: Constance Mogagabe

29 April 2022 constancem@saica.co.za
08610 SAICA (72422) or 011 621 6600
Closing date:
31 August 2022
Savage Jooste & Vocation work LLB / Bcom Law www.savage.co.za
Adams Attorneys Bursaries LLB
Natasha Venter
Opening date: Articles natashav@savage.co.za
Open 012 452 8206
Closing date:
31 March 2022
SNG Grant Thornton Graduate Bachelor of www.grantthornton.co.za/Careers/
development Accounting Careers
Opening date: programme Sciences & PGDA
1 February 2022 Internship Surprise Madula
surprise.madula@sng.gt.com
Closing date: Articles 065 575 8949
31 July 2022
SOLIDitech Permanent Commerce, https://soliditech.com/careers-
Sciences, technology-development/
Opening date: Engineering
1 January 2022 & Built Annette Gardner
Environment recruitment@soliditech.com
Closing date: 086 137 0200
31 December 2022
Standard Bank of Graduate Law, Accounting www.standardbank.com/sbg/careers
South Africa development General AccSci,
programme IT, BCom Susan Dube
Opening date: Internship (General, susan.dube@standardbank.co.za
1 Aril 2022 Finance, Fin 011 631 3195
Permanent Mgt, Ecos, Ecm,
Closing date: Vacation work Mgt) BSc Maths,
30 June 2022 Bursaries Stats, Data
Mining Finance
BBusiness
Science
Strachan & Crouse SAICA Training BCom www.strachancrouse.co.za
Contract Accounting
Opening date: (Articles/ Science, Bcom Gert Meiring
1 June 2022 Internship) Honours gertm@strachancrouse.co.za
Accounting lezannev@strachancrouse.co.za
Closing date: Science, CTA 012 430 3420
31 October 2022
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
The Small Enterprise Graduate BSocSci, www.sef.co.za
Foundation development Business
programme Administration, Nteseng Modisadife
Opening date: Economics, nteseng.modisadife@sef.co.za
1 March 2022 Bcom 015 307 5837
Commerce,
Closing date: Development
31 August 2022 Studies, Stats,
Auditing, HR,
BSc, IntRel and
IT.
Torrecid South Africa Graduate BEng, BCOM, www.torrecid.com/torrecid-worldwide/
Pty Ltd development Commerce south-africa/
programme
Opening date: Internship Phindile Ramulwela
3 January 2022 hrrsa@torrecid.com
+27 11 314 0092
Closing date:
30 December 2022
Tuffias Sandberg Graduate Bcom Accounting https://tuffiassandberg.co.za/
development Sciences / PGDA
Opening date: programme Charné Wentzel
24 March 2022 recruitment@tsza.co.za
+27 (0) 11 524 9700
Closing date:
6 December 2022
Truworths Graduate BCom (All); BA www.truworths.co.za
development (All); BSocSc;
All year round programme BBusSc; BSc, Ramona Robertson
Computer rrobertson@truworths.co.za
Science students 021 460 7349
VAT IT Articles Accounting https://vatit.com/ca_
entrepreneurship_programme
Opening date:
February 2022 Taryn Pienaar
tarynp@tecex.com
30 June 2022
VEGA Graduate Business, www.vegaschool.com
development Branding and
Opening date: programme Design Sandi Mbele
Open ssmbele@vegaschool.com
012 343 3669
Closing date:
30 March 2023
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
VZLR Inc. Bursaries LLB, BA in Law www.vzlr.co.za
Articles and BCom Law
Opening date: Karin Botha
January 2022 hr@vzlr.co.za
012 435 9577
Closing date:
August 2022
Werksmans 2024 BA Law, BCom www.werksmans.com/graduates/
Attorneys Candidate Law & LLB
Attorney (PVT) Shesnee Naidoo and Lorraine Khatso
Opening date: Programme graduates@werksmans.com
1 January 2022 and 2022 011 535 8000
Winter
Closing date: Vacation work
30 April 2022
Opening date: and Summer graduates@werksmans.com
1 July 2022 vacation work 011 535 8000
Closing date:
30 September 2022
COMPANY LISTINGS
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUILT ENVIRONMENT & IT
Degrees we
consider
Engineering
Agile Bridge Graduate BSC Computer www.agilebridge.co.za/graduate-
development Science, BSC program
Opening date: programme IT, BEng, BSC
Open Permanent Informatics Gail Cronje
gailc@agilebridge.co.za
August 2022"
Accenture South Graduate BEng, Bsc Dikeledi Maboe
Africa development dikeledi.e.maboe@accenture.com
programme 064 756 6339
All year round Bursaries
Auditor General of Internship Accounting, www.agsa.co.za
South Africa Articles Forensics, IT
Masingoaneng Sehlabaka
Opening date: masingoanengs@agsa.co.za
1 March 2022 079 035 6368
Closing date:
30 October 2022
Azoteq Pty Ltd Permanent BEng, MEng, www.azoteq.com
Vacation work Ph.D. Electrical /
All year round Electronics Louisa Havenga
louisa.havenga@azoteq.com
021 863 0033
development
060 991 5067
Articles
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
CBI Electric Low Graduate BEng, BSc, cbi-lowvoltage.co.za
Voltage development Masters
programme Precious Maphumulo
All year round Internship precious.maphumulo@cbi-electric.com
011 928 2000
Permanent
Contract
Apprentice-
ship
1 June 2022 013 247 3403
Closing date:
30 August 2022

087 359 1241
Dariel Software Graduate Computer www.dariel.co.za/graduates
development Science or
Opening date: programme Computer Busi Thabethe
1 April 2022 Permanent Engineering busi.thabethe@dariel.co.za
084 609 0108
Closing date:
9 September 2022
Stats, Physics,
Quantitative Risk
Management
EPI-USE Labs Graduate BSc Computer www.epiuselabs.com/careers
development Science, BSc
Opening date: programme IT/IKS, BIS Jhani Coetzee, Tania Lubbe,
1 June 2022 Permanent MultiMedia, Marieta Markgraaff
BEng Computer careers.za@labs.epiuse.com
Closing date: Internship Engineering (012) 470 2200
1 November 2022
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
ActSci, IntAud,
Computer
Engineering,
BEng (Industrial)
Entelect Software Graduate BSc, BCom, www.culture.entelect.co.za
(Pty) Ltd development BIS or BEng
programme in Computer, Charmaine Kourie
Opening date: Software, careers@entelect.co.za
1 January 2022 Information or 011 994 3300
Electronic related
Closing date: sciences
1 November 2022
Closing date:
21 August 2022
1 June 2022 +27 61 426 7864
Closing date:
31 January 2023
Hatch Africa (Pty) Ltd Graduate BEng/BSc www.jobs.hatch.com
development Electrical,
Opening date: programme Mechanical, Zinhle Mabona
1 May 2022 Permanent Civil, Chemical & zinhle.mabona@hatch.com
Industrial +27 11 231 6217
31 August 2022 Bursaries
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
degrees 011 259 4000
Closing date:
31 August 2022
Keystone Electronic Internship BEng or www.kses.net
Solutions Permanent BScElectronic
Engineering/ Simone Gair
Opening date: Vacation work Computer info@kses.net and simone@kses.net
3 October 2022 Engineering/ 012 460 4135
Computer
Closing date: Science
25 November 2022
Contract 011 233 0000
Articles
Liberty Group Limited Graduate Bachelor`s Tokazi Nkushubana
development Degrees and Info@liberty.co.za
All year round programme Advanced 011 408 4343
Permanent Diplomas
in Actuarial
Vacation work Sciences
Bursaries
McKinsey & Company Graduate BEng, Economics, www.mckinsey.com/careers/search-
development Data science, jobs?cities=Johannesburg
Business Analyst programme Commerce,
(Graduate Program): Internship Medicine and Dean Mokoena
Apply by 29 July 2022 Law JOH-Recruiting@Mckinsey.com
development
0861 647 647
1 March 2023
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
Acc, BEng, IT,
Computer
Science and
other relevant
areas
Moyo Business Graduate Bcom Infomatics, https://moyoafrica.com/
Advisory (Pty) Ltd development Computer
programme Science, Carika Staake
Opening date: Internship Engineering recruits@mba.za.com
25 February 2022 Degrees 071 683 1481
Permanent
25 February 2023 Vacation work
Bursaries
Bcom Data 011 294 2774
Information
Systems , BTech
Project Mgt
Nolands SAICA B.Com www.nolands.co.za/careers/trainee-
Learnership Accounting, accountant
Opening date: Programme B.Compt
April 2022 (2023 intake) Financial Nicole Braude
Accounting, nicoleb@nolandsjhb.co.za
Closing date: B.Com (CA +27 11 789 4966
December 2022 Stream) or CTA/
PGDA
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
(Pty) (Ltd) Training BBusSc Acc, Mgt
Opening date: programme Acc, Financial One Capital Careers
1 January 2022 Maths, Finance; careers@onecapital.co.za
Actuarial Science 011 550 500
Closing date: and Stats, Eng,
30 June 2022 BA, Bcom Law,
LLB; BAcc; Bcom,
BBusSc Acc, Mgt
Acc, Fin, Ecos
Marketing
Closing date:
When vacancies are
filled
Economics
Closing date:
December 2022
trakstar.com/jobs/
3 May 2022
Lindsay Thomas
6 June 2022 010 592 1810
Risk Mgt, 083 411 6005
September 2022 MSc
Computational/
Pure; Applied or
Financial Maths,
IT, Actuarial
Science
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
SOLIDitech Permanent Commerce, https://soliditech.com/careers-
Sciences, technology-development/
Opening date: Engineering
1 January 2022 & Built Annette Gardner
Environment recruitment@soliditech.com
31 December 2022
1 Aril 2022 Finance, Fin 011 631 3195
Mining Finance
BBusiness
Science
1 March 2022 Bcom 015 307 5837
Commerce,
Auditing, HR,
BSc, IntRel and
IT.
Torrecid South Africa Graduate BEng, BCOM, www.torrecid.com/torrecid-worldwide/
Pty Ltd development Commerce south-africa/
programme
Opening date: Internship Phindile Ramulwela
3 January 2022 hrrsa@torrecid.com
+27 11 314 0092
Closing date:
30 December 2022
COMPANY LISTINGS
FACULTY OF NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
Degrees we
consider
Engineering
Accenture South Graduate BEng, Bsc Dikeledi Maboe
Africa development dikeledi.e.maboe@accenture.com
programme 064 756 6339
All year round Bursaries
Analytix Engine Graduate Actuarial www.analyticsengines.com
development Sciences and
Opening date: programme MBA graduates Indira Puran
Open Internship with finance ae-admin@analytixengine.com
082 325 6477
30 November 2022
development
060 991 5067
Articles
CBI Electric Low Graduate BEng, BSc, www.cbi-lowvoltage.co.za
Voltage development Masters
programme Precious Maphumulo
All year round Internship precious.maphumulo@cbi-electric.com
011 928 2000
Permanent
Contract
Apprentice-
ship
1 June 2022 013 247 3403
Closing date:
30 August 2022
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider

087 359 1241
Stats, Physics,
Quantitative Risk
Management
Elenjical Solutions Graduate Engineering, www.elenjicalsolutions.com
development Actuarial
Opening date: programme Kerisha Govender
1 June 2022 Permanent kerisha@elenjicalsolutions.com
011 883 1363
Closing date: Bursaries
31 August 2022
ActSci, IntAud,
Computer
Engineering,
BEng (Industrial)
Closing date:
21 August 2022
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
1 June 2022 +27 61 426 7864
Closing date:
31 January 2023
Hatch Africa (Pty) Ltd Graduate BEng/BSc www.jobs.hatch.com
development Electrical,
All year round programme Mechanical, Zinhle Mabona
Permanent Civil, Chemical & zinhle.mabona@hatch.com
Industrial +27 11 231 6217
Vacation work
Bursaries
degrees 011 259 4000
Closing date:
31 August 2022
KPMG SA Training Bachelor of www.kpmg.co.za
Contracts Accounting
Opening date: Science Graduate Recruitment Team
5 April 2022 Vacation work Actuarial gradmeetkpmg@kpmg.co.za
Bursaries Science: Honours 011 647 7111
Closing date: Degree, Masters
5 April 2023 & Doctorate
Contract 011 233 0000
Articles
Liberty Group Limited Graduate Bachelor`s Tokazi Nkushubana
development Degrees and Tokazi.Nkushubana@Liberty.co.za
All year round programme Advanced 011 408 4343
Permanent Diplomas
Vacation work in Actuarial
Sciences
Bursaries
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
development
0861 647 647
1 March 2023
Acc, BEng, IT,
Computer
Science and
other relevant
areas
Bcom Data 011 294 2774
Information
Systems , BTech
Project Mgt
and Stats, Eng,
BBusSc Acc, Mgt
Acc, Fin, Ecos
Outsurance Graduate BEng, Actuarial Karabo Motsepe
development Science, Data motsepeka@out.co.za
Opening date: programme Science, BSC 012 686 7523
18 May 2022 Permanent Computer
Science ,
Closing date: Informatics
31 January 2023
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
Marketing
Closing date:
When vacancies are
filled
Economics
Closing date:
December 2022
trakstar.com/jobs/
3 May 2022
Lindsay Thomas
6 June 2022 010 592 1810
Risk Mgt, 083 411 6005
September 2022 MSc
Computational/
Pure; Applied or
Financial Maths,
IT, Actuarial
Science
1 Aril 2022 Finance, Fin 011 631 3195
Mining Finance
BBusiness
Science
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
1 March 2022 Bcom 015 307 5837
Commerce,
Auditing, HR,
BSc, IntRel
and IT.
COMPANY LISTINGS
FACULTY OF LAW
Degrees we
consider
Engineering
(South Africa) LLP Bursaries Bcom Law careers

1 February 2022 +27 (010) 597 9909
Closing date:
30 April 2022

1 July 2022 +27 (010) 597 9909
Closing date:
30 September 2022
development
060 991 5067
Articles
Nontobeko Phale
30 August 2022 011 911 4300
COMPANY LISTINGS
FACULTY OF LAW
Degrees we
consider
Bowmans Vacation work Law Degrees www.bowmanslaw.com/careers/
(Feb – Apr & graduate-opportunities
Opening date: Aug – Oct)
1 January 2022 Bursaries Shalin Ledwaba; Kasheer Singh;
(August – Reatile Molefe
Closing date: September) graduates@bowmanslaw.com
31 December 2023 Articles (All 011 669 9000
Year)
Hlumelo Mtanga
Job 011 562 1453
Shadowing
Articles +27 10 286 0346
Horak LLB
Jolandie Augustyn
1 March 2022 012 460 5090
Closing date:
1 June 2022

0873591241
Programme BCom Law
Training +27 11 269 7600
Eversheds Sutherland Vacation work LLB www.eversheds-sutherland.com

SA Inc Articles
Tebogo Masoga
Opening date: 2023 careers@eversheds-sutherland.co.za
Articles - Open 010 003 1390
Closing date: 31
December 2022
COMPANY LISTINGS
FACULTY OF LAW
Degrees we
consider
SA Inc Articles Tebogo Masoga
careers@eversheds-sutherland.co.za
Opening date: 2024 010 003 1390
Articles - Open
Closing date:
31 December 2023
Gildenhuys Malatji Articles LLB; B-Com Law www.gminc.co.za/careers
Inc with a LLB
Karen Burger
Opening date: kburger@gminc.co.za
January 2022 012 428 8622
Closing date:
30 April 2022
1 June 2022 +27 61 426 7864
Closing date:
31 January 2023
Lawtons Africa Graduate LLB www.lawtonsafrica.com
development
All year round programme Kholeka Mtshali
Internship kholeka.mtshali@lawtonsafrica.com
011 523 6041
Permanent
Vacation work
Bursaries
Articles
Legal Aid South Africa Permanent Law www.legal-aid.co.za
Articles
Opening date: Prince Kutama
January 2023 PrinceK@Legal-aid.co.za
082 603 0242
Closing date:
28 February 2022
COMPANY LISTINGS
FACULTY OF LAW
Degrees we
consider
Contract 011 233 0000
Articles
Kabo Moruakgomo
Open 012 425 3469
Closing date:
20 May 2022
development
0861 647 647
1 March 2023
All year round
Articles Anne Mgaga
082 330 5167
and Stats, Eng,
BBusSc Acc, Mgt
Acc, Fin, Ecos
COMPANY LISTINGS
FACULTY OF LAW
Degrees we
consider
Pinsent Masons Graduate LLB www.pinsentmasons.com
Africa LLP development
programme Kekeletso Sebakeng
Opening date: Internship 104 934 626
24 April 2022
Vacation work
Closing date: Articles
15 May 2022
Marketing
Closing date:
When vacancies are
filled
Economics
Closing date:
December 2022
Natasha Venter
Open 012 452 8206
Closing date:
31 March 2022
VDT Attorneys Vacation work LLB www.vdt.co.za/Careers.aspx
Articles
All year round Elanie Greyling
Elanie@vdt.co.za
012 452 1300
012 435 9577
Closing date:
August 2022
COMPANY LISTINGS
FACULTY OF LAW
Degrees we
consider
Weavind Inc. Articles for LLB www.weavind.co.za/careers
2023
Opening date: Inge-Mari Janse van Rensburg
1 November 2021 immi@weavind.co.za
012 346 3098
Closing date:
31 March 2022
1 January 2022 and 2022 011 535 8000
Winter
30 April 2022
Closing date:
30 September 2022
COMPANY LISTINGS
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
Degrees we
consider
Engineering

1 February 2022 +27 (010) 597 9909
Closing date:
30 April 2022

1 July 2022 +27 (010) 597 9909
Closing date:
30 September 2022
development
060 991 5067
Articles
Nontobeko Phale
30 August 2022 011 911 4300
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
Bowmans Vacation work Law Degrees www.bowmanslaw.com/careers/
(Feb – Apr & graduate-opportunities
Opening date: Aug – Oct)
1 January 2022 Bursaries Shalin Ledwaba; Kasheer Singh;
(August – Reatile Molefe
Closing date: September) graduates@bowmanslaw.com
31 December 2023 Articles (All 011 669 9000
Year)
Hlumelo Mtanga
Job 011 562 1453
Shadowing
Articles +27 10 286 0346
1 June 2022 013 247 3403
Closing date:
30 August 2022
Horak LLB
Jolandie Augustyn
1 March 2022 012 460 5090
Closing date:
1 June 2022

087 359 1241
Programme BCom Law
Training +27 11 269 7600
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
SA Inc Articles
Tebogo Masoga
Closing date: 31
December 2022
SA Inc Articles
Tebogo Masoga
Closing date:
31 December 2023
Gildenhuys Malatji Articles LLB; B-Com Law www.gminc.co.za/careers
Inc with a LLB
Karen Burger
Opening date: kburger@gminc.co.za
January 2022 012 428 8622
Closing date:
30 April 2022
1 June 2022 +27 61 426 7864
Closing date:
31 January 2023
degrees 011 259 4000
Closing date:
31 August 2022
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
1 June 2022 +27 61 426 7864
Closing date:
31 January 2023
Lawtons Africa Graduate LLB www.lawtonsafrica.com
development
All year round programme Kholeka Mtshali
Internship kholeka.mtshali@lawtonsafrica.com
011 523 6041
Permanent
Vacation work
Bursaries
Articles
Legal Aid South Africa Permanent Law www.legal-aid.co.za
Articles
Opening date: Prince Kutama
January 2023 PrinceK@Legal-aid.co.za
082 603 0242
Closing date:
28 February 2022
Contract 011 233 0000
Articles
Kabo Moruakgomo
Open 012 425 3469
Closing date:
20 May 2022
development
0861 647 647
1 March 2023
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
All year round
Articles Anne Mgaga
082 330 5167
and Stats, Eng,
BBusSc Acc, Mgt
Acc, Fin, Ecos
Pinsent Masons Graduate LLB www.pinsentmasons.com
Africa LLP development
programme Kekeletso Sebakeng
Opening date: Internship 104 934 626
24 April 2022
Vacation work
Closing date: Articles
15 May 2022
Marketing
Closing date:
When vacancies are
filled
Economics
Closing date:
December 2022
Natasha Venter
Open 012 452 8206
Closing date:
31 March 2022
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
1 March 2022 Bcom 015 307 5837
Commerce,
Auditing, HR,
BSc, IntRel and
IT.
VDT Attorneys Vacation work LLB www.vdt.co.za/Careers.aspx
Articles
All year round Elanie Greyling
Elanie@vdt.co.za
012 452 1300
012 435 9577
Closing date:
August 2022
Weavind Inc. Articles for LLB www.weavind.co.za/careers
2023
Opening date: Inge-Mari Janse van Rensburg
1 November 2021 immi@weavind.co.za
012 346 3098
Closing date:
31 March 2022
1 January 2022 and 2022 011 535 8000
Winter
30 April 2022
COMPANY LISTINGS
Degrees we
consider
Closing date:
30 September 2022
COMPANY LISTINGS
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
Degrees we
consider
development
060 991 5067
Articles

087 359 1241
1 June 2022 +27 61 426 7864
Closing date:
31 January 2023
development
0861 647 647
1 March 2023
Marketing
Closing date:
When vacancies are
filled
COMPANY LISTINGS
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Degrees we
consider
development
060 991 5067
Articles

087 359 1241
1 June 2022 +27 61 426 7864
Closing date:
31 January 2023
Contract 011 233 0000
Articles
development
0861 647 647
1 March 2023
Marketing
Closing date:
When vacancies are
filled
COMPANY LISTINGS
FACULTY OF THEOLOGY AND RELIGION
Degrees we
consider
development
060 991 5067
Articles

087 359 1241
1 June 2022 +27 61 426 7864
Closing date:
31 January 2023
development
0861 647 647
1 March 2023
Marketing
Closing date:
When vacancies are
filled
COMPANY LISTINGS
FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCES
Degrees we
consider
Baker McVeigh Junior Bachelor of www.bakermcveigh.com
International Associate Veterinary
Programme Science B.V.Sc Beverley Spies
Opening & closing spies@bakermcveigh.com
dates: Travel Bursary +27 82 800 4153
See our website for
further details.

0873591241
Gauteng Veterinary State BVSc (Veterinary https://professionaljobcentre.gpg.
Services, Gauteng Veterinarian Science) gov.za/
(provincial) Bachelor/
Department of Animal Health Diploma (Animal
Agriculture and Rural Technician Health)
Development
1 June 2022 +27 61 426 7864
Closing date:
31 January 2023
PetSure Services Graduate (BVSc) – Bachelor https://petsure.com.au/sa-grad-
South Africa programme of Veterinary program/
Permanent Science
All year round (BVetNurs) - Kruti Nagar
Internship Bachelor of SAhumanresources@petsure.com.au
Veterinary
Nursing
South African The SAVC is All veterinary https://savc.org.za/
Veterinary Council the statutory and para-
(SAVC) body of the veterinary Keneilwe Maledi
Veterinary professionals Registrations@savc.org.za
All year round and Para- have to register 012 345 6360
veterinary with the SAVC
professions.
COMPANY LISTINGS
FACULTY OF VETERINARY SCIENCES
Degrees we
consider
Spectroplan Bluestar Financial Any students https://www.sanlam.co.za/
services from 4th year bluestar/spectroplan/Pages/
All year round and above default.aspx?gclid=CjwKCAjwu_
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Joanelle Smit
joanelle@spectroplanbluestar.co.za
076 760 8888
Tsolo Agriculture and Compulsory BVSc www.tardi.ac.za or www.drdar.gov.za
Rural Development Community
Institute Service Veteri- Diploma in Dr. NT Ndudane
narian Animal Healt" Nandipha.Ndudane@drdar.gov.za
Opening date: Experiential 047 542 0221 / 072 430 0970
10 January 2022 Learning
placement for
Closing date: TVET students
15 December 2022
Graduate
placement for
Paraveteri-
nary profes-
sionals
Valley Farm Animal Resident BVSc, Veterinary www.valleyfarmvet.co.za
Hospital (Pty) Ltd Programs for Nurse - We
Anaesthesia accept nurses Ellen Heydenrych – HR Manager
All year round and Critical either with the ellen@valleyfarmvet.co.za
Care new degree or 012 991 3573
Interships the previous
diploma
Permanent qualification
Zoetis Internships Bachelor of www.zoetis.com
Veterinary
Opening date: Science B.V.Sc Erica Appels
All year round Erica.appels@zoetis.com
All degrees 011 245 3336
Closing date:
28 February 2023
University of Pretoria | Old Chemistry Building, Room 1-5.2 (Green Room)
Corner Roper & Lynnwood Road | Hatfield Campus | Pretoria
Make today matter www.up.ac.za/career-services

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