Culture, flexibility, ethics & future: Students identify the most attractive employer
Careers August 11, 2021
Results of the Universum’s Talent Survey – South Africa 2021 Students Engineering and technology professions are still in high demand this year Digital engagement from employers is considered beneficial Business success and presence are closely tied to attractiveness as employers Johannesburg, 05 August 2021 – Success, presence and culture... Read more
Phakamisa invests in their people
CareersLatest news August 6, 2021
Since their establishment in 2007, Phakamisa Hard Rock Mining has committed themselves to upskilling and uplifting their surrounding local communities. Meaning “to lift up” in isiZulu and isiXhosa, Phakamisa is not only dedicated to offering professional mining services but is also passionate about empowering people through job creation. “Phakamisa... Read more
Innovative technological solutions for education explored at the 7th annual Future of Education Summit
CareersLatest news August 5, 2021
The arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic revealed some startling cracks in the one-dimensional nature of modern education. The traditional approach needs urgent attention, with technology-driven solutions and lifelong learning at the forefront. These were some of the innovative topics explored by prominent academics and business leaders at the 7th... Read more
Greater accessibility to education creates options despite Covid challenges
CareersLatest news August 3, 2021
Covid and lockdowns have negatively impacted on the school, study and career options for countless people, but despite the fact that the world has changed, there are many accessible and affordable options available to those who need to finish their schooling, get a first qualification to get a foot... Read more
International Hotel School Launches Rebuild KZN Scholarship Fund
CareersKwaZulu-NatalScholarships July 29, 2021
Innovative fund offers stricken Durban youth up to 50% scholarships for August intake The International Hotel School (IHS) has announced a R3 million scholarship fund to provide financial assistance to potential learners impacted by the recent unrest. All students who enroll at the Durban campus for the July 2021... Read more
CareerBox challenges corporates on the continent to employ more young people
CareersLatest news July 29, 2021
Skills and employment development organisation joins global call to promote impact sourcing as a proven approach to tackle youth unemployment While the official unemployment rate announced by Statistics SA at the beginning of June rose to 32.6%, it is estimated that the jobless rate for youth under the expanded... Read more
Looking At A Career As An Exercise Specialist Or A Sports Conditioning Trainer?
CareersLatest news July 29, 2021
Developments in sports and exercise research are constantly revealing new ways to maximise human performance and fitness for better health. A Sports Conditioning Trainer or Exercise Specialist will ensure that the people whom they train always perform optimally. As an Exercise Specialist or Sports Conditioner Trainer, you will require... Read more
Music education can prepare learners for 21st century workplace
CareersLatest newsStellenbosch University July 29, 2021
A new study at Stellenbosch University (SU) found that music education in schools could equip learners with the skills they will need in the 21st century workplace. “The workplace of the future will be unpredictable, changeable, and will require a level of adaptability, creativity, and innovation that today’s job... Read more
The world of work has changed irrevocably over the past year and a half, and so have the skills employers are now looking for when scouring the CVs of prospective candidates. It is therefore crucial for those looking to land their first job post-graduation, people who are looking to... Read more
Balanced approach to life and study success recipe for SU’s top CA candidate
AchieversCareersLatest newsStellenbosch University July 20, 2021
Stellenbosch University (SU) alumna Hanne Mertens credits a balanced and consistent approach to life and study for her achieving first place in the 2021 South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)’s first professional exam (Initial Test of Competence (ITC)). The ITC, which took place in April this year, is... Read more














