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Dramatic increase in remote working in South Africa
Remote working doesn´t lead to less productivity or motivation. According to a recent study by Michael Page it has the opposite effect, as many professionals in South Africa who work from home report that they are more motivated, productive and satisfied than before. Around 63% of South Africa based... Read more
Business support up for grabs for young entrepreneurs, courtesy of KFC
KFC is all about creating meaningful experiences that are relevant and purpose-led which is evident in their latest campaign that sets out to assist young South African Hack-A-Preneurs who have kept their eye on the prize during this pandemic by turning their hustle into real opportunity. On the hunt... Read more
Exciting new fashion mentorship initiative to be launched in SAby The Fashion Hatchery
SA’s leading Virtual Business Incubator, The Startup Hatchery launches new division The Fashion Hatchery Women Supporting Women Fashion Mentorship initiative will be launched this month and will be the first project run by The Fashion Hatchery 10 aspiring fashion entrepreneurs to gain vital business skills and knowledge from some... Read more
Five tips to get you hired quickly
“Lockdown has had severe effects on global economies and South Africa is no exception. So, unfortunately many people currently find themselves in the job market again. Whatever your reasons may be for seeking out a new employer, selling yourself well can help you get hired sooner, rather than later.... Read more
Young girls encouraged to take up careers in forestry
Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Deputy Minister, Makhotso Sotyu, has encouraged women, particularly young girls, to take up careers in the forestry sector. “Young women are needed to prepare and take up opportunities offered in the sector, including senior positions, starting their own businesses and board participation,” Sotyu said. She... Read more
Matrics: don’t settle on study choice before considering this crucial factor
Covid-19 and global lockdowns will have an enduring impact on how prospective students will make decisions about higher education options in future, an education expert says. “Previously students opted for tradition, legacy and a particular mode of learning, being either contact or distance, depending on their circumstances and the... Read more
Career Conversations webinar series
The University of Cape Town (UCT) Careers Service will be running a series of Career Conversations webinars from 19 August to 18 November to help students identify the transferable skills they have acquired during their time at the university and show them how to use these skills to forge a successful... Read more
Gender pay gap report shows women earn 25% less than men
To commemorate Women’s month, Giraffe,the automated recruitment platform for medium-skilled staff, released its first ever gender pay gap study today. Giraffe has partnered with the World Bank and International Financial Corporate on the Digital2Equal initiative, alongside 16 other leading tech platforms including Uber, AirBNB and Linkedin. The Digital2Equal initiative... Read more
Job seekers take heart, recruitment is on the rise
Recruitment is up by 7% in July when compared to June  according to the CareerJunction Index (CJI) Executive Summary report. The report, powered byCareer Junction’s comprehensive data through its website, presents a picture of South Africa’s labour market dynamics by outlining the supply and demand within the online job... Read more
RU among leading African Universities announced for new UK research consortium
United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) announced the outcomes of its African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) partnership research programme to tackle global challenges such as disease, poverty, climate change, fragile states and food insecurity. This research programme is a key part of UKRI’s three-year partnership with ARUA, developed through... Read more