Include women, youth in nuclear science development
Careers November 30, 2018
Efforts to use nuclear science and technology for human development must include an element on skills development for women and the youth, says Energy Deputy Minister Thembisile Majola. “Our efforts in utilising nuclear science and technology towards human development will not be successful unless we locate at its core,... Read more
Changing careers? Make sure you plan for it financially
Careers November 28, 2018
Change is never easy. This is especially true when you are considering a career change – it can be a daunting task at any point of your work life. As the end of the year approaches, many professionals entertain the thought of changing jobs, roles or, lately, even changing... Read more
Dear graduate, you should take that crappy job
Careers November 22, 2018
The reality is that the crappy, lame, I-didn’t-study-for-so-long-to-end-up-here” job is better than sitting at home waiting for your perfect job to just come along and find you (which, unless your name is Kim Kardashian, isn’t going to happen). We know that these jobs are not what you studied for,... Read more
EPWP to focus on youth, women programmes
Careers November 16, 2018
The Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) biannual summit, which ended on Wednesday, has resolved to prioritise and expand youth and women programmes such as mass sport participation and school homework assistance. The EPWP implementing public bodies that attended the two-day summit at Saint Georges Hotel in Pretoria committed themselves... Read more
A look at youth mentorship during Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW)
Careers November 12, 2018
Global Entrepreneurship Week kicks off from 12 November – 16 November. Around the world, entrepreneurs are carving out their paths and are taking matters into their own hands. Back home, Futureproof wants to instil a culture of curiosity, tenacity and risk taking in every South Africa – young or... Read more
Jobs Fund spurs R100m into Youth Employment Accelerator
Careers October 26, 2018
With youth unemployment at a staggering 52%, the Jobs Fund is supporting the national drive for sustainable employment and inclusive growth with a R100m matched grant to Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator to scale up a social impact bond for jobs. Harambee has been a Jobs Fund partner for many... Read more
Owners of small and medium-sized businesses wear many hats; managing daily operations, running Human Resources and payroll, and sometimes even working the cash register. With busy schedules, it can be challenging to find the right staff for contract work. “This is why BoostMe360 – a Pearson Education initiative to... Read more
The Dti (Department of Trade and Industry) has through the Workplace Challenge Programme (WPC) sustained over 50 000 jobs while a further 250 has been created over the last two decades. Speaking at the 20-year anniversary celebrations of the WPC in Botshabelo in the Free State, the department’s Chief Director... Read more
Diarise MyFuture 4.0 2019 – the career expo for the next generation workforce It’s a fast-changing digital world, and experts predict that by 2025, scores of people will be working in careers that don’t exist yet. For children currently making subject choices at school, and matriculants now selecting tertiary... Read more
Programme outline The Chilean International Cooperation Agency (AGCI) is offering scholarships for accredited Spanish-taught Master’s program at Chilean higher education institutions in 2019. The scholarships are offered to professionals who are citizens of South Africa, Mozambique and Angola. More information on the scholarship program is available at https://www.agci.cl/index.php/becas/becas-para- Degree level... Read more
