Why am I still unemployed?
Careers December 18, 2017
While we might not be able to control being unemployed, we can control how we react to it. Job hunting can be a very difficult time in your life. We always tell our candidates to stay positive and keep trying. There are only two types of employers in the... Read more
Innovative extended education practitioners programme launched
Careers December 18, 2017
Stellenbosch University, in partnership with Western Cape Government After School Game Changer, Community Chest and Rutgers University (USA), have just launched a special programme for practitioners who support learners in the after school space around the pillars of sport, arts, academic enrichment, reading and life skills. The Extended Education... Read more
Only 28% of SA businesses help employees build their skills
Careers December 15, 2017
Globally the world is moving towards more web-based digital learning and yet in South Africa companies are lagging behind in terms of human capital growth and upskilling their staff. The 2017 Human Capital Trends Report for South Africa by Deloitte has found that only 28% of organisations are helping... Read more
Graduate employment is one of the important outcomes of public TVET colleges. It is surprising, therefore, that little is known about the pathways of TVET students through college and into employment. Are students finding employment or not? New research focuses on the N3 Engineering and N6 Business and Engineering... Read more
Do you have the sought after skills?
Careers December 11, 2017
Sales, marketing, and building & construction skills are growing in demand according to CareerJunction’s latest report on South Africa’s most in-demand skills. The report, based job adverts published on their website over a period of 13 months, reveals which professionals are in high demand and which occupations are on... Read more
Diesel Training Centre equips students
Careers December 9, 2017
Eastcape Midlands TVET College is moving forward in their Diesel Mechanics programme. This is being achieved with the support of Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa. Students of this programme, studying at the Brickfields Road Campus in Uitenhage, have been awarded the opportunity to work on two brand-new Ford... Read more
Seek knowledge and wisdom
Careers December 8, 2017
Mosa Mabuza, Wits alumnus and Chief Executive Officer of the Council of Geosciences urges graduands to seek knowledge and wisdom. “I have learnt that a combination of knowledge and wisdom is indeed formidable. Seek both. Enhance yourself by seeking that wisdom every day. It is time for our country... Read more
Good news for job seeking graduates
Careers December 8, 2017
Cabinet has approved the Public Service Graduate Recruitment Scheme Framework. The framework forms part of the development programme within the public service to attract talented graduates. “The framework includes earmarking a percentage of each department’s vacant posts for the recruitment of graduates in scarce occupations,” Communications Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane... Read more
The Bestmed Madibaz Athletics Club, in conjunction with Eastern Province Athletics, will present a much-needed series of coaching courses at Daniel Pienaar Technical High School in Uitenhage next month. Running from January 10 to 12, the series for coaches and athletes will consist of courses in three categories, to... Read more
Gauteng professionals make bank
Careers December 6, 2017
Gauteng has once again emerged as the top paying province from April to November 2017, according to jobs site CareerJunction, which published its updated salary review for 2017. The salary review has been compiled exclusively for the South African market and represents the cost-to-company salary packages in across various... Read more
