An interview can be a difficult and stressful experience if one is not adequate prepared. A US-based website, The Balance has compiled a handy guide to interview to the 10 most frequently asked questions and answers. One of these questions is “what is your greatest weakness?” So what’s the... Read more
Samsung Electronics launches an Engineering Academy
ArchivesCareersGert Sibande TVET CollegeMpumalanga September 12, 2017
The President of Samsung Southern Africa, Sung Yoon, the former Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mduduzi Manana and Gert Sibande TVET College CEO and Principal, Nick Balkrishen, unveil the plaque officially declaring the Samsung Academy at the Skills Academy and Artisan Development Centre in Standerton, open Samsung... Read more
One hundred and twenty-eight students from ORBIT TVET College Brits, Mankwe and Rustenburg Campuses, North West Province, attended the ABSA Ready-To-Work Programme workshops in May, which were held at the Rustenburg Campus. The initiative, spearheaded by the Student Support and Academic Programmes Unit, in conjunction with ABSA, aimed at... Read more
If you are going for first interview, then it is best to be as prepared as you can. One tip is have a plan to each with some of the most common interview questions, “What is your greatest strength?” The Balance, a US-based website, offering a wide range of... Read more
Meldah Baloyi runs a hair salon in Tzaneen which she started in 2013. In May 2016, Meldah received a phone call about a training opportunity for Emerging Entrepreneurs (EEs) through the Basic Entrepreneurial Skills Development (BESD) programme set up by Seda. She was very interested and met Jessica Mankelane,... Read more
Persons who wish to undertake invigilation duties during the SU examinations from Tuesday 24 October to Saturday 02 December 2017 have the opportunity to apply till Thursday 14 September 2017. Minimum qualification is Matric, but preference will be given to graduated SU staff members and post graduate students. Undergraduate students unfortunately do... Read more
New master’s offering combines fintech and entrepreneurship
ArchivesCareersUniversity of Cape Town September 6, 2017
The University of Cape Town (UCT) is now the first university on the continent to offer a specialisation in its MSc degree that is specifically designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to embrace the technological revolution in the financial services sector. South Africa’s financial services industry... Read more
College changes lives
ArchivesCareersWest Coast TVET CollegeWestern Cape September 5, 2017
After completing their studies, many students struggle to find employment. This is as a result of many employers looking for graduates with work experience. At West Coast TVET College, assisting graduates to acquire the necessary experience has become a big focus. A Placement Unit was established in 2015 under... Read more
Job-hunting tips towards landing your perfect job
ArchivesCareersMust-ReadOpportunities September 5, 2017
Trying to find a job? Landing the perfect new job is always challenging, so it’s not surprising that candidates scour the internet for hints and tips. But we no longer need to be told to proof read CVs and write a cover letter for every application; we’ve heard that... Read more
The Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP) Education Leadership and Management course attracted an international delegation of 16 school principals from various schools in Nigeria. The esteemed course is a mentorship programme that focuses on the empowerment of school principals and educators and provides instruction in various aspects of... Read more
