Be prepared, get that job!
ArchivesCareersLatest news July 27, 2017
“What attracted you to our company?” A comprehensive and therefore impressive answer to this question requires due diligence as far as research goes. It is imperative for job-seekers to conduct a form of information gathering on their prospective employer before a job interview. The research could be browsing the... Read more
TVET college students who wish to apply for funding from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) have until 4 August 2017 to apply. The scheme, which is an entity of the Department of Higher Education and Training, says that only applicants who intend studying or are already studying... Read more
R2bn funds on the cards for youth
ArchivesFinanceLatest news July 26, 2017
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) aims to raise R2bn in funds for youth, through a Youth Fund and Skills Fund. With aims to raise a minimum of R1bn per fund, the Youth Fund would be raised through government and private to pledges, and used to fund youth owned... Read more
Varsity mountain bike race venue fit for connoisseurs
ArchivesLatest newsVarsity SportsWestern Cape July 26, 2017
Participants in the second Varsity MTB Challenge can expect a connoisseur experience when Nederburg Wines host the two-day race at their estate in Paarl later this year. ASG events operations manager Darren Herbst said Nederburg’s continued involvement added much value to what they were promoting as the ultimate alumni... Read more
The Most Attractive Employer rankings for 2017, as conducted by branding firm Universum have been released. The students have spoken, and the most attractive South African employers include KPMG, DHET, Webber Wentzel Attorneys, CSIR, Google and Department of Health. The rankings are based on a survey of 46,981 students... Read more
Baby Protea ready for Netball World Youth Cup
ArchivesLatest newsStellenbosch UniversityVarsity SportsWestern Cape July 25, 2017
A Matie, a Southern Sting and now a Baby Protea. Goalkeeper Stephanie Brandt (21), who has represented Maties on the netball court since her first year in 2015, will represent South Africa at the Netball World Youth Cup in Botswana from 8-16 July. The tournament is held every four years.... Read more
Witsies recognised in M&G’s 200 Young South Africans 2017
AchieversArchivesGautengLatest newsRegionsUniversitiesUniversity of the Witwatersrand July 25, 2017
More than 25 Witsies are included in this year’s Mail & Guardian list for the most notable young SAs under the age of 35. The recognition attests to the quality of leaders Wits University produces and grooms. Now in its 12th year, the supplement showcases the young stars who are making sterling... Read more
The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth has relaunched itself as the Nelson Mandela University. The university says the new name affords them an opportunity to rethink the kind of university it can, and should become as it contributes to the resolution of the myriad of educational and... Read more
That’s the word from the young people who participated in one of the largest world studies that included 28,600 people from 30 countries* including South Africa. In turn, the youth like other age groups, are becoming more resilient by using a range of coping mechanisms such as spending time... Read more
Architecture, engineering, ICT leads top paying sectors in South Africa
ArchivesCareersLatest news July 21, 2017
Career Junction has released its latest salary review, detailing the top paying sectors in South Africa. The findings are based on actual salary offerings for intermediate and senior level candidates, which were posted on CareerJunction from October 2016 to March 2017. One of the highest paying sectors in South... Read more
