UFS Odeion School of Music launches two qualifications
OpportunitiesUniversity of the Free State July 25, 2023
Over the past decade, the Odeion School of Music (OSM) at the University of the Free State (UFS) has been active in designing new qualifications and restructuring current offerings. The OSM introduced the Higher Certificate in Music Performance (in 2017) and a restructured Diploma in Music in 2018 to admit students... Read more
Access to digital technology in rural South Africa has been a topic of concern and effort in recent years. Whilst some gains have been made to bridge the digital divide, there is still a great deal of work to be done as research has revealed that access to the... Read more
MTN’s Online School injects critical digital skills into SA’s economy as robotics
MTNOpportunities June 28, 2023
MTN SA’s Online School portal is helping children reach their dreams and aspirations while providing a critical edge to the local workforce. Growing from 25,000 users soon after launch in October 2021, it has reached over 400,000 users in just 18 months, and our target is to hit one million... Read more
Skip winter by teaching abroad
Must-ReadOpportunities June 25, 2023
South Africans, like our houses, are not built for winter. Between waking up in the dark, and constantly avoiding coworkers coughing in the office, many locals will be looking to escape to sunnier shores, without breaking the bank. As the world’s go-to option for working abroad, Teaching English as... Read more
RMI,TUT announce new study opportunities for members
OpportunitiesTshwane University of Technology June 24, 2023
The Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Marketing, Supply Chain and Sport Management and the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) has made history by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide stakeholders within the Automotive Retail Aftermarket with an opportunity to further their studies, by enrolling for a... Read more
Internship programmes, which align with Government’s National Development Plan (NDP), encourage all sectors of the economy to develop youth. One such initiative, Globeleq South Africa’s internship programme, which incorporates the Northern Cape’s Droogfontein Solar Power, launched some eight years ago and has already prepared over 90 young graduates who... Read more
Learners can access Stellenbosch University’s supplementary educational platform SU Advantage
OpportunitiesStellenbosch University June 22, 2023
Stellenbosch University’s (SU) SUNCOM division, in partnership with its Centre for Pedagogy (SUNCEP), offers high school learners access to its supplementary educational platform SU Advantage for R99 per month for a year as an introductory offer for 2023. SU Advantage augments the high school learning experience and supports grade 10, 11,... Read more
SA’s top tech talent invited to apply for BRICS ‘skills Olympics’
Must-ReadOpportunities June 21, 2023
Applications for the 2023 BRICS Future Skills Challenge are now open. The SA BRICS Business Council is looking for the country’s best up-and-coming tech gurus to represent the country in this year’s BRICS Future Skills Challenge. The challenge is described as a multi-day online “skills Olympics” or “Hackathon competition”... Read more
Higher Education Department invests in the future
OpportunitiesUniversity of the Western Cape June 18, 2023
The Department of Higher Education, Science and Innovation is investing in infrastructure to provide quality teaching, learning, research and innovation spaces in the post-school education and training (PSET) sector. This is according to Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, who on Monday opened the University of the... Read more
Top 5 coolest jobs for SA students
Must-ReadOpportunities May 30, 2023
Are you a South African student looking for exciting job opportunities? Look no further! In this article, the team at FundiConnect explores the top 5 coolest jobs that South African students can consider. Whether you’re searching for a part-time gig or an internship, these jobs offer unique experiences and valuable skills. So, let’s dive... Read more
