
Energy (1): New world of career opportunities at PetroSA
“… there are many exciting career opportunities for graduates at PetroSA across various fields…[sic]…some of the positions offered include geologists (especially petroleum geologists); geophysicists and engineering geophysicists; project managers...” Read more
Energy (2): Sponsored by SAPREF
Some say that love makes the world go round. A more pragmatic approach might be that energy makes the world go round. From computers to cars, South Africans use energy in different forms every day to work, cook, travel and even relax. As such, the energy sector is vital in maintaining life as we know it. Read more
Mining: Mapping your career path with Anglo Platinum
“The company firmly believes that company values have the most impact when they reflect the personal values of its employees… To recruit and retain high potential talent and to advance transformation, Anglo Platinum has put a number of human resources policies and strategies into place i.e. employee development programmes, mentoring, shadowing…” Read more
Information Technology: IT makes the world go round: Microsoft
“Working at Microsoft is particularly rewarding for Kethan Parbhoo. ‘I love the challenges, the people, the technology and the vision of the company. ..We are also very humble in our approach and we don’t always let the world know the great work we do. Take education and health for example – we really do have the technology that can create solutions that enable people to realise their potential.” Read more
Information Technology (2): Sponsored by Microsoft
If you’ve decided that the information, communication technology and electronics (ICTe) industry is where you want to work, you’ll be glad to know that South Africa is in dire need of people qualified in these fields. According to Beverly Sollinger, director of specialist IT recruitment company, DataFin ‘There’s a huge demand for candidates, and a shortage of supply ’. In other words, graduates with qualifications in ICTe are almost sure to find employment , and there are many specific areas of IT-related work to choose from. Read more
Engineering & Construction: Sponsored by Group Five
There are countless different types of jobs within the engineering and built environment sector, which encompasses all forms of engineering and the development, management and maintenance of the urban environment. Fields within this industry include architecture, planning and geomatrics; civil engineering; construction economics and management; chemical engineering and electrical or mechanical engineering, and many others. Read more
Finance: Sponsored by ABSA
Financial skills are in high demand worldwide, as finance and business is the largest industry globally . As such, plenty of opportunities await qualified and motivated graduates in the fields of banking , bookkeeping , payroll , tax, auditing, finance, marketing, sales, human resources and many others. Read more
Education and Training
Little can beat the reward of knowing that you’ve made a difference in someone’s life: that you’ve helped them gain a new understanding or insight, or even a new skill. Teachers are more than simply educators. They’re also mentors and leaders. If you’re attracted to the idea of opening new windows for people, teaching may be the job for you. Read more
Healthcare
The healthcare sector offers graduates many possibilities , and while doctors, dentists and nurses tend to be the professi onals that spring to mind, there are many other occupations available to graduates , from those in the pharmaceutical sales and marketing industry to clinical research. Read more
Media and Communications
The fast pace of headlines and deadlines makes the media and communications sector an endlessly exciting one to work for. Throw in the thrill of working with highly creative minds, often in glamorous settings and situations, and the attraction of this industry is clear. Read more
Retail
Keeping pace with rapidly changing consumer demands and ever-evolving trends; tracking – and meeting – the transforming needs of markets … These are just some of the challenges that make a career in retail dynamic and exciting. Read more
Sports
South Africans take their sports very seriously and, while the job market in the sports industry is fairly small compared to many other sect ors (such as finance or healthcare), it is a vibrant and exciting field in which to work. Read more
Tourism
The word ‘travel’ is enough to get many people’s hearts beating faster. Ensuring visitors to your own country have a memorable experience can be just as rewarding as seeking new adventures in unknown destinations – and, with South Africa’s tourism industry enjoying its current boom, opportunities in this dynamic sector abound. Read more
Transport
The Gautrain project and the upgrading of Bhisho Airport in Buffalo City are well underway, and the South African government has promised to plough money into advancing the country’s transportation systems. As such, the transport sector seems set to grow at a rapid pace going forward. Read more
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