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The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been ranked 95th in the 2022 Quacquarelli-Symonds (QS) World Graduate Employability Rankings (GER). A total of 786 universities were analysed, six within South Africa. The report published on September 23rd, 2021,

UCT Careers Service is proactively preparing students for an even more rapidly changing world of work and relying on Employer partnership.

One successful UCT student entrepreneur shows how support and drive helped him transform his passion for technology and science into a thriving business.

In part 1 of this article, I talked about what sort of work you could think about and apply for. Currently, you may have a very undemanding job or have periods where you have no work at all. Let’s talk about how you can make the best use of this

Everyone knows that the COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted the global economy and the job market. In any economic downturn, many organisations slow their recruiting, and graduate and entry level opportunities are often affected. So what can you do as a new

University of Cape Town students who wanted to know more about being successful entrepreneurs were in for a learning experience at this year’s virtual national Student Entrepreneurship Week

The University of Cape Town (UCT) Careers Service will be running a series of Career Conversations webinars from 19 August to 18 November to help students identify the transferable skills they have acquired during their time at the university

Hebert Gumbi, an accounting teacher at Mathunjwa High School in Vryheid in KwaZulu-Natal, is the “proud” recipient of the 2020 Stella Clark Teachers’ Award.

Black women in leadership positions are often confronted by different measures of success, intellect and effectiveness in the workplace. UCT Careers Service Director, Brenda Martin, reflects on her personal experience this Women's Month.

The Global energy transition is affecting every aspect of energy production, distribution and consumption. These effects all have an implication for the world of work and in particular, for the talent required now and into the future.

The notion of a Career being associated with a life-long dedication to one ‘job’, accompanied by long-term security of income and eventual retirement, was a thing of the past. UCT Careers Service Director, Brenda Martin, explains.

Megan Blacker, a careers advisor at UCT Careers Service, speaks about how the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted not only the benefits - but also harsh realities - of pursuing a career in the publich health system.

A group of University of Cape Town (UCT) students are showing grit and resilience by changing the way they work to adapt to the challenges of the national lockdown

Ingrid van der Merwe, head of the Careers Advisory Service at the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Careers Service, offers some practical advice for students navigating COVID-19.

At the beginning of 2020, the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Careers Service welcomed a new director to head up its award-winning team. Brenda Martin brings a wealth of experience in leadership and as a member of the campus community.

UCT Careers Service recently welcomed its 2020 cohort of Peer Career Support (PCS) staff members. Five PCS appointments are made each year as part of the Service’s goal to contribute to the personal and professional development of graduates. Thei

UCT Students have been awarded R2.7 million in bursaries to help create youth employment and bring more ICT skills to South Africa.

Aspiring University of Cape Town (UCT) student entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to enter the Entrepreneurship Intervarsity 2020 for a chance to win R100 000 and the national Studentpreneur of the Year 2020 title.

The University of Cape Townʼs (UCT) Careers Service has cemented its reputation as a leader in its field, winning three categories at the South African Graduate Employers Association (SAGEA) Awards on Wednesday, 6 November.

When Manqoba Mdamba started studying toward a Bsc in Social Development at UCT this year, he was determined to positively shift some of the societal challenges faced by South African youth. One he identified was that young adults in conflict with the l

It was all things entrepreneurship at the University of Cape Town (UCT) last week, with students across faculties taking full advantage of the opportunity to fine-tune business ideas and connect with experts one-on-one.  

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has been named the winning university in the 2019 Entrepreneurship Intervarsity. This accolade is thanks largely to three innovative students whose out-of-the-box business ideas bowled the judges over at the competitio

The University of Cape Town (UCT) has won a spot among the top 100 universities worldwide, securing 91st position in the 2020 Quacquarelli-Symonds (QS) Graduate Employability Rankings published today.

UCT Careers Service has partnered with the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education, Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking, Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Research & Innovation to host a serie

A mother, caregiver, mentor and pillar of strength is how second-year LLB student Sandiso Sifumba described his high school English teacher Thuli Shongwe, the recipient of the 2019 Stella Clark Teachers’ Award.

Meeting potential employers, receiving first-hand advice from industry leaders and having their curriculum vitae checked by the experts were just some of the things University of Cape Town (UCT) students took advantage of at the country’s largest

The Epic Job Expo, taking place in August, is the perfect opportunity for students to speak to potential employers, fine-tune their curriculum vitae (CV) and listen to inspiring TED-style talks.

UCT students will be spoiled for choice in the second semester when UCT Careers Service once again hosts the Careers Festival at the University.

Nearly a dozen University of Cape Town (UCT) students with big ideas for their own businesses will proceed to the second, regional leg of the Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition after wowing the judges with their futuristic business concepts.&nbs

The Entrepreneurship Intervarsity competition could be the first step to becoming your own boss, so University of Cape Town (UCT) students with big ideas for their own businesses should take note that there only a few days left to submit entries before

Like universities all over the world, South African universities are grappling with the implications of living in the era of the fourth industrial revolution, where there is a blurring of boundaries between the physical, digital and biological domains.

More than 50% of the University of Cape Townʼs (UCT) 2018–2019 graduate cohort are employed in South Africa’s private sector, with over 20% earning more than R20 000 a month.

UCT Careers asked the winning team for Flux Semester 2 about their Flux experience.

Strategies to stay on in South Africa following graduation from the University of Cape Town (UCT) was the subject of an address by immigration lawyer Gary Eisenberg, who unpacked the details of a new ministerial directive in respect of securi

Podcast by James Hu of Unilever.

Podcast by David Buckham, Founder and CEO, Monocle (Platinum Sponsor).

Podcast by Tasmin Coleman, HR Executive, RCL Foods

Podcast by Zama Airy Mvulane, Manager of the Office of the Chief Whip of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP)

Podcast by Manuel De Jesus, CEO and Co-founder, SOLIDitech

Wishing Suellen Shay well as she hands over the baton as Dean of CHED.