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START YOUR
CAREER
Career Services
Graduate Guide
2018/19
Booklet supplied in support of the
University of Pretoria Ready for Work Campaign
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Table of contents
Letter from the Editor...............................2
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
Graduate recruitment calendar...............4 CAREER SERVICES OFFICE
Preparing for your dream job Old Chemistry Building
Room 1-5.2
Writing a cover letter................................6 Hatfield Campus
Lynnwood Road
Compiling your curriculum vitae............ 8 Pretoria, 0028
Preparing for an interview......................11 Tel: 012 420 6438
Email: careerservices@up.ac.za
Interview tips...........................................14
Hours: 08:00 – 16:00
Tips for online job applications..............21 Monday – Friday
Be a step ahead – enrol today for the
Ready for Work programme...................23 STAFF
Learn from graduates......................... 26 Project Manager:
Marile Roos
Potential employers Email: marile.roos@up.ac.za
Company profiles................................ 47 Administrators:
Nomusa Koza
2018/19 UP Employer Directory.......... 56 (Assistant Project Manager)
Email: nomusa.koza@up.ac.za
Faculty of Economic and
Management Sciences.................... 59 Robinson Mosebe
Email: robinson.mosebe@up.ac.za
Faculty of Engineering, Built
Environment and Information Sakkie Modikoa
Technology .................................... 64 Email: sakkie.modikoa@up.ac.za
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural
Sciences .............................................68
The Graduate Career Guide is
Faculty of Law....................................71
published once a year, in May, by the
Faculty of Humanities.......................74 UP Career Services office.
Faculty of Education.............................. 76
Faculty of Health Sciences.................... 77 Design and layout
Faculty of Theology............................... 78 Janine Smit Editorial Services
Faculty of Veterinary Science............... 79
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Letter from the Editor
Dear Tukkie
Well done! You are about to enter the next vitae (CV), preparing for an interview, the
chapter of your career as you near the contact details and profiles of various
end of your undergraduate journey. Soon prospective employers, and much more.
you will have completed your degree and Career Services arranges career days to
the world will be your oyster. But before expose you to a variety of employment
you reach that stage, it is important to opportunities at some of South Africa’s
ensure that you have thought about top employers.
your future after completing your
undergraduate studies. Moreover, Career Services, together with
Enterprises UP, has launched the Ready
Here are some fundamental questions for Work programme. This programme
you will need to ask yourself: What next? is specifically designed for University
Will I study further? Will I apply for a job? of Pretoria students and graduates to
Will I start my own business and employ acquire the requisite skills and attributes
others? If I intend to find a job, what to help them integrate more easily into
kind of job do I want? How will I acquire the world of work, and to move from
that ideal job? Those of you who are the world of education to the world of
planning to enter the world of work will be work with essential and/or specialised
tasked with choosing your ideal job and skills that will improve their employ-
employer, developing job-seeking skills ment (or self-employment) prospects.
and securing that ideal first job. Students can access these courses
through the Enterprises UP webpage at
Career Services, in conjunction with www.enterprises.up.ac.za/ ready4work, as
Enterprises UP, offers a variety of online well as ClickUP, and must self-enrol.
courses to assist with the transition
from university to work. Although the The Career Services team wishes you
job search might prove to be frustrating, success for your future and shares in your
complex and time consuming, if done excitement as you complete your degree.
correctly, it will result in a first job that is We look forward to seeing you at our
compatible with your skills and interests, various employability-related initiatives,
and also one that provides a satisfying and providing you with the necessary
start to your career. support to embark on your professional
career.
The Career Services Graduate Guide is Marile Roos
a booklet that touches on a variety of Project Manager
employability-related topics. These topics
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include tips on compiling your curriculum
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Graduate recruitment calendar
2018/19
February May July
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Writing a cover letter
Street address
City or town
Province
Postal code
Date
*You do not have to include these details if your letter is being sent via email
Recruiter’s name
Title
Company, organisation or institution
City or town
Dear Mrs/Mr/Dr
*Always try to address the relevant individual personally. If you are unsure of their name,
Dear Sir/Madame is more appropriate than saying “to whom it may concern”.
INTRODUCTION: One paragraph stating who you are and what you want
Briefly introduce yourself in terms of your current career, for example, I am currently
completing the final year of my Philosophy degree at the University of Pretoria. State your
interest in the organisation or position. You do not need to include your name and
surname. How were you made aware of the specific vacancy? This paragraph could also
mention the name of an individual who recommended that you contact the employer,
or cite the research that prompted you to write to the organisation. It is important to
indicate why you are interested in this company.
BODY: Three or four paragraphs indicating why you are a good candidate
The middle paragraph should contain a selection of highlights from your background
that would be of greatest interest to the organisation and create a notion of “person-
job-fit”. Focus on the job description. Highlight what you match with and justify with
examples from your education history and experience, for example, Through my
experiences as the Chairperson of ABC Society, my leadership skills were greatly enhanced and this
is why I believe I am the best candidate for this position. Again, try to display knowledge of the
specific field and organisation. Use action verbs to describe relevant skills and expertise,
and mention specific knowledge you may have.
CLOSING PARAGRAPH: Mention that you are available to meet for a possible
interview
Your closing paragraph should outline the procedure for action. State if there are any
attachments (only if required). Always thank the addresses for their time and Interest.
Sincerely
(Your signature)
Name and surname
*Try to limit your cover letter to one page unless otherwise stated by the job specifications.
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Compiling your curriculum vitae
Joe Soap
70 Pretorius Street, Hatfield, Pretoria 0083
Cell:
Email:
PERSONAL PROFILE
A personal profile is an introductory paragraph at the beginning of your CV containing a
short summary of your background and career plans. It must be personalised to every job
application in order to suit the position. Highlight who you are. What are your strengths
relevant to the position? What are you interested in? What are your career goals?
Example:
I am a Sociology graduate from the University of Pretoria. I am an open-minded individual
with a practical approach to problem solving. I am interested in enhancing my career by
branching into Public Administration and my goal is to complete my master’s degree in
Sociology.
EDUCATION
2017–2018: Sociology Honours, University of Pretoria
Majors: [list major subjects]
2014–2017: BA General, University of Pretoria
Modules: [list modules taken]
2009–2013: National Senior Certificate, ABC High School
Subjects: [list subjects taken]
Note:
Always start with the most recent information, for example, first your postgraduate
qualification (such as honours degree), then your undergraduate qualification, and
finally your high school certificate and subjects taken. Personalise this section by only
adding the modules, majors and subjects that are beneficial to your being considered
for the position. You do not need to list all the modules from your first year or all of your
high school subjects.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2017 to present: Sales Assistant, Vodacom
Assisting customers
Arranging stock
Note:
Again, start with the most recent job that you have held. Always state if it was part-
time work, permanent or voluntary. List your duties in bullet points. Avoid personal
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
2015: Golden Key Award
Top 15% in the Humanities Faculty with an average of 80%
TRAINING
2014: Short course in Project Management, institution name
Note:
Training includes anything that you have done outside of your formal qualifications.
SKILLS
Languages:
English (fluent)
Afrikaans (conversational)
Computer literacy: Proficient Microsoft skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Research: Quantitative and qualitative research skills
Data collection and data analysis experience
Note:
Remember to think outside the box and unpack the skills that you have learnt
throughout your degree, for example software and programmes used, as well as
concepts that you have learnt, for example brand management, MATLAB, Python,
Pastel, etc.
REFERENCES
Prof Wright
Sociology Lecturer, University of Pretoria
Cell:
Email:
Note:
Please try by all means to make your references aware that you have listed them on
your CV and ensure that your references are people who can vouch for your work ethic.
Strive for a maximum of two references on your CV and withhold others for a later stage.
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Preparing for an interview
COMPANY-RELATED PREPARATION 3. What are your weaknesses?
- This question is aimed at seeing if you
• Research the company: can identify your shortcomings, have
- Familiarise yourself with the done something about it and have
company’s vision, mission, goals, seen some improvement
values and culture - Do not list a weakness that is critical
- Understand what type of work to the job
environment the company embodies - Do not contradict yourself
PERSONAL PREPARATION 4. What is your understanding of this
position?
• Prepare beforehand: - Do research on the position
- Highlight your person-job fit in terms - Familiarise yourself with the
of the reasons why you are the best requirements
possible candidate - Familiarise yourself with the
• First impressions: responsibilities
- Be punctual - Highlight three main aspects about
- Dress appropriately the position
- Maintain eye contact
- Communicate clearly and articulate 5. Why have you chosen to work for our
your words company?
- Be enthusiastic - What is it about the company that
you identify with
PRACTICE QUESTIONS - What makes this company stand out
1. Tell us about yourself. 6. Why do you believe you are the best
- Highlight your skills relevant to the candidate for this job?
position, educational background - Link it back to the job requirements
(post-matric), work experience, - Highlight person-job fit
future career goals, and interests and - What makes you stand out
hobbies (avoid personal details)
7. Where do you see yourself in five years’
2. What are your strengths? time/short-term/long-term goals?
- Identify a strength you know the - Companies want to test your
company is looking for expectations to see that you are
- Be able to back it up if asked to do so committed
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COMPETENCY-BASED QUESTIONS - Result: Explain the outcomes
generated by the action that
• Questions that require candidates you took. Emphasise what you
to provide real-life examples as the accomplished or what you learned.
basis of their answers. In order for a • Example question: Tell me about a
company to determine your potential time you had to complete a task under
future performance, they must find out a tight deadline. Explain how you
about examples of past performance. resolved the issue.
How did you handle certain work- - Possible answer: Once, at a former
related situations? company, an employee left days
• Utilise the STAR method of answering before a big project was due. I was
questions asked to take over, with only a few
- Situation: Describe the context in days to learn about and complete
which you performed a job or faced the project. I created a task force,
a challenge. Be very specific and use delegated work, and we all completed
examples from work experience, the assignment with a day to spare.
volunteer experience or any relevant I think I tend to thrive under tight
event. deadlines.
- Task: Describe your responsibility in
that situation, for example, you had BASIC INTERVIEW ETIQUETTE
to help your group complete a project
under a tight deadline or resolve a • Have your own set of questions
conflict. prepared
- Action: Describe how you completed • Double check the details sent to you
the task in order to meet the challenge. (directions, stationery, etc.)
Focus on what you did rather than • Do not mention anything salary-related
your team or boss, for example. unless asked.
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Interview tips
Remember that an interview is a potential employee’s way of
impressing an unknown hiring manager. It is important to prepare
for an interview, no matter what the position or level.
When asked “yes” or “no” questions, What are your interests and how do you
ensure that you support your answer spend your free time?
with pertinent examples and reasons • Mention hobbies, sports, reading
– volunteer information, while being literature, family time ,etc.
concise and to the point – avoid taking
control of the discussion. Why did you decide to study this
qualification?
• If you are asked for a certain skill • Explain how your qualification has or
or experience that you do not have, will aid you in your career aspirations.
turn this into a positive. For example,
“I do not have experience using the Why did not complete your degree or
Microsoft CRM software, however I studies?
have knowledge of SAP CRM” or “I do • Explain your circumstances honestly,
not, however I am very eager to learn for example, you did not have the
about this.” financial support.
• Always be honest and, where possible,
try to anticipate possible questions and
What are your strengths?
rehearse responses beforehand. You
• Prior to any interview, prepare a list of
do not want to find yourself completely
your greatest strengths and a specific
out of your depth six months later.
example that illustrates each attribute.
Also, your answer may well be checked
• Show how your skills will benefit the
with your references.
company.
• For example, valued traits include
Here are a few examples of likely
achiever, intelligence, positivity,
questions you can expect:
good communicator, dedication and
confidence.
Tell me about yourself?
• Begin by describing yourself in a work
situation. What are your weaknesses?
• To help you, prepare a summary • This is a typical question asked in an
of your work experience, career interview, so it is again important to
achievements, educational background prepare.
and accomplishments or transferable • Rather use the word “developmental
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• Design your answer to make it something What salary are you worth, and why?
that can be overcome and will not • It is likely that you will be asked about
jeopardise you in the offered position. salary during your interview.
• Prevent a “deer-in-headlights” reaction
Why should we hire you? by having a prepared response.
• This is an opportunity to sell yourself. Perhaps choose from two options:
Why should you be hired? - Respond by saying something along
• The hiring manager is looking for the lines of: “My salary is negotiable
evidence that you can do the job. considering other benefits and what
• Your answer should be concise and to your company thinks is a reasonable
the point. start.”
- The other choice would be to
How do you feel about working overtime? mention a salary range that leaves
• Indicate your willingness to work plenty of room for negotiation.
overtime when required. Obtain
information from the interviewer on Discussion regarding the company and
their expectations regarding this. position (role) you have applied for
• If there are any aspects of the company
Why do you want to work for Company X? or position that you are uncertain
• Ahead of any interview it is very about, it is important to discuss this
important to conduct research on the directly with the company.
company and, where possible, the • Ensure that you leave the meeting on
person interviewing you. a positive note, thereby not closing any
• Reply using the company’s attributes as doors for future possibility.
you see them.
• Indicate your belief that this can Your questions
provide you with a favourable working Remember, the interview is a two-way
environment and that such an discussion. Ensure you have prepared
atmosphere would encourage your in such a way as to gain a thorough
best work. understanding of the expectations. Think
carefully when asking questions and make
What are your biggest accomplishments? sure they are relevant to the industry,
• Respond only with work-related market, company and the role you are
answers and your specific contribution. interested in.
• Use structured examples evidencing
measurable achievements such as cost Here are some examples of questions to
and time savings. ask the interviewer(s):
- Why is this job opportunity available?
Provide examples that show your - Tell me about the team I will be working
initiative? with or will be reporting to me if hired.
• Highlight what makes you stand out. What are their roles?
• Focus on ideas you initiated that had a - I would like to know more about
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Ace your Skype interview
You have studied long and hard for your degree and are seriously
considering a gap year in another country. At Go Abroad we offer a
variety of working opportunities that will fit your profile.
The first step on this new journey is to impress your future employer –
someone that is likely sitting on another continent!
What to wear?
• Your ‘power outfit’ is a good choice, as it will make you feel confident, even for a virtual
interview. A bonus is that bare feet or your favourite pair of slippers will go unnoticed.
• Some countries might be a bit more conservative, therefore it is a good idea to stick with
more conservative colours such as white, grey and black when you get dressed for success.
What to share?
• Talk slowly. English might not be the first language of the person interviewing you.
• Show that you are enthusiastic and have a genuine sense of adventure.
• Emphasize the reasons why you are a great fit for the position. Your background, education
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Technical preparation
• Take your ‘backdrop’ and environmental noises into
consideration before you Skype. YOU should be the
main subject matter.
• Maintain ‘eye contact’. As awkward as it might feel,
look straight at your webcam. It works to minimise the
screen that you see of the interviewer and move it just
below your webcam, as this creates the illusion that
you are looking directly at that person.
• Remember to double check and confirm the time
differences beforehand.
• Test your connection ahead of time with a friend.
• Don’t let a technical glitch throw you. Stay calm and
determine where the error lies and try to remedy it.
Take a deep breath and connect again.
Research
• Before your interview, make sure to read up on the
culture; history; news and current events of the
country that interests you.
• We suggest that you prepare some questions to ask
at the end of the interview. For example - if you are
going to teach English abroad, then ask about the
different types of schools, cities that are available, the
age groups of the students and added benefits from
the company.
Have fun & relax
It is not every day that you get the opportunity to have
a Skype interview with a foreigner. View this as your first
meeting with your future employer! Your adventure awaits.
APPLY
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the structure of the division or team Interview checklist
(organogram).
- What type of training do you typically Objective
go through for this role?
For example: product, systems training Explain how your background and
or orientation. experience qualifies you for the position.
- What are the career growth prospects? Utilise your present and past working
- What are the typical traits of your most experience to illustrate your abilities by
successful employees? using a spread of diverse examples to
- What are the challenges in this support your answer.
position?
- What has been the growth of the Contact numbers
company over the last five years?
- How do you measure performance? Please make sure you have the following
- Who does this role interact with? contact numbers with you:
- Do you have a specific organisational - Agency or company switchboard
objective you are working towards? - Interviewer’s direct line
The end of the interview Pre-Interview
• If the prospective employer offers
you the position during the interview, o Confirm date and time of interview.
do not feel under pressure to give an o Research and familiarise yourself
immediate answer. with the company, position and
• Last impressions are almost as interviewer.
important as first impressions. The way
o Address or directions.
you leave the interview may be the way
you are remembered. Indicate your o Confirm parking arrangements or
interest in the opportunity. Thank the travel time required.
interviewer(s) for their time and give a o Know who to ask for, as well as the
firm handshake before leaving. interviewer’s name(s) and business
• If you are using a recruitment agency, title(s).
contact your consultant immediately to o Prepare according to a structured,
give feedback as this will enable him or formal or informal interview.
her to have an in-depth discussion with o Prepare interview questions around
the company while maintaining the the position and the company.
level of professionalism that you would
o Be prepared to outline your career
like to project.
history, as well as professional-related
strengths and weaknesses.
o Ascertain the dress code.
o Charge your cell phone on the day of
the interview and switch it off during
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o Prepare how to handle a salary Post-interview
discussion.
o Ensure that your reasons for leaving o If you are using a recruitment agency,
are congruent to what the prospective call immediately after the interview to
employer will hear if a reference is give feedback. If your recruiter is not
taken. This applies to all your previous available, leave a message.
positions.
Additional tips
The interview
o When filling in forms, do not
o Walk into the interview knowing specify current reference details or
what information you seek to colleagues’ details.
communicate. Align your experiences o Remember to have all the required
in the interview to be sure you paint a supporting documentation with you,
picture of knowledge and success. as you have been asked to bring
o Remember: a firm handshake and along.
good eye contact. o Remember to be polite and have
o Display positive non-verbal respect – do not interrupt or talk over
communication. the interviewer.
o Use professional language. i.e. avoid o Remember that first impressions
slang, bad language and excessive count. Walk in with a friendly smile
humour. and a warm greeting.
o Display good listening skills and build
rapport.
Elise Ronquest
o Elaborate when required. Managing Director
o Give a concise response. Career Management Consulting
o Turn a negative into a positive. www.careermanagementconsulting.co.za
o Take the initiative to share
information that may not have been
discussed during the meeting, in a
way you feel will add value.
o If you are interested in the
opportunity, indicate your interest to
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Tips for online job applications
• Be truthful about your information Make sure that you are listing the
• Be brief in your descriptions correct dates of employment, job titles
• Follow guidelines given and qualifications. Your resumé should
• Input accurate information that closely match the job requirements and
matches your CV specifications you wish to apply for.
• Be patient, answer all questions
When you apply in person, ensure that
CV tips you are dressed appropriately, as you may
end up speaking to the manager.
• Ask a third party to check your CV for It is important to look professional.
spelling and grammar errors
• Be creative, but keep it simple Follow the given instructions when
• Do not overuse tables on your CV completing both online and manual job
• Organise your CV in a way that shows applications. It is important that you
the most recent activities first, for understand what is required.
example academic results or work
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Be a step ahead – enrol today for
the Ready for Work programme
A degree is no longer enough to guarantee you employment or a
satisfying career. More and more companies are looking for work-
ready graduates with job-specific skills – over and above academic
qualifications – with which they can start making a difference.
To have a competitive advantage in the job market, students and
graduates therefore need to develop better employability or work-
readiness skills throughout their time at university.
Against this background, Career Services • The Career Planning package aims
of the University of Pretoria (UP) and to assist you in planning a successful
Enterprises University of Pretoria career and enhancing your job
(Enterprises UP) have launched a ready- satisfaction. This package will help you
for-work initiative. The Ready for Work choose a career, create a career plan,
programme was specifically designed select potential employers that best
to equip students and graduates of UP suit your overall career goals, engage in
with the requisite skills and attributes activities to enhance your CV and learn
to help them integrate into the world of the basics of entering the workplace.
work more easily, and includes skills and
knowledge that not only enhance their • As part of the Job Preparation package,
professional and personal profile, but you are provided with information
also assist them in making a meaningful to assist you in looking for job
contribution to the workforce, their opportunities, realising the importance
community and the economy while being of digital profiling and emphasising
successful in their chosen careers. the skills you need when seeking job
prospects.
The Ready for Work programme consists
of four course packages, all of which • The Workplace Skills package provides
focus on career planning, job preparation, skills to help you follow instructions
workplace skills and professional more accurately, become aware of
development. All modules in the packages what is allowed in the workplace and
are free, self-paced and are presented how to communicate professionally
fully online. The programme is available at with all stakeholders. Workplace skills
no cost to UP students and alumni. are more general than job-specific skills
and can be applied regardless of your
chosen profession.24 Graduate Career Guide 2018 / 19
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• The Personal Development package Additional training courses are available at
provides three modules to help a nominal fee. These specialised courses
students grow emotionally and go beyond the basics, with various
personally. The package covers targeted courses that will allow you to
emotional intelligence, stress perform more specialised workplace or
management and personal finance. day-to-day tasks.
Entrepreneurship is another important Through this initiative, UP and Enterprises
skill that provides students and graduates UP are taking much-needed steps to equip
with an opportunity for self-employment, all students with empowering and life-
while simultaneously promoting enhancing skills to successfully move from
employability and job creation. Requisite an academic setting to the work domain
entrepreneurial skills are seen as a driver by applying essential and specialised
of change in seeking self-sufficiency skills to improve their prospects for
and job creation. Therefore, in addition employability.
to the Ready for Work programme,
students can also enrol for the free For career guidance, advice or more
online Entrepreneurship Programme (a information regarding the Ready for Work
professional online development short programme, please visit www.up.ac.za/
course) that forms part of the ready-for- career-services or www.enterprises.up.ac.za/
work initiative. ready4work where you can enrol directly for
any of the packages.
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Zanele Mahlangu
Job title:
Graduate trainee business analyst, FNB
What did you study?
BEng Chemical Engineering
What is the company culture like?
FNB drives innovation and finds creative solutions
to customers’ problems using digital channels.
If you are creative and innovative, this place
is for you. There is also a culture of trust and
helpfulness among colleagues.
What is exciting about work?
I learn new things every day. I am now so much more aware of the amount of work that
goes into making the customer experience enjoyable for FNB’s clients. My skills set and
knowledge have grown tremendously since I joined the bank.
What are the people like?
My colleagues are friendly and helpful. I am encouraged and guided within my team and
that empowers me to do my job and to learn quickly.
After studying chemical engineering, what made you want to work at FNB?
Naturally, I enjoy problem solving as an engineer. Innovations are essentially solutions
to problems, and since FNB is big on innovation, I knew that I would thrive in this
environment.
Describe the most interesting day you have had since joining the bank?
As part of the graduate induction, we had to work at an FNB branch for several days. We
witnessed some interesting events, including a client carrying money in a Burger King
container to make a deposit.
What has been your most memorable moment at FNB?
Induction was certainly a memorable experience, as I got to have fun while learning about
FNB and my colleagues. We attended workshops on personality profiles, networking and
branding, and business writing.
What would you have done differently during your years at university?
I would have participated more in societies that offered exposure to business and
entrepreneurship ventures. I would also have taken a basic finance course and
networked regularly.University of Pretoria 27
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Tshiamo Motswiri
Job title:
Quantitative analyst, FNB
What did you study?
BSc Mathematical Statistics
What is the company culture like?
No one looks down on you. Your opinion matters,
even as a graduate. FNB is big on innovation, so
innovative ideas are widely celebrated.
What are the people like?
All companies have introverts and extroverts, and
FNB is no different. You get to meet people from different fields.
What is exciting about your work?
I enjoy the environment, the wide range of possibilities and room for growth. You are not
restricted to doing the same thing every day. You get the chance to explore the business.
What surprised you most about entering the working world?
The level of SAS coding that takes place in FNB’s business segments and how deep the
analytics behind FNB’s products goes.
Describe the most interesting day you have had since joining the bank?
Mondays are always interesting. Our team has a catch-up session and, funnily enough, we
never discuss any work during that time. It is like a mini social gathering at work.
After studying Mathematical Statistics, what made you want to work at FNB?
I liked the fact that FNB is so innovative. There is plenty of room for growth and I am
not restricted to following a specific procedure. We use the same software that I used at
university so it is easy to adapt and use different methods.
What cool projects are you working on at the moment?
The first project I worked on is Return on Marketing Investment (ROMI). I enjoy the project
analytics and using statistical techniques to come up with quantifiable solutions. This
gives me a sense of responsibility.
What has been your most memorable moment at FNB?
The time spent at the FNB Conference Centre with other graduates was a highlight. We
learnt about mental models, how to structure emails in business and the importance of
networking. These are tools that we use on a daily basis at FNB.28 Graduate Career Guide 2018 / 19
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Keegan Visser
Job title:
Quantitative analyst, FNB
What did you study?
BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science
What is the company culture like?
From the very first day, people at FNB are helpful
and interested in your wellbeing. They do not only
care professionally, but they also care about your
health and happiness. They are always willing to
take time out to assist you.
What is exciting about your work?
The most exciting aspect is the constant learning.
What cool projects are you working on at the moment?
I am helping a colleague to build a model that will later be used in other business
functions.
What has been your most memorable moment at FNB?
It has to be the Graduate Service Immersion project that spanned two weeks.
What surprised you most about entering the working world?
How helpful everyone is, and how they do not overwhelm you with responsibility, so you
can ease into the work.
Do you have any advice to students entering the job market?
Be open to learning and growth.
What would you have done differently during your years at university?
In terms of what I studied, I would recommend that you constantly improve your
technical ability and become comfortable with SAS and Excel modelling.University of Pretoria 29
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Rofhiwa Mangwane
Job title:
Graduate trainee in the FNB Gold sub-segment.
What did you study?
BCom Financial Sciences
What is the company culture like?
It is a flexible and open culture, and the strong
friendships between employees surprised me.
Everyone is friendly and welcoming and there is
not any hierarchical structure to speak of.
What is exciting about work?
I enjoy learning new skills and concepts, as well as applying my mind.
Describe the most interesting day you have had since joining the bank.
Meeting with other segments and discussing collaborations. Gaining insight on processes,
plans, ideas and methods of doing things.
What cool projects are you working on at the moment?
I am working on the new FNB application for the Gold segment and the product itself.
What has been your most memorable moment at FNB?
Meeting the team. I was expecting to find serious people who never smiled, but they are
all happy and friendly people.
Do you have any advice to students entering the job market?
Be who you are and do what makes you happy. Learn from your mistakes.University of Pretoria 31
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Peter Mahlare
Job title:
Strategy analyst, FNB
What did you study?
BEng Mechanical Engineering
Ater studying mechanical engineering, what
made you want to work at FNB?
I was intrigued by the idea of working for a bank
that is at the forefront of innovation and is always
looking for more efficient ways for people to bank.
What is the company culture like?
It is a culture that promotes self-development and growth. The people here are energetic,
passionate, friendly and inspiring. Everyone shares a common goal to make the best
products for customers and it shows in every conversation you have.
What cool projects are you working on at the moment?
I am currently working on multiple projects. One of them involves looking at moving
clients from branches to digital platforms and another involves finding alternative
methods of communicating with customers.
What is exciting about your work?
It is exciting to work across various segments and there are so many opportunities to
learn and grow. My team is energising and it is a stimulating environment.
Describe the most interesting day you have had since joining the bank.
I think the most interesting experience was meeting one of FNB’s executives. He was
down to earth and I could relate to him. It showed me that FNB people really do live the
brand values.
What has been your most memorable moment at FNB?
It was meeting all the lovely graduates in the same programme as me.
Do you have any advice to students entering the job market?
Do not wait until the last minute to start your job search, and remain true to yourself and
your goals.32 Graduate Career Guide 2018 / 19
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Zishaan Osman
Job title:
Java developer – CBA (Core Banking Applications)
Plexus, FNB
What did you study?
BEng Computer Engineering
What is the company culture like?
The workplace is an interactive and diverse space
where everyone greets one another with a smile.
The people embrace innovation and new ways of
thinking that make graduates feel very important.
What is exciting about your work?
Deployments and releases of new technologies and innovations create an exciting
atmosphere for everyone. Each department has its own perks, and rewards employees
for all the hard work they put in.
What surprised you most about entering the working world?
I did not expect the friendly and light-hearted environment. You are treated kindly and
equally and your superiors and colleagues like to learn more about you as an individual.
After studying computer engineering, what made you want to work at FNB?
As a developer, writing code for such a large company in the banking industry appealed
to me.
Describe the most interesting day you have had since joining the bank.
The induction was a highlight. The way that all these different people treated me was
astounding. The camaraderie between colleagues was astounding.
What has been your most memorable moment at FNB?
The best moment was meeting all the new graduates on the first day of induction.
Do you have any advice to students entering the job market?
Get set up properly on LinkedIn. Gain as many skills and qualifications as you can while
you are studying, as these can broaden your employment options. Take part in FNB’s
Winter Graduate Programme if you can. Apply for a position at FNB.Great minds like a think.
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Resego Matshego
Job title:
Quantitative analyst (graduate trainee), FNB
What did you study?
BSc (Hons) Mathematical Statistics.
What is the company culture like?
The culture is easy-going and people are
friendly, but full of energy, highly driven and goal
orientated at the same time. I was surprised that
my manager did not have an office. We work in an
open-plan environment and I have the freedom to
sit wherever I want, which is exciting as it allows me to meet new people and ask lots of
questions.
What is it about FNB that made you want to work there?
FNB values everyone’s input and ideas. You don’t have to be a CEO to have your idea
implemented.
Describe the most interesting day you have had since joining the bank.
The first day was the most interesting. We participated in team-building exercises on a
jumping castle.
What cool projects are you working on at the moment?
I am currently analysing sales made at the contact centre. I am extracting data and
creating reports to improve efficiency.
What has been your most memorable moment at FNB?
My group won first place for the Service Immersion Project, with a grand prize of
5 000 eBucks.
What would you have done differently during your years at university?
I would not have been so hard on myself. Sometimes you have to take time to smell the
roses.University of Pretoria 35
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Amanda Mthimkhulu
Job title:
Graduate quantitative analyst, FNB
What did you study?
BSc Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
What is the company culture like?
The people at FNB are helpful and friendly and
work as a team to achieve business goals. The
innovative culture makes it a fun and interesting
company to work for.
What is exciting about work?
It is exciting to see things that I studied at university being used in real-life scenarios.
Describe the most interesting day you have had since joining the bank.
The first day of work when I met my business unit CEO was the most interesting. I joined
the team of amazing people I wanted to work with when I met them during the Future
Leagues Week.
What cool projects are you working on at the moment?
I am still new to the company, but I have already been working on a credit-scoring project.
It is quite complex and requires lots of coding, but taking statistics modules at university
has helped me understand things a bit better.
What has been your most memorable moment at FNB?
The best moment was when we presented our Graduate Service Immersion project and it
won the competition. It was a big deal for me and started the year on a good note.
Do you have any advice to students entering the job market?
Every bit of information you study at university is important and will help you in the
workplace one day, so never take any module for granted.
What surprised you most about entering the working world?
I was not aware that I would be doing so much coding in my line of work.
What would you have done differently during your years at university?
I would have worked harder at the programming modules since almost everything I do
involves coding, specifically SAS.36 Graduate Career Guide 2018 / 19
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Renelle Pillay
Job title:
Quantitative analyst (graduate trainee), FNB
What did you study?
BSc Actuarial Science
What is the company culture like?
The culture is one of helpfulness and the people
are friendly.
What is exciting about work?
Learning new skills and being in a different
environment. I was surprised that my manager was not confined to an office and that
FNB has an open-plan environment. FNB thrives on innovation and one is rewarded for
being innovative, which is what made me want to work there in the first place.
What cool projects are you working on at the moment?
I am using SQL query results to analyse lead cubes and sales cubes in the contact centre.
Describe the most interesting day you have had since joining the bank.
I got to work on my first day at the FNB contact centre in formal clothes and found
everyone else wearing jeans and tackies.
What has been your most memorable moment at FNB?
My group came in second for the Service Immersion Project where we won 2 500 eBucks.
What would you have done differently during your years at university?
I would have tried to get more actuarial board exemptions. My advice to students who
are entering the job market would be to be a sponge; always learn as much as you can.University of Pretoria 37 Career Services Graduate Guide
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Elani Maree
Job title:
FNB graduate 2018
What did you study?
BEng Industrial Engineering
What is the company culture like?
Everyone is really welcoming, energetic and
innovative. While many of the people come from
diverse backgrounds, they work together very well
as one big team.
After studying industrial engineering, what made you want to work at FNB?
It was the only graduate programme that looked promising and I felt like I could really
grow within the company.
Describe the most interesting day you have had since joining the bank.
From the first day, my manager has taken me to several meetings to learn about the
different processes and products in our department. Every day I work with exciting
people and that keeps every moment interesting.
What has been your most memorable moment at FNB?
It is amazing how everyone at work is so positive and energetic. The vibe at work has
really been good so far.
What surprised you most about entering the working world?
It is very fast paced and you do not want to fall behind.
Do you have any advice to students entering the job market?
Have an open mind, be willing to learn as much as you can and just enjoy every moment.University of Pretoria 39
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Kineta Travern
Job title:
Quantitative analyst, FNB Risk Management
What did you study?
BSc Actuarial Science and Financial Mathematics
BSc Honours in Financial Engineering
What is the company culture like?
FNB has an owner-manager culture, which means
that no matter what level you are in the bank, you
can add value as if FNB were your own company.
What are the people like at FNB?
Everyone is very friendly and helpful.
What attracted you to FNB?
The FNB Graduate Programme has great benefits and provides the best opportunity to
gain exposure to various sectors of business.
Describe the most interesting day you have had since joining the bank.
We had a team strategy day that helped me understand what projects my team was busy
with and what new projects they wanted to start. This gave me great insight into the work
I would be doing at FNB.
What cool projects are you working on at the moment?
I have been getting involved with QuantFest, which is a competition that aims to solve
some of the major data problems that banks are experiencing.
What has been your most memorable moment at FNB?
My first day at FNB was the most memorable. That day I realised that life would never be
the same again.
What surprised you most about entering the working world?
I was surprised at how tiring work can be compared to university, even though you spend
the same amount of time (or even more) at university.40 Graduate Career Guide 2018 / 19
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Godfrey Ndumiso Mathe
Job title:
Applications developer, FNB
What did you study?
BSc Computer Science
What is the company culture like?
It is very easygoing and the people are friendly and
welcoming.
What is exciting about work?
Being able to use my IT skills in a practical way and
in a very interesting space that is dedicated to risk, fraud detection and money laundering.
What is it about FNB that made you want to work here?
FNB has a track record of introducing new innovations to the financial industry, and the
opportunities are overwhelming because of all the business units that exist.
What cool projects are you working on at the moment?
I am working on a project that will help combat money laundering and terrorist funding.
What has been your most memorable moment at FNB?
Winning Service Immersion 2018 with our project that encourages customers to use the
FNB banking app.
Do you have any advice to students entering the job market?
It is important to choose a company that cares about your happiness and that offers
ample room for growth.
What surprised you most about entering the working world?
There are many different roles in the bank, most of which are dynamic and constantly
evolving with business’s changing requirements.
What would you have done differently during your years at university?
I wish I could have networked more and connected with the relevant people who were
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