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Table of contents
Letter from the Editor...............................2
UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA
Graduate recruitment calendar...............4 CAREER SERVICE OFFICE
Old Chemistry Building
Room 1-5.2
Preparing for your dream job Hatfield Campus
Lynnwood Road
Getting ready for the career you love.....6 Pretoria, 0028
Preparing for the world of work: Tel: 012 420 6438
creating a digital profile...................... 12 Email: careerservices@up.ac.za
Ready for work: putting your best foot Hours: 08:00 – 16:00
Monday – Friday
forward during an interview................ 16
Learn from graduates......................... 21 STAFF
Manager
Compiling your curriculum vitae.......... 30
Katlego Mashego
Email: katlego.mashego@up.ac.za
Potential employers
Office Administrator and
Company profiles................................ 33
Project Manager
Marile Roos
2017 UP Employer Directory............... 37 Email: marile.roos@up.ac.za
Faculty of Economic and Intern
Management Sciences................... 39 Email: careerservices@up.ac.za
Faculty of Engineering, Built
Environment and Information The Graduate Career Guide is
published once a year, in May, by the
Technology .................................... 41
UP Career Services.
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural
Sciences .............................................43 Design and layout
Faculty of Law....................................45 Janine Smit Editorial Services
Faculty of Humanities.......................63
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Letter from the Editor
Dear Tukkie
Well done! You are about to enter the next the contact details and profiles of various
chapter of your career as you near the prospective employers, and much more.
end of your undergraduate journey. Soon
you will be done with your degree and the The CSO arranges career days to
world will be your oyster. But before you expose you to a variety of employment
reach that stage, it is important to ensure opportunities at some of South Africa’s
that you have thought about your future top employers. This year is especially
after you complete your undergraduate exciting as the CSO, together with
studies. Here are some fundamental Enterprises UP, has launched the Ready
questions you will need to ask yourself: for Work Programme. This programme
What next? Will I study further? Will I apply is specifically designed for students
for a job? Will I start my own business and graduates from the University of
and employ others? If I intend to get a Pretoria to acquire the requisite skills and
job, what kind of job do I want? How will I attributes to help them integrate more
acquire that ideal job? easily into the world of work, and to move
from the world of education to the world
Those of you who are planning to enter of work with essential and/or specialised
the world of work will be tasked with skills that will improve your employment
choosing your ideal job and employer, (or self-employment) prospects. The
developing job-seeking skills and securing programme consists of four course
that ideal job first job. packages that include either free modules
or pay-per-course options. Students
The Career Services Office (CSO), in can access these courses through the
conjunction with Enterprises UP, offers Enterprise UP webpage at
a variety of online courses to assist with http://www.enterprises.up.ac.za/
the transition from university to work. ready4work, as well as ClickUP, and must
Although the job search might prove to be self-enrol.
frustrating, complex and time-consuming,
if done correctly, it will result in a first job The Career Services team wishes you
that is compatible with your skills and success for your future and shares in your
interests, and also one that provides a excitement as you complete your degree.
more satisfying start to your career. We look forward to seeing you at our
various employability-related initiatives,
The Career Services Graduate Guide is and providing you with the necessary
a booklet that touches on a variety of support to embark on your professional
employability-related topics. These topics career.
include tips on compiling your curriculum Katlego Mashego
vitae (CV) , preparing for an interview, Manager: Career Services Office
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Graduate recruitment calendar
2017
All-year round February May
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Presentations venue hire 22: Law Career Day 3–4: General & Agri-Food
Unofficial exhibition Career Fair
Interview and assessment venue
hire March July
Job and other adverts on UP 2: Accounting Day 21: Actuarial Career Day
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Getting ready for the
career you love
Starting a career can be daunting, yet
nothing beats doing what you love.
Martin Luther King Jnr put it so well when he said: “If it falls to
your lot to be a street sweeper, sweep streets like Michelangelo
painted pictures. Sweep streets like Beethoven composed music.
Sweep streets like Shakespeare wrote poetry. Sweep streets so
well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will have to pause and
say: Here lived a great street sweeper who swept his job well.”
Prof Kobus Maree from the Department thoroughly long before they applied. It is
of Educational Psychology in the Faculty irresponsible and short-sighted to wait
of Education at the University of Pretoria until the crisis is upon you.
(UP) has the following advice for students
on choosing a fulfilling career: Secondly, it is essential to conduct
thorough job analysis to help you finalise
At the end of Grade 12, most learners your choice of a career. If you have
apply to study at the tertiary training not done this already, start doing so
institutions of their choice. Many apply right away. Job analysis – obtaining and
for several fields of study at different analysing career-related information –
universities, for instance, one individual promotes self-efficacy (students’ belief
may apply for enrolment in medicine, in their ability to perform a given task
pharmacy and dentistry. If a prospective or assignment successfully), contributes
student is accepted for only one of to resolving career indecision, bolsters
the three, the choice appears obvious. students’ knowledge about the world
However, sometimes applicants who of work, and addresses their subjective
apply at different universities are experience of a career.
accepted into two or three fields of study
and do not know which to choose. How Job analysis can best be achieved by
can they resolve this matter? carrying out a combination of the
following activities:
Firstly, they should have explored these
fields of study and the associated careers Continued on page 9University of Pretoria 7 Career Services Graduate Guide
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Continued from page 6 number of applicants who find work
post-study and pass board entrance
• Shadowing employees – spending a exams, and so on
few days with practising professionals
in their actual work environments By doing a thorough job analysis, you
• Conducting interviews with employees take ownership of your own career-life
and employers – it is essential story. Ideally, you should approach a
to prepare thoroughly for every career counsellor to not only “test” you,
interview, including arriving at the but, more importantly, help you identify
interview with a number of carefully your main life themes. For example, do
pre-planned questions you want to help people in need, fight for
• Reading as much as you can about the rights of others, counsel adolescents,
careers – in print or online help people become healthy again, or
• Watching and analysing videos on take care of the spiritual needs of others?
specific careers and fields of study
• Doing part-time (temporary) work,
If you have not done
for example, holiday work, where the
execution of this type of work is viable thorough job analysis at
• Volunteering your services at this late stage, start doing
churches, mines, banking institutions,
or any other institution that offers so today. Look through the
activities related to any of the dream above list and see what
careers you have in mind
• Analysing documents that contain is still possible. Can you,
up-to-date information about the for instance, talk with and
world of careers
• Visiting career exhibitions, expos and
observe three dentists
training institutions, and attending at work or do part-time
open and information days and career
displays
work in their practice?
• Using the internet to peruse relevant Ask yourself the following
websites such as Twitter and LinkedIn
questions about future
• Organising mentorship and engaging
in vicarious learning – for example, careers:
observing and learning from role
models • Will the career help me realise my key
• Consulting final-year students and life theme? Such a career might involve
lecturers at universities about various healing others, counselling or helping
aspects of their fields of study young people realise their potential,
• Comparing the different institutions teaching maths to pupils from
where one’s chosen field of study resource-poor contexts, preserving the
(for example, accounting) is offered, environment, helping people who feel
in terms of course fees, structure
of the course, degree or diploma, Continued on page1010 Graduate Career Guide 2017 / 18
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Continued from page 9 • Will the qualification enable me to
become self-employed?
“unattractive”, taking care of cancer • What are the chances that I will
sufferers, the aged or people living become redundant or be laid off in
in poverty, standing up for people the near future?
who have been or are being bullied, • What major changes are people
or protecting my country. Ideally, you expecting to see in this career over
should consult a career counsellor to the next few years?
help you identify your key life themes. • Is the field saturated? Are more
• What is the biggest pain I suffered, people entering the field than can
especially when I was very young – realistically be accommodated?
something that I do not want others • What will my salary be when I start
to suffer? For instance, you may have working and what are the future
been humiliated, stood by helplessly projections in this regard?
as your beloved mother died from • What courses are available to help me
cancer, or seen friends hit by cars, grow, develop and remain relevant
some of whom subsequently died as and employable?
the nearest hospital was far away. By • Does the field offer a good “fit”
helping others overcome this pain, between my traits and preferences
you can heal yourself. (for example, working with people),
• Will I only be able to find employment and the job requirements and
in South Africa, or can I work abroad circumstances?
as well? Fields of study that are in
high demand are usually those that Interested learners or students are
lead to professional registration, such encouraged to visit YouTube and watch
as medicine (including nursing and the following clips carefully:
medical technology), engineering,
accountancy, psychology, plumbing, • DVD trailer: A guide to reflective career
and electrical engineering. Other fields counselling
in high demand include information • Trailer: Die windpomp
and communication technology, data
analysis, bio-technology, technical You will immediately be able to make the
fields and teaching. connection between the two clips and
• Is this field expanding or are hopefully discover the power of the new
companies that offer this kind of work approach to career counselling.
downscaling?
• Will the qualification enable me to For more information about finding
become employable instead of merely the career you love, visit
finding a job? Today, very few people http://www.up.ac.za/career-services
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Preparing for the world
of work: creating a digital
profile
As a student, you work towards a career that will enable you to
meet your life goals – whether professionally or personally – and
although this is just one step towards the perfect opportunity
to turn your career dreams into reality, the process requires
a lot of preparation. You have to create an identity that is
attractive to prospective employers. Changes in the job market
occur frequently, and keeping up with the knowledge and skills
required for entry-level positions is crucial to building the career
you want and keeping your career goals in sight.
Prof Gené van Heerden from the should be used in a creative way to
Department of Marketing Management at illustrate how you will add value,” says
the University of Pretoria calls this process Prof Van Heerden.
your “personal brand strategy”. It entails
aligning your knowledge, experience You can properly engage with prospective
and skills with prospective employers, employers if you understand their needs
developing a professional CV, and and requirements and align your abilities
managing your social media profiles. accordingly. Submitting a CV is one means
of communication whereby you present
You have to familiarise yourself with the yourself as a potential employee.
various positions and roles available, and
properly prepare for what lies ahead. Digital platforms have recently made
Positioning yourself ideally and presenting a huge impact on how we present
a competitive, yet professional image ourselves. We spend a lot of time online
to employers requires time, effort and – particularly on our phones – and much
energy. of that time is dedicated to social media
activities where we post, like, share and
“When you position yourself, you need to comment. Most social sites are based on
develop a message that will appeal to your sharing personal data. All these bits of
audience in a positive way. Preparing for information make up your digital identity
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Continued from page 12
them with your personal brand in a way identity as soon as possible to assist
that supports a professional image. you in managing your personal brand
strategy.
“One of the most appropriate networking 4. Align your needs and the requirements
sites for helping you work towards and of the career you have always dreamed
manage an entry-level position is LinkedIn,” of. Your digital identity tells a story and
says Prof Van Heerden. sends a message about who you are.
5. Take up further training to boost your
LinkedIn is currently one of the largest skills and add to your portfolio of
professional networking platforms and professional traits.
primarily focuses on building professional
networks online. As a student, LinkedIn Technology has influenced the way we
offers you the opportunity to start building manage our lives in general and also our
your professional identity and provides careers. Social media has created a space
a step-by-step process to develop and for us to present and connect with each
manage your profile effectively. You can other, but it has also created a number
position and differentiate yourself in of challenges when it comes to managing
such a way as to draw the attention of our online identities.
prospective employers.
It is your responsibility to start managing
LinkedIn differs from other platforms in and updating your online profiles, setting
the types of activity and content shared. your privacy settings and analysing your
Presenting yourself professionally, digital identity by critically reviewing the
linking with other professionals and messages you send out. This can be done
following particular influencers in your by considering why you use particular
area of interest contribute greatly to your platforms and what your intentions or
professional profile. This is critical when objectives are with each.
reflecting on the nature of activities you
participate in on LinkedIn (and other Register for the free online module in
platforms). Digital Profiling, part of the Ready for
Work campaign launching in March 2017
So, what can you do to manage your and presented by Career Services in
digital identity more effectively? collaboration with Enterprises University
of Pretoria. Alternatively, start your
1. Develop a good understanding of personal brand strategy today with the
various digital platforms and make an Kick-start your professional network
effort to monitor your identity. using LinkedIn short course. For
2. Be vigilant in reviewing your digital more information, send an email to
identity across all the platforms you use ready4work@enterprises.up.ac.za or
when applying for entry-level positions. telephone +27 (0)12 434 2500.
3. Start developing your professional
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Ready for work: putting
your best foot forward
during an interview
It is really exciting when you are close to finishing your degree
and you have just landed a job interview at a company where you
would love to work. You have put in the effort, applied for the
job and now your hard work has opened a door for you. However,
despite the initial excitement, the job interview is still a nerve-
racking experience for most people. The best way to overcome
this is adequate preparation.
It is important to be aware that you will be A job interview offers a company the
competing with other strong candidates opportunity to determine if you are good
for the same position and you have to fit for the position and what skills and
ensure that you stand out among them. benefits you would bring. Employers’
required skills for employees also change
“On the one hand, you should present constantly, and you should be aware of
yourself in the best possible way. On the what might be expected of you.
other, you should also shift the spotlight
from yourself towards the company and The other side of the coin is that this
the job that you are keen to get,” explains offers you an opportunity to establish
Dr Jana Slippers from the Communication whether you can associate with the
Management Division at UP. potential employer. It is essential that you
prepare questions that you would like to
“Employers are looking for employees with ask the interviewer. You might find that
a specific skills set. There is a lot to learn you have lost interest in the position after
from companies like Google – one of the posing your questions, so finding a good
most desirable employers to work for. A fit is key in the interview process. This
smart company will only be interested in puts the focus on other key abilities that
employing the smartest people,” Dr Slippers will make you more sought-after in the
adds. According to Google South Africa, workplace: making decisions and solving
interviewers will look for evidence that problems, communicating well verbally
you are a leader who is self-motivated and and in writing, planning, organising and
can get things done. Your ability to work prioritising work, obtaining and processing
well in a team might will also be tested.
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Continued from page 16 During the interview
• First impressions matter – approach the
information, technical knowledge related interviewer (or panel) energetically, be
to the job and interpersonal effectiveness. friendly and follow the interviewer’s lead.
• Sit upright in your chair to indicate
Dr Slippers gives the following advice interest and maintain eye contact with
to help you before, during and after the the interviewer(s), but also include
interview: other panel members. Your body
language is as important (if not more
Before the interview so) than the words you use.
• Research the company to help you • Avoid yes/no answers. Back up answers
understand its history and what it with examples from experience, but be
stands for – its vision and mission, concise and keep to the point.
products, services, financial situation • Listen to the questions and make
and culture. This will also help you sure you answer them thoroughly – if
decide on the appropriate level of necessary, ask the interviewer to repeat
formality during the interview. or rephrase a question.
• Get information about the job to • Do not lie or pretend – you can be
understand the skills, experience and honest about things that you still need
knowledge required. (You can expect to to learn.
be tested on some of these skills.) • Initiate questions when given the
• Ask yourself why you want to work for opportunity. This is also your chance to
the company and whether you fit into determine whether this is the right fit
its corporate culture. for you. Pose questions in such a way
• List possible questions and prepare that the interviewer sees you as being
answers (but present your answers interested and confident.
in a natural speaking style). The
interview may include questions about After the interview
your accomplishments, strengths • Thank the interviewer or panel for the
and weaknesses, personal goals, invitation and their time.
ideal careers paths, problem-solving • Enquire about the next step – who will
examples or situations, and (realistic) you hear from and when?
salary expectations. • Follow up with a thank-you letter or
• Know your CV, as you might be email reiterating your interest in the
required to answer questions about position.
specific details in it. • Let them know if you changed your mind
• Give yourself enough time to find or decided to take another job offer.
the address of the place where the • Be patient – it is unlikely that you will
interview will take place – arriving late is be hired immediately, but do not be
not an option. overbearing by following up on the
outcome of the interview too frequently.
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The
B.Eng (Industrial Engineering) | Curious mind
Analyst at RMB Global Markets
He nearly became an aircraft engineer, but a
sudden interest in the inner workings of the stock
markets made him realise that the corporate and
investment banking industry is where he wanted
to be. Imran ‘traded’ his mechanical engineering
degree for an industrial engineering degree and
recently joined RMB Global Markets through the
RMB Graduate Programme.
Imran has always had an interest in the mechanical workings of
things – especially aircrafts and jets. He however realised that doing
an industrial engineering degree instead would open more doors to
him. One such a door was a quick dabble in the real estate and stock
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markets, followed by a three-week internship at JP Morgan where he
learnt a vast amount about mergers and acquisitions.
It was during his time spent at the RMB Winter School that Imran
realised the many roles and opportunities that exist in the bank –
especially the massive support behind the front-office roles. Imran
subsequently joined the RMB Graduate Programme where he is
currently gaining first-hand experience of the operations in the bank.
His goal is to spend as much time as he can with the RMB traders:
“where decisions are made fast and the stakes are high – not to
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Imran is full of praise for RMB’s people-driven culture: “RMB staff
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Learn from graduates
Nqoba Manana
Job title:
Retail Process Engineer at FNB International
What did you study?
BEng (Chemical Engineering)
What is the company culture like?
The culture varies from corporate to casual,
depending on your department. My line manager
promotes innovation and efficiency, so we always
feel free to express ourselves, while working hard.
Even as a graduate, you can have conversations
with the highest-ranking executive without feeling
out of place. FNB has a very open culture.
What is exciting about work?
Encountering all sorts of challenging problems every day and finding novel ways to solve
them. I also enjoy learning from my brilliant colleagues. This helps me improve my skills
and become much more efficient in what I do. Being part of the FNB International team,
I have to find innovative solutions for the FNB subsidiaries in various countries. After a
presentation one day, I had the pleasure of having a conversation with the CEO of one
of the subsidiaries. He loved my ideas and gave me valuable advice to map the blueprint
for my career. It’s crazy how one 30-minute conversation can release so much potential
inside you that you didn’t even know you had.
My advice to students entering the job market
It’s truly a jungle out there; every position has scores of candidates with equally adequate
skills. If you’re able to constantly invest in yourself, learn a new skill every month and
be willing to put yourself out there (network), then your odds of getting the job increase
exponentially. This also makes the switch from student to graduate a lot smoother. Hard
work pays off.
What surprised you most about entering the working world?
Being part of a fantastic team and realising how the team members’ vast journeys and
experiences have led them to the same moment as me. Also, the free coffee was a major
bonus.
What would you have done differently during your years at university?
I live my life with a “no-regrets policy”, so nothing major. But I definitely could have done
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Sean Peter Steenkamp
Job title:
Systems Analyst at FNB Life
What did you study?
BCom Informatics (Hons)
What is the company culture like?
FNB’s culture, in one word, is “energetic”. Everyone
you meet is passionate about what they do. The
culture is about going beyond what is expected,
and you meet amazing people along the way.
There is always someone you can speak to,
whether it is a security guard or the CEO.
What is exciting about work?
It’s exciting having the platform to engage with so many different kinds of people from
so many different backgrounds. Everyone is energetic and there is always someone to
help you turn your grand ideas into reality. In the FNB Graduate Programme, you learn
to manage your finances, to pitch ideas and to run projects in a large organisation.
It ultimately depends on how much effort you put in. I like to think that success is
performance based. The week before a system release is always very interesting. There
is so much to be done and everyone jumps in and helps wherever they can. Another
exciting day is when we discuss the vision of FNB’s innovative culture and the various
methods in which the organisation encourages innovation.
What would you have done differently during your years at university?
Create more. You have the luxury of time at university. I would have spent more time
turning my ideas into reality and learning new skills (work-related or not). Once you’re
in the routine of learning and creating new things it is a lot easier to continue doing this
while you’re at work. The advantage of learning new skills is that it will help you develop
yourself, as well as build a well-rounded CV, because everyone has a degree nowadays.
Find a way to give yourself the competitive advantage.
What surprised you most about entering the working world?
I was surprised by how many meetings I had to attend. Juggling training, work and
meetings is quite interesting. You learn very quickly how to manage your time.University of Pretoria 23 Career Services Graduate Guide
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Sakina Majam
Job title :
Relationship Analyst at FNB Business
What did you study?
BCom Agribusiness Management
What is the company culture like?
FNB initiates a drive and hunger in each of us to
become outstanding achievers. FNB encourages
all employees, no matter what their role or job
title, to come up with innovative ideas. These
ideas are acknowledged and rewarded too. There
are many personal development opportunities
for employees.
What is exciting about work?
I get to see the fruition of all my hard work, which makes the working process exciting
and something to look forward to. In my team, we are responsible for a client portfolio
of businesses with a R10 to R40 million turnover. What makes it so interesting is the fact
that our clients’ portfolios are so diverse, and you need to research their type of work in
order to help them with their banking needs. One day you are researching a crocodile-
breeding farm, and the next day it is a cyber security firm.
My advice to students entering the job market
It’s not a “must” to apply for a job that is in your field of study, because many companies
look to employ people who think differently and will look at issues from a completely
different perspective. FNB’s CEO, Jacques Celliers, is an engineer, which tells you a
lot. You can ask professionals you know to help edit your CV, as your CV is the first
impression you give.
What surprised you most about entering the working world?
I was extremely surprised by how people with different titles are treated as equals.
If you are a manager or a cleaner, you will be treated with the same respect.
FNB encourages this type of behaviour.
What would you have done differently during your years at university?
I would have applied for more internships or holiday jobs as this helps with the jump
between university and work. It adds experience to your CV, which can give you a
competitive advantage over other job applicants, and also help you realise what
type of work you prefer.University of Pretoria 25
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You see a Chartered Accountant
and CEO of SAICA
WE SEE A BUSINESS AND
Transformational
leader TERENCE NOMBEMBE CA(SA)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: SAICA
Through SAICA’s transformation projects
academically talented,
disadvantaged Black and of CAs(SA) under learners have
3 000 Coloured learners have
received Thuthuka Bursaries
25% 35andareColoured
now African +1 Million been part of our school
programmes
A CA(SA) is a leader among leaders. By taking personal accountability for
transforming the face of South African business leadership, CAs(SA) like Terence
are leading the way in giving previously disadvantaged students more reasons to
pursue a career in chartered accountancy. This provides a whole new generation
of business leaders with the necessary skills to take our economy into the future.
responsible leadership.
To find out more about SAICA’s transformation
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Ashley Jade Saffy
Job Title:
Actuarial Analyst at FNB Credit Risk and Analytics
What did you study?
BSc Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
What is the company culture like?
FNB has an incredible company culture where
everyone is treated with respect. FNB’s leadership
looks past hierarchy. Our CEO and executive
committee dedicate time to us and truly care
about our opinions. I’m excited to go to work every
single day and that is largely due to the positive environment and fantastic company
culture.
What is exciting about work?
I’m passionate about the analytics that I do and have already been involved in some very
interesting projects. Within the first week, one of the managers gave us new grads in the
business unit a challenging project that required us to analyse all the transactional data
over the past five years. I managed to use time series analysis to fit a moving average
model to predict future credit card cash withdrawals. I’m currently working on a project
that is focused on understanding customer behaviour and the perceived risk associated
with credit. Between interacting with extraordinary individuals, presenting to the
Executive Committee and being exposed to interesting Big Data, I find something exciting
about every day.
My advice to students entering the job market
Be open to change – the ability to adapt is key to success. Studying for a career and doing
the job are two very different things. Your success at university doesn’t determine your
success at work. What does is your passion and determination to learn. In starting your
career, know that it will be a steep learning curve at first, but you’ll quickly get up to speed.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions, as nobody expects you to understand everything at first.
What would you have done differently during your years at university?
Most of it didn’t go as planned, in fact a lot went wrong, but I didn’t give up and I ended
up just where I wanted to be. I learnt something from every obstacle along the way.
If I had to change something, it would be to put less pressure on myself. I used to stress
about stress, even before there was stress to stress about!University of Pretoria 27
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Yuvika Singh
Job title:
Digital Marketing Specialist at FNB Brand
Management
What did you study?
BCom Marketing Management (Hons)
What is the company culture like?
I was delighted to find how FNB encourages
growth through its owner-manager culture. You
have the flexibility to innovate and drive projects
through to execution while still receiving guidance.
It’s a dynamic environment that is conducive to
growth, and right from the start everyone is really helpful.
What is exciting about work?
Being part of the FNB digital marketing team gives me the opportunity to bring new
ideas to life on digital platforms and to work closely with various FNB business units to
integrate content. Working with different business units allows me to gain insight into
many areas of business that I would otherwise not have had. There are always exciting
new projects being launched and there is always change. FNB has been ranked Africa’s
most powerful banking brand and the fourth most powerful banking brand in the world
in 2017. Being awarded numerous accolades, with most innovative bank being one, we
have a mindset and work ethic of constant change. To be a good marketer, you need to
be able to adapt to change. Each day brings a wealth of information that contributes to
making tomorrow more creative.
My advice to students entering the job market
• Stay up-to-date with developments in your field of study, as well as the macro trends.
• Gain some experience in your field while studying, as this will hold you in good stead
in the workplace.
• Don’t be afraid to be thrown in at the deep end as this gives you the opportunity to
display resilience.
What surprised you most about entering the working world?
The fact that there are always people willing to help you and share their knowledge.
What would you have done differently during your years at university?
I would have dedicated more time to gaining a deeper insight into fast-paced
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Jarrod Germs
Job title:
System Analyst in FNB Online Banking
What did you study?
BCom Informatics (Hons)
What is the company culture like?
FNB has an owner-manager culture and, as a
graduate, we are able to get involved in as much
as we want. We can take on new and challenging
tasks with guidance from our manager who has
complete faith in us, and within the next month,
we’ll be heading up projects of our own.
What is exciting about work?
It’s exciting to work on big projects that are drastically changing banking, and being able
to see this change first-hand. I’m just beginning my graduate project for the Department
of Home Affairs fingerprint link. The most interesting day so far was being thrown in at
the deep end with a coding assignment to understand the structure of banking systems.
Although I touched on coding at varsity, being an analyst and not a developer, this was
never a skill I thought I would use in the workplace. It was a fun and challenging few days
figuring out how it all works.
My advice to students entering the job market
Pay close attention to your surroundings to gather as much information as possible and
network with your peers in other business units to get a better understanding of the bank
as a whole. Ask questions, as people are willing to explain things you may be unsure of.
What surprised you most about entering the working world?
The mutual respect in the bank was a big eye-opener for me. As a graduate who was
new and had minimal experience, I assumed that I wouldn’t be taken seriously, but this
was not the case. No matter who I spoke to, I was treated like any other member of
my system analyst team, with the more experienced people asking me questions and
guiding me through projects as I found my feet. From the first day I was made to feel
that I belonged in the team.
What would you have done differently during your years at university?
I would have interned during the holidays to gain experience to help with the transition to
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Ina Christine Guldenpfennig
Job title:
Process Engineer at FNB Connect
What did you study?
BEng (Industrial Engineering)
What is the company culture like?
FNB has an owner-manager culture where each
business unit functions as a business on its
own. This ensures that the individual units don’t
disappear in the big company, so that they don’t
need to rely on others to get tasks done. There
is an open-door policy and employees are able to pop into the boss’s office at any time.
Innovation drives FNB’s solutions and encourages employees to have their own ideas.
What is exciting about work?
Everyone is willing to help and teach you about all the processes (there are a lot). In the
banking environment, there is so much more than meets the eye. FNB offers banking
services, but they also sell FNB smart devices. This is exciting for an industrial engineer as
it involves supply chain management, process mapping, re-engineering and operations
management. I don’t have to go to another company if I decide to change direction; FNB
has it all. FNB also provides us with the opportunity to submit our own ideas and make a
big difference. As a graduate, I know that I can make a big difference within the bank.
My advice to students entering the job market
• Take external courses to broaden your management or programming skills.
• Focus on your first impression and make it count.
• Apply at FNB, because they offer one of the best graduate programmes in
South Africa.
What surprised you most about entering the working world?
That age is just a number and it’s not that hard to have a casual conversation with
an older person. Most students are intimidated when they have to engage in casual
conversations with an older person. It is something that students should learn to “forget”,
because we have much more in common than we think.
What would you have done differently during your years at university?
I would have focused more on studying in my first year and completed external
programming courses. Now that I’m working I plan to take a few online html courses.30 Graduate Career Guide 2017 / 18
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Compiling your curriculum vitae
Joe Soap
70 Oakland Street, Monavoni, Centurion, 0157
Cell no:
Tel no:
Email:
PERSONAL PROFILE
A personal profile (or “career profile”) is an introductory paragraph at the beginning of your
CV containing a short summary of your background and career plans.
Example:
Law (Do not write down the word law, this is just an example for law)
A versatile and professional law graduate with wide ranging experience in a variety of law-
related areas, including debt and benefits advice, youth offending and employment law.
Seeking to combine academic achievements and work experience in a challenging role within
the voluntary sector.
EDUCATION
Tertiary
Years (beginning to end dates): Qualification, university name
Research/project (if relevant)
Majors
2010–2014: BSc Agriculture, University of Fort Hare
Example:
Plant Pathology, Economics, etc.
Secondary
Years (beginning to end dates): Qualification, school name
WORK EXPERIENCE
Years (beginning to end dates): Company name – job title (state if it was part-time)
What were your responsibilities in bullets (where applicable how it benefitted the
company?)
Example
Complied monthly reports on the effectiveness of the current recruitment system as a means
to improve employment statistics. That led to an improvement in the number of employees
who stay in the organisation.
Here you can also add what the experience taught you.
Years (beginning to end dates): Company name – job title
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Year (beginning to end dates): If there are any gap years: e.g. Gap year spent
working/travelling
Brief description of the gap-year experience
SKILLS
Languages:
Language Read Write Speak
English Basic Intermediate Basic
German Advanced Advanced Basic
IT/Computer skills:
Microsoft: Word, PowerPoint, Excel – basic/intermediate/ advanced
Research:
Be able to prove it based on experience eg. research paper completed
(Add skills applicable to your requirements)
ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Example: List achievements and or leadership positions.
Year:
TRAINING
Date: Training course, service provider
MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Place your associations and memberships here
INTERESTS AND INVOLVEMENT
Place your involvements here
REFERENCES
Title, name and surname: designation
Company tel:
Email:
Title, name and surname: designation
Company tel:
Email:
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Company profiles
KPMG
Your global opportunity awaits. Take your potential further with KPMG. Travel, learn, develop and grow your career
with one of South Africa’s largest audit, tax and advisory firms. What makes KPMG different? Our people. Just like
you, we come from all walks of life. Our diversity of backgrounds, range of experience and a diversity of minds are
what make us unique. With 152 000 people in 156 countries across the globe, you will have an opportunity to see
the world with secondment and international competitions. What are you waiting for?
Degrees we consider: Ideal candidate profile:
BCom Accounting Science, BCom Internal Audit Students with an impeccable academic record and dynamic
(honours), BCom Taxation (hounors), go-getters with excellent people skills.
BCom Law, BCom Informatics, BSc Computer
Science, BSc Actuarial and Financial
Mathematics
Opportunities offered: How to apply:
Graduate development programme Speak to Netasha Timothy, your HR consultant, for more
Internships information.
Vacation work netasha.timothy@kpmg.co.za
Bursaries
Articles
Website: www.joinkpmg.co.za
Anglo American
Anglo American is a globally diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class competitive mining operations
and undeveloped resources provide the raw materials to meet the growing consumer-driven demands of the
world’s developed and maturing economies. Our people are at the heart of our business. It is our people who use
the latest technologies to find new resources, who plan and build our mines, and who mine, process and move,
and market our products to our customers around the world. As a responsible miner of diamonds (through
De Beers), platinum and other precious metals, copper, nickel, iron ore and coal, we are the custodians of precious
natural resources. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the long-term value that
those resources represent for our shareholders, and for the communities and countries in which we operate –
creating sustainable value and making a real difference.
Degrees we consider: Ideal candidate profile:
BEng degrees Four-year or postgraduate degree in disciplines that are
BSc degrees relevant to a mining business, in particular Mining Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering.
Candidates with an excellent academic record who demonstrate
strong leadership qualities, who possess drive and ambition, and
who have a passion for new challenges.
Opportunities offered: How to apply:
Graduate development programme Online: blast.gradx.net
Website: www.angloamerican.co.za
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Exciting career opportunities at
PSG Wealth Pretoria East
Graduates (entry-level support positions)
PSG is a leading independent financial services group, with an extensive national
footprint. The Pretoria East office has been awarded the PSG Office of the year
award for the past six years. For more information visit psg.co.za/pretoriaoos
Requirements:
• BCom graduate
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans (speak, read, write)
• AA/EE position (designated groups only)
To apply, or if you have any queries regarding the position, please email:
pretoriaoos@psg.co.za
Should you not hear from us within 30 days after submitting your application,
please accept your application as unsuccessful.
PSG Wealth Financial Planning (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider. FSP 728University of Pretoria 35
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True North
Partners Pty (Ltd)
True North Partners Pty (Ltd) is an independent consulting firm registered in London, Frankfurt and Johannesburg.
It has extensive global experience and industry recognition in the financial services, risk management and finance
communities. It is uniquely distinct from the typical consultant business models due to the following:
• Being a boutique consulting firm focused on risk, finance and strategy, we deliver innovative concepts and
methodologies based on specialist experience and analytical backgrounds.
• Working across multifaceted competencies of risk, finance and strategy, we overcome the traditional silo thinking
and offer client-specific solutions, as well as sustainable implementation development strategies.
• Being people-driven, we allow members at all levels to actively participate in the running and development of our
young firm.
Our company is built for and around its people. It is part of our culture for each member of the firm to take part in
the running and development of the company. That means that consultants at all levels are encouraged to become
involved in strategic decision-finding, business development, marketing and management tasks.
Degrees we consider: Ideal candidate profile:
Degrees in Financial Management, Statistics, We are looking for entrepreneurial and dynamic individuals to
Economics, and Actuarial Sciences, as well as join our firm. Applicants should be creative, lateral thinkers who
Engineering have an intellectually curious mind, strong analytical skills and
the ability to structure complex tasks in a goal-oriented way.
Open mindedness and a desire for travel are also beneficial.
Opportunities offered: How to apply:
Internships If you would like to contribute to the success of True North
Permanent positions Partners and enhance your personal development in an inspiring
Website: www.tnp.eu environment, please send your application, including cover letter,
CV and supporting documents to: recruiting@tnp.eu.
Closing date: 30 September 2017
Torrecid
Torrecid is a multinational business group with its headquarters in Castellón (Spain). The company is dedicated to
providing products, services, solutions and future trends to the ceramic sector (tiles, tableware and sanitaryware)
and the glass industry. Working at Torrecid will give you the opportunity to face professional challenges and to go as
far as your talent and ambition allows you to. The variety of companies and countries in which we are present allows
employees a wide range of international possibilities. Our group innovation and leadership is the key to our success.
At Torrecid, you will work with the best professionals in the global sector and will develop as a professional in daily
learning. Our company will grant you great opportunities to compete in today’s ever-changing world.
Degrees we consider: Ideal candidate profile:
BEng: Chemical, Civil, industrial, Metallurgical Only final-year students and graduates:
and related fields • Engineering qualification: degree in Chemical, Industrial, Civil
Other: BCom financial disciplines or related disciplines
Graphic design or related disciplines • Financial qualification: BCom Finance, Accounting or related
(not CTA/CA stream)
• Graphic design or web design qualification – critical skill:
Photoshop
Opportunities offered: How to apply:
Internships Apply on www.torrecid.com or send complete CV to:
Contract employment hrsouthafrica@torrecid.com or pczwane@torrecid.com
Website: www.torrecid.com
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