The Unisa Counselling and Career Development Unit hosted a career fair in KwaZulu-Natal to empower final-year students, postgraduate students, graduates and unemployed individuals to chart their professional paths. The fair served as a pivotal platform for students and graduates to engage with businesses, uncover industry employment requirements and explore avenues for pursuing graduate programmes or employment opportunities.

Rudolf Khoza (Legal Aid SA), Mandu Makhanya (Unisa, Pretoria), Dr Shariefa Hendricks (Unisa, KwaZulu-Natal) and Dr Joyce Myeza (KwaZulu-Natal Regional Director)

At the heart of the Unisa Career Fair was a commitment to bridge the gap between aspiring professionals and businesses, thereby providing students, graduates and unemployed individuals with the tools and connections needed to navigate the complex landscape of the job market. With a diverse array of companies participating in the fair, attendees had the opportunity to interact with industry leaders, gain valuable insights into different career pathways, and establish meaningful connections that could propel their careers forward.

Ntokozo Dlamini and Nqobile Masuku

Companies that participated in the Unisa Career Fair and offered opportunities for attendees to explore included the following:  

• African Bank
• National Youth and Development Agency (NYDA)
• South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI)
• South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA)
• eThekwini Municipality
• Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
• KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury
• Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)
• Local Government Sector Education and Training Authority (LGSETA)
• C2 Financial Services Trust
• Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)
• A2A Kopano
• Auditor-General South Africa (AGSA)
• Department of Employment and Labour
• South African Revenue Service (SARS)
• SNG Grant Thornton
• Legal Aid South Africa
  
  

Students at the Unisa Career Fair in Pietermaritzburg

The presence of these organisations not only highlighted the diverse opportunities available in various sectors but also demonstrated their commitment to nurturing talent and fostering professional growth.

Impressive student participation at the Unisa Career Fair in Pietermaritzburg

Attendees gained valuable insights into the evolving job market dynamics through engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and direct interactions with industry experts. They received guidance on how to navigate their career paths effectively.

* By Jo Cossavella, Communications Officer, KwaZulu-Natal Region