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Forbes lists SA business leaders in African Top 20

2012-05-07

South African CEOs, chairmen and executives dominate Forbes’ Top 20 list of the most powerful people in African business. more

Nzimande highlights Job Creation and FET Colleges in DHET Budget Vote Speech

2012-04-25

In his budget vote speech to Parliament in Cape Town on Tuesday 24 April, Minister of Higher Education and Training (HET) Blade Nzimande spoke about the vital importance of job creation and the role FET colleges can play more

Career Planet tip for today:

How to AVOID getting shortlisted for a position! Are you interested in knowing what employers DO NOT want to see on your CV when you apply for a position? Click here to find out!

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

1. SAQA: DEPUTY DIRECTOR CAREER INFORMATION, CAREER ADVICE SERVICES (CAS). Closing date: Friday 25 May 2012.
Contract position for a period of 12 months. All-inclusive renumeration package of R447, 439 per anum (cost to company) click here for more information

2. SAQA: DEPUTY DIRECTOR CAREER HELPLINE, CAREER ADVICE SERVICES (CAS). Closing date: Friday 25 May 2012.
Contract position for a period of 12 months. All-inclusive renumeration package of R447, 439 per annum (cost to company) click here for more information

Great opportunities from FASSET for finance students! Click here for SEVEN great FASSET finance opportunities to study!

The Raymond Ackerman Academy is recruiting for its July 2012 Class. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur between 18 and 30 and looking for an opportunity to improve your business and life skills, click here! Deadline: 30 May 2012

NEW The Tourism & Business Institute of Southern Africa (TTBISA) is hosting an Open Day on 23 June 2012 at Winchester Mansions, Sea Point (Cape Town) from 10am to 3pm. RSVP by 4 June 2012 (please advise about school groups and block bookings). Click here for details

NEW The Cape Town Science Centre (CTSC) is an amazing place to discover more about the amazing world of science. If you're in Cape Town, make sure you visit their new home in Observatory.

NEW OVC and Intrax International offers great Travel Work opportunities overseas, including Internships in Culinary, Food & Beverage, Front Office and Housekeeping positions. Click for more about OVC Opportunities

NEW The Tertiary School in Business Administration (TSiBA) offers training for Entrepreneurs in Business Essentials, Computer Training, and Banking on Your Future. Click for more about TSiBA Opportunities. A TSiBA Business Essentials course is being run in Cape Town from from 18Jun to 29 Jun 2012. Click for TSiBA details here

COMPETITION Paint the plane of Team South Africa and win a trip to the 2012 Olympic Games! The winning design will go onto an SAA A340-600 plane. Entries close 4 June 2012. You'll also win an all-expenses trip to the London Olympic Games. See details here.

COMPETITION Entries have opened for the Emirates Skywards Future Artists 2012. Artwork by competition winners will be used on membership cards for Emirates frequent flyers. Closing date: 25 June 2012 Skywards competion details here

COMPETITION The Western Cape Furniture Initiative "JigSaw" Competition 2012 has started! Entries close: 12 October 2012. Finalists' furniture will be displayed at the Design Indaba Expo 2013. Click for more info here

COMPETITION Win up to R30 000 in the Eskom Efficient Lighting Design Competition 2012. Click for more info. Closing date: 31 August 2012

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University Application Deadlines: May 2012. Take note that applications for some Health & Veterinary Sciences are closing at the end of May 2012. Click here for details

Late registrations - HURRY - there's still time to apply! Surprised yourself with your Matric results? Changed your mind and want to study further in 2012? There's still time! Download this list of Universities and Universities of Technology accepting late registrations, or click here for private higher education institutions still accepting registrations for Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees in 2012! For more ways to study in 2012, click here

Failed Matric, now what? "Matric is often mistakenly seen as a do-or-die situation," says Resilience Therapist Janine Shamos. "The trick is for Matriculants to learn from their mistakes - failing matric or not doing as well as you'd hope is not the end of the road!" Try these strategies for coping with disappointing Matric results. If you're thinking about options including supplementary exams, extra lessons or repeating Matric, click here

How to keep safe at your next interview. Going for a job interview takes careful preparation. There's lots to think about, including your safety! Read these interview safety tips for peace of mind

Online job-hunting tips. Just matriculated or graduated - and looking for your first job? Try these online job-hunting tips to make the internet work for you!

DO YOU NEED FREE INTERNET ACCESS? Click for details of free public internet access points in the Western Cape

NSFAS helps needy students: Remember to APPLY!
If you have financial need and the potential to succeed at a public university or FET College, you could qualify for a NSFAS loan or bursary. Apply at the Financial Aid Office on campus. SMS your question to 32261 (Mark it “PLANET”). Standard SMS rates apply.