What do graduates wish they knew before stepping into their first job? And what do employers notice they struggle with …
QNE Recording: Tame the AI Beast – How to Write Smarter Prompts and Get Better Results
AI is already changing how we find and connect with people. It’s not just for tech teams or future thinkers …
Sefako Makgatho University
Institution: Sefako Makgatho University Careers Service Website Address: https://www.smu.ac.za/ About the Careers Service: The Sefako Makgatho University Final-Year Student Program …
SAGEA Graduate Attributes Webinar: Hello! Can you hear me?
In an era of digital overload, hybrid teams, and cross-functional collaboration, being heard and truly understood is more challenging, and …
A Tale of Two Graduates – Using Data to Define the Personas You’re Aiming to Attract
With this year’s Employer Benchmark and Candidate Insights reports, SAGEA also launched the Candidate Insights Dashboard — a quick, powerful …
Welcoming Alice Nyembe as SAGEA’s New Executive Director
The SAGEA board is delighted to welcome Alice Nyembe as SAGEA’s new Executive Director, effective 1 September 2025. Alice brings …
Meet Alice Nyembe – SAGEA’s new Executive Director
Meet Alice Nyembe, who will be taking over from Cathy Sims as SAGEA’s new Executive Director, effectve 1 September 2025. …
Honouring Leadership and Legacy: Cathy Sims Retires
Since its inception in 2004, the South African Graduate Employers Association (SAGEA) has grown from a vision to a vibrant …
SAGEA Insights Research Seminar 2025
The SAGEA Insights Research Seminar 2025 was held in the week of 7 July 2025. We revealed the results from …
SAGEA Awards 2025 Shortlist Announcement
We were delighted to announce the shortlist for the SAGEA Awards 2025 at our Employer Benchmark and Candidate Insights Quarterly …
The SAGEA Employer Benchmark and Candidate Insights 2025
Leading employers continue to invest in graduate talent amid a challenging marketplace. Despite a challenging economic environment, South Africa’s top …
Are you career-fair ready?
The SAGEA Career Fair Dashboard shows that nearly 100 career fairs are scheduled across Higher Education Institutions between February and …
INEUCS Webinar Recording: From Awareness to Action: Advancing Employment for Students with Disabilities
Brought to you by CACEE Closing the employment gap for students with disabilities requires more than just awareness—it demands intentional …
Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
Institution: Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) Careers Service Website Address: https://www.gibs.co.za/pages/career-services About the Careers Service: Comprehensive career services for …
Walter Sisulu University
Institution: Walter Sisulu University Key Contacts for each Service: Careers Service: Nomangwane Mzamo-Mrwetyana, nmzamo-mrwetyana@wsu.ac.za, 082 4850 271 Academic Advising: Khulukazi …
Co-constructing Talent Pipelines: A Key to Identifying Future Talent (QNE Recording)
Co-constructing Talent Pipelines: A Key to Identifying Future Talent was SAGEA’s first QNE for 2025. Synopsis: Developing stronger connections between …
The Shift to Skills-Based Hiring: A New Year for Entry-Level Roles and Programs
By Joanna Preston, Chairperson of the Board and Head of Young Talent Practice at FNB In recent years, the landscape …
Authenticity Wins the Day: Aarti Singh, Graduate Recruiter of the Year 2024
Winner of the SAGEA Graduate Recruiter of the Year Award 2024 – Aarti Singh – believes that authenticity is the …
South Africa’s graduate development imperative
Recruiting graduates and employing them through structured development programmes is vital, and not only in terms of impact on youth …
Save-the-date 2025
SAGEA has a jam-packed year planned for 2025. Take a look at our Save-the-Date schedule for the remainder of the …