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Gauteng Career Expo
Career Expo
South Africa's largest provincial career expo. Meet 50+ universities, TVET colleges, and employers. Free NSFAS guidance, CV reviews, and bursary information sessions.
Western Cape Career Fair
Career Expo
Annual career fair featuring UCT, Stellenbosch, CPUT, and 20+ private colleges. Special focus on STEM careers and bursary opportunities for 2027 intake.
University of Cape Town
Public University
Explore UCT's world-class engineering programmes. Meet faculty, tour the labs, and speak to current students about life in the engineering faculty.
KZN Youth Career Expo
Career Expo
Empowering KwaZulu-Natal youth with career guidance. Features UKZN, DUT, Mangosuthu, and major employers. Free transport from townships available.
Stellenbosch University
Public University
Explore Stellenbosch University from anywhere in South Africa. Live Q&A with admissions, virtual campus tour, and faculty breakout sessions on Zoom.
Boston City Campus
Private Higher Education
Discover Boston's flexible business programmes designed for the modern economy. Live panel with alumni and bursary advisors on Microsoft Teams.
Durban University of Technology
Public University
A hybrid event celebrating DUT's Faculty of Accounting & Informatics. Attend in Durban or join live online — prospectus QR codes available on the day.
National Virtual Career Expo
Career Expo
Accessible from anywhere in South Africa. 100+ institutions, live webinars on NSFAS applications, motivational letter writing, and choosing the right course.
False Bay TVET College
Public TVET College
Explore artisan, engineering, and technical programmes at False Bay College. Hands-on demonstrations in our engineering workshops. Bursary & funding guidance on-site.
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UCT Admissions
Hi Thabo! 👋 You're registered for the UCT Engineering Open Day on 15 May 2026 at 09:00. We'll remind you closer to the date.
08:30
Thanks! Will there be parking available?
08:32
UCT Admissions
✅ Yes! Free parking at Jammie Plaza. Shuttle runs every 15 min from 08:00. See you there! 🎓
08:35
UCT Admissions
⏰ REMINDER: Engineering Open Day is TOMORROW at 09:00. Gates open at 08:30. Bring your ID & school report.
14 May · 16:00
UCT Admissions
🔔 STARTING IN 1 HOUR — UCT Engineering Open Day. Upper Campus, Rondebosch. See you soon!
15 May · 08:00
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