Graduand Career Services

The Graduand Career Services team is dedicated to helping you take the next step toward a successful future. We connect students with leading employers, creating valuable opportunities for you to access internships while studying, engage with graduate recruiters, and discover promising career pathways. Whether exploring your options, preparing for the job market, or seeking practical guidance, we support you at every step, ensuring you graduate with confidence and a clear plan for your career.

Contact us
Phone: +27 21 808 3568 
E-mail: [email protected]

Physical address
37 Victoria Street
Stellenbosch

Our Work

The Division has the following focus areas

We support students in navigating the often-tricky transition from university to the workplace by helping you to pave your career path from your first day as a student. Through us, you can access various services and learn new skills like personalised CV and cover letter writing, interview preparation, how to develop your personal brand, or optimise your LinkedIn profile to attract recruiters.

Through our Gradlinc portal, you can easily search for jobs, apply for vacancies, snag internships and even part-time jobs! We also host an annual Careers Fair where we connect students to employers to access internship and job opportunities by engaging with employers at the in-person fair.  Build your professional future with us and start your career journey on the right foot.

Our​​​​ services

Crafting your CV and cover letter

Your CV and cover letter are vital tools for capturing the attention of potential employers. Through our CV and cover letter work sessions, you’ll learn how to write and design a professional, high-quality documents that will attract the attention of prospective employers and clinch you an interview.

Preparing for interviews

We provide sessions to help you prepare for various interview formats. Learn how to present yourself professionally and address challenging questions, as well as how to prepare and conduct competency interviews and online interviews,

Building your brand

Employers often use platforms such as LinkedIn and other social media channels to find candidates. We’ll help you develop a compelling online profile to enhance your visibility and ensure your brand aligns with your career aspirations.

Online career portal

Visit Gradlinc, SU’s dedicated online career portal, to explore job and internship opportunities, connect with employers and take the next step in your career.

Events and networking opportunities

We host regular career events to connect you with potential employers. So look out for updates, including information about our in-person and virtual career fairs.