Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Career Week on 6 and 7 May 2024 and Fair on 9 May 2024.
PDF: Career Week Programme 
Career Hub link
LISTEN: Article recording of Natural and Agricultural Sciences Career Week 2024.
From 6 to 9 May 2024, UFS Career Services hosted its annual Natural and Agricultural Sciences Career Week, wrapping it up with a Career Fair on 9 May. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are crucial in helping us understand the world and make predictions. The opportunities in these fields will continue to expand and jobs may look much different in the future – therefore students need to keep in touch with the developments.
The programme began with a discussion on the possibilities offered by a BSc degree, followed by a session focused on plant breeding – essential for global food security. SA Truck Bodies presented a session oncareer prospects in engineering, and a session was devoted to unpacking the entire agricultural value chain to inform students about all the career opportunities in the industry.
The route to becoming a consultant was explained, and as with all career weeks, special attention was paid to marketing yourself, CV writing, and building an impactful LinkedIn profile.
Register on the UFS Career Hub to stay informed about vacancies and upcoming events.
Most students who attended the event and sessions were grateful for the opportunity to interact with specialists in the industry and would like to see more companies join the event. Generally, students are becoming more and more interested in job opportunities early in their studies. Students are encouraged to register on the UFS Career Hub to stay informed about vacancies and upcoming events.