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19 June 2023 | Story Sfundo Mazibuko | Photo Supplied
Sfundo Mazibuko
Sfundo Mazibuko is a Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) Intern in the Qwaqwa Campus Health and Wellness Centre

The University of the Free State (UFS) is celebrating Youth Month by showcasing the positive influence of the institution on career development. As part of this initiative, we are sharing the stories of UFS alumni who are now working at the university.

Sfundo Mazibuko, Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) Intern in the Qwaqwa Campus Health and Wellness Centre, shares his UFS journey:

Q: Year of graduation from the UFS:

A: My graduation year is 2023.

Q: Qualification obtained from the UFS:

A: Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching, majoring in social sciences and life skills.

Q: Date of joining the UFS as a staff member:

A: March 2023.

Q: Initial job title and current job title:

A: Data Capture Intern in the Health and Wellness Centre.

Q: How did the UFS prepare you for the professional world? 

A: Since I started working as a UFS staff member, I have gained skills in collaborating with colleagues, administration skills, data capturing skills, client welcoming skills, confidentiality skills, and time management skills.

Q: What are your thoughts on transitioning from a UFS alumnus to a staff member?

A: Working at the UFS is an incredibly rewarding experience, with ample career advancement opportunities, a focus on work-life balance, comprehensive benefits, a collaborative work culture, and a commitment to making a positive impact. The UFS nurtures its employees' growth through professional development programmes, offers flexible work arrangements, provides competitive perks, fosters inclusivity and teamwork, and actively engages in philanthropic initiatives. Joining the UFS means embarking on a fulfilling journey of personal and professional growth.

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Centre receives bursaries from auditing firm
2007-05-09

The Centre for Accounting at the University of the Free State (UFS) received five bursaries from the auditing firm SizweNtsaluba VSP. These bursaries were awarded to three first-year students, one third-year student and one honours student. The centre also presented an open day this week on the Main Campus in Bloemfontein. Auditing firms from as far as Johannesburg took part. Attending the open day were, from the left: Mr Sipho Sano (partner at SizweNtsaluba VSP in Johannesburg), Thabiso Kgotle (B. Acc. third-year student at the UFS), Prof. Ronell Britz (Chairperson of the Centre for Accounting), Mr Linda Filtane (Manager: Human Resources at SizweNtsaluba VSP) and Prof. Hentie van Wyk (Programme Director at the Centre for Accounting).
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
 

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