The Careers’ Office prepares students to enter the world of work successfully.

Services include training and workshops in different categories of job-hunting such as job search techniques, CV-writing with Cover Letters and interview skills.

A new service is being offered where group training includes an Employability Skills Course and “Linked-In 101” to assist graduates in developing an online profile professionally.

Services include:

  • Mock Interviews with a new aspect of online etiquette and video montage
  • Career Fairs on both campuses 
  • Company presentations 
  • Careers’ Library with job-related information and CV and covering letter templates 
  • Job adverts on notice boards 
  • CV database: Students looking for employment are welcome to send a complete CV to careersoffice@cut.ac.za to be distributed to departments and employers offering employment (One PDF file that has: CV, ID, Matric Certificate, Full statement of results, Driver's licence, Qualification certificate).
Needy students with a successful academic record may apply to be included in the Student Temporary Employment Programme (STEP), managed by the Careers Office in conjunction with the Wellness Centre and the Deputy Registrars’ Office. 

The following services are available to all enrolled CUT students and graduates:

  • Career development training as part of formal class periods, as lunchtime presentations, and on a one-to-one basis on both campuses. 
  • Mock interviews to improve interview skills
  • An updated student CV-database
  • Employer database
  • Company presentations
  • Career Fairs on both campuses
  • Entrepreneurial day
  • Careers Library
  • Distribution of handouts, booklets, career magazines, job opportunities, and other career-related information.

VirtualGrad Expo

The annual Virtual Expo (around July/August each year), the Career Office will be sharing detailed information and updates on the event, which promises to be an exciting opportunity for students to connect with potential employers and explore career paths. At the Virtual Expo, students can expect to engage with industry professionals, learn about job and internship opportunities, and gain valuable insights into their chosen fields. Further details on the expo schedule, participating organisations, and registration process will be forthcoming, so be sure to stay tuned for updates from our office.


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  • Tel: +27(0)51 507 4359
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Coordinator: Career Development
  • Rhode Rosita
  • Tel: +27 (0)51 507 3446
  • rrhode@cut.ac.za
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