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The SAGEA 2024 Development Conference will connect you to colleagues who are committed to the development and retention of young talent as employers, institutions of higher learning, foundations or solution providers.
Our team will ensure that you have opportunities to focus on issues impacting the development of young talent – by learning from experts, discovering how they have dealt with the latest challenges and opportunities in young talent development – from embracing AI to adopting Behavioural Science in young talent development. Using a combination of keynote speakers new and emerging insights, practical case studies and panel discussions, the format of the Conference will encourage sharing of information, feedback, and debate.
Nov 20 & 21, 2024 GMT+2
Add to CalendarThe Fairway Hotel Spa and Golf Resort
Setperk Rd, Randpark 268-Iq, Randburg, 2125
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Agenda
- Day 1 (November 20, 2024)
- 11:00 - 11:10Welcome
- 11:10 - 12:10Keynote: Making an Impact - Culture adding Social Mobility
Bob Athwal
Director for Culture & Belonging of Skyscanner
- 12:10 - 12:20Q&A
Bob Athwal
Director for Culture & Belonging of Skyscanner
- 12:20 - 13:20Networking Lunch
- 13:30 - 14:20Beyond Grades: Embracing Skills for a Smarter Recruitment Strategy in South Africa– Attendees will gain insight into the limitations of traditional academic metrics and the advantages of shifting towards a skills-based approach in talent acquisition.
– They will leave with a clearer definition of skills, particularly those critical for graduate success, and an understanding of how to assess these skills effectively.
– Practical strategies will be shared to guide organisations in adopting a more balanced recruitment process that prioritises skills and capabilities over qualifications.
– The session will provide actionable tools and insights to help attendees rethink hiring practices and foster a more inclusive and effective talent selection process.
Fred Guest
TTS-Top Talent Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- 14:20 - 14:30Q&A
Fred Guest
TTS-Top Talent Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- 14:30 - 14:40Break
- 14:40 - 15:30Guiding career paths through an interactive and fit for purpose online development platformAssessments form a critical component of the selection phase of the employment lifecycle. However, when it gets to participant development, the feedback process is often overlooked or development information is presented in a static fashion that does not really allow for targeted career path guidance. This presentation will focus on how technology in the form of an interactive and engaging online development portal can assist young talent in building fit for purpose and actionable development plans to achieve their career goals based on their assessment results, as well as their interests and aspirations.
David Bischof
Director of Evalex
- 15:30 - 16:00Tea
- 16:00 - 16:50Elevating the Young Talent Agenda through multiple pathways
Kelly Maroon
Head of Career Education at CAPACITI
- 16:50 - 17:00Conference Close and Lucky draws
- 18:00 - 18:30Drinks on the patioThose who would like to meet up for drinks on the patio are welcome!
- 18:30 - 21:00DinnerDinner is optional for those who would like to join us.
- Day 2 (November 21, 2024)
- 09:00 - 09:10Welcome and Overview of Day
- 09:10 - 10:10Keynote - The Hare and the Tortoise: Reflecting on the Standard Bank Group’s 27-year young talent journey
Sharon Taylor
Chief People & Culture Officer at Standard Bank
- 10:10 - 10:20Q&A
- 10:20 - 10:40Break
- 10:40 - 11:30Reimagining our Young Talent Strategy, Elevating the Young Talent Agenda• To ensure there is a clear business case and link to business strategy – talent key source of competitive advantage
• To propose a comprehensive approach to building young talent pipelines and their link to a broader talent strategy
• To share Nedbank’s insights, assumptions challenges and lessons learned
• The importance of partnerships – within the HC function, with business and with strategic partners and challenge assumptions
• The value of young talent in a disrupted world and a rapidly changing skills market.
Lerato Mathibela
Head: Young Talent at Nedbank
Jennifer Morris
Executive at Joint Prosperity
- 11:30 - 12:20Artificial Intelligence: The next Superpower?Using the data from the completion of a survey aligned with the topic by 500+ active Dell Young Leaders students from the University of Cape Town, University of Pretoria and Stellenbosch University, the session will aim to provide student-based insights into the roles of AI as well as their natural inclination and curiosity towards the topic. These insights will be used to identify key areas for university career services and graduate recruiters to be mindful of when designing interventions to bridge the skills gap that students face when it comes to AI in early careers.
Suhail Khan
Partnerships Officer, South Africa at Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Celeste Stewart
Owner at Bold Curiosity
- 12:20 - 13:20Networking Lunch
- 13:30 - 14:20The Significance of Mentoring Graduates: Workplace ReadinessThere is a large body of research surrounding the need to address multigenerational differences in the workplace as well as how to upskill graduates to be work ready. We designed a mentorship programme that aimed to directly target these areas. The take aways from this presentation would be around the continued need to address multigenerational differences, options firms can take and then how impactful mentoring can be for graduates to upskill themselves for the world of work.
Megan Blandin de Chalain
National Talent & Bursary Manager at Deloitte
- 14:20 - 14:40Break
- 14:40 - 15:40Insights on Young Talent and how the Sustainable Development Goals matter to them
Xhanti Payi
Senior Manager, PwC Advisory, Johannesburg; Senior Economist at PwC
- 15:40 - 15:50Q&A
Xhanti Payi
Senior Manager, PwC Advisory, Johannesburg; Senior Economist at PwC
- 15:50 - 16:00Closing remarks and lucky draw
Speakers
Bob Athwal
Director for Culture & Belonging of Skyscanner
Read BioDavid Bischof
Director of Evalex
Read BioMegan Blandin de Chalain
National Talent & Bursary Manager at Deloitte
Read BioFred Guest
TTS-Top Talent Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Read BioSuhail Khan
Partnerships Officer, South Africa at Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Read BioKelly Maroon
Head of Career Education at CAPACITI
Read BioLerato Mathibela
Head: Young Talent at Nedbank
Read BioJennifer Morris
Executive at Joint Prosperity
Read BioXhanti Payi
Senior Manager, PwC Advisory, Johannesburg; Senior Economist at PwC
Read BioCeleste Stewart
Owner at Bold Curiosity
Read BioSharon Taylor
Chief People & Culture Officer at Standard Bank
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Terms & Conditions
Please take note of the following:
- Early-bird bookings must be paid in full by 30 September 2024 to qualify for the discounted price. Late payments will result in tickets being charged at full rates.
- Our cancellation policy for events is as follows:
- Cancellation 30 days or more before – 100% refund
- Cancellation 15 – 30 days – 50% refund
- Cancellation 15 days or less before – no refund
However, replacements of attendees may be made at no charge, up to 48 hours before the event.
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