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The SAGEA 2023 Conference will connect you to colleagues who are committed to the attraction, recruitment, and development of young talent as employers, institutions of higher learning or solution providers.
Our team will ensure that you have opportunities to focus on issues impacting the recruitment of young talent โ by learning from experts, discovering how they have dealt with young talent attraction, selection and hiring practices in a hybrid world. You will gain insight into the solutions and methods which can be used to handle common challenges experienced by graduate employers at this time. Using a combination of keynote speakers, new and emerging insights and practical case studies, the format of the Conference will encourage sharing of information, feedback, and debate.
More information can be found here.
Nov 15 & 16, 2023 GMT+2
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Emfuleni Drive
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa
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Agenda
- Main Conference and Breakout Track 1
- 10:30 - 10:40Welcome and Housekeeping
Joanna Preston
Head of Young Talent at FNB
- 10:40 - 11:40Keynote: Neither universities nor business really know what they want: 10 steps towards producing high-level graduates for the 21st century
Jonathan Jansen
Professor at Stellenbosch University
- 11:40 - 11:50Q&A
- 11:50 - 12:10Comfort Break
- 12:10 - 13:00Master the art of personal branding and networking in a hybrid world
Helen Nicholson
The Networking Company
- 13:00 - 14:00Lunch Break
- 14:00 - 14:50The future of early careers
Stephen Isherwood
Joint CEO of Institute of Student Employers
- 15:00 - 15:50Breakout 1: Reimagining graduate recruitment: Harnessing sourcing and psychometric technology to proactively screen candidates early in bulk application phasePlease Note, this session will take place in Kingfisher conference room
Kevin Distiller
odyssey talent management
- 15:50 - 16:10Comfort Break
- 16:10 - 17:00Breakout 3: Activations are back: The top 5 things employer brands should consider for 2024Please Note, this session will take place in Kingfisher conference room
Jonathan Dicks
Head of Growth at Student Village
- 18:00 - 18:30Cocktails /Mocktails on Patio
- 18:30 - 23:45Gala Awards Dinner and Winner announcements
- Breakout Track 2
- 15:00 - 15:50Breakout 2: Alignment of holistic youth developmentPlease Note, this session will take place in Darter conference room
Ashalia Maharajh
Director of Sivuka Youth
- 15:50 - 16:10Comfort Break
- 16:10 - 17:00"Breakout 4: Why an earlier developmental intervention for young women is the answer to our impending STEM talent pipeline shortage and what your organization can do about it "Please Note, this session will take place in Darter conference room
Shivani Ghai
Corporate Partnerships Manager at Students for a Better Future
- Main Conference and Breakout Track 1
- 09:00 - 09:10Welcome and Summary of Awards
Joanna Preston
Head of Young Talent at FNB
- 09:10 - 10:10Keynote: A perfect storm: Navigating together towards the future of work
Kate Daubney
Careers & Employability at Kate Daubney Careers
- 10:10 - 10:20Q&A
- 10:20 - 10:40Comfort Break
- 10:40 - 11:30Breakout 5: Nurturing the young talent ecosystem
Tracey Stetka
Assessment Team Lead at Joint Prosperity
- 11:40 - 12:20ChatGPT and selection assessments, should we be worried?
Fred Guest
TTS-Top Talent Solutions (Pty) Ltd
- 12:20 - 13:20Lunch Break
- 13:30 - 14:20Panel: Career Services of the future
Kate Daubney
Careers & Employability at Kate Daubney Careers
Kersha Mintram
Team Leader: Career Services, Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD) at University of Johannesburg
Michele Le Grange
Career Services Manager at University of Pretoria
Nawaal Boolay
Head: Graduate Recruitment at University of Cape Town
- 14:20 - 14:40Comfort Break
- 14:40 - 15:40Panel: EVP of the future
Stephen Isherwood
Joint CEO of Institute of Student Employers
- 15:40 - 15:50Q&A
- 15:50 - 16:00Final Remarks and Lucky Draw
Joanna Preston
Head of Young Talent at FNB
- Breakout Track 2
- 10:40 - 11:30Breakout 6 : Are you staying true to your purpose โ Insights from key stakeholders in the youth ecosystemThis Breakout session will be held in the Darter conference room
Rodney Chetty
Head of Group Forex Solutions & Corporate Channels at Standard Bank
Greg Newnham
People & Culture Business Partner at Standard Bank
Speakers
Nawaal Boolay
Head: Graduate Recruitment at University of Cape Town
Read BioRodney Chetty
Head of Group Forex Solutions & Corporate Channels at Standard Bank
Read BioKate Daubney
Careers & Employability at Kate Daubney Careers
Read BioJonathan Dicks
Head of Growth at Student Village
Read BioKevin Distiller
odyssey talent management
Read BioShivani Ghai
Corporate Partnerships Manager at Students for a Better Future
Read BioFred Guest
TTS-Top Talent Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Read BioStephen Isherwood
Joint CEO of Institute of Student Employers
Read BioJonathan Jansen
Professor at Stellenbosch University
Read BioMichele Le Grange
Career Services Manager at University of Pretoria
Read BioAshalia Maharajh
Director of Sivuka Youth
Read BioKersha Mintram
Team Leader: Career Services, Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD) at University of Johannesburg
Read BioGreg Newnham
People & Culture Business Partner at Standard Bank
Read BioHelen Nicholson
The Networking Company
Read BioJoanna Preston
Head of Young Talent at FNB
Read BioTracey Stetka
Assessment Team Lead at Joint Prosperity
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Terms & Conditions
Please take note of the following:
- Early-bird bookings must be paid in full by 20 September 2023 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 โ 50% refund
- Cancellation 15 โ 30 days โ 25% refund
- Cancellation 15 days or less before โ no refund
However, replacements of attendees may be made at no charge, up to 48 hours before the event.
By booking tickets to attend the Conference you accept these Terms & Conditions.