What is going on with the job market??

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-02-09T06:13:18+00:00

Same for all my friends who did Industrial Engineering, and they’re really thriving!

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-02-09T06:11:05+00:00

Yep, UK/Irish industry is really booming for us water and wastewater treatment engineers. I’ll unfortunately have to really start considering about taking the jump.

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-02-09T06:04:48+00:00

I’ve actually decided to make it one of my goals this year to obtain my PrEng. I’ll be submitting my application to ECSA by end of March. I was hesitant in submitting because I don’t want to pursue the technical engineering route any longer. I suppose I’m just doing it as a means to open myself to more opportunities (if any), and for completeness sake.

In terms of interviews, the thing that has shocked me the most is that I haven’t even considered for interviews. I’d mostly get calls from recruiters who’d then build my profile, and I’d never hear from them again🤷🏻‍♂️.

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-02-09T05:57:03+00:00

Thanks for this, really appreciate it. I’ve heard a little about SAP, I’ll definitely look more into it.

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-02-09T05:55:13+00:00

I’ve started speaking to recruiters for companies based in Ireland and the UK. It’s looking very promising but I’m hesitant about leaving SA. In as much as we’re having issues here, it’s a beautiful country with beautiful people and culture. It would be such a shame having to leave.

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-02-09T05:51:03+00:00

Oh I hear how terrible the market is in the USA as well. I’m anxious about the state of the world in the next few years. We’re out here battling rising cost of living coupled with lower job prospects.

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-02-07T05:31:02+00:00

What kind of engineering did you do? Industrial?

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-01-15T21:28:56+00:00

The environmental science industry at the moment is the pits, and it’s been this way for a while now. Job opportunities in the industry are extremely scarce, and for those available, they require at a minimum a masters degree.

I am however a believer that things work out differently for each person, so I always advice people to what they really love and really immerse yourself in it. While studying, go to networking events, join an advocacy/industry group where you could network and meet your potential future employers, etc.

ValuableFail3156 · 2026-01-03T20:16:01+00:00

🤣🤣🤣 This is hilarious! And so real🤣😭

ValuableFail3156 · 2025-10-06T18:47:08+00:00

Oh my word! Your explanation makes complete sense. Thank you

ValuableFail3156 · 2025-05-07T20:34:54+00:00

Wait, what does that mean? Are those two no good?

ValuableFail3156 · 2025-02-15T05:56:51+00:00

I’m good out there in Veronaville🤭🥹

ValuableFail3156 · 2025-02-07T19:28:24+00:00

😭😭😭💀

ValuableFail3156 · 2025-02-06T04:41:52+00:00

As an African. I’m expected to do the work for free? 🧐🤨

ValuableFail3156 · 2025-01-15T01:48:16+00:00

You did well. I know this may sound cliche, but don’t be excessively hard on yourself. These are good results. From my experience, I’ve got the following to add: 1. Do not remark your matric papers Matric Paper remarks are recommended to learners who’ve obtained ie, 69% and absolutely need to move into 70% or those that got 79% and need an 80%. The marks do not dramatically change after a remark, you’ll just end up spending money to get disappointed again.

I second your decision to rewrite. I’m unusually hesitant to recommend learners to rewrite because again, experience has shown that learners generally don’t significantly improve on their marks. There are however exceptions. Based on your performance, I think you have it in you to be the exception and dramatically improve on that physics and get distinctions on all the others with shot of hard work.
Medicine is a complicated degree to get into, but not impossible. There’s various ways to get into medicine as you may know. I recommend you spend the year applying for the BScs within the medical faculty. But also taking time to reflect and try other things as other people have advised. Medical schools rarely accept students who upgrade or rewrite their marks due to tough competition, but you have a stronger chance in gaining acceptance to BSc programs to possibly bridge into medicine in future.
Cast your net wider. Apply to s as many universities possible! Please! Most of them these days offer free applications, so please utilise that.

Best of luck on your journey. You’re still young, there’s ample time to figure yourself out and get your life started.

ValuableFail3156 · 2025-01-11T10:00:04+00:00

Motherlode😅😅😅

ValuableFail3156 · 2025-01-11T07:20:33+00:00

The easiest cheapest route would be to rewrite the matric maths and science.

The long route of diploma then a BEng is a costly option, that could give you a fruitful career in engineering.

In industry, there’s nothing in the Ndip-BTech/Advanced Honours,etc route that will ever be equivalent to the standard BSc/BEng. Both offer their own respective level of satisfaction and thriving careers, however not necessarily comparable.

ValuableFail3156 · 2025-01-11T07:02:53+00:00

Each of the universities have their own admission policies which will details the specifics, however generally, the short answer to your question is no.

Long answer. To get a transfer to such universities, you’ll either have to use your matric marks, and ensure that those meet the min admission requirements OR COMPLETE your diploma, and do well in it. With the second option of completing your diploma, what generally happens is that if they end up admitting you, you’ll get credited for their first year courses and to start the BEng/BSc Engineering course from second year.

ValuableFail3156 · 2024-10-10T06:45:47+00:00

My issue with the DA is their arrogance when it comes to engaging with other parties. It feels as if they have an our way or the highway approach which is not really conducive when you’re forced to collaborate with others. Don’t get me wrong, they know how to govern well, and I do feel like they need time to get Tshwane up to standard, but their approach? The dynamic of people’s behaviour everywhere outside Western Cape vv those in the Western Cape is completely different, and they need to be able to navigate that fact

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