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Recorded on Saturday, 17 October 2026, this three-and-a-half-hour Virtual Careers Day brought together career specialists and industry professionals to help REGENT Business School students strengthen their employability, professional visibility and readiness for work. Select a recording below to begin.
01. Welcome by Nombulelo Ngcobo - Employability Unit
Nombulelo opens the Virtual Careers Day by inviting participants to reflect on what they want from the next stage of their careers. She introduces the day’s programme and encourages participants to engage actively, ask questions, connect with others and make the most of the practical insights shared.
Key focus: Reflect on your career ambitions and what it means to actively manage your career progression.
02. Getting Noticed for the Right Reasons with Bandile Mavundla - HR Administrator at Royal Time Imports
Bandile explains how to build a professional reputation based on trust, sound judgement and measurable contribution. He shares practical ways to communicate your achievements, increase your visibility and demonstrate readiness for greater responsibility—without appearing boastful.
Key focus: Strengthen your professional visibility and develop a personal positioning statement.
03. What Managers Look For a panel discussion with
#1 Lyle Markham - COO @ SABPP
#2 Ayanda Luthuli - Human Capital Business Partner @ Nebula Logistics Africa
#3 Caeleane Marx - Head or HR @ MEA, Gunnc&b
#4 Marco Petersen - Managing Director @ Ascend Partners
Drawing on real workplace examples, the panellists reveal what influences promotion decisions beyond strong performance. They explore the importance of initiative, character, emotional intelligence, business awareness, collaboration and the ability to create results through others.
Key focus:Hear what influences real promotion decisions and reflect on your own promotion readiness. Panellists will reflect on the question “Why I Promoted Them.“
04. How Careers Really Progress with Hoosen Essof - Head: Innovation and Student Experience
Filling in for a speaker who could not attend on the day, Hoosen explores why hard work and strong performance do not automatically lead to promotion. He explains the difference between performance and potential, and shows how visibility, problem-solving and evidence of next-level capability influence career progression..
05. The Career Conversation with Licia Dewing - Career Strategist @ Career Revolution
Licia introduces practical frameworks for taking ownership of your career and preparing for a productive conversation with your manager. She shows you how to document your value, clarify your goals, identify development gaps and confidently request the support or opportunities you need.
Key focus: Learn how to discuss career growth and development with your manager and prepare your own Career Conversation Script..