The contemporary world is increasingly defined by transition, disruption and uncertainty. Climate change, geopolitical fragmentation, rapid technological advancement, democratic contestation, economic volatility and shifting labour markets are reshaping the nature of work globally. At the same time, the rise of AI, fintech, platform economies and data-driven governance has intensified anxieties surrounding employability and the future of work.
The annual KAS-SAIIA Careers Event encourages students and graduates to think more expansively about their futures. Increasingly, employers are seeking those who are adaptable, analytically skilled and capable of understanding complex systems across multiple disciplines. Professionals working in development, sustainability, governance, communications, policy, finance and technology are rarely confined to a single discipline. Instead, many careers now require the ability to work across sectors and engage with intersecting issues.
Humanities degrees are not simply academic qualifications; they are toolkits for interpreting complexity, engaging critically with change and contributing meaningfully to society during a period of profound global transition.
The event:
- Showcased the diverse career paths within the field of humanities and social sciences
- Exhibited various sectors and organisations
- Announced the opening of applications for the KAS-SAIIA Scholarship for 2027
- Allowed students to interact with professionals working in government, think tanks, NGOs, consulting, technology, finance and international institutions.
Keynote Speaker
Dr Ekeminiabasi Eyita-Okon Senior Lecturer, Wits School of Governance
Panellists
- Cynthia Chigwenya: Research Consultant, Club of Rome
- Dr Margaret Monyani: Founder and Executive Director, OLAM Africa Research Institute
- Raymond Matlala: CEO, South African BRICS Youth Association
- Dr Phakamisa Siyothula: Director in the National Office for the Coordination of Peace Missions, DIRCO
- Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa: Influencer and Entrepreneur
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