YPC Career Guidance and Leadership

BACKGROUND

The objectives of the SAIMM in the mining and mineral industry is to allow professionals to convene, engage, inform and educate. This coming October is the Young Professionals Month, which will put a spotlight on the impact young professionals making in the mining and minerals industry. The activities in October will allow young professionals to convene and engage with other young professionals including industry professionals, and subject matter experts. Students and young professionals will inform and educate their peers on new research and developments in the industry.
The 2024 theme for the young professional’s month is Promoting the retention and prosperity of young professionals in the mining and minerals industry.

Career & Leadership Conference: 12th of October, Mintek
Topic: How to navigate the corporate jungle, from seeking employment, growing your career trajectory, becoming an entrepreneur in the mining and minerals industry, and how to overcome the unspoken challenges.
The career and leadership conference invites professionals in the mining industry to presentation and panel discussions on the given topic and allow attendees to pose question and tackle issues faced in the industry. The objective is to prepare students for the corporate environment and allow those already in corporate to bridge the gap and have a platform to receive career guidance from the industry leaders and peers.