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CAREER DEVELOPMENT – SELF SCREENING TIPS FOR JOB SEEKERS. WHAT TO PUT ON YOUR CV, WHAT TO LEAVE OUT, AND HOW TO HANDLE PAST MISTAKES

In South Africa, we face a competitive job market with high unemployment; your CV is often your first and best chance to stand out. Beyond formatting and keywords, thoughtful self-screening can help you present an honest, compelling story while protecting your privacy. This guide offers practical tips on what to include and exclude, how to disclose past errors, […]
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ARE YOU AWARE OF THE CHANGES IN TERTIARY EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA?

On 11 June 2026 Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Dr. Blade Nzimande’s successor, Minister Manamela, confirmed a significant shift in South Africa’s skills and qualifications landscape: a range of legacy N4–N6 certificates and national diplomas registered before 2009 have reached their registration end dates and are being phased out. The changes mark a […]
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LAUNCHING THE IFACTS INSIDER V2: REVOLUTIONISING EMPLOYEE SCREENING IN A FAST-PACED WORLD!

At iFacts, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest software platform, iFacts Insider V2. This powerful tool is designed to meet the evolving needs of employee screening in today’s fast-paced global environment. With increasing demand for more effective employee screening, heightened regulatory scrutiny, and the need for accuracy, we have upgraded our […]
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CV REREFERENCE CHECKS ARE STILL WORTH IT DESPITE THE GROWTH OF AI IN THE CREATION OF WORK REFERENCES.

What used to be a straightforward part of hiring, ringing a former manager or checking a referee’s email, is now a complex trust exercise. AI writing tools, spoofed email accounts, professional “reference services,” and constructed online personas make it easier than ever to create convincing but false employment histories. At the same time, intense competition […]
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HAS YOUR SUITABLE CANDIDATE HAD THEIR QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE WITHHELD DUE TO STUDENT DEBT?

Student debt in South Africa is no longer an abstract policy issue, it is a tangible barrier to employment, mobility and economic participation. With the higher‑education sector’s outstanding debt estimated at around R59 billion and universities withholding well over 165,000 graduation certificates, a generation of graduates is effectively blocked from proving their qualifications to employers. […]
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