SAAFoST Events
SAAFoST Northern Branch – Quiz night
It was a fun-filled evening. Our members enjoyed the quiz and a night of networking.
CSIR 2024 call for applications: YES programme
The Youth Employment Services (YES) programme is a collaborative initiative between businesses and the government to create job opportunities for South African youth. The programme recognises the critical role that young individuals play in shaping the country’s economy. The programme aims to provide South African youth with job opportunities and job readiness skills.
Application process:
To apply, please create a profile and submit your application through this link here. To apply for the Microbiology/Food Science Intern – Pretoria click here. The closing date for applications is Friday, 5 January 2024, and no late submissions will be considered.
Items of Interest
SAAFoST Northern branch Student Product Development Day
The event was held at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Arcadia Campus on Friday 20 October 2023. Excited students from the University of Venda (UNIVEN), the University of Johannesburg (UJ), the University of Pretoria (UP) and the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) presented their innovative products to our Judges.
CEO of Wakanda Food Accelerator, Miles Kubheka presented about the entrepreneurial mindset. It was a fun-filled day for learning and exchanging ideas. Winners in Best Marketable Product, Scientific Product, Product Display and Best Overall Product received fantastic prizes.