Geek Mentorship

What is the Geek mentorship programme?

It’s a mentorship programme specifically designed to address the challenges faced by final-year students as they enter the workforce. By pairing participants with experienced professionals and industry experts, we provide guidance, support, and valuable insights to navigate the corporate landscape.

Objective of the programme

To facilitate a seamless transition from higher education to the working world through a comprehensive mentorship programme, equipping final-year students with essential skills, knowledge, and networking opportunities.

Goals of the programme

•Smoothen the transition: Ease the shift from academic to professional life.

•Develop essential skills: Foster skills like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability.

•Networking opportunities: Connect participants with industry professionals and peers.

•Career guidance: Provide mentorship and support for career development.

•Financial literacy: Equip participants with the knowledge and skills to manage their finances effectively.

What is the Geek mentorship programme?

"The Geek Mentorship program was honestly such a game-changer in my final year. Having a mentor who’s been through it all made a huge difference, it wasn’t just about career advice but also about figuring out how to navigate the real-world work environment. The support and insights helped me feel more confident, whether it was tackling challenges at my internship or just preparing for life after graduation. It’s the kind of experience that sticks with you long after the program ends."

Donald Madiba, BComp Student 2025 (Junior Data Engineer)

BComp Student 2025 (Junior Data Engineer)

If you would like to join the Geek Mentorship Programme please contact Clementine – [email protected] or Xolisile – [email protected]

A group of students stand outdoors beside a blue solar-powered vehicle while a presenter explains its internal components. The vehicle's upper panel is raised, revealing wiring and technical equipment, with a globe mounted above the structure. The demonstration takes place outside a green corrugated-metal building in bright daylight.

SOL INVICTUS puts AI-enabled solar car through its paces at Zwartkops

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Belgium Campus iTversity and its SOL INVICTUS partners are evaluating an advanced AI-powered telemetry system ahead of the Sasol Solar Challenge.
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Sasol’s Solar Challenge is an eight-day biennial endurance event in which local and international engineering teams race custom, solar-powered vehicles across public roads in South Africa between 10 and 17 September. The race starts in Sasolburg and travels a minimum distance of about 2,500 km to Cape Town via Jeffreys Bay.

A white solar-powered vehicle with solar panels mounted across its top is parked in front of a paddock at a racing circuit. The vehicle displays logos for Open Window, UXI, Belgium Campus iTversity, CTU Training Solutions, and IMM Graduate School, with the number 60 visible on the side. A blue tent labelled "Solar Challenge Team" stands behind the vehicle, alongside covered pit garages.

Varsity teams gear up for Sasol Solar Challenge with innovative SOL-1

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SOL INVICTUS Dynamics, a multi-institutional solar car team, is gearing up to compete in the Sasol Solar Challenge 2026 with its solar-electric vehicle, SOL-1.
The project brings together students, lecturers and industry mentors from Belgium Campus iTversity, CTU Training Solutions, IMM Graduate School and Open Window, in an initiative focused on sustainable engineering, innovation, and experiential learning.
The Sasol Solar Challenge is an eight-day biennial endurance event in which local and international engineering teams race custom, solar-powered vehicles across public roads in South Africa. The 2026 event takes place from 10 to 17 September, starting in Sasolburg and traveling a minimum distance of about 2,500 km toward Cape Town.