Connecting the world of university to the world of work:

A programme to recognise the Top 100 university students across South Africa and connect them with potential employers, as well as business mentors.

“At DHL we love GradStar, recruiting through GradStar has positively changed the talent dimension in our organisation.” – Paul Clegg, VP HR, DHL Express SSA  

Entries for the 2023 DHL GradStar Awards are officially open!

Please click the button below to find out more information on how to enter.

DHL GradStar Awards 2022

The 2022 GradStar Awards 10 of the Finest have been named. Congratulations go to the brightest young minds of 2022

Jana de Kluiver Master of Arts in Governance and Political Transformation University of the Free State
Nathan Pillay Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Technology University of KwaZulu-Natal
Hendrik Steyn ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION (FURTHER EDUCATION BIOLOGY EDUCATION) University of the Free State
Keaton Harris Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Stellenbosch University
Yonela Peter Bachelor of Commerce: Financial Planning Nelson Mandela University
Felicia Ndou Bachelor of Laws University of Johannesburg
Melt Hugo Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Stellenbosch University
Yusuf Cassim Bachelor of Commerce in Industrial Psychology University of Johannesburg
Mosa Seleke Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Management Eduvous
Nolukhanyo Mpisane Bachelor of Laws University of Pretoria

 

Runners up

Mayuri Pillai Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting University of KwaZulu-Natal
Zabathembu Mthembu Bachelor of Technology: Engineering: Civil Durban University of Technology

Top 10 2022 Students Testimonials

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