Mr Richard Perez
Mr Richard Perez is the founding director of the Hasso Plattner School of Design Thinking at the University of Cape Town,
His expertise and experience combine human-centred design with business thinking, management, and strategy. His area of specialisation is design thinking for innovation and strategic leadership. He advises organisations (private and public) in both South Africa, the Africa region, and internationally.
Student Support
specialised educational services and functions aimed at enabling student success at UCT
UCT Career Guide 2025 Launch: Tap Into Our Digital Pulse
Welcome to the 2025 edition of our Careers Service Guide, centred around the theme of “Our Digital Pulse” in the face of advancing technology.
Mock Interview Programme
The Mock Interview Programme (MIP) helps you prepare for a first-round job interview by giving you a chance to submit a previously used CV and be interviewed by real employers.
Internship & Job Expo 2025
Join us from 09:00–15:00 on 16 and 17 April 2025 at the Leslie Social Science Building on upper campus to connect with top employers, discover internship and vacation work opportunities, and get expert feedback at the on-site CV Lab.
Law Expo 2025
Join us at Kramer Quad on 13 and 14 May 2025 to connect UCT’s top legal talent with top employers in the legal sector and learn more about the employers’ bursary, internship and graduate programmes.
Epic Job Expo 2025
Network with top employers at the biggest careers event to be held at UCT! The Epic Job Expo will take place over a full day on 6 August 2025 with employers from every sector recruiting across all fields and faculties. All are welcome.
Epic Job Expo 2025
Network with top employers at the biggest careers event to be held at UCT! The Epic Job Expo will take place over a full day on 6 August 2025 with employers from every sector recruiting across all fields and faculties. All are welcome.