Get your business to the
Red & Yellow Career Fair

Welcome to the 2025 Red & Yellow Career Fair! Here’s what you need to know.

This year, we’re giving your brand the opportunity to activate on campus, engage with top creative talent, and connect with the future of the industry. The Red & Yellow Career Fair is your chance to meet our students on campus, discover fresh perspectives, and build relationships with the next generation of creative leaders.

Keep reading for a quick guide on what to expect and how your business stands to benefit.

How it works

The R&Y Connect Career Fair is a dynamic, interactive space designed for businesses to engage with students in meaningful ways.
The Career Fair will be hosted on our campus:

When: Thursday 24 July, from 10am
Where: The Red & Yellow Creative School of Business, 2nd Floor 97 Durham Avenue, Salt River, Cape Town

This year, we’re offering three ways for you to connect with our students on our campus floor, based on what roles your business is looking to fill:

Internships & Employment

Meet and network with final-year students and recent graduates, who are ready to take their first step into the industry and find begin working.

Work-Place Learning

Support students in gaining real-world experience while benefiting from fresh ideas and perspectives. Work-place learning is scheduled for 21 Oct – 8 Nov.

Part-Time or Holiday Work

Offer flexible and part-time work opportunities and discover young talent eager to make an impact to help fulfill your business objectives

Get ready to connect through colour

Display what you’re looking for

You’ll receive a colour-coded table-talker based on what your brand is looking for.

Match with colour-coordinated students

Students will indicate the kind of work they’re looking for using colour-coded stickers.
You’ll be able to see who to connect with based on their work preferences.

How your business stands to benefit

Find and recruit top creative talent to fill
your vacant roles.

Build your brand by engaging with students in an inspiring environment.

Foster future leaders and contribute to the growth of the creative industry.

Join R&Y Connect, our online recruitment portal, to stay in touch with upcoming talent.

Hear from last year’s attendees

Your Programme

What you’ll get:

  • A booth on the Red & Yellow campus floor, with the opportunity to bring your own activation branding
  • Limited workshop slots to further promote your brand
  • A register to keep track of student interactions and contact details
  • A coffee voucher for your team on arrival
  • Refreshments throughout the day

What to expect:

10h00: Registration & set up
11h00: Briefing in the auditorium
12h00: Official Opening of the R&Y Career Fair, by Managing Director Verusha Maharaj
13h00: Lunch
15h00: Closing

Stay tuned for a more detailed programme, including workshop timeslots, parking information, and more.

How your contribution will support student bursaries

Activating your business at the Red & Yellow Career Fair is just R5 000.

This registration fee is more than just an investment in talent – it’s an investment in the future. One hundred percent of contributions go directly towards student bursaries, ensuring that more bright young minds have access to quality creative education.

If you’re able or willing to contribute more, please feel free to chat to our Business Relationship Managers.

Get listed on R&Y Connect today

R&Y Connect is a powerful platform that connects businesses with creative and marketing graduates year-round. Join our exclusive community of professionals looking for opportunity, and you’ll benefit from:

  • Uploading your latest job opportunities
  • Offering mentorships
  • Viewing students’ creative profiles
  • Connecting and sharing insights to industry
  • Finding your next great creator of tomorrow!

Sign up today and make your opportunities visible to our network of students and alumni. Learn more about the platform and sign up today at the link below.