We Hit 600. Here's What's Next.

FlyQuest Weekly Opportunities, Edition 1

Hey there,

Over 600 of you have downloaded the FlyQuest CV template.

That is not a small number. And we have heard the stories, people landing interviews, getting callbacks, finally feeling like their application is worth submitting. That means everything to us.

So here is what we want to do next.

Every week, we are going to bring you a curated list of real opportunities worth your time. Not a dump of every listing on the internet. Just the ones we actually think are worth looking at, with deadlines you need to know about.

This is edition one.

Jobs, Internships and Graduate Programmes

These are the opportunities with the most immediate career impact. If you are a final year student or a recent grad, start here.

• Eskom YES Programme 2026, closes 30 July 2026. A paid work experience programme for young South Africans. Real work, real exposure, real CV content.
• Absa GenA Graduate Programme 2027, closes 31 July 2026. One of the most recognised graduate programmes in SA banking.
• FNB Future League Graduate Programme 2027, closes 31 August 2026. FNB's graduate entry point, strong alumni network, solid rotational structure.

Bursaries Worth Knowing About

If you are still studying, these are the ones we selected this week. Funding your degree is just as important as finishing it.

• Royal Bafokeng CA Bursary 2027, closes 31 July 2026
• Capitec Bursary 2027, closes 12 August 2026
• Investec Bursary 2027, closes 30 September 2026
• Amazon SDE Bursary 2027, closes 30 September 2026
• Standard Bank Bursary 2027, closes 30 September 2026

One more to bookmark: NSFAS 2027 applications open 1 September. Mark that date.

If something on this list is for you, go apply. Seriously. Today.

And if you are looking at these thinking "I am not ready" or "my CV still needs work", that is exactly what we do. This is the work TK does personally. No templates, no junior writers. The same work that has helped students into programmes at UP, UWC, UCT and Wits, and put people into their first jobs at FNB, Amazon, Standard Bank and Investec.

It runs across three pathways depending on where you are: the Application Pathway for your first real job, the Progression Pathway for your next move up, and the Career Pathway for a bigger pivot. Not sure which fits? That is the point of a call. TK will point you to the right level, including the smallest one if that is all you need.

Book a call →

Oh, and one more thing.

This week I spoke at The Networking Passport, a Mandela Day career panel hosted by Network In Your City (NIYC), covering personal branding, networking, and breaking into tech. If that is the kind of thing you want more of, join the community here.

"They'll call you crazy for trying. Until it works."

Enjoy your week.

TK

P.S. I read every reply to these emails. If you have landed something using our resources, or you just want to talk through where you are at, hit reply. I would love to hear from you.