Webinar details
Africa is changing. The need for skilled engineering professionals has never been greater.
From reliable energy and resilient infrastructure to automation, robotics and renewable technologies, Africa faces major challenges, and growing opportunities for engineering professionals who can help solve them.
Join EIT for a special online experience for aspiring engineers, students, graduates and working professionals across Africa.
Explore the engineering fields shaping Africa’s future, discover where your skills could take your career, meet the people behind EIT and get answers to the questions that matter when choosing your next step.
The challenges are here. The opportunities are growing. The question is: will you be ready to engineer Africa’s future?
Register Today!
- The webinar will be recorded and will be sent out to registered attendees afterwards.
- Please note: the time stated on this event is in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). You will need to convert this to your own time zone.
Event Schedule
- Why Engineering Matters in Africa
- Where Are the Engineering Opportunities
- What Employers Want From Engineering Professionals
- Why EIT?
- EIT Course Types Overview
- Accreditation
- Student Support
- Remote and Virtual Labs
- Group Training
- Scholarships and Bursaries
- Application Process
- Q and A
What You’ll Discover?
- Engineering programs built for the future
- How online engineering education works
- Hear from a current student
- Discover career opportunities
- Get your questions answered live
- Find out how to take your next step
Who Should Attend?
- School leavers
- Working professionals
- Engineering professionals looking to upskill
- People considering a career change
- Parents/guardians
- Anyone interested in engineering and technology
Presenters:
Berry Dikotla, Recruitment and Business Development Manager (Africa & Middle East)
With over 10 years of experience in educational recruitment, Berry joined EIT in 2021 as a Course Advisor. Currently, he serves as a Recruitment and Business Development manager for Africa and the Middle East, where he is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their full potential. His passion for empowerment has led him to travel extensively, which includes visits to Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Rwanda, Egypt, and Australia.
Kerry Marques, General Manager (South Africa)
Kerry has 12 years of experience in the private education sector, having built a diverse career across academic, operational and management roles. She began her career as a Librarian and progressed into academic coordination, where she developed a strong passion for the academic environment and supporting student success.
Her career progression led her into academic management, where she has continued to build her expertise across academic operations, stakeholder engagement, student experience and organizational management. With experience spanning both academic and operational functions, Kerry brings a well-rounded understanding of the private education sector, combined with a strong focus on quality, continuous improvement and delivering meaningful outcomes.
Kamohelo Tsotetsi, Lead Course Advisor
With nine years of experience at EIT, Kamohelo is dedicated to supporting prospective students in making informed study decisions that align with their career aspirations and long-term professional goals.
Passionate about education and career development, Kamohelo finds purpose in helping individuals identify the right opportunities, navigate their study journey and take meaningful steps towards achieving their ambitions.
Antonio Norberto, Mechanical Engineer, Offshore Energy Specialist, and EIT Student Ambassador 2026.
Antonio is a mechanical engineer with over a decade of experience in offshore oil and gas operations in Angola, specializing in production operations, safety leadership, and Control of Work systems. He holds a Master of Engineering (Mechanical) from the Engineering Institute of Technology and is actively involved in offshore energy operations that support Africa’s economic development
Moderator | Portia Mohube, Course Advisor
Passionate about working with people and making a positive impact in their lives, Portia has found a meaningful career in education and student support at EIT.
As a Course Advisor, she takes pride in helping prospective students explore their study options, make informed decisions, and feel confident as they take the next step in their educational and career journey.