In 2025, the platform welcomed 1,289 new registrations, expanding its community to 4,422 alumni worldwide. MAC supports graduates at every stage of their professional journey, whether seeking a first role, upskilling, or transitioning into new fields, while fostering collaboration and lifelong learning. Closely aligned with the Graduate Employability and Livelihoods working group, MAC ensures alumni engagement translates into measurable impact. Alumni contribute through mentorship, job sharing, and participation in working groups, creating a strong ecosystem of shared purpose.
Job Board Impact
The MAC Job Board has become a cornerstone of the platform, connecting alumni with real-time opportunities through a live Careers24 feed and curated listings from the Alumni Relations office.
Since its launch in June 2021, 6,426 jobs have been posted, generating 3,108 click-throughs and 26,116 views. This dual approach strengthens engagement and reinforces MAC’s role as a reliable source of career support. Opportunities are promoted daily across LinkedIn, with expanded outreach to Facebook, Instagram, and X, ensuring alumni of all generations remain connected wherever they are in the world.
MAC is more than a platform,it is a commitment to employability, lifelong learning, and alumni success. As it grows, it strengthens alumni relations, supports the strategic goals of the Alumni Association, and reinforces the university’s dedication to shaping futures long after graduation. Together, alumni and the institution are building a global community where every graduate can thrive.
Alumni, who have not registered yet, are encouraged to join this unique alumni network. Registration on Mandela Alumni Connect is free and offers an opportunity to stay connected, with your alma mater and fellow alumni wherever your journey may take you.
Join Mandela Alumni Connect:
http://alumni.connect.mandela.ac.za/