Graduates FAQs

Hopscotch Graduate Recruitment connects recent graduates and young professionals with companies looking for entry-level talent. We partner with employers across various industries to place graduates in roles where they can gain practical work experience and grow their careers. We’ll get you a job!

Our graduate opportunities are open to recent graduates, final-year students, and young professionals who are looking to start their careers. Does that sound like you? Most roles require a diploma or degree, but some positions may also consider candidates with relevant experience. Look at our available positions to see if you qualify.

The employers we’re working with might look for positions in: 

• Business and administration
• Marketing and sales
• Finance and accounting
• Human resources
• Hospitality and tourism
• Operations and customer service

Of course, this will depend on what the employers are looking for at a specific time.

Hopscotch is different from traditional graduate recruitment agencies because we offer both graduate job opportunities and international work and travel programs. Graduates can gain international work experience abroad, then return home and access graduate jobs and entry-level career opportunities in South Africa through our recruitment network. No other recruitment agency offers work and travel opportunities for graduates, and no gap year travel company offers graduate recruitment and job placement. We’re one-of-a-kind, and it’s our job to find jobs for one-of-a-kind people like you. 

This means Hopscotch can help you travel, gain global work experience, and secure your first graduate job all in one place.

Hopscotch is a graduate recruitment partner that connects South African graduates with entry-level jobs and career opportunities.
We don’t offer university courses; instead, we help graduates secure real jobs with employers, providing support, guidance, and career advice throughout the recruitment process.

Now that’s the question! With Hopscotch, you don’t have to choose – you can do both.
Hopscotch offers international work and travel experiences that allow graduates to gain global work experience abroad before starting their first professional job. It’s the best of both worlds. After completing a program, we can also help connect you with graduate job opportunities in South Africa. 

Having international work experience on your CV helps you stand out to employers by demonstrating independence, adaptability, and real-world skills. And because Hopscotch offers both work abroad programs and graduate recruitment, we can help you travel, gain experience, and launch your career all through one platform.

To apply for graduate roles through Hopscotch:

1. Complete the online application form
2. Upload your CV and supporting documents
3. Complete any required assessments
4. Attend an interview with the Hopscotch team


Once approved, your profile may be shared with employers looking for graduates.

Good news – it’s free! Applying for graduate opportunities through Hopscotch won’t cost you a thing.

Typical documents include:

• Updated CV
• Academic transcripts or qualifications
• Copy of your ID or passport
• References (if available)
• Background police clearance (if asked)

Some employers may request additional documentation during the hiring process, but we’ll let you know.

We have partnerships with specific companies that are looking to hire fresh talent. Because of that, they value our recommendations, and it might give you a better chance at getting the job. But of course, we can’t always guarantee placement.

Candidates are matched with employers based on:

• Qualifications and skills
• Work experience
• Career interests
• Employer requirements

This ensures both graduates and employers are well aligned.

Some employers may ask you to complete written assessments, skills tests, practical assessments, or interviews as part of the recruitment process.

What happens after I’m shortlisted?

Holding thumbs! If you’re shortlisted for a role, then the Hopscotch team will:

• Arrange an interview with the hiring company
• Prepare you for the interview process
• Provide feedback where possible




The timeline varies depending on the employer, but the process typically takes 2–6 weeks from application to placement. We’ll speed it up if possible.

Graduate roles may be:

• Permanent entry-level jobs
• Fixed-term contracts
• Graduate training programs
• Internship opportunities.

The structure depends on the hiring company.

TBC! Graduate salaries vary depending on the role, industry, and employer. But Hopscotch works with companies offering competitive entry-level packages aligned with market standards.

Hopscotch provides support throughout the recruitment process, including:

• CV guidance
• Interview preparation
• Employer matching
• Career advice

We help graduates land meaningful career opportunities – jobs that help to build a long, successful career. That’s the goal.

Yes, the more the merrier. Once you’re registered with Hopscotch, you may be considered for multiple graduate roles that match your profile.

Once you accept a job offer:

1. The employer will provide a formal employment contract
2. You’ll complete onboarding with the company
3. Hopscotch will remain available if you need support during the transition

And then the rest is up to you! We know you’re going to ace it.

Yes. If you’re not placed immediately, your profile will remain in our database and may be considered for future graduate opportunities. So when the right job pops up, we’ll be in contact with you.