Jody joined the team at the International Academic Programmes Office of the University of Cape Town in 2012. Jody completed his LLB Bachelor of Laws at the University of South Africa in 2013 where he developed an interest in alternate dispute resolution, particularly mediation. During his time at UCT he worked across various portfolios, including the administration of scholarship programmes within the African continent as well as fulfilling his role as the Student Housing and Wellness Administrator for international students at UCT.