careers in transportation
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Careers inTransportation
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A FOREWORD .......................................................................................................... iv
1. INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 1
2. THE IMPORTANCE OF TRANSPORTATION ............................................................. 1
3. OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT .............................................. 2
4. THE BENEFITS OF THIS BOOKLET .......................................................................... 2
5. CAREERS IN TRANSPORT ...................................................................................... 3
5.1 LAND TRANSPORT ....................................................................................... 4
5.2 PUBLIC TRANSPORT .................................................................................... 5
5.2.1 The bus industry.................................................................................. 5
5.2.2 The taxi industry ................................................................................. 6
5.3 FREIGHT TRANSPORT .................................................................................. 7
5.3.1 Truck drivers ........................................................................................ 7
5.3.2 Fleet controller/managers .................................................................. 7
5.3.3Forkliftdriversandstackers ................................................................ 7
5.3.4Movingandliftingoperators ............................................................... 7
5.4 FREIGHT AND HANDLING INDUSTRY .......................................................... 8
5.4.1 Courier services................................................................................... 8
5.4.2 Warehouse manager ........................................................................... 8
5.4.3Distributionmanager .......................................................................... 8
5.4.4Logisticsmanager ................................................................................ 8
5.5 FORWARDING AND CLEARING .................................................................... 9
5.5.1 Economist............................................................................................ 9
5.6 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT .............................................................................. 9
5.6.1Roadtrafficsafetymanagement ......................................................... 9
5.6.2Trafficofficer ..................................................................................... 10
5.7 RAIL INDUSTRY .......................................................................................... 10
5.7.1 Train drivers ...................................................................................... 10
5.7.2Stationoperator ................................................................................ 10
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5.7.3Trainoperations ................................................................................ 10
5.7.4 Other careers in the rail industry ...................................................... 10
5.8 THE MARITIME INDUSTRY ......................................................................... 11
5.8.1Marineandshipengineers ............................................................... 11
5.8.2 Crew member ................................................................................... 12
5.8.3Deckofficer ....................................................................................... 12
5.8.4Maritimelawyer ................................................................................ 12
5.8.5Marinepilot ...................................................................................... 12
5.8.6 Harbour master ................................................................................. 12
5.8.7 Aquaculturist ..................................................................................... 12
5.8.8 Tug master ........................................................................................ 12
5.8.9Shipsurvey ........................................................................................ 12
5.9 AIR TRANSPORT (AVIATION) INDUSTRY.................................................... 13
5.9.1 Pilot ................................................................................................... 13
5.9.2Avioniciansandflightinspectors ....................................................... 14
5.9.3AeronauticalEngineering .................................................................. 14
5.9.4Othercareersinaviationmaintenance ............................................. 14
5.9.5AirTrafficcontroller .......................................................................... 14
5.9.6OtherCareersinAviation .................................................................. 15
5.10 SEARCH AND RESCUE ................................................................................ 15
5.11 CROSS-CUTTING CAREERS IN TRANSPORT ............................................... 16
5.11.1 Management ................................................................................... 16
5.11.2Administrativefunctions ................................................................. 16
5.11.3 Engineering ..................................................................................... 16
5.11.4TransportEconomists ...................................................................... 17
6. LEARNERSHIPS .................................................................................................... 17
7. INTERNSHIPS ....................................................................................................... 17
8. CURRENT REGISTERED LEARNERSHIPS ............................................................... 18
9. THE TRANSPORT SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY ................. 23
9.1 TheroleoftheTransportEducationTrainingAuthority(TETA) ................ 23
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10. CRITICAL AND SCARCE SKILLS IDENTIFIED IN THE TRANSPORT SECTOR ........... 23
11. TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH ACTIVITY CENTRE ....................................................... 24
12. CENTERS OF DEVELOPMENT .............................................................................. 24
12.1 Eastern Centre ........................................................................................... 25
12.1.1.Institutionsandfieldsofstudy ....................................................... 25
(a)UniversityofKwaZulu-Natal(KZN) ........................................................ 25
(b)DurbanUniversityofTechnology.......................................................... 25
(c)UniversityofFortHare .......................................................................... 26
(d)UniversityofZululand ........................................................................... 26
12.2. The Northern Centre ................................................................................. 26
12.2.1Institutionsandfieldsofstudy ........................................................ 26
(a)TshwaneUniversityofTechnology ........................................................ 26
(b)UniversityofJohannesburg .................................................................. 26
(c)UniversityofNorthWest ...................................................................... 26
(d)UniversityofSouthAfrica(UNISA) ....................................................... 27
12.3 Southern Centre ........................................................................................ 27
12.3.1Institutionsandfieldsofstudy ........................................................ 27
(a)UniversityofStellenbosch .................................................................... 27
(b)UniversityofCapeTown ....................................................................... 27
(c)NelsonMandelaMetropolitanUniversity ............................................. 27
(d)CapePeninsulaUniversityofTechnology ............................................. 28
13. COLLEGES OFFERING TRANSPORT STUDIES ....................................................... 28
14. WEBSITES, LINKS AND CONTACTS ...................................................................... 30
14.1 DepartmentofTransportandTransportagencies .......................................
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FOREWORD BY THE ACTING CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Skills development through education and training has always been the most powerful lever for improving both individual opportunity and institutional competitiveness of the organisation worldwide. Education and training is in the first place a political issue because of its relationships to economic growth, levels of unemployment, productivity and competitiveness and should therefore not be approached in the narrow context of being only an economic or human resources issues.
The World economy finds itself on a rapid path of globalization. The movement of technology, goods, capital, the location of production, and labour across borders, is leading the rapid globalization of the world economy. The result is that national economies are becoming interdependent and integrated. The new world economic environment is changing the structure of labour markets by increasing the level of competitiveness and thereby creating a need for improved labour productivity and a more flexible workforce. In this environment of rapid and fundamental change, the education and training of human has become the driving force for meeting the demand for highly skilled workers and technical staff needed to manage the social and economic challenges.
Global competitiveness requires that the South Africa economy has acknowledged workers who are capable of performing their jobs, can relate to corporate goals and who are equally responsive to market needs and demands. Knowledge alone tends to provide a competitive advantage in an environment where the only certainty to uncertainty. To develop such knowledge workers, all organizations have to focus on new education process and new ways of training employees with a focus on developing divergent thinking skills against the traditional emphasis on the best way doing things.
To address immediate obstacles to growth and unemployment, government has initiated the third National Skills Development Strategy (NSDS III) following the integration of higher and further education and skills development into a single Department of Higher Education and Training. Partnership between employers, public education institutions, (FET colleges, universities, universities of technology), private training providers and SETAs will be promoted so that the integration of education and training becomes a reality experienced by all South Africans. Priority is given to strengthening the relationship between public colleges and universities and the SETAs, as well as with employers. NSDS III must ensure increased access to training and skills development opportunities and achieve the fundamental transformation of inequities linked to class, race, gender, age and disability in our society.
Transportation as a field of learning and a career has a variety of opportunities. It is an area of interest one can pursue, and also guide the reader on which institutions are there in the country to add value on their line of interest. Whilst everyone experience mobility in their daily life, it is even more rewarding to have an understating of modes of transport, as well as careers and types of professions in the transport field.
Browse the booklet, share the information with others and contact institutions providing transport information as listed herein. Thank you for being a partner in advancing socio-economic development for South Africa through transportation.
Ms Dipsy Wechoemang
Acting Chief Operations Officer
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1. INTRODUCTION
Thefirstformoftransportonlandwas,ofcourse,WALKING!
Then,thousandsofyearsago,peoplestartedtousedonkeysandhorsestotravelandtotransportthingsonland.Around3500BC,thewheelwasinvented.Thefirstwheelsweresimplysoliddiscs,carvedfromonelumpofwood.Thewheelchangedthewaythatpeopletravelledandtransportedthings.
Beforethemajortechnicaltransformationsbroughtforwardbytheindustrialrevolutionattheendofthe18thcentury,noformsofmotorizedtransportationexisted.
Transportplaysafacilitatingrole intheglobaleconomyanditholdsacentralrole indrivingthesocialandeconomicdevelopmentsofanycountry.Itfurthermorefacilitateseconomic development and growth as well as social activities through movement,bringingpeopleandgoodstogether.
Thedemandfor transport isaderiveddemand, fulfilling thedemandformobilityofgoodsorpassengers.
2. THE IMPORTANCE OF TRANSPORTATION
Transport creates valuable links between regions and economic activities, betweenpeopleandtherestoftheworld.
Transportisamultidimensionalactivityanditsimportanceliesinthefollowing:
History:Transportmodeshaveplayedseveraldifferentfacilitativehistoricalrolesintheriseofcivilizations.
Social:Transportmodesfacilitateaccesstohealthcare,welfare,andculturalorartisticevents,thusperformingasocialservice.
Political: The Government plays a critical role in the provision of transport andinfrastructuretothepublic.
Environmental:Decisionsrelatingtotransportneedtobeevaluated,takingintoaccountthecorrespondingenvironmentalimpact.
Economic:Noeconomycanfunctionwithouttheexistenceofapropertransportsystem.
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3. OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
Byprovidingfullyintegratedtransportoperationsandinfrastructure,theDepartmentofTransportisresponsibleformaximisingthecontributionoftransporttotheeconomicandsocialdevelopmentgoalsofsociety.
It ensures sustainable and efficientmovement of people and goods bymeans of atransport systemthat responds to thedemandsandchallengesofeconomicgrowthinternally and externally
Vision
“Transport, the Heartbeat of South Africa’s Economic Growth and Social Development!”
The Mission
Lead the development of integrated efficient transport systems by creating a framework of sustainable policies, regulations and implementable models to support government strategies for economic, social and international development.
Values
The core values of the department are:
Maintain fairness and equity in all our operationsStrive for quality and affordable transport for all Stimulate innovation in the transport sector.Ensure transparency, accountability and monitoring of all operations; andEnsure sustainability, financial affordability, and accessibility, as well as the upholding of the Batho Pele principles.
Itiscriticaltomentionthatallorganisationswithinthetransportsectorarethereforerequiredtoalignthemselveswiththesedepartment’sstrategicprioritiessinceitisthekeydriveroftransportationoperatingatnationallevel.
4. BENEFITS OF THIS BOOKLET
Thebookletoffersinsighttothepublic,learnersandeducatorsabouttheTransportationindustry, Careers and possible study opportunities in the Transport fraternity.Furthermore,toguidethoseinterestedonhowtoaccessfinancialassistancethroughvariousavenues,includingtheCentresofDevelopment(tertiaryinstitutionsfundedbytheDepartmentofTransporttobuildhumanandresearchcapacity),tounderstandandhaveaccesstoinformationonprocedures,whatstudyfieldscouldbepursuedinwhich
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institutionsaswell as variousentry requirementsneeded.Furthermore, thebookletisalsoaimedatdrawingattentiontowardsthescarceandcriticalskillsthatthesectorlargely requires, which should guide prospective employees about the high priorityfutureemploymentdemand.
Who should read this booklet?• Grade 9 learners before making career and subject choices. Grade 11 and 12
learnersbeforeapplyingfortertiarylearningandassistanceinfunding.Anypersonswhowouldliketopursueacareerinthetransportenvironment.
5. CAREERS IN TRANSPORT
Studies in themajority of careers in the transport industry can be sourced from anumberofaccreditedserviceproviders.Duetothetechnicalnatureofthecontentofthejob,thepersonwouldberequiredtomasteranumberofthese,tohaveoneormoreentryrequirements.Therelevant institutionof learningorcollegesorprivateserviceproviderswouldbeabletosupplyrelevantanduptodateinformationinthisregard.
When careers in transport are discussed, it is prudent to differentiate between thedifferentmodesoftransport.Theyfallintooneofthethreebasictypes,dependingonthetypeofsurfacetravelled:• Onland(road,railandpipelines)• Onwater(maritimeshipping)• Air–(aviation)
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5.1 LAND TRANSPORT
Landtransportsimplymeansanyformoftransportationthattakesplaceonland.Thiscanbethroughroadand/orrail,oritcanbefacilitatedbyanimalssuchasdonkeysandcamels.Landtransportisthemostcommonmeansoftransportinmostplacesintheworld.
Landtransportbroadlyencompassestheissueofroadconstructionandtheuseofroadsintransportationofsmallandlargenumbersofgoodsandequipmentonlandthroughroadandtheachievingofeconomyscale.
Belowaresomeofthetypicalworkersintheconstructionenvironment:
5.1.1Civilengineer:Engineersareresponsiblefortheplanning,designing,maintenanceandmanagementofprojectsthatinvolvetheconstructionofroads,buildingairports,tunnels, dams, bridges and water supply sewage systems. At a professional leveltherearethreedifferentcategoriesofcivilengineers,namelyprofessionalengineers,engineeringtechnologistsandengineeringtechniciansorartisans.
5.1.2 Road construction workers: these workers handle a large variety of road constructionequipment used in constructingnewroadsandthemaintenanceofexistingroads.
5.1.3 Machine operators: performs excavations in roadsusing mechanical or air pressure
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jackhammers,theyalsooperatevibratorytamperstocompactmaterialinlayers.
5.1.4Tarpatchers:theysuperviseateamtorepairholesandtrenchesintheroadanddeterminetheamountoftarandothermaterialsrequired.5.1.5Roadmakers: theyorganise themovingof road camps, supervise theworkofroadconstructionplantoperatorsandotherworkers,andcontrolthemaintenanceofmachinery.Requirements:Engineeringdegreerequiresaminimumof4yearsofstudyatarecogniseduniversitythatcouldbeBSc(Eng)orBEngandtheindividualmustberegisteredwiththeEngineeringCouncilofSouthAfricaaftercompletionofsuchdegree.
5.2 PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Public transport includes modessuchasbuses,trains,taxis,bicycles,motorcycles and driven carts. Normallythismodeoftransportisassociated with transportation ofsmallandlargenumbersofpeopleand goods transported throughLandtransport.
5.2.1 THE BUS INDUSTRY
The bus industry is associated forthe purpose of conveying a largenumberofpassengersforeconomicand social activities. Bus driver’soperators normally operate on aregular time schedule. This modeoftransporttravelsonroad.
Thefollowingcareersareavailablebutnotlimitedto:
5.2.1.1Coachoperators/busdrivers - conveypassengersbybuson specified routesaccordingtospecifiedtimeschedules.
5.2.1.2TransportManagers-includeschedulingbothemployeesofthetransportfacilitytoensureadequatestaffinglevels,andfortheroutesandstopsofthetransportationvehicles.
He/Sheconstantlyevaluatesthetimetablestoensurethatpassengers’needsarealwaysmet.The transportmanagerneeds tobecertain that the transport systemcomplies
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with all laws and regulations of the town such as the terms on Road traffic safetymanagement.
VariouslearnershipsthroughtheTransportSeta(TETA)andacademicstudiesthroughvariouscollegesandinstitutionsofhigherlearninghavebeenindicatedinthedocument.
Requirements:• Busesrequirecode(B,EB,C1,EC1,C,andEC)driver’slicence.
5.2.2 THE TAXI INDUSTRY
The taxi industry transports in excess of 65%of commuters in South Africa every day. Theindustry is associated with the transportationofpassengersforrewardinvehiclesotherthanbuses and includes the control and management ofsuchvehicles.
The following careers are available but notlimitedto:
5.2.2.1Taxioperators/owners–Driverstransportpassengerforafee.TherearetwocategoriesofTaxis:thosethatcatersmainlyforbusinesstravellersandtouristandthosethatserviceregularcommuterroutes,suchastheminibustaxi.
5.2.2.2Taxiowners–conductshisbusinessasan independentoraspartofa largercorporateentity,Purchasesa licence todrive the taxi cab;employsdrivers, receivesdividendsoncorporateassetrevenues;purchaseandmaintainsthetaxicab;PaysGST,PaysWorkers’Compensationpremiums,ICBCpremiums,EIpremiums;andIncursprofitorloss.
VariouslearnershipsthroughtheTransportSeta(TETA)andacademicstudiesthroughvariouscollegesandinstitutionsofhigherlearninghavebeenindicatedinthedocument
Requirements:• Possessionofadriver’slicence• Pleasantpersonality• Atleast21yearsold• Businessminded• Innovativethinking• Customeroriented• Grade10–12Certificate
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5.3 THE FREIGHT TRANSPORT INDUSTRY
The trucking industry moves freight from thepoint of departure to the point of destination,albeittoandfromairports,rail,road,andwaterterminals, pipelines to the distribution centresto petrol stations or as an ancillary functionwithin a company, secondary to that of theircore business.TheFreightservicesarerenderedbycompaniesthattransportgoodsforrewardorfortheirownpurposes.Theseincludebulktransportcarriers,retail fleets, removal companies, couriercompanies,andalsoalargecomponentofotherbusinessestransportingtheirownmerchandise.
Thefollowingcareersareavailable(butnotlimitedto):
5.3.1Truckdrivers –This isaprofessionaldriverwho,bydrivinga truck, transportsgoodsfromonedestinationtoanother,whetheritisacrosstownoracrossthecountry.
5.3.2Fleetcontroller/managers–Theyinspecttheproductloadforaccuracyandsafelymoveitaroundthewarehouseorfacilitytoensuretimelyandcompletedelivery.
5.3.3 Forklift driver’s and stackers – They use forkliftingmachines to lift load fromwhereithasbeendelivered,thenstackeachloadtoasuitablestorageheight,andclearanyobstructions.Theworkrequiresprecisionbecausetheloadmustbeloweredatthecorrectangleintoitsexactposition.
5.3.4Movingandliftingoperators–Theymovecontrols to drives powered trucks, cars, ortractorsinordertotransportmaterialsbetweenloading,processing,andstorageareas.
Theyalsooperateleversorcontrolsthatoperateliftingdevices,andliftbeamswithswivel-hooks,hoists,orelevatingplatforms,toload,unloadortransportmaterial.
VariouslearnershipsthroughtheTransportSeta(TETA) and academic studies through various collegesandinstitutionsofhigherlearninghavebeen indicated in the document
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Requirements:Driver’slicenceGrade10–12Certificate
5.4 FREIGHT HANDLING INDUSTRY
The industry deals with the physical handling of freight intransit. It includes amongst others, storage and stockcontroloffreight/cargothroughports, airports, distributioncentres,etc.
The following are someof thecareers available in the freightindustry:
5.4.1Courierservices–Theseinvolvesthetransportationofgoodsforrewardorfortheirownpurposes.
5.4.2 Warehouse manager – A warehouse manager oversees the efficient receipt,storageandshipmentofvariousgoods,includingclothing,food,manufacturingparts,medicalandhealthcareproducts,andhouseholditems.Theirworkactivitiestypicallyincludeliaisingwithsuppliersandcustomers,andplanningandmonitoringthestorage,deliveryanddispatchoforders.
5.4.3Distributionmanager–organisesthestorageanddistributionofgoods.Essentiallytheyneedtoensuretherightproductsaredeliveredtotherightlocationontimeandatagoodcost.Theymaybeinvolvedintransportation,stockcontrol,warehousingandmonitoringtheflowofgoods.
5.4.4Logisticsmanager–Logisticsmanagersareemployees involvedincoordinatingthemovementofmaterialsalongasupplychain. Inbusiness,this includesprocuringrawgoods,liaisingwithmanufacturers,andoverseeingshipmentsoffinishedproductstoretailersandconsumers.Forother,non-businessorganisations,suchasthemilitaryoranNGO(non-governmentalorganisation),thismayinvolvehandlingthemovementofpeopleorequipment.
Requirements:DiplomainTransportLogisticsDiploma in Transport Operations and BCom degree in Transportation or SupplyManagement
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VariouslearnershipsthroughtheTransportSeta(TETA)andacademicstudiesthroughvariouscollegesandinstitutionsofhigherlearning
5.5 FORWARDING AND CLEARING
This industry is responsible for the forwardingof freight through the different requiredsteps to move it internationally. It includesthe management of international aspectsof procurement acquisition, movement andstorageofmaterials,partsandfinishesinventoryinto, through and out of organisations and itsdistribution channels, and therefore uses theservicesprovidedbyallthemodesoftransport.5.5.1 Economist works in a wide range ofinterestingareassuchasinflation,participationin international trade, promotionof economicgrowth and development, taxation, monetaryand fiscal problems and many other aspectsimportanttoindividualsandsociety.
Requirements:DegreeinEconomics,Econometrics,TransportEconomicsandBusinessEconomics
VariouslearnershipsthroughtheTransportSeta(TETA)andacademicstudiesthroughvariouscollegesandinstitutionsofhigherlearninghavebeenindicatedinthedocument.
5.6 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Trafficmanagementensuresthesafeandfreeflowoftrafficonpublicroads,aswellaslawenforcement,educationandassistance.
5.6.1 Road traffic safety management – Thepurpose of road traffic safetymanagement isto enhance the overall quality of road trafficservice provision and, in particular, to ensuresafety, security, order, discipline andmobilityon theroads.Thechallengeofdealingwithahigh rateof non-compliancewith traffic rulesand regulations on the part of the generalpublicisapriority.Inthiscareeryouwillworkastrafficofficer.
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5.6.2Trafficofficers–performtheirdutieswithinthemunicipalboundaries.Thetrafficofficertestsprospectivedriversforlicence,andinspectsvehiclesforroadworthiness.Theycontroltrafficandensureeffectivetrafficflow,andenforcelawsandregulationspertainingtoroadtraffic.Sometimestheyprovideevidenceintrafficcourtcases.
Requirements:Grade12CertificateFETCertificateinRoadTrafficLawEnforcementDiplomaobtainedatTrafficCollege
5.7 THE RAIL INDUSTRY
The Rail industry is involved in the transportation of goods,passengersandlivestockbyrail.Furthermore, it isalsoinvolvedin the control, management,andmaintenanceof trains andtrain tracks. The Rail industry is dividedintodifferentfieldsandareas of specialisation, suchas Technical, Operations andmanagement.Thefollowingisanindicationofsome of the available careers(butnotlimitedto):
5.7.1Traindriver–areinchargeofelectricalordiesellocomotivesthathaulpassengersor long heavy goods trains.
5.7.2StationOperationsMonitor and manages the rail services. The station operators are involved in theprotection of assets and revenue, sale of tickets and the verification of tickets ofcommuters.
5.7.3Trainoperations There is a host of careers relating to train operations,which include themovementof trains. The industry employs train drivers, guards, train control officers and trainshuntingpersonnel.
5.7.4OtherCareersinrail:Coordinator,centralisedtrafficcontrol,examinerandrepairer(wagonmaintenance),Flagman,Lampman,Locomotiveattendant,Maintainer(signals),Maintenanceassistant
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(carriageandwagon),RailManagement,RailEngineer(Electrical,mechanical,civilandsignalling),TrainControlOfficer,Artisan
Various learnerships through the Transport Seta (TETA) are available and academicstudies through various centres of development are offered (refer to institutions ofhigher learning).
Requirements:Grade10–12CertificateAt least 18 years old
5.8 THE MARITIME INDUSTRY
Maritime industry is associated with activities on all vessels used at sea, and theassociatedland-basedservices.Themaritimeroutesarecomposedofoceans,coasts,seas,lakes,riversandchannels.
TheMaritime field offers awide choice of career opportunities,many ofwhich areinternational by nature. The following is an indication ofmaritime careers (but notlimitedto):
5.8.1MarineandShipEngineersTheShipengineersareinvolvedwiththemaintenanceoftheengineofaship;theydo repairs and advise themasterwherenecessary,i.e.takecareofallengineeringrelatedneedsofaship.
The Cape Peninsula University ofTechnology and the Durban Institute ofTechnology are the only tertiary levelinstitutionsthatofferallrequiredmarineengineeringsubjects.
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5.8.2Crewmember–Acrewmember’s career can leadfromdeckofficertocaptain.
5.8.3 Deck officer – arerequired tonavigate the shipsafely and efficiently and aswell as ensure that cargo is stowed correctly.
5.8.4Maritime lawyers – Toexcelasmaritimelawyer,oneneedtobeaversatilepersonable to adapt to changingcircumstances. With about 98 per cent of goods being transported on ships, andconstantlymovingbetweencountriesandcontinents,thereishugescopeforgrowthin this sector.
5.8.5 Marine Pilots – guides ships through dangerous or congested waters, suchas harbours or river mouths. Pilots are expert ship handlers who possess detailedknowledgeoflocalwaterways.
5.8.6 Harbour masters–isonewhoenforceslawandregulationsatagivenport.Heensuresthattheportisrunningsmoothlyanditssecurityisensured.Hecanevenarrestanddetainthosewhobreakthelawaroundthepremises.
5.8.7Aquaculturist–Anaquaculturetechnicianisresponsibleformanningtheareaswherefishandmolluscsarebred.Itisalsohisorherresponsibilitytoensurethatthewateriskeptcleanandthatadequateandregularsupplyoffoodisprovidedtothefishand/or molluscs.
5.8.8 Tug masters – Tug masters typically have an extensive seafaring backgroundalongwithasignificantamountofexperienceatsea,eitherasaship’sofficerorasaship’smaster.Tugmasterscanprogressintovariousothershore-basedroleswithinthemaritimeindustry,includingmarinepilots,MarineInspectors,andFleetManagementandPortoperations.TugMastersoperatetugboatsinordertoassistwiththeberthingandunearthingoflargevessels.
5.8.9Shipsurveyors–Marinesurveyorscarryoutinspectionsofpassengerandcargoships,commercialcharteredcraft,fishingvessels,recreationalcraftandyachts.
Requirements:Grade12/N3(MathematicsandSciencecompulsory–Standardorhighergradelevel–60%passmark)
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Grade10(N1,N2,N3withMathematicsandScience–Standardorhighergradelevel–60%passmark)
NationalDiplomainMaritimeStudieswouldbeadvantageous
BScAgricultureisideal
DeckOfficerCertificateofCompetencyornavalequivalent
Necessary academic qualification, i.e. a degree in naval architecture, mechanicalengineering or marine engineering, relevant training, expertise and experience,testimonials,currentknowledgeinthefield,etc.
Various learnerships through the Transport Seta (TETA) are available and academicstudies through various centres of development are offered (refer to institutions ofhigher learning).
5.9 AIR TRANSPORT (AVIATION) INDUSTRY
The aviation industry is associated with the air transport sector; it deals with thetransportation of passengers, freight andmail by air. Goods and passenger use thismodeoftransporttotraveltodifferentdestinations–beitdomesticorinternational.TheairtransportprofessionisalsoregardedascriticalandscarceskillinSouthAfrica.Thefollowingarecareersavailableintheaviationindustry(butnotlimitedto):
5.9.1Pilot–Beingapilotcanbeanexcitingandchallengingprospecttopeoplewithapassionforflyinganaircraft.Thepilotisultimatelyincontrolofanaircraftwithacrewofmorethanone.Therearedifferenttypesofpilotssuchashelicopter,commercialandprivatepilots.Thedifferenceisdeterminedbythenumberofhourseachhastofly.Forexample,aprivatepilotneedstoflyaminimumof40–60hours,whileacommercialpilotneedstobuildup200hours.Amaximumofatleast1500flyinghoursistherefore
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required for becoming a fully trained pilot. The helicopter pilot must undergo thecompletewingstrainingcourseonfixed-wingaircraft.
5.9.2Avioniciansandflightinspectors–Avionicianscarryoutcalibrationfromtheair,toprovethatthesystemsareaccurate.Thetradecombinestheworkoftheaircraft,electrician, aircraft instrument mechanic, aircraft radiotrician, and radiotrician andelectronicsmechanician.Periodicchecksarerequiredfromthegroundandintheairtomakesurethatthesystemsfunctionnormally.
5.9.3Aeronauticalengineer–Aeronauticalengineersdevelop,designandtestaircraft,missiles,satellitesandspacevehicles.
5.9.4Othercareersinaviationmaintenance Aircraftavionician,aircraftelectrician,aircraftradiotrician,aircraftinstrumentmechanic,aircraft mechanic, aircraft structures worker, aircraft welder, electrician, electronicsmechanician,fitterandturner
Requirements:Grade12CertificatewithexemptionCompulsory subjects:Mathematics and physical science (passmark of at least 60%higher grade)
Above-average ability inmathematicsandphysicalscienceLeadershipqualities
Perfectionist (because errors ornegligence may lead to the loss ofpeople’slives)
5.9.5AirTrafficControllerThe complexity of today’s air trafficrequires highly trained staff. Thisincludes tower control (which handles all aircraft ground movements, take-offs and landings) and approachcontrol (which monitors approachingand departing traffic) as well as areacontrol (whichmonitors traffic that isen route).
At airports, control is largely visual,and in congested areas it is also supported by radar and other
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electronic equipment, which play a major role. The air traffic controller (ATC) is inconstantcommunicationwithpilotsinordertoensureasafe,orderlyandexpeditiousflowofairtraffic.
Air Traffic andNavigation Services (ATNS) offers learnerships to candidateswho areinterested in becoming engineering technicians. Bursariesareofferedtostudentsthatareinterestedinpursuingacareerinairtrafficcontrol,andelectricalandelectronicengineering.
Requirements:NationalSeniorCertificatewithexemption
Compulsory subjects:Mathematics and physical science (passmark of at least 60%higher grade)
Recommendedsubjectisgeography
Excellenthearingandeyesightmustbegoodalsowithorwithoutspectacles.
5.9.6OthercareersinAviationAviation safety promotion officer, aeronautical documentation specialist, airportsmanager,airtrafficflowspecialist,airtrafficserviceassistant,airspacemodellingandsimulation specialist, aeronautical engineer, aeronautical information clerk, aviationadministration, legislationandenforcement,aviationlaw,aviationmedicine,ancillaryservices, communication services,designand construction,display systemspecialist,groundhandlingandgroundattendant,humanfactorspecialist,flightdispatcher,flightattendant,flightprocedurespecialist,softwarespecialist,weatherservices
5.10 SEARCH AND RESCUE
Search and rescue is a life-savingvocation. The ability to save alife is often dependent uponhow quickly the person can befound and accessed. Response topersons in distress has long beenanhonourable,charitabletradition.The professionals in search andrescuehavecarriedonthistraditionof helping others by dedicatingtime,information,skills,equipmentand funding to the relief of thosesuffering.Theareaofpracticecould
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befoundintheaviationandmaritimeindustry,weresearchandrescueisconductedforpeoplewhoareindistressorlostatsea,orwhowereinvolvedinaplanecrash.
Othercareersinsearchandrescue
SAR mission coordinatorAssistant SAR mission coordinator
Pipelinetransport
Pipelinetransportisthetransportationofgoods(eithergasoroil)throughapipe.Oilandgaspipelines representoneof themost importantassets for theeconomicandsocialdevelopmentofalmostanycountry.Careersinthepipelineenvironmentincludepipelineconstruction,pipelineengineeringandprojectmanagement.
5.11 CROSS-CUTTING CAREERS IN TRANSPORT
5.11.1ManagementManagementinvolvesprojectmanagement,operations,finance,HR,IT,marketing,risks,and transport economists, contract management, road maintenance management,environmentalanalysis,andbudgetcontrol.
5.11.2AdministrativeFunctionsGenerally iswithinthesupportfunctions,e.g.purchasing,humanresources,finance,etc.
5.11.3EngineeringEngineersaredrawnfromthefollowingfields:civil,electrical,mechanical,signalling,projectengineering,pavementspecialist,architecture,surveying,quantitysurveying,town and regional planning, construction management, artisan, bridge specialist,geotechnicalspecialist,roadsafetyspecialist,andenvironmentalspecialist.
Examplesofspecialisedfieldsinthetransportindustryareasfollows:
5.11.3.1CivilEngineering• Structure–Bridges,roads,towers,powerpylons• Transport–Roads,trafficcontrol,airports• Urban–Municipalservices,developmentandmaintenanceoftowns,recreational
facilities• Railwayharbours–Railwaynetwork,harbourfacilities
5.11.3.2MechanicalEngineering• Marineengineeringandnavalarchitecture–Developandmanufactureseagoing
vessels
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• Aeronauticalengineering–developandmanageaeronauticalsystems(aeroplanes,helicopters,missiles,etc.)
• Vehicleengineering–Developandmanufacturemotorvehicles
5.11.4TransportEconomistsThesepeoplestudytheefficiency,financialorganisationandinteractionofsystemssuchasrailways,airtransport,shipping,trucks,busesandcars.Theyexaminetheallocationofprivateandgovernmentresourcestotransportsystemsandtheimplicationsoffuelproductionandimportation.
6. LEARNERSHIPS
Learnerships are based on legally binding agreements between the employer, thelearner and the training provider. They combine theory and practice (structuredlearning)andculminateinaqualificationthatisregisteredontheNationalQualificationFramework(NQF).Basicallythis istoensurethatqualityoftrainingisprotected.Thesuccessofa learnership isdeterminedat theendof theprogrammebyestablishingwhether the learner can practically use the skills that she/he has been taught. Thelearnershipsconstituteatleast70%ofpracticallearningand30%oftheoreticallearning.LearnershipsaredevelopedbysubjectexpertsandputondifferentNQFlevelbands.Inlinewiththe leveldescriptors,qualificationsandunitstandardsareregisteredatthespecified level of theNQFwith anumberof credits allocated to it. Thismeans thatalearnercouldaccumulatecreditsforsuccessfulcompletedunitstandardstowardsaqualification,makinglearningmoreflexibletomeetthelearner’sneeds.
7. INTERNSHIPS
An internship is a directed, practical learning experience, outside of the normalclassroomsetting, inwhichstudentssharpenskills,gainexperiencethroughworkonadvanceproductions,applyclassroomlearningtoprofessionalsettingsorprojects,andlearnfirst-handhowprofessionalcompaniesororganisationsoperate.Internshipsareanopportunityforlearnerstolearnandobserve,andbeassignedtodowhatappearstobesomewhatmenialtasks.Themainpointisthatthelearnerisinasituationthatwillallowhim/hertoobserveandbecomeacquaintedwithaparticularindustryinamorespecificway.
Learnersparticipateinaninternshipbecausetheywanttolearnmoreabouttheentirecareerfield,oraparticularaspectofit,andapplytheorylearnedinclasstoanactualworkingsituationinordertogivethemanedgewhenapplyingforajob.Aninternshiplistedonarésuméshowsthataleanerhastakeninitiativestoobtainworkexperience,andtheywillbeabletogetaletterofrecommendationsthatwillbeincludedinajobapplication(assumingthatthelearnerdidagoodjob).
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9. THE TRANSPORT SECTOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING AUTHORITY (TETA)
TheMinisterofLabour, inaccordancewiththeSkillsDevelopmentAct(ActNo97of1998),formallyestablishedtheTransportEducationandTrainingAuthority(TETA)on20March2000.Itwasformedonthebackboneoffiveformerindustrytrainingboards,namely Aerospace, Maritime, Road Freight, Road Passenger and Transnet TrainingBoards. Currently, the institution comprises eight chambers that are responsible fordrivingskillsdevelopmentacrossallmodes.
9.1TheroleoftheTransportEducationandTrainingAuthority(TETA)to sectors
TETA’srolesareasfollows:
• Toassistthesectorstoidentifyskillsshortagesandtrainingneeds• Tocreateanenvironmentforgrowthanddevelopmentofemployees• Todevelopandimplementeffectivesystemsforqualityassuranceandrecognition
oflearnerachievement• To encourage the entry and retention of target groups into employment and
entrepreneurship• Tomeasuretheeffectofeducation,traininganddevelopmentontheproductivity
andprofitabilityofthesector• Todevelopandregisterlearnershipsandskillsprogrammes
TETA is the custodian of skills development in the transport sector and has beendelegatedwiththeauthoritytodisbursefundsintheformofbursaries.However,therespectivechambersandemployersneedtobecontactedtohaveaccessthereto.
10. CRITICAL AND SCARCE SKILLS IDENTIFIED IN THE TRANSPORT SECTOR
SECTOR FIELD
AVIATION Pilots,Airtrafficcontrollers,aircraftmaintenanceengineers,avionicsengineers,aircraftandavionicstechnicians
MARITIME Shipmasters,shipengineers,navalarchitects,marinedesignersand engineers
ROAD Architects,surveyors,planners,designers
RAIL Transportengineers,civilengineers(rail),electricalandelectronicengineers,salvageengineers,signallingandmechanical
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SECTOR FIELD
Railoperations:FunctionalYachtOperationsRailOperations:TraincontrolRailway track maintenanceRail managementRail Technicians
Automotiveelectricians&mechanics
Transportelectricalandmechanicalengineeringtechnicians,motor mechanics
Transport managers
Production/operationsmanagersfreightmanagers,transportmanagers,transportoperations/ownermanagers,supplyanddistributionmanagers,technicalprojects&contractmanagers,humanresourcesmanagers,smallbusinessmanagers,corporateservicemanagers(adminandcorporate)generalmanagers (including senior managers)
11. TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH ACTIVITY CENTRE
TheTechnologyResearchActivityCentre(TRAC)SouthAfricaisanational,non-profitprogramme, the objective of which is to support teaching and learning of physicalscience, mathematics and technology in South Africa. The programme enables andencourageslearnerstofollowcareersinscience,engineeringandtechnology.
TRAC focusesonprovidingdatacapturingandplottingequipment,whichconsistsofcomputers and sensory devices (supported by curriculum relevant worksheets), toenhanceandsimplifytheexecutionandunderstandingofthepracticalcomponentofthephysicalsciencecurriculum.
Theprogrammeisdesignedtosupportlearnersandeducatorsinimprovingthegradesintechnology,mathematicsandsciencetoensureentranceatuniversity intechnicalcoursessuchasengineering.TRACSouthAfricaHeadOfficeislocatedinWesternCapeattheUniversityofStellenbosch,andTRACRegionalofficesandLaboratorieshavebeenestablishedacrossprovinces.
12. CENTRES OF DEVELOPMENT
TheNationalDepartmentofTransportestablishedtheCentresofDevelopment(tertiaryinstitutionsprovidingtransportrelatedstudies)inthe1990s.Theaimofthesecentresistobuildhumanandresearchcapacityinthetransportfield,toofferqualificationsatundergraduate levelandpostgraduate level.Thecentreshavebeendemarcated intothreeregions,namelytheEastern,NorthernandSouthernCentres.
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12.1 EASTERN CENTRE
The Eastern Centre comprises the following institutions of higher learning: DurbanInstitute of Technology, University of KwaZulu-Natal, University of Fort Hare, andUniversityofZululand.
12.1.1 INSTITUTIONS AND FIELDS OF STUDY
UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU-NATALBSc in Civil Engineering MSc in Civil Engineering PhD Civil EngineeringMsc in Agri.Engineering PhD Agri Engineering BSocS Hons transport Research BComHons Maritime Economics MCom Maritime Economics Town Planning MRTP Transport Research MSc Survey Transport Research Maritime Law
Formoreinformation,contactthefollowinginstitutions:KingEdwardAvenueScottsville,PietermaritzburgPrivateBagX01Scottsville,3209Tel:+27(0)332605212
HowardCollegeCampus:KingGeorgeVAvenue,Glenwood
UniversityofKwaZulu-NatalDurban,4041Tel:+27(0)312602212WestvilleCampus:University Road WestvillePrivateBagX54001Durban,4000Tel:+27(0)312607111EdgewoodCampus:CnrRichmond&MarianhillRd,PinetownPrivateBagX03Ashwood,3605Tel:+27(0)312603414Website:www.ukzn.ac.za
DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY Diploma Marine Engineering ND Civil Engineering MTech Civil EngineeringDTech Transport
Formoreinformation,contact:TheDepartmentofEngineeringScienceandtheBuiltEnvironmentTel:+27(0)312042717Website:www.dut.ac.za
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UNIVERSITY OF FORT HAREBCom Hons transport Economics MCom Transport Economics
Formoreinformation,contact:1KingWilliamsTownRoadPrivateBagX1314Alice,5700Tel:+27(0)406022241Fax:+27(0)406531554
UNIVERSITY OF ZULULANDND: Transportation Management ND: Logistics and Freight Management
Formoreinformationcontact:TheRegistrarUniversityofZululandPrivateBagX1001Kwadlangezwa3886Tel:+27(0)359026000
12.2 NORTHERN CENTRE
TheNorthernCentrecomprisesthefollowinginstitutionsofhigherlearning:TshwaneUniversityofTechnology,UNISA,UniversityofJohannesburg,andNorth-WestUniversity.
12.2.1 INSTITUTIONS AND FIELDS OF STUDY
TSHWANE UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY ND Civil Engineering BTech: Transport Management
Formoreinformationcontact:TshwaneUniversityofTechnologyDepartmentofCivilEngineeringRoom512,Building3,Pretoria
UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURGND: Transport Management ND: Transport Logistics Cert in Road Transport Dip in Transport Management Dip in Logistics
Forinformationwriteto:BTech:TransportManagementTheUniversityofJohannesburgDepartmentofTransportandSupply Chain ManagementPOBox524AucklandPark,2006
UNIVERSITY OF THE NORTH WESTBCom Transport EconomicsBCom Logistics Management
Formoreinformationwriteto:North-WestUniversityPrivateBagX2046Mmabatho,2735
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICABCom: Transport Economics BCom: Logistics BComHons transport Economics BAdmin Hons Logistics BCom Hons Logistics
Formoreinformationcontact:The Department of Transport Economics,LogisticsandTourismAJHv.d.WaltBuilding,Room2-03UNISA,0003
12.3 SOUTHERN CENTRE
TheSouthernCentrecomprisesthefollowinginstitutionsofhigherlearning:UniversityofStellenbosch,UniversityofCapeTown,NelsonMandelaMetropolitanUniversity,andCapePeninsulaUniversityofTechnology.
12.3.1 INSTITUTIONS AND FIELDS OF STUDY
UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCHMaritime Studies-PhD, MPhil and BPhilCivil engineering (Transport and Pavement Engineering) PhD, MEng,MSc Eng and ND: Civil Engineering MPhil: Transport studies Logistic-BPhil,MEco,MComm,M Comm(Hons)and PhD
Formoreinformationcontact:TheDepartmentofLogisticsPrivateBagX1Maitland,7602Tel:+27(0)218082249
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWNEngineering-MSc Eng, M Eng.MPhil in transport studiesPost grad Diploma in Transport studiesBachelor of Science in Engineering
Formoreinformation,contact:TheUniversityofCapeTownPrivateBagX3Rondebosch,7701Tel:+27(0)216502699
NELSON MANDELA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITYND: Civil Engineering BTech Civil Engineering MTech:Civil Engineering
Formoreinformation,contact:NelsonMandelaMetropolitanUniversityPOBox77000PortElizabeth,6031Tel:+27(0)41-5042593
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CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGYND Maritime Studies ND Civil Engineering BTech Civil EngineeringBTech Transportation and Urban Engineering MTech Engineering
Formoreinformation,contact:CapePeninsulaUniversityofTechnologyPOBox652CapeTown,8000Tel:+27(0)214603911
13. COLLEGES OFFERING TRANSPORT STUDIES
ATNsAviationTrainingAcademyAir Traffic Navigation ServicesAir Traffic ControllerAir Traffic Assistance
PrivateBagX15KemptonPark1620Tel:0119610100Email:[email protected]
MotheoFETCollegeOffers Transport and LogisticsBloemfontein Campus, Central Office
StGeorgesandAliwalStreetsPrivateBagX20509Bloemfontein9300Tel:0514112005Fax:0514470486
EkurhuleniWestCollegeOffers Transport Logistics, Transport Operation and Transport Economics
DriendekStreet,c/nSolRoadPrivateBagX1030Germiston1400Tel:0113231610
OrbitFETCollegeOffers Transport Logistics, Transport Operations and Transport Economics
FatimaBhayatStreetPrivateBagX82096Rustenburg0300Tel:0145927014
CapricornFETCollegeOffers Transport Logistics, Transport Operations and Transport Economics
16 Market StreetPrivateBagX9674Polokwane0700Tel:0152978367/89
UmfoloziFETCollegeOffers Transport Logistics, Transport Operations and Transport Economics
CnrViaRichardia,NaboomnekRichardsbay 3900Tel:0359029503
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CollegeofCapeTownOffers Transport and Logistics
CnrLongmarketandBuitenkantStreetsCapeTown8001Tel:0214622053Fax:0214611608
NewForest Offers Maritime Studies Grades 10 to 12
POBox53194YellowwoodPark4001Tel:0314626206Fax:0314691816
EThekwiniFETCollegeOffers Transport Logistics, Transport Operations and Transport Economics
262 Daintree AvenueAshervillePrivateBagX06Domerton4015Tel:(031)2083653
Simon’sTownSchoolMaritime Studies A and B: Grades 10 to 12 Boarding facilities available for learners from beyond the Cape Town area
POBox38Simon’sTown7995Tel:0217861056Fax:0217861065
LetabaFETCollegeOffers Transport and Logistics
MakeCampusPrivateBagX4035Tzaneen0850Tel:0153553429Fax:0153554138Email:[email protected]
SithengileHighSchoolMaritime Studies A : Grades 10 to 12
POBox419Clernaville3602Tel:0317113673Fax:0317075166
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14. WEBSITES, LINKS AND CONTACTS
14.1DepartmentofTransportandTransportAgencies
http://www.transport.gov.zaDOT(DepartmentofTransport)
http://www.teta.org.za.TransportEducationandTrainingAuthority
http://www.nra.co.zaNationalRoadAgency
http://www.caa.co.zaSouthAfricanCivilAviationAuthority
http://www.airports.co.zaSouthAfricanAirportsCompany
http://www.flysaa.comSouthAfricanAirways
http://www.cbrta.co.zaCrossBorderRoadTransportAgency
http://www.sarcc.co.zaSouthAfricanRailCommuterCorporation
http://www.metrorail.co.zaSouthAfricanMetroRail
http://www.samsa.co.zaSouthAfricanMaritimeSafetyAuthority
http://www.npa.co.zaNationalPortsAuthority
EducationalInstitutions
http://www.trac.sun.ac.zaTRAC SA
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http://www.education.gov.zaDepartmentofEducation
http://www.unisa.ac.zaUniversityofSouthAfrica
http://www.nu.ac.za
UniversityofNatal
http://www.dit.ac.zaDurbanInstituteofTechnology
http://www.up.ac.zaUniversityofPretoria
http://www.uj.ac.zaUniversityofJohannesburg
http://www.atns.comAirTrafficandNavigationServices(ATNS)
Forfurtherenquiriesregardingthecontentofthisdocument,pleasecontact:The Department of TransportDirectorateCapacityDevelopmentTel:0123093299/3981/36
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