careers matters

CAREERS MATTER

GREAT CAREERS STEM FROM GOOD CHOICES

An analytical thinker Nurturing Pragmatic Creative A born leader An environmental champion A people’s person

ARE YOU…

An Analytical ThinkerRules governed

logical risk averseCareers you may

prefer:• Accounting• Economist• Statistician• Legal

Professional• Administrator• Mathematicia

n• Pharmacists• Payroll

Administrator• Engineering• IT

Professional• Security

officer• Risk

Professional

Scientific Inquiring

Careers you may prefer:

• Archeologist

• Scientist• Research

er• Biologist• Earth

sciences careers

Experimental innovative


• Architecture• IT(Developme

nt)• Sciences• Engineering• Design

NURTURING

Nurturing


• Doctor• Surgeon• Anesthetics


• Healthcare Worker

• Educator• Social

Sciences• Social

Worker• Occupational

Therapist

PRAGMATICPragmatic

Technically/ mechanically

inclinedCareers you may prefer:

• Skilled Trades

• IT Professional

• Agriculture

• Engineering

• Construction

Leader/ business

focused rational


• Business Management

• Legal Professional

• Careers in IT

CREATIVECreative

Outgoing communicator


• Journalists• Performer• Musician• Marketing

Professional

• Comedian• DJ• Presenter• Dancer

Arts/ design orientedCareers you may prefer:

• Photographer

• Artist• Designer• Graphic

Designer• Film

Maker• Film

Producer• Web

Designer

Experimental innovative


• Architecture• IT( Developm

ent)• Sciences• Engineering• Design

A BORN LEADER

A born leader


• Business Management Entrepreneur

• Project Manager

• Military Careers

• Police Careers

AN ENVIRONMENTAL

CHAMPIONAn environmental

champion


• Veterinarian Botanist

• Biologist• Civil/

Environmental Engineering

• Nature Conservation

• Water Management

• Earth Sciences

A PEOPOLE’S PERSON

A people’s person

Communicator


• Sales Professional

• Politics• Business

Professional• Marketing

Professional• Consultant• Services

Industry• Call Centre

Staff

People support aid/ empowerment


• Human Resources

• Lawyer/ Attorney

• Psychiatrist• Psychologist• Physical Trainer• Counsellor• Paramedic• Fire Fighter• Welfare Worker• Welfare

Fundraiser

Media Mathematics Science Engineering Information Technology Professionalism Artisans Transport

Subject of Interest

Career Options Journalist- newspaper, magazines, TV, radio or

online Sub- editor News editor Copy editor Proofreader Creative director Publisher TV reporter Radio reporter Documentary producer Programme producer Director- film, TV or radio

MEDIA

Career options continuation… Video editor Cameraman News photographer Videographer Sound engineer or technician Broadcast technician Social media practitioner Advertising sales representative Layout artist Graphic designer Web publisher

MEDIA

WHAT MEDIA PROFESSIONALS DO

Gather and disseminate news and information through various channels

Conduct interviews and write report Conduct research and confirm facts Produce multimedia news and documentary

programmes Produce news papers and magazines Run news websites

MEDIA

SOME QUALIFICATIONS Diploma: Journalism Diploma: Journalism and Media Studies Diploma: Media, Communication and Culture BA(Hons) Journalism BA: Film and Television BA: Media Studies MA: Media Studies BA: Language and Literature Certificate: Desktop Publishing and Computer

Art

MEDIA

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED Excellent communications and language

skills Strong ethics Stamina Curiosity Interest in current affairs Ability to perform under pressure Ability to work to deadlines Willingness to work flexible hours in a

variety of environments Ability to work both independently and part

of a team

MEDIA

CHOOSE THESE SUBJECTS English Languages History Maths or elective maths Visual Art (Some roles)

MEDIA

CAREER OPTIONS Actuary Aeronautical engineer Applied mathematician Bio mathematician Chartered accountant Cost estimator Computer system analyst Data scientist Financial mathematician Insurer Investment analyst

MATHS

CAREER OPTIONS CONTINUATION… Lecturer Mathematical statistician Mathematician Meteorologist Software engineer Teacher Research scientist Statistician Risk analyst

MATHS

WHAT MATHEMATICIANS DO Calculate risk Research Compile and analyses statistics Teach mathematics to children Help other scientists work out their models

for understanding the results of their research

Analyses information Develop new ways of calculating things Lecture at tertiary level Present their finding at conferences

MATHS

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science in Mathematics(Bsc

Maths) Bachelor of Communication in Actuarial

Science(Bcomm Actuarial Science)

MATHS

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED Understanding of numbers Ability to work independently Fascination with how numbers work Attention to detail Ability to think up new ways of solving

problems Research skills Computer skills

MATHS

CHOOSE THESE SUBJECTS English Maths ( Elective Maths) Physical science

MATHS

CAREER OPTIONS Anthropologist (studies human cultures) Archeologist (studies ancient societies) Biochemist (studies the chemistry of life) Biologist( (studies plants and animals) Biology teacher Botanist (studies plants) Chemist (studies chemistry) Climate change analyst Conservationist Environmental scientist (studies the

environment) Ichthyologist (studies fish) Astronomer

SCIENCE

Career Options continuation… Hydrologist (studies water) Laboratory manager Laboratory technician Land surveyor (measures land space) Metrologist (studies the measurement) Meteorologist ( studies the Earth’s

atmosphere) Marine biologist (studies sea creatures) Microbiologist (studies microbes) Nuclear scientist (studies nuclear energy) Paleontologist (studies prehistoric life) Physicist

SCIENCE

Career options continuation… Forensic scientist Geneticist (studies genes) Geographer (studies and makes maps) Geologist (studies the Earth)

SCIENCE

WHAT SCINTISTS DO Research Test the quality of air, water and the

environment Protect the environment Develop new medicines Ensure food and product safety Find scientific solutions for problems Make new chemicals Work in laboratories

SCIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) Bachelor of Science in Conservation

Ecology (BScConsEcol) Bachelor of Technology (BTech) NATIONAL Diploma National Certificate Short courses

SCIENCE

SKILLS YOU NEEED Curiosity Persistence Analytical skills Patience Attention to detail Enjoy reading and writing about and

discussing scientific topics

SCIENCE

CHOOOSE THESE SUBJECTSMUST HAVE

English Mathematics Physical Science

USEFUL Life sciences (biology) Accounting Computer Science

SCIENCE

CAREER OPTIONS Aeronautical engineer Agricultural engineer Biomedical engineer Chemical engineer Civil engineer Electrical engineer Industrial engineer Information engineer Mechanical engineer Metallurgical engineer Mining engineer Engineering researcher

ENGINEERING

CAREER OPTIONS continuation… Engineer Engineering technologist Engineering draftsman Supervisor Inspector Artisan

ENGINEERING

WHAT ENGINEERS DO Investigate and solve problems using technology

and design solutions Design materials, components, systems or

processes Improve materials, components, systems or

processes Integrate resources and processes into cohesive

strategies, structures and systems Design and build roads, buildings, bridges,

machinery, aircraft Develop rural and urban environments Plan power generating, telecommunications or

other infrastructure

ENGINEERING

WHAT ENGINEERS DO continuation… Design and develop processes to convert

raw materials such as coal, gas or natural resources

Develop medial and biological solutions systems

Manage and implement designs and solutions

Communications with stakeholders

ENGINEERING

QUALIFICATIONS NDip (Eng) (technicians) Btech (Eng) Bachelor of Scince in Engineering (BSc

(Eng)) Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) MSc Eng Phd

ENGINEERING

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED Mathematical skills Basic sciences Engineering sciences Information technology Analytical, logical thinking Creative problem solving skills Practical skills Maturity and leadership skills Communication skills

ENGINEERING

CHOOSE THESE SUBJECTS Mathematics Physical Science English

ENGINEERING

SOME CAREER OPTIONS Software developer Programmer Application programmer Software architect Software tester System developer Website design Animator 3D digital

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALISM

SOME CAREER OPTIONS continuation… Multimedia designer Mobile application developer Game developer Social media architect LAN administrator Network engineer Network designer Network architect Systems engineer Solutions architect IT Security specialist


SOME CAREER OPTIONS continuation…

Digital forensics specialists Mobile technology expert Enterprise mobile technology expert Cloud architect Technical support engineer Help desk technician


WHAT IT PROFESSIONALS DOThe IT sector offers a wide range of career opportunity suited to many different personality types and skills sets. Some IT roles might include: Design, develop, test or maintain information

and communication technology systems Design, build and configure information and

communications technology networks Identify and solve ICT problems Support enterprise users Develop software, applications or games Run their own business


SOME QUALIFICATIONSDue to the wide range of career opportunity in the IT sector these are just some of the possible qualifications: Higher Certificate in Information Technology Dip (information Tech: Software Development) Dip (information Tech: Communication Networks) Dip (information Tech: Support Services) BTech (information Tech: Software Development) Btech ( Information Tech: Communications Networks) Mtech (Information Technology) PhD (Information Technology)


SOME QUALIFICATIONS continuation…

Bcom ( Computer Science & Information Systems)

Bachelor of Computer Science and Informatics Bachelor of Science IT (BSc IT) BSc Information Technology (Electrical

Engineering) Further Education and Training Certificate National Certificate


SKILLS YOU’LL NEED Aptitude for technology Computing skills Analytical thinking Good communication skills (some roles

such as CIO, data scientists or IT sales) Ability to focus Creative problem solving skills (some roles) Preference for repetitive work (some roles

such as software analysis and testing)


CHOOSE THESE SUBJECTS Maths Science Computer application technology IT English


WHAT IS AN ARTISAN ?

An artisan is a skilled and trained person

who generally works with his or her hands to

build, maitain or control working machinery

or systems.

ARTISANS

CAREER OPTIONS Aircon Technician Armature winder Auto electrician Automotive engine fitter Automotive body repairer Automotive machinist Automotive trimmer Blacksmith Boiler maker Brick layer

ARTISANS

CAREER OPTIONS continuation… Carpenter Crane technician Diesel fitter Diesel fuel injection Mechanic Diesel mechanic Domestic appliances mechanician Domestic radio mechanician Domestic radio and television mechanician Draughtsman Drill rig operater

ARTISANS

CAREER OPTIONS continuation… Earth moving equipment mechanic Electrician Electronic equipment mechanician Filter Filter &turner Folk lift mechanic Glazier Instrument mechanician Instrument technician Joiner Lift mechanic

ARTISANS

CAREER OPTIONS continuation…

Mechanic tool setter Mechanic millwright Motor mechanic Motorcycle & scooter mechanic Moulder Packaging technician Patternmaker Painter Plaster Plastics mould maker Plumber Radar technician Refrigeration mechanic

ARTISANS

CAREER OPTIONS continuation… Rigger Roll turner Mine safety officer Scale fitter Sheetmetal worker Spray painter Steel fixer Telecommunications mechanician Tiler Tool, jig &die maker Tool maker Tractor mechanic Vehicle body builder welder

ARTISANS

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED Technical aptitude Ability to think three- dimensionally Good basic maths skills Problem solving skills Practical skills Patience Good fine motor skills Enjoy working with your hands

ARTISANS

QUALIFICATIONS National Certificate(Vocational) linked to

specific trade- e.g. NCV Mechanical Engineering.

Nated (Technical) National Certificate linked to specific trade- e.g. N4- N6 Engineering studies

Apprenticeship after minimum grade 9 with a minimum age of 16

ARTISANS

CHOOSE THESE SUBJECT MATHS PHYSICAL SCIENCE ENGLISH

ARTISANS

WHAT TRANSPORT SECTOR WORKERS DO?

The transport sector offers a wide variety of careers across the roads, rail, maritime, aerospace and freight management sectors. From artisans to engineers, work in the transport sector includes: Planning and developing transport

infrastructure Maintenance and operation of transport

systems and infrastructure Freight and logistics management.

TRANSPORT

CAREER OPTIONSAviation Pilots Air Traffic Controllers Avionics Engineers Aircraft and avionics techniciansMaritime Ship Master Ship Engineers Naval Architects Marine designers and engineers

TRANSPORT

CAREER OPTIONS continuation…Road Architects Surveyors Planners DesignersRail Transport Engineers Civil Engineers (rail) Electrical and Electronics Engineers Salvage and Engineers Signalling and mechanical Rail operators

TRANSPORT

CAREER OPTIONS continuation… Functional yacht operations Rail operations train control Railway Track maintenance Rail management Rail techniciansAutomotive Electricians & mechanics Transport electrical and mechanical

Engineering technicians Motor mechanics

TRANSPORT

CAREER OPTIONS continuation…

Transport Managers Production/ operations managers Freight manager Transport managers Supply and distribution managers Technical projects and contract managers Human resources managers Small business managers Corporate service managers Corporate general managers including

senior managers

TRANSPORT

SOME QUALIFICATIONS continuation…

Due to the wide range of career choices in the transport sector, qualifications are widely varied Bcomm (Transport Economics) NDip (Eng) BTech Engineering: civil (transportation) BTech Transportation Management Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSc (Eng)) MSc Eng PhD National Diploma National certificate (vocational)

TRANSPORT

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED Interest in transport Technical aptitude Maths skills Ability to think three- dimensionally Organizational skills Ability to work independently

TRANSPORT

CHOOSE THESE SUBJECTS Maths Physical Science English Computer Applications Technology or IT is

often beneficial

TRANSPORT

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