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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
Careers you may prefer:
• Architecture• IT(Developme
nt)• Sciences• Engineering• Design
NURTURING
Nurturing
Careers you may prefer:
• Doctor• Surgeon• Anesthetics
Careers you may prefer:
• 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
Careers you may prefer:
• Business Management
• Legal Professional
• Careers in IT
CREATIVECreative
Outgoing communicator
Careers you may prefer:
• 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
Careers you may prefer:
• Architecture• IT( Developm
ent)• Sciences• Engineering• Design
A BORN LEADER
A born leader
Careers you may prefer:
• Business Management Entrepreneur
• Project Manager
• Military Careers
• Police Careers
AN ENVIRONMENTAL
CHAMPIONAn environmental
champion
Careers you may prefer:
• Veterinarian Botanist
• Biologist• Civil/
Environmental Engineering
• Nature Conservation
• Water Management
• Earth Sciences
A PEOPOLE’S PERSON
A people’s person
Communicator
Careers you may prefer:
• Sales Professional
• Politics• Business
Professional• Marketing
Professional• Consultant• Services
Industry• Call Centre
Staff
People support aid/ empowerment
Careers you may prefer:
• 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
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALISM
SOME CAREER OPTIONS continuation…
Digital forensics specialists Mobile technology expert Enterprise mobile technology expert Cloud architect Technical support engineer Help desk technician
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALISM
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
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALISM
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)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALISM
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
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALISM
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)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALISM
CHOOSE THESE SUBJECTS Maths Science Computer application technology IT English
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALISM
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