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Optical Dispenser
An optical dispenser, or dispensing optician, works as part of an eye care team alongside optometrists or ophthalmologists (who issue the optical prescription) and optical mechanics (who make the visual aid or optical appliance).
Quality Controller
Quality coordinators are found in a wide range of industries. Their goal is to guarantee that proper procedures are followed and that products and services are free from errors.
Technical Sales Engineer
Technical sales engineers combine technical knowledge with sales skills to provide advice and support on a range of complex products and services.
Project Manager
Project managers are responsible for coordinating, implementing and completing new projects for organisations, usually setting up or improving an aspect of business. They manage the strategic, financial, operational and technological aspects of projects.
Librarian
Librarians (also referred to as information professionals) design, develop and manage collections of recorded material and the delivery of information services to users.
Baker
Bakers are food workers who create breads and other baked goods, such as cookies, cakes, pies and pastries.
Tour Operator
Tour operators organise and accompany groups of holidaymakers on tours to a wide variety of locations.
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Zubeida Desai – Knowledge is Power
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The countdown has begun and the clock is ticking as the ‘biggie’ looms on the horizon. Once you’ve got Matric under your belt, you can saddle up and ride off into your very own sunset.
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Beat the bursary blues. Somewhere over the funding rainbow…your dream of a degree or a diploma can come true. Bright but broke? Gifted but penniless? Don’t despair – there are funding angels out there to help those who want to study further after matric.
Help me get into varsity!
Confused about your next step on the road that lies ahead? Read on then plan the best route to take you to your chosen destination.