FIND MY CAREER
Winemaker
Winemakers, or oenologists, plan, supervise and coordinate the production of wine or spirits from selected varieties of grapes.
Tour Operator
Tour operators organise and accompany groups of holidaymakers on tours to a wide variety of locations.
Occupational Therapist
An occupational therapist (OT) is a health professional who is responsible for helping patients develop, recover and improve the skills needed for daily living and working.
Accountant
Accountants study how businesses track their income and assets over time. They analyse, report and give advice on the financial dealings of organisations and individuals, and advise on associated record-keeping and compliance requirements.
Wine Sommelier
A wine sommelier or wine steward is an expert in wine, beer, spirits, and even the proper after-dinner cigar. Typically, the finest restaurants have at least one wine sommelier.
Jewellery Designer
Jewellery designers plan the style and pattern of jewellery, silverware and other decorative metalwork products.
SPCA Inspector
An SPCA inspector’s primary role is to respond to complaints about the ill-treatment or neglect of a range of animals in the community.
INSPIRATIONAL PEOPLE
DJ Fresh – make a career out of something you love
DJ Fresh speaks about making a career out of something you love. He’s driven, passionate about radio and a likeable guy.
Randall Abrahams, the reluctant celebrity
Randall Abrahams insists that success should be measured in results, not in tabloid headlines – and advises ‘just getting on with it’ when faced with a daunting challenge.
Nomahlubi Simamane – I dreamed a dream…
Nomahlubi Simamane, the founder of one of SA’s most dynamic SMEs, believes entrepreneurship will be the country’s saving grace.
Zubeida Desai – Knowledge is Power
Some people are living proof that education is the key to life, and Zubeida Desai is one of them.
Marlin Rhode – driven to succeed
How a young man from humble beginnings made his way from forklift driver to advocate.
FEATURED ARTICLES
Study tips: Make or break time
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.
Alternatives to University
How to be college cool or an appie chappie.So you didn’t get into university. Bummer! But it’s not the end of the world – there are other avenues leading the way to your dream career
Beat the bursary blues
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.