FIND MY CAREER
Training and Development Manager
Training and development managers are part of the human resources team that helps to attract, retain and motivate the top employees in the field.
Animal Behaviourist
Animal behaviourists or ethologists are concerned with understanding the causes, functions, development and evolution of animal behaviour.
Teacher
Teachers educate children by planning and conducting an education programme to develop literacy, numeracy and the physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth of their students.
Firefighter
Firefighters respond to emergency situations and primarily protect people, the environment and property from all types of accidents and emergencies. They control and extinguish fires, working together as members of fire brigades.
Lecturer
Lecturers teach and carry out research in universities and higher education establishments. They teach academic and vocational subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level to students over the age of 18.
Game Ranger
A game ranger, also known as a game warden or conservation officer, is a member of law enforcement. This person is charged with protecting wildlife in a specified area to ensure that population levels of certain types of wildlife are kept at biologically successful levels.
Baker
Bakers are food workers who create breads and other baked goods, such as cookies, cakes, pies and pastries.
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.