FIND MY CAREER
Professional Sportsperson
Professional sportspeople are highly skilled and talented in their chosen sport, and are paid to compete in front of crowds.
Veterinary Assistant
A veterinary assistant is a vital member of any veterinary team providing health care to animals in laboratories, animal hospitals and clinics.
Chef
Chefs are responsible for training and managing kitchen personnel, supervising and coordinating all culinary activities, and making the administrative decisions for a restaurant.
Sailing Manager
Sailing managers are responsible for the day-to-day running of a sailing training institution. They also teach people to sail yachts and boats, both at sea and on inland waterways like reservoirs, canals and lakes.
Architect
Architects are responsible for designing the places that people need in order to live, play, work, learn, worship, shop, meet and eat.
Plumber
Plumbers are called in to install, repair and examine piping systems that are used for moving water, sewage and gases in and out of buildings.
Booking Agent
Booking agents represent and promote artists, performers and athletes in dealings with current or prospective employers.
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.