1. CAREERS MATTER
GREAT CAREERS STEM FROM GOOD
CHOICES

2.  An analytical thinker
 Nurturing
 Pragmatic
 Creative
 A born leader
 An environmental champion
 A people’s person
ARE YOU…

3. An Analytical Thinker
Rules governed
logical risk averse
Careers you may
prefer:
• Accounting
• Economist
• Statistician
• Legal Professional
• Administrator
• Mathematician
• Pharmacists
• Payroll
Administrator
• Engineering
• IT Professional
• Security officer
• Risk Professional
Scientific
Inquiring
Careers you
may prefer:
• Archeologist
• Scientist
• Researcher
• Biologist
• Earth
sciences
careers
Experimental
innovative
Careers you may
prefer:
• Architecture
• IT(Development)
• Sciences
• Engineering
• Design

4. NURTURING
Nurturing
Careers you may
prefer:
• Doctor
• Surgeon
• Anesthetics
Careers you may
prefer:
• Healthcare
Worker
• Educator
• Social Sciences
• Social Worker
• Occupational
Therapist

5. PRAGMATIC
Pragmatic
Technically/
mechanically
inclined
Careers 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

6. CREATIVE
Creative
Outgoing
communicator
Careers you may
prefer:
• Journalists
• Performer
• Musician
• Marketing
Professional
• Comedian
• DJ
• Presenter
• Dancer
Arts/ design
oriented
Careers you may
prefer:
• Photographer
• Artist
• Designer
• Graphic
Designer
• Film Maker
• Film Producer
• Web Designer
Experimental
innovative
Careers you may
prefer:
• Architecture
• IT( Development)
• Sciences
• Engineering
• Design

7. A BORN LEADER
A born leader
Careers you may
prefer:
• Business
Management
Entrepreneur
• Project Manager
• Military Careers
• Police Careers

8. AN ENVIRONMENTAL
CHAMPION
An environmental champion
Careers you may prefer:
• Veterinarian Botanist
• Biologist
• Civil/ Environmental
Engineering
• Nature Conservation
• Water Management
• Earth Sciences

9. 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

10.  Media
 Mathematics
 Science
 Engineering
 Information Technology Professionalism
 Artisans
 Transport
Subject of Interest

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. CHOOSE THESE SUBJECTS
 English
 Languages
 History
 Maths or elective maths
 Visual Art (Some roles)
MEDIA

17. CAREER OPTIONS
 Actuary
 Aeronautical engineer
 Applied mathematician
 Bio mathematician
 Chartered accountant
 Cost estimator
 Computer system analyst
 Data scientist
 Financial mathematician
 Insurer
 Investment analyst
MATHS

18. CAREER OPTIONS CONTINUATION…
 Lecturer
 Mathematical statistician
 Mathematician
 Meteorologist
 Software engineer
 Teacher
 Research scientist
 Statistician
 Risk analyst
MATHS

19. 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

20. QUALIFICATIONS
 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics(Bsc Maths)
 Bachelor of Communication in Actuarial Science(Bcomm
Actuarial Science)
MATHS

21. 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

22. CHOOSE THESE SUBJECTS
 English
 Maths ( Elective Maths)
 Physical science
MATHS

23. 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

24. 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

25. Career options continuation…
 Forensic scientist
 Geneticist (studies genes)
 Geographer (studies and makes maps)
 Geologist (studies the Earth)
SCIENCE

26. 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

27. QUALIFICATIONS
 Bachelor of Science degree (BSc)
 Bachelor of Science in Conservation Ecology
(BScConsEcol)
 Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
 NATIONAL Diploma
 National Certificate
 Short courses
SCIENCE

28. SKILLS YOU NEEED
 Curiosity
 Persistence
 Analytical skills
 Patience
 Attention to detail
 Enjoy reading and writing about and discussing scientific
topics
SCIENCE

29. CHOOOSE THESE SUBJECTS
MUST HAVE
 English
 Mathematics
 Physical Science
USEFUL
 Life sciences (biology)
 Accounting
 Computer Science
SCIENCE

30. 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

31. CAREER OPTIONS continuation…
 Engineer
 Engineering technologist
 Engineering draftsman
 Supervisor
 Inspector
 Artisan
ENGINEERING

32. 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

33. 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

34. QUALIFICATIONS
 NDip (Eng) (technicians)
 Btech (Eng)
 Bachelor of Scince in Engineering (BSc (Eng))
 Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng)
 MSc Eng
 Phd
ENGINEERING

35. 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

36. CHOOSE THESE SUBJECTS
 Mathematics
 Physical Science
 English
ENGINEERING

37. SOME CAREER OPTIONS
 Software developer
 Programmer
 Application programmer
 Software architect
 Software tester
 System developer
 Website design
 Animator
 3D digital
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PROFESSIONALISM

38. 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

39. 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

40. WHAT IT PROFESSIONALS DO
The 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

41. SOME QUALIFICATIONS
Due 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

42. 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

43. 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

44. CHOOSE THESE SUBJECTS
 Maths
 Science
 Computer application technology
 IT
 English
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PROFESSIONALISM

45. 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

46. CAREER OPTIONS
 Aircon Technician
 Armature winder
 Auto electrician
 Automotive engine fitter
 Automotive body repairer
 Automotive machinist
 Automotive trimmer
 Blacksmith
 Boiler maker
 Brick layer
ARTISANS

47. 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

48. 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

49. 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

50. 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

51. 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

52. 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

53. CHOOSE THESE SUBJECT
 MATHS
 PHYSICAL SCIENCE
 ENGLISH
ARTISANS

54. 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

55. CAREER OPTIONS
Aviation
 Pilots
 Air Traffic Controllers
 Avionics Engineers
 Aircraft and avionics technicians
Maritime
 Ship Master
 Ship Engineers
 Naval Architects
 Marine designers and engineers
TRANSPORT

56. CAREER OPTIONS continuation…
Road
 Architects
 Surveyors
 Planners
 Designers
Rail
 Transport Engineers
 Civil Engineers (rail)
 Electrical and Electronics
 Engineers
 Salvage and Engineers
 Signalling and mechanical Rail operators
TRANSPORT

57. CAREER OPTIONS continuation…
 Functional yacht operations
 Rail operations train control
 Railway Track maintenance
 Rail management
 Rail technicians
Automotive Electricians & mechanics
 Transport electrical and mechanical Engineering
technicians
 Motor mechanics
TRANSPORT

58. 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

59. 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

60. SKILLS YOU’LL NEED
 Interest in transport
 Technical aptitude
 Maths skills
 Ability to think three- dimensionally
 Organizational skills
 Ability to work independently
TRANSPORT

61. CHOOSE THESE SUBJECTS
 Maths
 Physical Science
 English
 Computer Applications Technology or IT is often
beneficial
TRANSPORT