Learner Career
Guidance
In the Education,Training
and Development Sector
Grade 9 to 12
At the cutting
edge of skills
development
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ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE
Learner Career Guidance
In the Education,Training and Development Sector
ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE
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CEO Foreword
The first revamped Learner Career Guidance Handbook
produced early in 2012 was a huge success with 30 000 copies
distributed to schools across the country. There is a lot of interest
and demand from schools and career guidance organizations for
more copies. We are therefore presenting this revised Handbook to
you, the high school learner.
We have received good and valuable input on our first revamped Learner Career Guidance Handbook
from representatives of the ETDP SETA governing structures who are knowledgeable about careers
in the ETD sector. Their inputs have been used to revise this edition of the Handbook, which is much
smaller in size but highly relevant with updated information and packaged to make it easier for you, the
high school learner, to find relevant career information.
These careers or occupations are mainly from the Education, Training and Development (ETD) Sector
because we would like you to consider a career in this most important sector. People who work in this
sector, whether they are teachers, trainers, librarians, principals, politicians, lecturers, admin staff or
any of the many other practitioners in this space, have the priceless privilege of being involved in the
development and empowerment of other people through their daily work.
The ETDP SETA implores the youth to take an interest in programmes offered in the Education, Training
and Development (ETD) sector for the advancement of the nation for economic and social prosperity.
____________________________
Ms Nombulelo Nxesi
Chief Executive Officer
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Contents
Chapter One
About this Handbook07
Chapter Two
About the ETDP SETA08
Chapter Three
How to choose a career?10
Chapter Four
Careers in Our Sector12
Chapter Five
Study at a tertiary institution40
Chapter Six
Financing your studies45
Chapter Seven
Important contact details52
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Contents
Chapter Eight
Index65
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Chapter One
About this Handbook
The ETDP SETA put together this handbook with high school
learners in mind especially those in grade 9 up to 12.
What is the purpose of this handbook?
Well, far too often learners leave school with very little knowledge about the opportunities that are waiting out
The ETDP SETA put together this handbook with high school learners in mind especially those in g
there for them. We want to help these learners realise that they can dream big and become very successful. More
so, we want to provide these learners with the information they need to make career choices.
What is the purpose of this handbook?
Who is this Handbook
for?
Well, far
too often learners leave school with very little knowledge about the opportunities that a
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Knowing what you are getting yourself into will help you predict some of the challenges you may face in achieving
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Knowing what you are getting yourself into will help you predict some of the challenges you may
dreams – and we’re not only talking about the problems you will face ten years from now, but also
school. This knowledge will help you plan how you can work around these challenges.
Scarce and Critical Skills
Each SETA produces a Sector Skills Plan with a list of the identified scarce and critical skills in the
simple definition of a scarce skill and a critical skill:
A scarce skill is an occupation (group of related jobs) where there are not many people who can d
are too little people doing it in the country.
A critical skill is a set of skills which is lacking in a particular occupation.
For example: If anti-corruption skills are a set of skills lacking within the occupation of finance
practitioners, they will be known as a critical skill for this occupation. But, if there is a shortage of
finance
practitioners
as anGUIDANCE
occupation, then being a finance practitioner is a scarce7skill.
ETDP
SETA CAREER
Chapter Two
About the ETDP SETA
“If you have access to the internet, visit our website: www.etdpseta.org.za for more information on our SETA”
Vision
“The vision of the ETDP SETA is to promote and facilitate the development of the skills profile of the sector’s workforce
in order to benefit employers, workers and employees in the sector”
Objectives
The objectives of the ETDP SETA are to:
Promote and facilitate:
· The identification of skills shortages and training in the sector;
· The development of qualifications and learning pathways for education, training and development practitioners,
and improve the return on investment;
· The development of skills of workers at all levels through a better quality of life, employment prospects for
previously disadvantaged people and labour mobility;
· Higher productivity in the workplace and healthy competition among employers;
· Self-employment; and
· Redress of past imbalances caused separate and unequal education and training systems.
Encourage employers within the sector to use workplace as an active learning environment to:
· Provide employees with the opportunities for new entrants to enter into the sector and gain work experience;
· Encourage workers in the sector to participate in learnerships and other relevant learning programmes; and
· Promote partnerships between the public and private sectors of the economy.
Province
Provincial Officer
Manager/Contact Person
Contact No.
Physical Address
Eastern Cape
Mr Luvo Gazi
Tel: 043 722 0232/2/4
Mobile: 083 350 3594
luvog@etdpseta.org.za
77 Oxford Street,
Standard Bank Building, 4th Floor
East London
Western cape
Mr Ismael Adams
Mobile: 084 585 8273
ismaela@etdpseta.org.za
Sunbel Building
Office 205, Portion 2nd Floor
2 Old Paarl Road
Bellville
7530
021 946 4022
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Limpopo
Mr Isaia Mphaphuli
Tel: 015 295 9303
Mobile: 082 879 5498
isaiam@etdpseta.oeg.za
106 Hans van Rensburg Street
Empire Place Building
Polokwane
KwaZulu Natal
Ms Zandile Ntshangase
Tel: 031 304 5930
Mobile: 079 694 131
333 Anton Lambede Street
12th Floor Durban Bay House
Durban
zandilen@etdpseta.org.za
Free State
Ms Felicity Scully
Mobile: 083 647 9512
felicitys@etdpseta.org.za
Mpumalanga
Ms Nkhensani Mabunda
Tel: 087 700 8113
Mobile: 083 564 2764
Nkhensanim@etdpseta.org.
za
North West
Ms Sibongile Nhlabathi
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Tel: (018) 294-5280
Fax:(018) 294-5719
Mobile: 083 764 3604
sibongilen@etdpseta.org.za
Sanlam Building
Cnr Nelson Mandela Drive and
Second Avenue
Second Floor
Bloemfontein
6 Streak Street
Streak Street Office Park
Office No. 2, Block B
Nelspruit
78 Cnr Retief & Peter Mokaba
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It is better to have a psychologist or counsellor assess
you, but professional career assessments can sometimes
be expensive. If you do not have the financial means to
have it done, don’t worry. Most tertiary institutions have
career counsellors on hand to answer your questions.
Step 2
Weighing your options
Once you have decided on the career you want to
pursue, it is important to understand how the higher
education system can help you in making it all happen.
Think about which route is the best to take in achieving
your career goals. You need to understand the various
qualification options available to you. So, will a
learnership help you more than a skills programme
would? Or, do you need a degree for the career you’d
like to establish or will a diploma suit you better?
These are all questions that you need to ask. You also
need to consider your social circumstances; perhaps
you’ll need to choose an institution close to home in
order to save, or you may need to study part-time if
you need to work while studying.
Step 3
Identifying the correct institution
Once you have decided on the type of qualification
you want to pursue, you need to decide which type of
institution (university of technology, FET College, etc.)
is most practical in achieving your qualification. You must
look at things like costs and entrance requirements;
these differ from institution to institution; so make sure
you are extra careful while exploring your options.
Step 4
date for applications, course fees, course duration,
residence fees, etc.
All tertiary institutions have websites, so this information
is just a click away. If you can’t access the internet, these
institutions also have handbooks which they will gladly
post to you no matter where you are in the country.
As part of your research, it is important for you to
understand that most institutions of higher learning use
the M-Score system to calculate points that will indicate
your chances of being accepted for your desired study
programme. Each institution has its own point system
and for you to get more specific information and points
required for your chosen programme(s) you will need
to contact the institution directly and request them to
send you an information pack. Below is an M-Score
sample table from the University of Johannesburg (UJ).
Should the M-Score system be used, points are awarded
for the six best symbols (taking faculty and programmespecific requirements into account) on the Grade 11
(N-Score) or Grade 12 (M-Score) report according to
the scale below. A maximum of six (6) subjects will be
used to calculate either the N-Score, or M-Score, with
a maximum M-Score of 30.
Senior Certificate/Grade 12 M-Scores are calculated as
follows:
Subject symbol
A
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5
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Studying)
Once you have decided on the institution and type of
qualification, get as much information as you can on
how to register for your degree and what is required to
complete it. Check for admission requirements (many
institutions base admission on a point system), closing
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Chapter Four
BUSINESS TRAINING
PRACTITIONER
Careers in Our Sector
“A business training practitioner plans, directs, organises
and coordinates training policy, provides advice, training
and administrative support to trainers and learners.”
Background of the career
Business training practitioners fall in the same group as
other human resource practitioners like recruitment
officers, employee wellness officers and compensation
& benefits officers. In small organisations, a general
human resources (HR) practitioner will be in charge of
all HR functions. But in larger organisations, a dedicated
practitioner is hired for each and every function. Training
practitioners are responsible for coordinating all training
and development activities in an organisation. It is their
job to make sure that these activities further the human
resource and training strategy of the organisation. A
training practitioner in smaller organisations may also
have to be involved in delivering training; but in larger
organisations, this role is usually delegated to ETD
practitioners (or trainers).
Career Description
·
·
·
·
·
Analysing training needs by meeting with
management and conducting research to develop
new training programs or improve existing ones,
or find suitable programmes from outside of the
company.
Putting together training manuals, multimedia visual
aids and other educational materials.
Managing the development and implementation of
assessment strategies.
Making sure that the training strategy and practice
meets national legal requirements.
Handling the budgeting of all training related
activities.
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Attractions
If you enjoy developing other people, then being a
training practitioner gives you the opportunity to do this
on a large scale – even if you’re not directly involved in
the training.
What do you need for this career?
·
·
·
·
NQF qualification at level 5 or above
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills
Learnership
Challenges
Most of the time, training budgets are the first to be
cut when an organisation is going through tough times.
Working within budget limitations and having to meet
the expectations of both employees and management
can be tricky, but challenges like these are platforms for
growth and will teach you about your personal strength.
Related occupations and levels of growth:
· Management
· Business administration
· Human resources
For more help:
American Society for Training and Development
(ASTD) is the world’s largest association dedicated to
workplace learning and performance professionals. You
can contact Robin Probart on probartr@worldonline.
co.za or 082 894 6932.
The Institute of People Management (IPM) was
founded more than 65 years ago to support effective
leadership and people management to human resource
professional management in general.
Contact 011 993 9537 or visit www.ipm.co.za
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INDUSTRIAL
RELATIONS ADVISOR
‘’Industrial relations advisor assist in resolving disputes
by advising on workplace relations policies and
problems, and representing industrial, commercial,
union, employer or other parties in negotiations on
rates of pay and conditions of employment.’’
Background of the career
and communication skills will be important. You will
also need to be familiar with the Skills Development
Strategy of this country. Your National Senior Certificate
(Matric certificate) should meet the entry requirements
for doing either a degree or diploma course in Human
Resource Management at University/University of
Technology level.
Attractions
Industrial relations (IR) advisors enjoy the tension and
conflict of their work, especially when they are able to
Industrial (or labour) relation advisors are responsible
You will be dealing with people, so strong interpersonal
fix the problems that
caused allskills
of the
People
for developing and maintaining good workplace
and communication
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important. You
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economic
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Certain times of Attractions
the year are set aside for wage
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of a country.
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of pay and conditions of employment.’’
Industrial relations (IR) advisors enjoy the tension and
stressful.
so skilled people with a particular personality and
conflict of their work, especially when they are able to fix
the problemsemployees
that caused all of
the trouble.
who
Background
of the career
You will have to discipline
from
time People
to time
training background are needed
in these situations.
enjoy communication, debating and solving problems
you mayforeven have
fireforpeople.
will be to
perfect
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Industrial (or labour) relation advisors are–responsible
developing
and
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good
workplace
relationship
be able to handle this.
Career Description between employees and employers. not
They are the
Challenges
· Help management with workplace
relations
people that get
involved in negotiations on issues such
as better working hours and wages. It is their job to know
Certain times of the year are set aside for wage
For more help:
policies and procedures, staff
performance
and
everything
about economic
and wage data as well as the
negotiations and bargaining. These times can be very
labour laws of a country. Strike (or industrial)
can
Visitaction
www.labour.gov.za
disciplinary matters.
stressful. (website of the Department of
be very costly and highly emotional, so skilled people
You will have to discipline employees from time to time –
The Commission
for Conciliation, Mediation
· Negotiations terms and conditions
of personality and training Labour).
with a particular
background are
you may even have to fire people. Some people may not
needed it these situations.
be
able
to
handle
this.
and Arbitration (CCMA) at www.ccma.org.za.
employment and examine as well as resolve
disputes and grievances. Job description
For more help:
Visit www.labour.gov.za (website of the Department of
· Keep up with new laws, awards, collective
Labour).
Help management with workplace relations
The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration
agreements and employmentpolicies
contracts,
wage
and procedures,
staff performance and
(CCMA) at www.ccma.org.za.
disciplinary matters.
payment systems and - disputes
settlement
Negotiations terms and conditions of
employment and examine as well as resolve
procedures.
disputes and grievances.
· Handle enterprise agreements
collective
Keep uporwith new
laws, awards, collective
agreements
and
employment
contracts such as productivity-based wage
contracts, wage payment systems and
adjustment procedures, workplace
relation
policies
disputes
settlement
procedures.
Handle enterprise agreements or
and programs.
collective contracts such as
productivity-based
wage
adjustment
· Supervise workplace consultative
committees
and
procedures, workplace relation policies
employee participation initiatives.
and programs.
-
Supervise workplace consultative
committees and employee participation
initiatives.
What do you need for this career?
You will need to grasp (get) theWhat
bigger
picture, and to
do you need for this job?
notice where training interventions are required.
You will need to grasp (get) the bigger picture, and to
You will be dealing with people,notice
so strong
interpersonal
where training interventions are required.
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Demand: There is a shortage of 108
industrial relations advisors. Many
worker representatives become full-time
shop stewards and specialise in
industrial relations advice for their
union’s members.
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GENERAL CLERK
Background of the career
When other employees or senior officials at an
organisation need to look for information, it always gives
them a peace of mind to know that all the documents
are neatly filed in a cabinet system and in an alphabetical
or project order. Every organisation and company needs
a system like this in place to run smoothly.
That’s where the general clerk steps in! An excellent
general clerk eases the way things flow in the workplace
which helps keep our workers motivated.
Career Description
Your main role as a general clerk would be to make sure
that the office runs smoothly and this can involve some of
the following tasks:
· Purchasing and control of the organisation’s stock
like stationery (pens, paper, ink, files, etc.) and
communication facilities.
· Handling most correspondence that needs to
be handed out to other employees, filed or
acknowledged. This includes receiving and sending
faxes, emails and photocopying.
· Preparing reports and notices, and making sure that
they are up to date and always available for use by
other employees who need them.
· Taking minutes (notes) during meetings, handling
the switchboard and dealing with visitor enquiries
at the reception area.
· Help the human resources manager by keeping files
and reports. Also, by receiving job applications on
behalf of the HR manager.
· Sometimes a general clerk would have to help with
basic accounting and finance duties. These include
making entries in cash-books, ledgers and handling
legal and financial documents that may be needed
later.
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DID YOU
KNOW?
The ETDP sector has identified a demand
of 2 327 general clerks. These people are
required primarily in the Department of Basic
Education. FW de Klerk, the man awarded the
Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela and
South Africa’s last white president, has a
surname which means “the clerk” in
Dutch.
What do you need for this career?
Educational
At high school level, you will need to get the equivalent
of a grade 10 pass. After this, you can enrol at an FET
college or university of technology. When you finish
your further studies, the college or training institution
will award you with a certificate confirming that you are
skilled in various commercial courses such as typing,
computer literacy, communications, accounting and
office routine.
Usually, people get on-the-job training from their
colleagues when they find a new job. Your colleagues
already know how things are done and will help you
understand the existing work culture, systems and procedures
for paperwork that you will be handling everyday.
Personality
To handle a job like this, you need to learn how to work
accurately and neatly. You must develop good language
skills and be able to do calculations. But, what is most
important is that you are able to work with other people
as everyone will be needing things from you all the time.
Previous experience
This depends on the on what the employer is looking
for. Some clerical posts will require that you have at least
some work experience as a clerk and others will require
just your qualifications. That’s why it is important to
ensure that during your studies, you look out for training,
volunteering or “job-shadowing” opportunities across
companies that might be willing to help you with this.
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“General clerks perform a range of administrative
tasks and are essential workers in an age of information
over-load and the importance of data.”
Attractions
General clerks in the ETDP sector enjoy a slightly
friendlier and more relaxed atmosphere than they
would working in a regular industrial or business setting.
Schools, political organisations, research institutes,
trade unions, government departments and private
companies have more of a service-to-others mandate
than the average non-ETDP employer.
Salary packages vary and may still be slightly lower
in the ETDP sector – depending on the company or
employer, of course. A new entrant should earn about
R5 000 per month with benefits such as medical aid and
provident fund.
By definition, this job deals with regular office work.
If you are the kind of person who finds satisfaction in
creating order from what is chaotic, this is the perfect
job for you! Because every company has some kind of
administration happening in their companies and
organisations, there are jobs for clerks in all economic
sectors. So, you’re not stuck in the ETDP sector if you
decide that you need a change of scenery.
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Operation services/support officer
Planning support officer
Recording clerk
Social security administrator
Survey information officer
Victims court assistant
Visa/fingerprint officer
For more help:
Clerks find employment in a wide range of occupations
and across all economic sectors. You find them
employed in business, non-profit organisations, industry
organisations, government, municipalities, schools and
many other places. Because of this, there isn’t a
particular organisation representing them. Business
colleges and universities of technology will be the first
place to start for any of you seeking more information
on the occupation of being a clerk. Many clerks work as
public servants. You may find help for them from unions
representing public servants; that would be Public &
Allied Workers Union of South Africa (PAWUSA – see
www.pawusa.org.za), and the Public Servants
Association of South Africa (PSA – see www.psa.co.za).
Some clerical jobs are suitable for people with disabilities.
Related occupations/titles:
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Clerical & administrative worker
General clerical worker
Accident/committee/fingerprint clerk
Administrative assistant
Advisory officer clerical
Clerical assistant/officer
Client services administrator
Community services clerk
Girl Friday
Lab administrator
Counter/licensing/veterinary/warrants clerk
Office/field assistant
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DID YOU
KNOW?
In one of the oldest works in
the English language, Chaucer’s The
Canterbury Tales, it is the clerk who tells
the story of Griselda, a woman who is put
to difficult tests by her husband. The clerk
intends the story as a lesson to everyone
who faces difficulties (and difficult
people!) to face life without giving
up or giving in..
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EARLY CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER
“Early childhood development
practitioners plan, organise
and conduct activities to help
pre-primary school students
develop a wide variety of
skills including speech, reading,
writing, motor skills and social
interaction.”
DID YOU
KNOW?
The ETDP sector has identified a need
of 3 160 early childhood practitioners! The
education level of a child’s parents has a big
impact on the level of education the child will
reach? For example, it was found that in a
group of 20 24-year-olds whose parents had
degrees, 84% were enrolled in some form
of education or training compared to
30% of those whose parents had
less than a basic education?
Background of the career
Early Childhood Development (ECD) is the phase
between birth and the school going age (pre-school or
crèche). This is when children establish foundational
cognitive abilities, attitudes and skills, preparing them
for primary schooling and the rest of life. The ECD is a
top priority of UNESCO (United Nations Educational,
Scientific and Cultural Organisation) and the South
African government because of its impact on later
educational achievements and its role in achieving
universal primary education (one of the Millennium
Development Goals).
Research has shown that positive ECD linked to
educational achievement, employment opportunities
and national Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
Negative ECD experiences, especially between
birth and four years of age, can limit later cognitive
development of the child.
The Department of Basic Education wants to expand
access to ECD to disadvantaged communities such as
rural villages and poor townships.
Enrolment in ECD classes is expanding rapidly and it
has increased the demand of practitioners in the sector
to at least 3 160.
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Career Description
Some of the tasks carried out by an early childhood
development practitioner:
· Planning ways to teach children indoor and
outdoor;
· Choosing educational material to use in teaching
the children;
· Giving activities that help to develop motor
skills, cooperative social skills, confidence and
understanding;
· Promoting language development through
storytelling, role play (drama), songs, rhymes and
group discussions;
· Safeguarding the well-being of the children;
· Discussing the children’s progress with their parents;
· Attending parent interviews, staff and committee
meetings;
· Helping ill children through first-aid; and
· Stay in contact with parents to alert them if there is
something wrong with a child (this could be sickness
or emotional disorder).
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“Foundational phase
teachers teach and
coordinate a range of
subjects from grade 3
within a prescribed
curriculum to primary
school learners.”
DID YOU
KNOW?
Demand: The ETDP sector has identified a
need for 3 160 early childhood development
practitioners. Previously the term “educare”
used to refer to learning programmes
for children under the age six; this is
now replaced by early childhood
development.
Attractions
ECD practitioners have shorter working hours than
other teachers and have fewer assessments to marks.
ECD practitioners say that 0 to 6 year phase of a child’s
life is the most rewarding teaching experience for them
because of the speed at which children get new abilities
and their hunger for learning.
If you enjoy working with children in this age group, this
could be a very rewarding career for you.
What do you need for this career?
· You must be able to communicate well with children
– one-on-one and as a group;
· Have a positive attitude and be able to make jokes
with the children;
· Be able to speak to parents with care;
· Universities may have different requirements for
ECD practitioners but a national senior certificate
(matric) is a standard minimum requirement for a
diploma or a degree programme;
· There is an NQF Level 5 national certificate in Early
Childhood Development which is offered at FET
colleges;
· Some universities offer a Post-graduate Certificate
in Education covering grade R to 3;
· Another option is the Bachelor of Education (B Ed)
Degree which prepares a person for a career in
teaching; and
· Certificate programs are also available for
people who have a national senior certificate and
experience in ECD.
Challenges
Most part of the country do not have enough ECD
practitioners, unlike other teachers in primary schools.
ECD practitioner salaries are also lower compared to
those of other teachers.
ECD practitioners may find it difficult to deal with some
parents or children, especially when there family
problems or financial difficulties complicating matters.
ECD practitioners must be willing to do a lot of cleaning
up after children (unless they have assistants). Children
at this age are not able to care for themselves as much
as those in the foundational, intermediate & senior or
FET phase. This requires a lot of responsibility.
For more help:
See contact details for the following organisations in
chapter 7, Important Contact Details:
· Department of Basic Education (Directorate for
Early Childhood Development)
· Department of Higher Education & Training
· Teacher professional bodies and unions
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FOUNDATIONAL PHASE
SCHOOL TEACHER
“Foundational phase teachers teach
and coordinate a range of subjects from
grade 3 within a prescribed curriculum to
primary school learners.”
DID YOU
KNOW?
Demand: There is a demand for 1 009
foundation phase teachers in the ETDP sector.
Background of the career
Foundational phase teachers are teachers who teach
from grade R (reception year) until grade 3. They usually
teach all of the subjects in the curriculum to pupils.
Foundational Phase Teachers (FPT) do a lot of
administrative work that includes preparing for exams,
marking and writing reports. Sports, and cultural
activities are important in this phase, so foundational
phase teachers may be asked to help as part of their work.
Career Description
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Develop students’ interests, ability and coordination
by having creative activities;
Discuss every child’s progress and problems with
students and parents, and seek advice from student
counsellors and senior teachers;
Guide discussions and supervise work in class;
Work with parents, community and business
groups;
Maintain class and school records;
Take part in staff meetings, educational conferences
and workshops;
Be and take part in tasks such as sport, school
concerts, and special interest programs;
Prepare, administer and mark tests, projects
assignments to see students progress and record
results;
Supervise student teachers on placement; and
Teach literacy, numeracy, social science, creative
expression and physical education
Attractions
Foundational phase teaching is less stressful than
intermediate and senior phase or further educational
training teaching. The teachers in this profession feel
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Education in South Africa is a MUST for all
children from the age of seven until the
year they turn 15 (or the end of
grade 9).
joy, fulfillment and pride because of the difference their
work makes on the lives of the young learners who
are in their care. The Department of Education also
makes available incentives such as house allowances
that become part of the salaries of the teachers and this
makes this profession to be rewarding in different ways.
What do you need for this career?
There are other universities that offer a National
Professional Diploma in Education (Foundation Phase).
The Bachelor of Education (B Ed) degree prepares you
for a career in teaching.
Some universities put together ECD and Foundational
Phase programmes.
Challenges
Some schools are deep in the rural areas and are not
as well equipped as those in the urban areas. The
Department of Basic Education is trying to make better
working conditions and opportunities for teachers and
the schools in the rural areas.
For more help:
See contact details for following organisations in chapter
7 Important Contact Details:
· Department of Basic Education
· Department of Higher Education & Training
· Teacher professional bodies and unions.
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INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR
PHASE TEACHER
“Intermediate and senior phase teachers teach specific
subjects within a prescribed curriculum from grades 4 to
9 to intermediate phase school learners and they promote
learners’ social, emotional, intellectual and physical
development.”
Background of the career
There are four teaching occupations identified as scarce
skills in the intermediate and senior phase (grades 4 to
9), totalling a demand for 1 813 teachers.
These are:
· Maths teachers
· Natural science teachers
· Economics and Management Sciences teachers
· Life Skills teachers
Intermediate and senior phase learners have to decide
on subject choices, career direction and possibly work
options when they finish school after grade 9 (the last
compulsory year of schooling). Those who continue with
further learning (grades 10 up to 12) are being prepared
for this final phase of schooling. This is, therefore, a very
important phase of schooling and requires learners to
be mature and able to make decisions; and the most
important part is to have properly trained teachers who
will be able to help guide them.
This is a phase where learners are also entering their
teenage years, which means that they can sometimes
be emotional and unruly. So teachers need to be
creative about how they deal with the learners..
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Helping with extracurricular activities such as sports
and school concerts; and
Keeping attendance records and ensuring order and
discipline from learners.
What do you need for this career?
Teachers usually take any of the following routes
to qualify:
· Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
· Bachelor of Education (B Ed) Degree
· Diploma in Teaching
You will also do a one year Post-graduate Certificate in
Education (PGCE) after you complete your three or
four year bachelor’s degree. The major subjects (that
you study for the full period of the degree) will be the
teaching subjects for your PGCE. The PGCE teaches
you how to teach while the bachelor’s degree teaches
you what to teach.
The advantage of doing a bachelor’s degree and then a
PGCE means that you can always change you career
choice at the end of your bachelor’s degree if you
decide you no longer want to teach. The disadvantage
of doing this is that you do not get any practical teaching
experience.
If you do a Bachelor of Education (B Ed) Degree which
is a four year programme, you will get practical work
experience and academic learning created specifically
for teachers and education professionals.
During the B Ed you can choose to specialise in either:
· Intermediate and senior phases (grades 4 to 6 and
grades 7 to 9)
· Senior phase and Further Education & Training
(grades7 to 9 and grades 10 to 12)
Career Description
Below is a list of some of the key tasks that you need to
carry out as an intermediate & senior phase teacher:
· Handle teaching material and lessons for the learners;
· Correcting and testing learners’ work;
· Taking care of the social, emotional, mental and
physical well-being of learners;
· Ensuring good learner behaviour;
· Discussing learner progress with parents and other
teachers;
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DID YOU
KNOW?
Demand: The ETDP sector has identified a demand
for the following intermediate & senior phase teachers:
*71 Maths teachers
*1 110 Natural Science teachers
*108 Economics and Management Science teachers
*524 Life Skills teachers
*Grade 9 is the last year of compulsory schooling.
Grade 9 students are therefore either preparing for
work or making subject choices for the final
phase of their schooling (grade 10 to 12).
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The senior phase and FET specialisation has a further
training in:
· Services
· Engineering and Technology
· Business and Management Studies
· Science (including Maths, Physical Sciences and Life
Sciences)
The strength of the B Ed is that it prepares you over a
long time for the time you become an actual teacher.
Some people feel that B Ed graduates are better
prepared for the challenges of teaching. The weakness
of the B Ed is that it only prepares you for a career in
education, so your options are more limited.
The Diploma route is more practical and focuses on
particular specialisations within the teaching occupation
than the PGCE and B Ed. It includes a work integrated
learning component (that is, practical experience at a
school) and is offered by universities and universities of
technology.
Challenges
With more and more single parents and more parents
working full-time jobs, teachers have to be care-givers
after school too. This can be hard and stressful,
especially with classes that have discipline or attention
problems. In poorer communities, teachers have even
more to worry about because of large class sizes, old
equipment and buildings, and lack of support from the
rest of the staff. Crime, violence, alcohol and drugs can
make way into your classrooms and that may demand
creative and effective responses from you as a teacher.
Related occupations and levels of growth:
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For more help:
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‘’The college offers a wide variety of programme, ranging
from certificates to national diplomas, equipping
students to meet the demands of the workplace and the
needs of a changing society.’’
Primary school teacher (grades 4 to 7)
High school teacher (grades 8 to 9)
Middle school teacher
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See contact details for these organizations at the
back of this handbook:
Department of Basic Education (Directorate for
Early Childhood Development)
Department of Higher Education & Training
Teacher professional bodies and unions
Attractions
Intermediate & senior phase teachers are responsible
for school learning during a very important phase in the
child’s life. Unlike in the Foundational Phase (grade R to
3), your students have developed enough selfmanagement skills to take on great responsibility. At
this point, sports and cultural achievements begin to
play a greater role in their lives, and teachers become
very involved in different areas of their development.
This can’t be easy especially because of the workload
of the curriculum and extra activities that teaching
the intermediate & senior phase comes with, but that
doesn’t mean it isn’t an exciting job. Generally, teaching
is less stressful than other professions –plus you get to
enjoy longer holiday periods!
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DID YOU
KNOW?
*An average of 20 000 teachers per year are
needed to enter the schooling sector, but only
approximately 6 000 per year are graduating
with teaching qualifications. Can you believe
that of those who do graduate, less than
two thirds plan to take up teaching
as a career and teach in
South Africa?
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FET TEACHERS AND
LECTURERS
Background of the career
FET teachers and lecturers play a very important role in
the economy and society of any country. At this stage
of development, you as learners are preparing to enter
the world of work or further studies and your ability to
contribute economically and socially to the country
depends on the quality of education you receive here.
Unlike foundational phase teachers and intermediate &
senior phase teachers, FET teachers and lectures are
dealing with the highest levels of the NQF within the
General & Further Educational & Training sector. There
is a great shortage in this group of educators – a total of
12 437 people are needed. If things continue this way,
by 2015, South Africa will face a shortage of 94 000
teachers.
This problem is particularly bad in rural areas. Limpopo,
for example, has set aside funding for 500 bursaries
every year (worth R50 000 per student) but managed
to get 97 Maths and Science teachers since 2007 – and
this province has a shortage of 1 600 Maths and Science
teachers! The teacher-learner ratio in private schools is
1:16 as compared to 1:30 in public schools. However
this ratio includes principals and deputy principals and
heads of departments who do not interact with as
many students as other teachers do. The actual ratio
of teachers to learner in public schools is closer to 1:40
and even higher in some areas.
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Career Description
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Before choosing a career, it is helpful to get a feel for the
kind of work you’ll be doing.The daily tasks of FET teachers
and lectures will be different across different institutions,
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but the list below will give you an idea of what to expect:
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Come up with teaching methods and instructional
materials to meet all students’ needs.
Do assessments and study results to determine
students’ strengths and areas of weakness.
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Assign and mark classwork and homework.
Go to professional meetings, educational
conferences, and teacher training workshops so
that you can maintain and improve professional
competence.
Staff meetings and staff committees.
Work with other teachers and administrators in the
development, evaluation, and revision of school
and FET college programmes.
Meet with parents, other teachers, counsellors,
and school administrators to resolve students’
behaviour and academic problems.
Enforce all school policies and rules governing
students.
Coming up with and enforcing rules for behaviour
and procedures for students.
Guide and counsel students with academic problems
or special academic interest.
Teach through lectures, discussions, and
demonstrations in one or more subject.
Teach and monitor in the use of school equipment
and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Maintain correct and complete student records
as required by laws, departmental policies and
regulations.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual
students’ needs and progress.
Meet with parents to discuss their children’s
progress and to determine priorities for their
children and their resource needs.
Observe and evaluate students’ performance,
behaviour, social development, and physical health.
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Perform administrative duties such as assisting in
school libraries, hall and tuck-shop monitoring, bus
loading and unloading.
Prepare for assigned classes (and show written
evidence of preparation upon request).
Prepare study material and classrooms for class
activities.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study,
following curriculum guidelines and requirements of
national and provincial departments of education.
Prepare reports on students and activities as
required by administration.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignment
to evaluate students’ progress.
Prepare students for late grades by encouraging
them to explore learning opportunities and to
preserve with challenging tasks.
Select, store, order and issue classroom equipment,
materials and supplies.
Assist with extracurricular activities such as clubs,
student organisations, and academic contests.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other
equipment and materials to supplement
presentations.
‘’FET teachers & lectures teach one or more subjects
(theoretical and or practical component) within a prescribed
curriculum to Further Educational and Training students
and promote students social, emotional, intellectual and
physical development.’’
What do you need for this career?
FET lectures are expected to have, in addition to
pedagogical (how to teach) skills, industry experience
and practical skills in the subjects they lecture. To
support the provision of better quality FET, many
universities and universities of technology offer a
certificate or diploma in vocational education for
FET lectures who have experience in industry, but no
pedagogy background.
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DID YOU
KNOW?
There are a total of 12 214 845
learners in public and independent
(private) schools across South
Africa. These learners attend 25
867 schools and are taught
by 411 164 educators.
Attractions
Government’s commitment to improving the
effectiveness of education is seen in our education
budget where education is by far the biggest expense
item and has been for several years (coming to a total
of R165 million in 2010).
Government is working very hard to make teaching as a
profession interesting. Improving school buildings and
facilities is also very important; unlike in the past when
the bulk of the education budget was needed to cover
teachers’ salaries.
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Challenges
Public school teaching isn’t easy in South Africa in
today’s time. But, government has been working hard
to improve conditions for many years now. Still, the
stress of a heavy workload, lower than average salaries,
a lack of learner discipline in schools, and poor career
advancement opportunities don’t make it any easier for
teachers.
Younger teachers tend to leave the teaching profession
at a higher rate than older ones because they have other
options and are still young. FET teachers and lecturers
on many levels face the most difficult challenges in their
classrooms as compared to teachers in the earlier phases
of schooling. On top of that, the increasing demands
for better learner performance means that teachers are
swamped with reporting and paper work which take up
more and more time every year. While the salary issue
has been strongly addressed by government in recent
years, it hasn’t been solved completely – especially for
public college FET lectures who are often offered much
higher salaries to work in the private sector because of
the value of their experience and knowledge.
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DID YOU
KNOW?
64% of employees in the schooling
sector (253 834) are female. 40 702
employees are over the age of 55
and will, therefore, be retiring in
the next five years. This adds
to the scarce skills crisis in
this sector.
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UNIVERSITY LECTURER
‘’A university lecturer lectures students and conducts
tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed
course of study at a university and conducts research in
a particular field of knowledge.’’
Background of the career
University lecturers not only teach students at
universities and universities of technology, they also do
a certain amount of research in the subject they lecture,
publish reports and essays in academic journals, and
keep up to date with the latest development in their
field. Some lecturers even go as far as to serve on
academic or administrative committees that run their
institution.
Challenges
While this is a great job, salaries for starting university
lecturers aren’t that good. In fact, they are less than what
the person could expect from working in business or
industry. A university may require a lecturer to work on
contract (non-permanent) for a period of time before
making them permanent. To make big bucks, one often
has to get a PhD (doctorate degree) and many years of
study.
Career Description
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Attractions
Working in a university can be fun for people who are
keen to learn – yes, people like that do exist. Working
at a university gives to the space to explore new ideas,
research information and grow the boundaries of your
knowledge as well as others. The possibilities are
endless! People who enjoy analytical work, discussion,
debate, reading, abstract reasoning and advanced
theoretical study will enjoy this job.
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Preparing and delivering lectures, and conducting
tutorials (extra classes), seminars and laboratory
sessions (depending on your field).
Coming up with and marking essays, assignments
and exams.
Advising students on academic and related matters.
Attending departmental and faculty meetings,
conferences and seminars.
Supervising work programs of postgraduate and
honours students and tutorial staff.
Helping with setting course and degree
requirements, curriculum revision and academic
planning.
Serving on council, senate, faculty and other
committees and professional boards.
Research and doing consultancies in a particular
field of knowledge.
What do you need for this career?
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Full-time university lecturers usually have to
complete a post-graduate qualification in the field
they are lecturing in, but part-time lecturers or
tutors are sometimes accepted while they are still
studying.
Senior positions in a faculty (university department)
will require a masters or doctorate degree – which
can take up to 7 years to finish.
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TESOL/TELF TEACHERS
‘’TESOL/TELF teachers teaches English to students for
whom English is either a second language or a foreign
language.’’
Background of the career
TESOL stands for Teaching English as Second Language
and TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign
Language. English is currently used as the world’s
primary business language and this means there is a
great demand from non-English speaking countries for
TESOL/TEFL teachers. This kind of teacher helps adults
to speak, listen, read, and write in English. The teacher
and student do not always share a common first (native
or original) language, and this makes it harder to teach
English than it would teaching it as a first language. A lot
of the time, students are from very different cultural
backgrounds to their teachers; so, it also requires the
ability to communicate cross-culturally.
Attractions
TESOL/TELF teachers find work all over the world and
are in demand in many foreign countries where people
need to learn English. This can be an exciting career for
people who want to explore the world! Many young
people choose to do TESOL/TEFL teaching overseas
as part of a gap-year experience before settling down
to a career in their home country, but TESOL/TEFL
teachers can also work in their home countries where
they can teach English to foreigners and immigrants.
Career Description
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Challenges
English is a language spoken all over the world with a
massive lexicon (amount of words) and a gazillion rules.
It will need a lot of creativity and imagination combined
with solid grasp of English syntax (sentence rules) to
find ways to help learners master the language. Some
people find it hard to communicate with people from
different cultures especially those who speak little or no
English.
Assessing exactly how difficult it will be for a student
to learn English.
Teaching students one-on-one and in small groups
out of the regular classroom hours.
Teaching students English language skills by using
different methods like visual demonstration.
Helping other classroom teachers by designing
special teaching programmes for students.
Making new teaching material using existing material.
Preparing course outlines and goals.
Giving and correcting homework, and setting and
marking exams.
Giving feedback about students to teachers, parents
and the students themselves.
What do you need for this career?
Many public and private schools offer TESOL/TELF
programmes that are usually aimed at people who at
least have a matric certificate. These programmes
usually range from 6 months upwards and include
practical exercises as well as theory.
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DID YOU
KNOW?
815 school principals are in
demand in the ETDP sector.
Some school principals get
selected for promotion to
senior positions in the district,
provincial and national
departments of
education.
SCHOOL
PRINCIPAL
“A school principal plans, organises, directs, controls
and coordinates the educational and administrative aspects
of primary and secondary schools.”
Background of the career
The role of a school principal is centered on leadership,
management and administration of primary and
secondary schools, and even FET Colleges. Principals
set goals for the success of a school and they
work together with the teachers and the Heads of
Departments (HODs) to achieve these goals; and
they also manage their schools’ financial budgets and
fundraising methods. As part of their leadership role,
principals also have to answer to their learners, the
parents, the School Governing Body and other relevant
community organisations.
Career Description
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Planning educational programmes for the school;
Making sure things run smoothly for learners from
the time of their admission and to help them
perform well during their time at the school;
Supervising the school’s administration team;
Promoting educational programs and representing
their schools in the wider community;
Making sure the school is properly maintained and
all its facilities to ensure a safe working and learning
environment;
Creating and enforcing discipline so that the school
runs in an orderly manner which benefits teachers
and learners;
Fundraising for the school; and Carrying out training
programmes for teachers.
Attractions
The success of the entire school (and usually the rest of
the community) rests on the school principal’s decisions.
This means that a school principal needs to be a multiskilled person who is able to make the best decisions
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possible because they will impact on the lives of the
learners long after they have finished school. What an
important role to play; wouldn’t you agree?
What do you need for this career?
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It all starts from a junior teaching level;
Then move to senior or head of department (HOD);
You need to have strong leadership skills that will
help motivate and inspire other teachers and the
learners; and School principals need to also have
strong management and administrative skills.
Challenges
School principals usually work long hours, weekends
and sometimes school holidays. They must report to the
district, provincial and national education departments
as well as the school itself and the local community. And
if that’s not enough, they must make sure that order
and discipline is maintained amongst a huge number of
learners who come from very different walks of life.
This can be a very stressful occupation, but doing it
successfully equips you for bigger challenges and also
brings a sense of leadership and fulfilment.
Related occupations, titles and levels of growth:
· Deputy principal
· Early childhood development school principal
· Headmaster
· Headmistress
· Independent school principal
· Manager
· Specialist manager
· Education, health and social services manager
For more help:
See contact details for different educational
organisations at the back of this handbook and also the
list of institutions where you can study teaching.
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HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
“A head of department plans, organizes, directs,
controls and coordinates educational and administrative
aspects of a school department.”
Background of the career
Yes, the principal runs the show at the school, but he
doesn’t do it alone. The leadership of the school is
separated into different levels to assist the school
principal to achieve his or her goals for the school. An
example of these levels is the Heads of Departments
(HODs). HODs manage specific subject fields, for
example Mathematics, Biology or History and they
are trained and qualified specialists in those particular
subject fields. They set standards and goals for the
schools to do well in their specific subject fields and
they come up with ideas and programmes to help
other teachers and learners to achieve more. They are
also involved in managing different staff members and
committees at the school.
Career Description
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Help with the employ and develop other teachers;
Set goals for teachers within your department and
support them in achieving these goals;
Manage extracurricular activities at the school like
sports and cultural events for learners;
Help to maintain order and discipline amongst
learners (setting out times and rules for school
attendance);
Help the school principal achieve the goals set by
the district, provincial and national departments of
education.
DID YOU
KNOW?
The ETDP sector reported a
demand (need) for more than 250
heads of departments. Most heads
of departments are usually
promoted to the position of
school principal.
Attractions
This job is for people who want to do more than just
teach in a classroom. Becoming a head of department
means that you get involved in developing other teachers
as well. Also, you set standards for achievement in
specific subjects.
What do you need for this career?
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This too starts from a junior teaching level;
You will need to gather as much experience as possible
in teaching and excelling in specific subject fields;
Study more (through distance-learning) to boost
your profile;
You would also need to be a highly motivated and
driven person with leadership traits.
Challenges
There are many different people and officials that you
have to work with if you are a head of department (from
learners, teachers, and parents to school principals and
other HODs) and this can be very stressful at times.
Sometimes you will have to work more than 40 hours
per week. You may even have to manage school activities
such as sports tournaments and career guidance trips
for learners during weekends and holidays.
Related occupations, titles and levels of growth:
· Departmental head
· HOD
· Department manager
· Education administrator
· Manager
· Specialist manager
· Education, health and social services manager
· Other education manager
For more help:
See contact details at the back of this handbook; and
also the list of institutions where you can study teaching,
which will help you start your career until you get to the
HOD level.
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SPECIAL NEEDS
TEACHER
‘
’Special needs teachers teach academic and living skills to
primary and further education and training students with
particular learning difficulties using various techniques
and promotes students social, emotional, intellectual, and
physical development.’’
part-time course.
DID YOU
KNOW?
Background of the career
Demand: The ETDP sector
has identified a shortage of
5 805 special needs teachers.
Special needs learners’ refers to learners who have needs
and differences (disabilities) which reduce their ability to
learn under general education conditions. Special needs
teachers make it possible for these children to learn.
They use the latest technology, different approaches to
learning, special learning spaces, etc. These teachers
usually have several years of experience in teaching
before they take on this role.
Attractions
Career Description
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You judge learners’ abilities and limitations in terms
of their intellectual gifts or specific problems of
language and culture.
You plan, organise and start special programmes to
provide advanced teaching.
You teach basic academic subjects, and practical and
self-help skills to hearing and sight impaired learners
(learners that have difficulty with their ears and eyes).
You use instructional materials, methods and aids to
help train and rehabilitate these learners.
You use special techniques and teach parents and
other teachers about these techniques.
You prepare and maintain learners’ information and
other records like reports.
What do you need for this career?
You need to be a very patient person if you want to
become a special needs teacher. You also need to be
very good at communicating especially with children.
They are very smart and want to learn. In terms of your
matric results, you will need to meet the requirements
to attend a university to qualify as a teacher. Most
universities offer a one-year full-time or a two-year
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Seeing your efforts pay off when the children
succeed.
Being appreciated by students, parents and other
teachers.
Some special needs teachers become entrepreneurs
by starting their own remedial practices.
Challenges
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Some schools cannot afford to spend much on
special education.
Some parents and teachers may not appreciate
what you do.
You may not always succeed at your first try.
For more help:
*Find out more at the universities offering courses
in special needs education like Nelson Mandela
Metropolitan University’s ACE SNE programmes.
*You could also contact teachers’ unions like SADTU
or NAPTOSA. Find details at www.sadtu.org.za or
www.naptosa.org.za. You will find links to provincial
departments of education, various councils and other
links on these sites.
*Find the Department of Education’s Education White
Paper 6 that deals with special needs education. This
can be downloadable at www.info.gov.za,
www.suite101.com/specialneedseducation.
-‘’Insightful writers; informed readers’’
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ACCOUNTANT
“Accountants plan and provide systems and services relating
to the financial dealings of organisations and individuals, Challenges
and advise on associated record-keeping and compliance It takes a long time to qualify as an accountant. Some
people fail their board exams and have to repeat
requirements.”
it or even change their career altogether. Being an
accountant can also be a very stressful job because
Background of the career
Accountants handle money matters for companies and you have to do many reports for the organisation and
organisations. They make sure that this information is other stakeholders. But, if you are someone who looks
up to date and that it is available to all the people who forward to challenge and working under pressure, you
would definitely have fun doing this kind of work.
need it within and outside an organisation.
Different companies use different accounting systems
and these are usually recommended by the accountants.
In the ETD sector, accountants play a very important
role in making sure that funds are properly managed
by colleges, universities, schools and other government
departments. Salaries for accountants differ according
to the sector (public or private).
Career Description
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Budgeting;
Preparing financial statements (balance sheets and
income statements, etc.);
Protecting an organisation’s finances against fraud
and mismanagement;
Making sure that the company or organisation
spends and invests wisely; and
Giving advice on tax and other financial issues
concerning the company or organisation.
Attractions
Accountants earn very high salaries and they usually
become part of the top management in the organisations
they work for. In the ETDP sector accountants do not
earn as much as they would in the private sector, but
they enjoy normal working hours which are less stressful.
What do you need for this career?
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At high school level, you need to have Mathematics
(compulsory) and Accounting, Business Economics
and Economics.
After this you need to enrol for a diploma or degree
in Accountancy at a university or university of
technology.
Related occupations, titles and levels of growth:
· Chartered accountant (CA)
· Auditor
· Bank accountant
· Forensic accountant
· Liquidator
· Financial analyst
· Company secretary
· Business, marketing and communication
management
For more help:
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
(ACCA) has a South African branch. If you have access
to the internet you can visit their website: www.
accaglobal.com or call (011) 459 1900 for information.
You can also contact the South African Institute of
Chartered Accountants (SAICA) on www.saica.co.za
or call (011) 621 6600. The SAICA handbook (and
more information) is available on the SAICA website.
There is also a group of four of the largest accounting
firms in the world, “the Big Four”, which are:
Deloitte & Touche (www.deloitte.com);
PriceWaterhouse Coopers [PWC]
(www.pwc.com);
Ernst & Young (www.ey.com);
and KPMG (www.kpmg.com). SETA has identified a demand of 75
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DID YOU
KNOW?
accountants.
-Accounting is called “the language
of business” because it is the way
in which financial information
about a business is reported
to other businesses or
parties.
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POLICY AND PLANNING
PRACTITIONER
“A policy and planning practitioner plans, develops,
organises, directs, controls and coordinates policy advice
and strategic planning within the organisation.”
Background of the career
Policy and planning practitioners come up with ways for
organisations to achieve their goals. In the ETDP sector,
they plan the different roles that must be played and how
this can be done successfully. They also make sure that
information about the progress of their plans is up to
date in case other senior officials want to check on their
progress. Policy and planning practitioners make sure
that the organisation works in line with other structures
at global, regional, national, provincial and local levels.
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Career Description
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Creating, carrying out and monitoring strategic
plans, programs, policies, processes, systems and
procedures that are put in place to achieve the goals
and objectives of that organisation;
Creating, carrying out and running policy research
and analysis;
Representing the organisation in negotiations during
conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums
on policy issues;
Advising government and other senior officials on
policy issues.
Attractions
This job is more rewarding to people who enjoy research,
analysis and complex problem solving activities. It also
allows you a chance to become a part of the decision
making level that affect all the structures of the sector
from top (government) down to bottom (classroom
level). This means that your decisions can impact
generations of learners.
What do you need for this career?
·
To kick-start your career in this field, you need to
finish high school and enrol for a bachelor’s degree
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in Sociology, Political Science, Public Administration
or Public Policy.
It is also advisable that when you graduate with
your bachelor’s degree, you pursue postgraduate
studies until you reach a master’s degree level. This
betters your chances of being considered for senior
positions;
At the highest level, this occupation will need you
to have gathered knowledge in economics, politics,
regional planning, public finance and various other fields.
Challenges
Policy development jobs need a lot of analytical thinking
and research across many fields to help you carry out
the duties at your level best. You also need to make sure
that all policies developed are realistic and that they can
be used practically.
Related occupations, titles and levels
of growth:
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Corporate planning manager
Planning and development manager
Policy development manager
Public policy manager
Strategic planning manager
Managers
Specialist managers
Business administration managers
Policy and planning managers
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FINANCE PRACTITIONER
“A finance practitioner plans, organises, directs, controls
and coordinates the financial and accounting activities of
the organisation.”
Background of the career
Finance practitioners look after the finances of
an organisation or company. Almost all decisions
that organisations make include money and finance
practitioners are needed to give advice, planning
and control over the finances involved. This helps
the organisation to avoid running out of money.
This occupation also includes making sure the finances
of an organisation are safe from corruption and fraud
(mismanagement of funds) which helps to build and protect
the organisation.
Career Description
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Planning and carrying out accounting methods with
other practitioners or managers;
Supplying the organisation with financial information
and interpreting effects that may result from
organisation’s transactions;
Coming up with accounting systems, rules and
regulations for the organisation;
Heading the preparation of yearly financial reports
which include balance sheets and income statements;
Give ideas on how the organisation can invest
money for growth purposes;
Making sure that the organizations are run according
to the law.
Attractions
Finance practitioners are very important people in the
organisation. In fact, almost all the senior managers
need to work closely with them. They earn big money
depending on the sector they are in. The private sector
(private companies) usually pays them more than the
government or public sector do because the role of the
finance practitioner is important for the success of the
entire organisation.
What do you need for this career?
·
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(compulsory) and Accounting, Business Economics
and Economics.
After this you need to enrol for a diploma or degree
in Accountancy at a university or university of
technology.
Challenges
Finance practitioners usually work long hours because
of the technical nature of their job and depending
on the size of the organisation they are employed by.
Within our sector this is not
usually the case since our
departments differ and each
would usually have its own
financial practitioner.
Related occupations, titles and
levels of growth:
· Accounting systems manager
· Budgeting manager
· Chief accountant
· Chief financial officer (CFO)
· Financial director
· Financial administrator
· Financial controller
· Foreign exchange manger
· Internal revenue controller
· Managers
· Specialist managers
· Business administration managers
· Finance managers
For more help:
If you have access to the internet, you can research
on the following institutes for more information and
career opportunities within finance: The South African
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
(SAICSA):
www.icsa.co.za. The South African Institute of
Management (SAIM): www.saim.co.za.
At high school level, you need to have Mathematics
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RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT
PRACTITIONER
“A research & development manager plans, organises,
directs, controls and coordinates research and development
activities with organisations.’’
Background of the career
Research is the starting point for all strategy and planning
activities in both public and private organisations.
Researchers are the people that help improve the quality
of life for everyone everywhere by making sure that the
decisions are made based on reliable data and analysis,
and not emotional reasons or to satisfy opinions that
are not backed up by facts. Researchers are an essential
occupation in terms of education in the ETDP sector as
they find out what is working and why.
DID YOU
KNOW?
Demand: The ETDP sector
has identified a need for 36
research & development
managers in the year
ahead.
Career Description
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It is your job to come up with and run research and
development strategies, policies and plans;
Come up with and run research projects, figure
out what needs to be focused on and set goals to
support commercial and policy developments;
Lead major research projects and manage activities
of other research workers;
Look at the benefits, costs and effectiveness of
research and development activities;
Interpret results of research projects and
recommend associated product and service
development innovations;
Give advice on research and development options
that the organisation have at their disposal;
Looking at leading edge developments in
relevant disciplines and the implications of these
developments for the organisation; and
Publish research results.
Attractions
The ETD sector offers researchers the perfect platform
to plan and implement research and development
projects. These activities will benefit the lives of millions
of school students and adult learners in workplaces all
over the country.
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What do you need for this career?
A researcher has to be a graduate in a specific field
of study (with a bachelor’s degree) but those with a
master’s or doctorate usually have the best promotion
opportunities. You must be trained in statistics and
mathematics as well as be able to use computers and
internet for your research purposes.
Challenges
Some research companies have said that research is the
most important part of their business and that success
depends on the strength of their research methods
and tools. But, most of the experienced research &
development mangers choose to rather work for
private sector as they will offered better salaries.
For more help:
National Research Foundation (www.nrf.ac.za)
Human Sciences Research Council (www.hsrc.ac.za)
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PROGRAMME OR
PROJECTS ADMINISTRATOR
“Programme or projects administrators plan and undertake
administration of organisational programs, special projects
and support services.”
that are taking place; and arrange meetings and
workshops.
Attractions
Administrators learn quickly by being close to
operations, making it easy for them to be promoted.
There is space to show what they can do.
They work normal office hours (9 to 5). A programme
or project is normally clear and explained from where
you start to where you finish, making it more enjoyable –
unlike having to do the same work with no change everyday.
What do you need for this career?
Background of the career
If you enjoy and rely on technology, then this is the job
for you! Program or projects administrators help people
like managers to do their job – and in most cases, they
end up doing the managers jobs.
As a Program/Projects Administrator, you will do less
of what a secretary or clerk does, as your work will be
more complex.
Career Description
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You have to develop and review contracts,
programs, projects and services;
Handle inquiries and solve problems that have to
do with contracts, programs projects, and services
provided, and the people affected;
You are responsible for paperwork that has to do with
contracts, programs, projects and services provided;
Support contract, programme and project managers
in the administration of contracts, programmes and
projects to make sure that goals are met;
Advise managers on matters that need attention
and making their decisions;
Oversee work done by contractors and reporting
on different work orders;
Collect data that has to do with projects that are
being done, and report on the progress of projects
You need to be able to work with people (people skills),
deal with customers and those reporting in on the
project. You need to grasp situations, and the most
important things for the work that you do. You will
need to know and understand computers, software
and be able to know how to keep data, and to manage
information. Each university/college will have its own
educational requirements. Most companies that you
apply to will need you to have at least some after-school
training or even a bachelor’s degree.
Challenges
You are going to have to work in one office with people
that may be difficult when it comes to your work, and
your input will not always be looked at or listened to. You
might have work after hours to complete a programme
on time because some projects or programmes work
under tight deadlines.
Related occupations, titles and levels of growth:
· Management
· Business administration
· Human resources
For more help:
You can contact Project Management South Africa –
www.pmisa.org.za.
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TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
PRACTITIONER
“Training and development practitioners plan, develop, What do you need for this career?
implement and evaluate training and development Because you will be dealing with people all the time, you
programs to ensure management and staff acquire the skills
will need a strong personality and good communication
and develop the competencies required by an organisation
skills. You will also need to know the Skills Development
to meet organisational objectives.”
Strategy of this country. Your national senior certificate
(matric) must meet the entry requirements for doing
Background of the career
Training & development practitioners are important to either a diploma or degree course in Human Resource
create and manage a workforce that is up to speed with Management at a university or university of technology.
the latest changes in technology and society. They can go
on to push the boundaries of productivity and perform
through new and creative ways.
Career Description
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You must identify the needs and requirements of
people and organisations;
Set human resource development goals and check
learning outcomes;
Come up with training material;
Handle training and development programs
for individual or group instruction and monitor
workshops, meetings, demonstrations and
conferences;
Work with external training providers to arrange
specialised training and development programmes;
Monitor and assess training quality and effectiveness;
Review and modify training goals, methods and
course delivery; and
Advise management on the development and
placement of staff, and give career counselling to
employers.
Challenges
You might have to work with over-worked and under
paid employees – and also deal with demanding
businesses which have increased production or
productivity targets to achieve.
For more help:
You will be helped by The National Skills Development
Handbook (visit www.rainbowsa.co.za to order). Your
sector’s SETA will be a source of valuable information.
Find the list of SETAs in chapter 7. Also see the list of
other important role players in the closing pages of this
guide. The Skills Portal website will also be an invaluable
resource. Visit www.skillsportal.co.za.
Attractions
Some people enjoy helping others gain their confidence,
and if you are that kind of person then you will enjoy the
training & development (T&D) profession. The impact
of training needs to be seen quickly in the improved
business performance, so as a T&D professional, you
will get quick results.
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DID YOU
KNOW?
Demand: The ETDP sector has
identified a need for 398 T&D
professionals. Many T&D professionals
set up their own consulting or
training professionals after gaining
experience working for a large
organisation.
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COMMUNITY & PERSONAL
SERVICES WORKERS
“Community and personal services workers assist health
professionals in the provision of patient care, provide
information and support on a range of social welfare
matters, and provide other services in the areas of aged and
child care, education support, hospitality, defence, policing
and emergency services, security, travel and tourism, fitness,
sports and personal services.”
Background of the career
The ETDP sector has identified a need for a total of 78
people for this occupation. Community and personal
service workers give direct support to the managers
and professionals in the ETDP sector – and without
their services, the ETDP sector will not be able to run.
There is a lot of room for growth within this career.
Career Description
Community development workers help address issues,
needs and problems that have to do with recreation,
health, housing, employment and other welfare matters
in communities. Out of school hours care workers give
care to school children in an out-of-school-hours care
program. Preschool aides give care and supervision for
children at preschool centres under the direction of
preschool teachers.
Attractions
Community and personal service workers serve or care
for other people or groups. If you enjoy helping, advising,
caring, protecting and enhancing other peoples’ lives in
very practical ways then this is the profession for you!
Challenges
As a community and personal service worker you will
sometimes have to do your work without proper tools
and things won’t always be comfortable. Unlike
managers and some professionals, most community
and personal service workers are not sitting behind a
desk 8 hours a day and their work sometimes has to do
with travelling and moving around a lot.
Related occupations, titles and levels of growth:
· Management
· Business administration
· Human resources
For more help:
You can contact Project Management South Africa –
www.pmisa.org.za.
DID YOU
KNOW?
Education is the single largest
budge item on our national budget,
totalling an expenditure of R165 billion.
Approximately 80% of this amount is
dedicated to salaries of employees and
approximately 20% to improving
and maintaining buildings
and facilities.
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“Technicians and trades
workers perform a
variety of skilled tasks,
applying broad or indepth technical, trade
or industry specific
knowledge, often in
support of scientific,
engineering, building,
manufacturing and
processing activities.”
Background of
the career
The ETDP sector has
identified a need of a total of
88 people for this occupation.
While this may not be a huge
shortage, this is still a group of
occupations which may appeal more to
learners who are new in the ETDP sector. It also
shows that the ETDP sector is not only made up of
“white collar” (office) jobs.
Attractions
This kind of work is labour intensive (that means that it
requires you to be hands-on) because you will have
to do physical work. If you enjoy physical activity and
moving around different places for work to see to the
fruits of your work in a short space of time, then you
will definitely enjoy this job.
What do you need for this career?
Requirements for this job differ for many reasons. For
example: for electricians, the most normal requirement
is to successfully pass the Trade Test which needs
a period of apprenticeship or workplace learning in
addition to theory (study notes),whereas computer
systems technicians will usually need to have an
National Senior Certificate (matric) plus a short course
or certificate program in one aspect of ICT support.
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Challenges
Some of the Technical & Trades occupations have the
risk of physical injury or discomfort, due to the nature
of the machinery and equipment involved. Exposure to
the wind, rain and the elements can sometimes be a
drawback
Related occupations, titles and levels of growth:
· Engineering
· ICT (Information Communications Technology)
· Science technicians
· Electro-technology & telecommunications
For more help:
The Electrical Contractors’ Association of South Africa
(ECASA) is the professional body representing
electricians – www.ecasa.co.za.
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POLICY ANALYST
‘Policy analysts collect and analyse information and data
to produce intelligence for public or private sector
organisations to support planning, operations and human
resource functions.’’
Background of the career
Policy analysts are the people in charge of providing high
quality, researched and true advice to help organisations
in the choices they make. To achieve that, they need to
look at a lot of information, get rid of information
that isn’t relevant, and draw conclusions. The advice
that comes out of that is then presented clearly and
accurately, without bias (one-sidedness), taking into
account past action and considering the many possible
future results of the recommended action.
Career Description
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You will have to determine organisational and client
intelligence requirements;
Organise, collect and analyse information;
Check the accuracy of information collected – and
just how reliable the sources of that information
are;
Conduct threat and risk assessments and developing
responses;
Consult with program administrators and other
interested parties to identify policy needs;
Review existing policies and laws to identify out-ofdate ones;
Come up with policy options and prepare the
paperwork for these policy changes and advice on
preferred options; and
Look at the impacts, financial implications and
political as well as administrative practicality of the
policies.
Attractions
If you like or enjoy analysing information all the way
down to the smallest detail and coming up with new
ways and patterns of doing things, then this occupation
is for you. They always say that the hard work pays
off and this job is a perfect example of that as you will
work for days or even weeks on a project. This is very
rewarding for some people.
There is a great need for policy analysts in the
ETDP sector. They can help a lot in finding new and
effective approaches to education which the sector so
desperately needs.
What do you need for this career?
Policy analysts must be graduates from the human or
social sciences field. If you want a senior position, you
will need a masters or doctorate degree and will have
to prove your research abilities. Personal requirements
for this job include the ability to work thoroughly, to
use different methods of data analysis and be able to
interpret a conclusion.
DID YOU
KNOW?
Demand: The ETDP
sector has identified
a need for 63 policy
analysts.
Challenges
You will have to work with many people and sources of
information to try and determine a course of action.
This can be frustrating, especially if you are seen as a
threat or people do not trust you.
Poor quality data (and sometimes no data at all!) is one
of the struggles analyst have to overcome. At times, the
ETDP sector has important opinions that are held back.
An analysts need to have a lot of patience to deal with
these challenges.
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LIBRARIAN
DID YOU
KNOW?
“Librarians develop, organise and manage library services
such as collection of information, recreational resources
and reader information services.”
Demand: The ETDP sector has
identified a shortage of 158 librarians.
Some companies employ librarians in
other roles because of their ability to
review information, evaluate it and
organise it to a client’s needs.
These skills make them an
asset to companies.
Background of the career
Librarians are people that help you find information at a
library. Unlike in the past when you were only limited to
publications such as books, newspapers, and magazines,
librarians of today must stay up to date with computers
and the internet and all media programmes.
Career Description
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You will be expected to manage library and
information policies and services;
Checking publications and materials, interviewing
those representing publishers, and consulting with
others to select library materials;
Review, evaluate and make services simpler with
regard to the users’ needs;
Help to those using the library in getting the correct
library material;
Manage library systems for recording and organising
library holding and purchases, reader registrations,
loan transactions, and supervise indexing, filing and
retrieval activities;
Manage inter-library loan systems and information
networks;
Help library users with their research;
Supervise and train other library staff; and
Plan and direct library promotions and outreach
activities.
The size and location of the library may also play a role.
What do you need for this career?
You will need a national senior certificate from
school and then you will do a diploma or a degree
course. Degree courses include a B.bibl, Library and
Information Science, Information Studies, Information
Systems – depending on which university you attend.
UNISA (University of South Africa) and the University
of Johannesburg offer Information Science honours,
masters and doctorate. The diploma courses (N. Dip.)
take three years. Whether they do the degree or the
diploma, students gain practical experience at libraries.
Challenges
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Attractions
If you enjoy helping out people, particularly with finding
information they are looking for, then this might be a
career for you. This job will give you the opportunity to
keep up with the latest publications.
Salaries depend on your qualifications and on the library
you are working for. For example: A librarian for a
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university may earn more than the one employed by
the local government.
You will spend most of your time at work behind
your desk and computer – and your work is the
same daily.
You might meet people who are rude or impatient
as you try to help them find information.
You might even have to carry boxes, books, or climb
the ladder to access the top shelf. This depends on
the type of staff support system you have.
For more help:
Contact the Library and Information Association. Call
(012) 328 2010 or visit www.liasa.org.za. The Links
option takes you to websites like South African Library
Leadership Project and World Library Partnership.
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HANDYPERSON
DID YOU
KNOW?
‘’A handyperson cleans, paints,
repairs and maintains buildings,
grounds and facilities.’’
In the developed world, the
demand for handypersons grows
every year. More than half of all
homes are older than 25 years and
populations are becoming older;
elderly people are less able to
maintain their homes.
Background of the career
While the world may be advancing it terms of
technology and things aren’t done the way they used
to be, there still exists a need for handypersons. Not
everyone can work with computers; some work a lot
better with their hands. Now, traditionally, this kind of
work used to be reserved for men, but women are fast
making their way into the industry. That is why the term
handyman was changed to handyperson. Handypersons
are usually employed by both the government (national,
provincial or local) and the private sector (maintenance
companies). They can also start their own businesses.
Career Description
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You will do jobs such as: repairing broken windows,
screens, doors, fences, barbecues, picnic tables,
shelves, cupboards and other items.
You will replace defective items such as lights bulbs.
Fix and paint surfaces indoors and outdoors such a
walls, ceiling and fences.
Clear rubbish and leaves from the streets and
grounds.
Mowing lawns and taking care of the gardens.
Adjusting doors and windows.
Replacing tap washers.
Putting up handrails and grab rails.
Attractions
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You don’t need a formal education and can learn on
the job.
You can open your own maintenance business and
become self-employed.
Good service can lead to your developing a large
client base and you can make a lot of money.
What do you need for this career?
You need to be a mechanically-minded and physically
strong. You don’t need a formal education, but your
employers will prefer someone who is healthy, who
understands and follows directions and gets along with
others. Handypersons in senior positions are expected
to have a matric certificate and, in most cases, a diploma
course at a university of technology or certificate at an
FET college.
Challenges
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Some jobs are dirty and unpleasant, like cleaning
bathrooms.
You may get injured on the job. Cuts, bruises and
burns from the equipment you use are common.
Most of the tasks you do involve bending, stooping,
stretching, lifting, etc.
Career opportunities may be limited if there is a
large maintenance staff, but there is room for
growth.
As a supervisor or manager in the handyperson
profession, you will have to keep records of
everything and to help establish a maintenance
schedule.
For more help:
Talk to a handyperson or maintenance company in your
area to get an idea of the routine. You can also visit the
websites of handyperson businesses like www.rodsfixit.
co.za, www.handym.co.za and
www.handymanstan.co.za.
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Chapter Five
Study at a tertiary institution
Study options
Know your options!
Once you have identified a career choice
(or maybe more than one career options),
you will want to figure out which learning/
training programme will help you kick-start
that career.
Many occupations need more than just a learning programme as a ticket to entry. For example: a chartered
accountant (CA) must complete a period of internship called articles and write a board exam before they can
become a recognised CA. So before choosing a learning/training programme, make sure you understand all of the
additional entry requirements to that occupation – such as a period of internship, articles or in-service-training and
any other examinations that you must complete before you get to the bigger part of your career.
What do you need for this career? headings on each career profile in chapter 4, “Careers in Our Sector” gives you
the most basic education, training and further development criteria for that particular career.
The For more help headings gives you contact details of professional bodies or industry associations that can help
with more information about career pathways within their specific fields.
Most parents today are familiar with university learning programmes (also called higher education), public FET
college programmes (also called vocational programmes) and apprenticeships (special programmes geared
towards a set of occupations called trades, such as: welders, plumbers, electricians, etc.). But, there are many new
types of learning programmes that have been created over the past ten years so that people can learn as much as
they possibly can in the best ways for that particular profession.
These programmes include:
• Learnerships
• Skills Programmes
• Internships
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LEARNERSHIPS
Now that you understand some basic tools to compare and weigh
different learning programmes, let us look at some specific learning
programmes available in the ETDP sector.
What is a learnership?
A learnership is a learning programme that leads to the award of an
NQF qualification. It has a strong emphasis on workplace experience
which is considered very valuable by employers. All learnerships have
the following features:
· A formal contract between the employer, the learner and the
training provider;
· Assessment (testing) by an accredited skills development
provider; and
· The learning programme includes supervised, structured,
experiential learning (real-life learning) in the workplace.
Learnerships combine both knowledge and work experience components of
learning. This is the most time and cost-effective way to empower learners with the
relevant skills which lead to better employment opportunities.
Learnerships are ideal for learners who cannot afford full-time study because they need to make money to survive,
and those who cannot afford to be on learning programmes that are not directly (or practically) related to their
field of work and better career opportunities in that field. In future, all learnerships will be based on Occupational
Qualifications which means they will be more closely linked to jobs in the labour market – and better employment
opportunities!
Learnerships carry loads of incentives to encourage employers and learners to participate in them. For example:
Employers can claim tax deductions for entering existing employees onto a learnership programme up to a
maximum of R50 000 per learner, or even R60 000 per learner if they were previously unemployed. The value is
increased to up to R100 000 if the learner is disabled.
In addition to tax deductions, learnerships also qualify for SETA grants which differ from as little as R4 000 per
learner to as much as R90 000 per learner (see Chapter 6, Financing Your Studies).
Learnerships also belong to a specific category of learning programmes that can earn an employer additional BEE
Scorecard points if they carry out learnerships for their black employees. There is a target of 5% of an organisation’s
workforce to be on learnerships or similar programmes in the BEE Codes of Good Practice. Employers can also
claim the salaries of employees on such programmes as part of their qualifying BEE training spend.
Apprenticeships have recently been recognised as a type of learnership; so they carry the same tax deductions
and grants that learnerships carry.
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Learnerships in the ETDP sector
More information on the value of the ETDP SETA
learnership grants can be found in Chapter 6, Financing
Your Studies.
For additional information on ETDP SETA learnerships,
you can contact our Head Office directly on the
following details:
To help learners get internship opportunities, the ETDP
SETA has an internship programme targeting
unemployed graduates. The internship provides
learners with the opportunity to practice the work skills
that they have studied and will practice in the future.
24 Johnson Road Riverwoods Office Park
Bedfordview, Johannesburg
Email: info@etdpseta.org.za
Private Bag X105 Melville 2109
Tel: (011) 372 3300
Fax: (011) 453 5379
TOLL Free No: 0800 ETDP 73
The ETDP SETA programme is directed at young people
who have completed their studies, preferably in an area
of scarce and critical skills and are unemployed.
Skills Programmes
What is a Skills Programme?
In the past, skills programmes were defined as smaller
qualifications or learning programmes that gave a
learner one more credit towards a full qualification.
They would usually contain just the “core” learning
outcomes to make the learner competent at their
job. The new definition of a skills programme is still
under discussion. Skills programmes are shorter and
cheaper to carry out than learnerships but they don’t
prepare the learner with all the set of skills needed to
do a particular job. Well-designed skills programmes
enable learners to gain some credits towards an NQF
qualification, and they prepare a learner with certain
skills sets of a particular job.
Skills programmes in the ETDP sector
In the past, the ETDP SETA offered a number of
different skills programmes; however, there are
currently no skills programmes on offer by the ETDP
SETA. In addition to learnerships, apprenticeships and
skills programmes, SETAs also offer opportunities for
learners to gain valuable work experience in the form
of internships and workexperience grants.
Internships
What is an internship?
An internship is a work experience opportunity made
available to a graduate of a learning programme. Many
graduates cannot find employment even after they have
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completed their initial learning programme, because
they don’t have any work experience. Internships are
an important way of giving graduates an opportunity to
apply what they have learnt to a real-life environment.
This kind of “applied competence” or “occupational
competence” (ability to work) is what is very valuable
to employers.
A designated mentor usually supports the intern in the
programme. Interns sometimes have to do practical
work assignments to get a better understanding of the
workplace, its values and work ethic, and the
opportunities it offers.
The ETDP SETA has introduced the internship
programme for many reasons:
· To solve the general shortage of qualified and skilled
people in the workforce by encouraging graduates
to get the necessary practical experience;
· To help with the staffing needs of the country by
providing practical work experience programmes
to interns;
· To give unemployed graduates valuable work
experience, and skills to improve their employability;
· To address the problem of youth unemployment,
especially graduates by providing them with work
experience opportunities in the Education Training
and Development sector;
· To help speed up service delivery by government
by improving the introduction of skilled personnel
in the ETD sector;
· To help marginalised groups such as women and the
disabled gain access to employment;
· To contribute toward life-long learning; and
· To increase awareness among students of job and
career opportunities in the ETD sector.
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The targeted groups for the ETDP SETA Internship Programme include:
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Unemployed South African graduates from higher education institutions who have completed their degrees or
diplomas in ETD related fields and within the scarce and critical skills identified in the ETD sector;
Unemployed graduates who have not been exposed to work experience related to the scarce and critical skills
identified in the ETD sector; and
Unemployed matriculants who want to be exposed to the world of work in various fields in the ETD sector
– the SETA should assist these matriculants if they wish to study further within the ETD sector. An internship
is also beneficial for an employer as he or she is granted the opportunity to become familiar with the intern
and to establish whether the intern is employable in the business – thus increasing the chances of that learner
getting a permanent job!
For more information on the ETDP SETA internships contact our Head Office on the following details:
24 Johnson Road Riverwoods Office Park Bedfordview, Johannesburg
Email: info@etdpseta.org.za
Private Bag X105
Melville 2109
Tel: (011) 372 3300
Fax: (011) 453 5379
TOLL Free No: 0800 ETDP 73
Work Experience Grants
In addition to internships, the ETDP SETA also offers workplace experience programmes to help learners in scarce
and critical skills programmes to get work experience. The programme assists learners in finding employment or
prepares them to become self-employed. The ETDP SETA provides work experience grants; allowing learners to
gain work experience in the ETD sector workplaces.
The ETDP SETA is committed to the development of skills in the country (especially within the youth and women)
which will lead to employment or self-employment. Many tertiary institutions (FET Colleges and universities or
universities of technology) have workplace experience built into their programmes – and workplace experience is
often a requirement in order for a student to graduate.
The target groups for the ETDP SETA Workplace Experience Programme include:
· Students in FET Colleges, universities or universities of technology who need to attend their compulsory
workplace experience in order to qualify in their chosen field;
· Students pursuing ETD Specialists qualifications which have been identified as scarce and critical which will end
up creating more highly productive and skilled personnel in the ETD sector; and
· Marginalised groups such as women, youth and the disabled.
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What is an
FET College?
FET is short
for Further
Education and
Training. Further
Education and Training
programmes are vocational
or occupational by nature meaning that the student
gets education and training that is based solely on a
specific range of jobs.
FET Colleges award certificates and diplomas in various
short programmes that can start from three months, six
months or a year. Diplomas usually take a minimum of
three years.
(N. Dip) usually takes you a minimum of three years to
finish. If you want a B. Tech (Bachelor of Technology),
you can only enrol for it after getting a N. Dip.
Entry Requirements for Tertiary
Studying
Entry requirements are different and depend on each
institution and programme of study. There is no standard
or automatic level of entry. What does this mean?
Passing your matric (grade 12) does not mean that
you will automatically get in to an institution of higher
learning. For example: A National Senior Certificate
with Endorsement (“exemption”) qualifies you for entry
into a bachelor’s degree programme, but this may not
be enough. e.g. at Wits University; many require you
to have passed English with a 65% minimum, whereas
Rhodes University may want 70%.
What is a University?
A university is an institution of higher learning that
offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in
different types of study programmes. Their degrees
and duration differ depending on the study field (For
example: If you enrol for an undergraduate bachelor’s
degree in Arts at the University of Johannesburg, it
would take you at least three years to complete). Some
degrees can take up to four or six years (like Medicine).
Postgraduate studying means that you’ve enrolled for a
second level (senior) degree after you have graduated
with your junior degree (For example: Let’s say you’ve
graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree and you
enrol for a BA Honours degree; that is postgraduate
studying). Postgraduate studies continue to Masters
and then PhD level (That’s when you become a doctor
within that particular field!).
What is a University of Technology?
Most South African universities of technology used to
be called “Technikons”. Unlike a traditional university
that focuses more on research and theory, a university
of technology offers a lot of practical learning and
usually awards certificates, diplomas, Bachelor and
Master of Technology degrees. A National Diploma
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So, the higher you score on your results, the better your
chances of being accepted by different institutions; but
lower or poor marks limit your freedom of choice.
What if you do not meet the minimum
entry requirements?
Each institution sets its own minimum entry requirements
based on subjects, performance, scores and points.
However, failing to meet these requirements is not the
end of the world! Many institutions offer foundationphase programmes, access-programmes or “bridging
courses” which get you into your desired programme
of study. These kinds of programmes prepare you for
the full or normal programme. This, however, means
that you will take longer to finish your degree.
Some institutions set up “entrance exams” for applicants
who did not score enough marks to be admitted
immediately after matric. These tests usually take place
at the beginning of the year; they are marked and the
institution decides whether to admit you or not. It is up
to you to get as much information as possible from your
chosen institutions about the programmes you want to
do and what it takes to be admitted into those.
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Chapter Six
Financing Your Studies
Introduction
Now many of you might feel that you are unable to study further because you cannot afford it right away, but this
is not true. Institutions differ when it comes to study costs. A full-time course at an FET College can easily cost
between R10 000 to R20 000 per year whereas at a university it can range from R20 000 to R40 000 or more.
The costs may vary according to the course you are registered for and its duration; not all courses cost the same
amount of money. This is excluding books, other learning materials, transport and accommodation. A prospectus
or information pack for each institution gives you specific and up-to-date figures on the study fees and all other
related costs.
Let’s now talk about financing your tertiary studies and the options that are available to you.
The following financing options under these headings are considered in this chapter:
· SETA bursaries and grants
· The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
· Other options
Although we have split these options up, you can combine one or more to get the finance you need. Think about
it; you might qualify for a bursary that does not cover the full cost of your studies and you may not meet the requirements
for an NSFAS loan. That leaves you with option of applying to a bank for a study loan to make up the difference.
SETA Bursaries & Grants
ETDP SETA BURSARIES:
The aim of the ETDP SETA bursary programme is to give opportunities for workers and the unemployed in
the Education, Training and Development sector in entering and gaining qualifications in scares and critical skills
(intermediate and high level) identified through the Sector Skills plan (see the list on page 7)
The ETDP SETA started the Bursary Programme:
· To stop the shortage of qualified and skilled people in the workforce by creating opportunities for workers and
unemployed people to further their studies;
· To shrink skills gaps – especially when it comes to the scarce and critical skills identified in the ETD sector;
· In order to give unemployed learners opportunities that will show that they are capable of being employed;
· To help with the problem of youth unemployment by giving them bursaries for their
degrees, diplomas or certificates in the Education Training and Development sector;
· To make a contribution to fast service delivery in South Africa by training qualified
specialists which results in high productive and skilled youth in the ETD sector;
· In order to improve access to jobs for different groups like women and the
disabled;
· To contribute to the life-long learning of people.
· To educate students about jobs and career opportunities in the ETD sector.
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The targeted beneficiaries for the ETDP SETA busary programme include:
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Unemployed South Africans from previously disadvantaged backgrounds who want to specialise in the ETD
sector – especially in critical skills that don’t have much people.
Employed South Africans from previously disadvantaged backgrounds who want to specialise in an ETD field
of study that features in the EDTP SETA SSP because there is a shortage in that field.
Bursaries are currently awarded for the following programmes based on
their contribution to meeeting scares skills:
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National Post-graduate Diploma in Education (NPDE) and the Post-graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
– read THE FUNZA LUSHAKA BURSARY PROGRAMME below for more information.
Bachelor of Education in Mathematics and Science
Certificate in Education
B Com
BSc Applied Mathematics
Masters in Commerce
ACE in Leadership and Management
Computer Studies
Human Resources Management
Public Finance
An ETDP SETA bursary is worth R20 000 per year for an NQF level 6 qualification, or R30 000 per year for an
NQF level 7 or 8 qualification.
ETDP SETA Internship Grants
The ETDP SETA offers an Internship Programme to encourage organisations to give jobs to unemployed students that
have graduated (See chapter 5, Tertiary Studying). The value of these grants is R42 000 per year for every internship
person – paid at R3500 per month.
ETDP SETA Workplace Experience Grants
To get employers to offer learnership programmes to students, the ETDP SETA offers two types of learnership
grants:
· A learnership grant that covers the cost of the training provider.
· A learnership allowance that covers the cost of the learner’s salary.
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Other ETDP SETA Grants
One of the main goals of ETDP SETA is to target rural communities. Learners from these communities qualify for
up to an additional R3 000 per year to help them with transport and those kinds of expenses.
Disabled learners on ETDP SETA programmes also qualify for up an additional R3 000 per year to help them get
used to learning programme and the physical environment for their needs.
In addition to all of these grants, there is also the special FUNZA LUSHAKA Bursary Programme.
The Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme
The FUNZA LUSHAKA Bursary Programme is a yearly programme that promotes teaching in public schools.
Bursaries are available for certain students who want to complete a full teaching qualification in a field where there
is a need for teachers. If you get this bursary, you will need to teach at a school or provincial education department
for the same number of years that it took you to finish your studies.
Once students who receive this bursary get their qualification, they can apply for correct public school positions with
the provincial education department (PED) of their choice. However, the PED will have to decide whether there are
suitable positions available. If there aren’t any, you will be offered a job in a PED that has suitable vacancies.
But, this bursary is only given to South African citizens. Applications will not be looked into unless they have a valid
South African ID number.
If you want this bursary, you must have already applied and been accepted into a study programme at a university.
You then need to meet the university’s admission criteria and, also, the national selection criteria for the FUNZA
LUSHAKA bursary.
Selection Criteria Include the Following:
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The applicant’s academic results;
If the applicant is eligible for an approved degree or PGCE in one of the priority areas;
Applicants will need to be committed to a teaching career. They must be interested in working with young
people and have the energy for a professional career in teaching. They must be ready to face difficult challenges
and have personal integrity.
Commitment to teach in any school that the Provincial Education Department appoints them to. Applicants
from rural areas, those who want to teach in rural areas and those who are not in a financial position to enrol
for a teaching qualification will be given first preference.
You also are most likely to get a bursary if you study one of the main area subjects as part of your qualification.
Please note that if you already have a teaching qualification, you do not apply for this programme.
It is important that when you apply for admission to a teaching qualification (B Ed or PGCE) or a bachelor’s degree
(like BSc, B Tech, BA) that at least one of your major courses is in a priority area at a university of your choice.
Once the university has accepted you, you are then required to apply for the bursary through this website
www.funzalushaka.doe.gov.za.
What the Bursary Covers:
The bursary covers all the student’s expenses like fees, full accommodation, meals, books and learning materials.
Students even get a small allowance for monthly living expenses. However, universities have different cost
structures, so the total value of a bursary is different at every university.
The bursary must be renewed every year until your degree is completed only if you get good marks.
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The bursary must be paid back in full if a student fails to qualify or fails to apply for a teaching post with a PED at
a public school. This also applies to people who leave a teaching post with a PED before the end of their contract
or fail to meet any other requirement of the bursary agreement.
Other SETA Bursaries:
The ETDP SETA is just one of 21 SETAs – all of which offer bursaries or grants for different learning programmes.
If you are interested in working in the ETDP sector but the ETDP SETA does not offer a bursary in the field you
want to study, you may just qualify for a bursary from another SETA. So you can use the contact details of the
other SETAs given in the “Important Contact Details” Chapter.
The NSFAS
Tel: (021) 763 3232
Email: info@nsfas.org.za
Website: www.nsfas.org
Education is the best way for a society to transform itself. It’s not fair when students with good grades don’t get
accepted in universities just because they don’t have money to pay for fees.
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) aims help with this problem.
The NSFAS gets most for its money from the National Department of Education. To help the country’s human
resource demands, donors from the business community also make arrangements with the NSFAS. Another
source of funding is the international donor community.
Funding/ Assistance Options:
You can borrow money from the NSFAS to cover all the costs of your tertiary studies. The interest rate is low as
compared to other sources of finance like banks – and you are only expected to start repaying your loan once you
start earning a salary. Plus, repayments are worked out in a way that will not take all your salary. Your repayments
help the NSFAS to help other students that come after you and have the same challenges you once had.
The NSFAS also gives out certain bursaries. Details of these bursaries are on the website. One example is the
FUNZA LUSHAKA Bursary Programme, which encourages people to become teachers. Funding or assistance
from the NSFAS’ partners is covered below.
Applying for Assistance:
It is important to note that students aren’t given funds directly from the head office. You need to apply for financial
assistance at the university that you want to register with. The complete process is:
·
·
·
·
·
Apply to study at the university you have chosen.
If you are accepted, you can now apply for financial aid. Go to Financial Aid Office or Student Support Centre.
The staff here will explain what funds are available and how to go about applying for them.
You will go through a means test, which looks at your family’s situation. It will determine whether you really
need the funding or not. The means test will determine the size of the loan you will need. You might even
qualify for one of the bursaries offered by the NSFAS.
You will need to take along the following documents:
A certified copy of your barcoded ID
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Details relating to the household income of your family like your parents’ or guardians’ salary slips. If they are
unemployed, you need to get an affidavit signed by a Commissioner of Oaths confirming this.
The ID books or birth certificates of other people (like your brothers and sisters) who are also supported by
the household income.
The Financial Aid Office or Student Support Centre will advise you on whether you have been awarded a loan or
bursary from the NSFAS.
NSFAS Partners
Association for Educational Transformation (ASSET)
Tel: (021) 685 1025
www.asset.org.za
ASSET runs two programmes in the Western Cape: the Learner Development Programme (LDP) for people still
at school, but also the Bursary Programme. The bursaries are all different but, in general, they cover 75% of the
cost of tuition together with a yearly allowance for your books. Students are able to access loans through NSFAS
to make up for the rest of the money.
Rural Education Access Programme (REAP)
Tel: (021) 696 5500
www.reap.org.za
REAP operates in all nine provinces. It is not really a bursary scheme, but it does assist rural students to access
tertiary education.
Students are assisted through:
· Access to a student loan;
· A small grant for books, equipment, travel and living expenses;
· A programme of workshops to help develop academic and other skills;
· Mentoring and counselling;
· Peer mentoring and group support; and
· Performance monitoring and feedback.
The NSFAS is only one of REAP’s partners. A list of others can be found on the REAP website.
Study Trust
Tel: (011) 726 5604
www.studytrust.org.za
Study Trust operates across all provinces. Full cost bursaries are given for Commerce and Engineering programmes,
with partial bursaries for Hospitality and Tourism, Sport Science and Management programmes. Students are
also helped top access bursaries from other sources. People who want to study programmes in Agriculture or
Education and applicants from rural areas are given preference.
Ubuntu Educational Fund
Tel: (041) 459 0627
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Ubuntu operates in Ibhayi Township in Port Elizabeth. It offers several vital community programmes and
interventions. Although Ubuntu provides some scholarship packages, their support for students is mostly based
on tutoring and mentoring.
Other sources of study finance
Government departments
National and provincial government departments offer bursaries to create a pool of qualified wokrers that they
can use in their various departments. The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF), for example,
runs the External Bursary Scheme. This is just one of the many bursaries offered by Agriculture Departments in all
provinces. Find the list of government departments along with contact details at www.gov.za.
Institutions offering the training
Institutions (like Mangosuthu University of Technology) also run their own bursary schemes for students who deserve
it. If you want to apply for one, it is better if you apply early. Sometimes these institutions have access to trusts or
funds set apart for the specific purpose of encouraging new entrants into a certain field of study that maybe lacking.
Industry bodies and associations
These organisations (usually not for profit) are started in order to see to the needs of the members of a particular
sector. Let’s use agriculture as an example again. Within the field, there are many bodies and associations like the Animal
Feeds Manufacturing Association (AFMA), the South African Irrigation Institute (SABI), the South African National Seed
Organisation (SANSOR), and the Grassland Society of Southern Africa (GSSA). These bodies themselves offer bursaries
or can put you in touch with some of their members who are investing in people to be future employees.
If the industry body representing a sector doesn’t know which of its members offer bursaries then contact the
businesses yourself! Industry bodies should be happy to supply you with a list of members – sometimes these lists
can be found on their websites.
Corporates and companies
Many companies are well-known and have enormous resources at their disposal. In these cases, it is almost certain
that these companies have a dedicated department to deal with scholarships and bursaries. So, you don’t have to
go to the Chamber of Mines. You could go directly to Goldfields, Impala Platinum or whatever the case may be.
A list of these corporates would include:
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Anglo Coal
Arcelor Mittal
Murray & Roberts
Mondi
Basil Reed
Old Mutual
British American
Tobacco
De Beers
Engen
Grinaker
Industrial Development
Corporation (IDC)
Volswagen
Phalaborwa Mining
PriceWaterhouse Coopers
Coopers
SABMiller
LTA -SASOL
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Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs)
By their very definition, SETAs are meant to look over the skills needs of the different economic sectors and find
solutions including bursaries, scholarships, etc. [See the list of all SETAs at the back of the handbook].
Foundations
Foundations offer scholarships. These are available to scholars all over Africa, even if the training happens within
South Africa. The foundations may be really involved in a particular economic sector (like the Protein Research
Foundation, for example) or have a wider significance (like the Nelson Mandela Foundation). They may even exist
for the specific purpose of supplying bursaries (like the Grahamstown Foundation Scholarships).
Other
The South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR) gives out bursaries to students studying at FET colleges.
Bursaries are awarded on how well they do at school, their financial needs and the requirements of the various
donors. Find the Bursary Programme menu option (under Products and Services) at www.sairr.org.za.The National
Youth Development Agency also administers bursaries. Find the Bursaries option at www.nyda.gov.za.
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Chapter Seven
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ETAIL
D
Important Contact
Details
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Contact Details of the SETAS
TA
IMPOR
SETA
ABBREVIATION
SETA NAME IN FULL
TELEPHONE
AGRISETA
Agricultural
(012) 301 5600
www.agriseta.co.za
BANKSETA
Banking
(011) 805 9661
www.bankseta.org.za
CHIETA
Chemical Industries
(011) 726 4026/7
www.chieta.org.za
WEBSITE
CTFL
Clothing, Textiles, Footwear &
Leather SETA
(031) 702 4482/3/4
www.ctflseta.org.za
ETDPSETA
Education, Training &
Development
(011) 628 5000
www.etdpseta.org.za
ESETA
Energy
(011) 689 5300
www.eseta.org.za
(011) 476 8570
www.fasset.org.za
Tel: (011) 234-2311
www.fpmseta.org.za
FASSET
FP&M SETA
Finance & Accounting
Fibre Processing & Manufacturing
FOODBEV
Food & Beverages
(011) 253 7300
www.foodbev.co.za
FIETA
Forestry
(011) 712 0600/1
www.fieta.org.za
HWSETA
Health & Welfare
(011) 607 6900 or 4460
www.hwseta.org.za
ISETT
Information Systems,
Electronics & Telecommunications
(011) 805 5115
www.isett.org.za
INSETA
Insurance
(011) 544 2000
www.inseta.org.za
LGSETA
Local Government
(011) 456 8579
www.lgwseta.org.za
(021) 910 3001
www.mappp-seta.org.za
(011) 551 5200
www.merseta.org.za
MAPPP-SETA
MERSETA
Media, Advertising, Publishing,
Printing & Packaging
Manufacturing & Engineering
MQA
Mining & Minerals
(011) 832 1022
www.mqa.org.za
PSETA
Public Sector
(012) 314 7533 or 7251
www.dpsa.gov.za
SASSETA
Safety & Security SETA
086 110 2477
www.sasseta.org.za
SSETA
Services SETA
(011) 276 9600 or
715 1800
www.serviceseta.org.za
THETA
Tourism, Hospitality &
Sports SETA
(011) 803 6010
www.theta.org.za
TETA
Transport SETA
(011) 781 1280
www.teta.org.za
W&RSETA
Wholesale & Retail SETA
(012) 430 4930
www.wrseta.org.za
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Contof
acFET
t DetColleges
ails of FET
Colleg
es
KwaZulu-Natal
POSTAL
POSTAL ADDRESS
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
TELEPHONE
PO Box 9424, Vryheid, 3100
(034) 980 1010
Umfolozi FET College
Private Bag X6602,
Newcastle, 2940
(035) 902 9500/1
www.umfolozicollege.co.za
Majuba FET College
Private Bag X6602,
Newcastle, 2940
Private Bag X9903,
Ladysmith, 3370
(034) 329 2004
www.majuba.edu.za
Mthashana FET College
Mnambithi FET College
Private Bag, X9032,
Pinetown, 3600
Elangeni FET College
WEBSITE
WEBSITE
(036) 638 3800
(031) 716 6700
www.efet.co.za
Coastal KZN FET College
PO Box 1795,
Amanzimtoti, 4125
(031) 905 7000
www.coastalkzn.co.za
Thekwini FET College
Private Bag X06,
Dormerton, 4015
(031) 250 8400
www.thekwinicollege.co.za
Umgungundlovu FET College
Private Bag X9060,
Pietermaritzburg, 3200
(033) 341 2100/2216
www.ufetcollege.co.za
Esayidi FET College
Private Bag X713, Port
Shepstone, 4240
(031) 684 0110
www.esayidi.co.za
POSTAL ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
Private Bag X210,
Lephalale, 0555
(014) 763 2252/3
www.lephalalefetcollege.co.za
Limpopo
Lephalale FET College
WEBSITE
Capricon FET College
Private Bag X9674,
Seshego, 0742
(015) 297 8367/89
www.www.capriconcollege.co.za.org.za
Waterberg FET College
Private Bag X2449,
Makopane, 0600
Private Bag X2415,
Makhado, 0920
(015) 491 8581
www.www.waterbergcollege.co.za.org.za
Private Bag X01024,
Phalaborwa, 1390
(015) 781 5725/1
Letaba FET College
Private Bag X4017,
Tzaneen, 0850
(015) 307 5440
Sekhukhune FET College
Private Bag X8660,
Groblersdal, 0470
(013) 269 0278
Mpumalanga
MPUMALANGA
POSTAL ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
Ehlanzeni FET College
Private Bag X11297,
Nelspruit, 1200
(013) 752 7105
Nkangala FET College
PO Box 2282,
Witbank, 1035
(013) 656 2597
(013) 973 1324
(013) 243 2148
(013) 699 0302
(013) 690 1885
www.nkangalafetcollege.co.za
Nkangala FET College
Private Bag X3475,
Standerton, 2430
(017) 712 9040 /58
www.gscollege.co.za
Vhembe FET College
Mopani South East
FET College
(015) 963 3156
www.vhembefet.co.za
www.sekfetcol.org
WEBSITE
www.ehlanzenifet.co.za
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Contact Details of FET Colleges
NORTHERN
CAPE
Northern Cape
TELEPHONE
TELEPHONE
POSTAL ADDRESS
WEBSITE
WEBSITE
Northern Cape Urban
FET College
Private Bag X5031,
Kimberley, 8300
(053) 839 2000/ 60
http://ncufetcollege-edu-za.ncc.co.za
Northern Cape Rural
FET College
PO Box 1834,
Upington, 8800
(054) 331 3836/ 2591
www.umfolozicollege.co.za
TELEPHONE
(034)
329 2004
WEBSITE
www.deaarcampus.za.org
Taletso FET College
Private Bag
X6602,
POSTAL
ADDRESS
Newcastle, 2940
Private Bag X128,
Mmabatho, 2735
(018) 384 2341/4/6
www.taletsofetcollege.co.za
Vuselela FET College
PO Box 10107,
Klerksdorp, 2570
(018) 406 7800
www.vuselelacollege.co.za
Orbit FET College
Private Bag X82096,
Rusternburg, 0300
(014) 592 7014
www.orbitcollege.co.za
WESTERN CAPE
POSTAL ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
WEBSITE
PO Box 935,
Malmesbury, 7299
(022) 482 1143/ 79/ 95
www.westcoastcollege.co.za
Private Bag X5068,
Stellenbosch, 7599
(021) 886 7111/ 2
www.bolandcollege.co.za
PO Box 10400,
George, 6530
Private Bag X1,
Panorama, 7506
(044) 884 0359
www.sccollege.co.za
(021) 970 9200
www.northlink.co.za
PO Box 1054,
Cape Town, 8000
(021) 404 6700
www.cct.edu.za
Private Bag X25, Tokai, 7988
(021) 701 1919
www.falsebaycollege.co.za
EASTERN CAPE
Private Bag X2415,
POSTAL ADDRESS
Makhado, 0920
(015)
963 3156
TELEPHONE
www.vhembefet.co.za
WEBSITE
Port Elizabeth FET College
Private Bag X6040,
Port Elizabeth, 6000
(041) 585 7771
www.pecollege.edu.za
Private Bag X35,
Uitenhage, 6230
(041) 995 2000
www.emcol.co.za
Private Bag X9016,
East London, 5200
(043) 722 5453
www.bccollege.co.za
PO Box 2156, King Williams
Town, 5600
(043) 642 1331
King Sabata Dalindyebo
FET College
Private Bag X5011,
Umtata, 5099
(043) 536 0923/4
Ingwe FET College
P O Box 92491,
Mount Frere, 5090
NORTH WEST
West Coast FET College
Boland FET College
South Cape FET College
Northlink FET College
College of Cape Town
FET College
False Bay FET College
East Cape Midlands
FET College
Buffalo City FET College
Lovedale FET College
Ikhala FET College
King Hintsa FET College
Private Bag X7110,
Queenstown, 5320
Private Bag X3018,
Butterworth, 4960
(039) 255 1204/ 0346
(045) 838 2593
(047) 491 3722
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FREE STATE
Goldfields FET College
Motheo FET College
POSTAL ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
Private Bag X95,
Welkom, 9460
(057) 391 0513
Private Bag X20509,
Bloemfontein, 9300
(051) 406 9300
www.motheofet.co.za
(058) 713 6100/ 3048
www.malutifet.edu.za
(016) 976 0815/ 29
www.flaviusmareka.net
Private Bag X870, Mampoi
Road, Witsieshoek, 9870
Private Bag X22,
Flavius Mareka FET College
Kroonstaad, 9500
Maluti FET College
WEBSITE
GAUTENG
POSTAL ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
Tshwane South
FET College
Private Bag X1018,
Lyttelton, 0140
086 144 1111
www.tscol.co.za
PO Box 26193,
Arcadia, 0007
(012) 323 8623
www.tnc4fet.co.za
Private Bag X1030,
Germiston, 1400
(011) 323 1600
www.ewc.edu.za
Ekurhuleni East FET College Private Bag X52, Springs,
1560
(011) 730 6600
www.eec.edu.za
South West Gauteng
FET College
(011) 984 1260
www.swgc.co.za
(011) 484 1388
(011) 351 6000
www.cjc.za.net
Tshwane North FET College
Ekurhuleni West
FET College
Central Johannesburg
FET College
PO Box 164, Florida, 1710
Private Bag X2336,
Houghton, 2041
WEBSITE
Westcol FET College
Private Bag X17,
Randfontein, 1760
(011) 692 4082
www.westcol.co.za
Sedibeng FET College
Private Bag X020,
Vereeniging, 1930
(016) 422 6645/8
www.sedcol.co.za
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Contact Details of:
·
·
·
Department of Higher Education and Training
Department of Labour
Department of Labour Centres
Department of Higher Education and Training
Head Office contact details
Physical Address :
Sol Plaatje House
123 Schoeman Street
PRETORIA
Postal Address : Private Bag X893
PRETORIA
0001
www.education.gov.za
Website : (012) 312 5555
Telephone : Fax Number : (012) 323 5618
Department of Labour
Head Office contact details
Physical Address :
Laboria House
215 Schoeman Street
PRETORIA
Postal Address :
P O Box X117
PRETORIA
0001
Website : www.labour.gov.za
(012) 309 4000
Telephone : Fax Number : (012) 320 2059
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Labour Centres: Eastern Cape
Aliwal North
(051) 633 2633
Eastern Cape
(043) 701 3000
Butterworth
(047) 491 0490
Free State
(051) 505 6200
Cradock
(048) 881 3010
Gauteng (North)
(012) 309 5000
East London
(043) 702 7500
Gauteng (South)
(011) 497 3222
Fort Beaufort
(046) 645 4686
KwaZulu-Natal
(031) 336 2000
Graaf-Reinet
(015) 290 1744
Limpopo
(015) 290 1744
Grahamstown
(046) 622 2104
Mpumalanga
(013) 655 8700
King William’s Town
(043) 642 3401
North West
(018) 387 1800
Lusikisiki
(039) 253 1996
Northern Cape
(053) 838 1500
Maclear
(045) 932 1424
Western Cape
(021) 441 8000
Mdantsane
(043) 761 3151
Port Elizabeth
(041) 506 5000
Queenstown
(045) 807 5400
Uitenhage
(041) 992 4627
Mthatha
(047) 501 5600
Labour Centres: KwaZulu-Natal
Durban
(031) 336 1500
Dundee
(034) 212 3147
Estcourt
(036) 352 2161
Kokstad
(039) 727 2140
Ladysmith
(036) 637 3461
Newcastle
(034) 312 6038
Pietermaritzburg
(033) 421 9361
Pinetown
(031) 700 2206
Port Shepstone
(039) 682 2406
Prospecton
(031) 902 1590
Richmond
(033) 212 2768
Richard’s Bay
(035) 780 8700
Stanger
(032) 551 4291
Ulundi
(035) 879 1439
Verulam
(032) 533 5050
Vryheid
(034) 980 8992
Labour Centres: Limpopo
Giyani
(015) 812 9041
Lebowakgomo
(015) 633 6958
Lephalale
(014) 763 2162
Makhado
(015) 516 0207
Modimolle
(014) 717 1046
Mokopani
(015) 491 5973
Phalaborwa
(015) 781 5114
Polokwane
(015) 299 5000
Seshego
(015) 223 7020
Thohoyandou
(015) 960 1300
Tzaneen
(015) 306 2600
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Labour
Labour
Centres:
Centres:
Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga
Labour
Centres:
Mpumalanga
Labour
Centres:
Mpumalanga
Labour
Labour
Centres:
Centres:
Gauteng
Gauteng
South
South
Labour
Centres:
Gauteng
South
Labour
Centres:
Gauteng
South
Alberton
Alberton
(011)
(011)
861861
6130
6130
Barberton
Barberton
(013)
(013)
712712
3066
3066
Alberton
Alberton
Benoni
Benoni
(011)
6130
(011)
861
6130
(011)
747861
747
9601
9601
Barberton
Barberton
Bethal
Bethal
(013)
3066
(013)
712
3066
(017)
(017)
647712
647
2383
2383
Benoni
Benoni
Boksburg
Boksburg
(011)
9601
747747
9601
(011)
(011)
898
898
3340
3340
Bethal
Bethal
Carolina
Carolina
(017)
2383
647647
2383
(017)
(017)
843
843
1077
1077
Boksburg
Boksburg
Brakpan
Brakpan
(011)
3340
(011)
898
3340
(011)
744898
744
9000
9000
Carolina
Carolina
Eerstehoek
Eerstehoek
(017)
1077
843843
1077
(017)
(017)
833
833
2141
2141
Brakpan
Brakpan
Carletonville
Carletonville
(011)
9000
(011)
744
9000
(018)
(018)
788744
788
3281
3281
Eerstehoek
Eerstehoek
Ermelo
Ermelo
(017)
2141
(017)
833
2141
(017)
819833
819
7632
7632
Carletonville
Carletonville
Germiston
Germiston
(018)
788
3281
(018)
788345
3281
(011)
(011)
345
6300
6300
Ermelo
Ermelo
Evander
Evander
(017)
7632
819819
7632
(017)
(017)
632
632
2295
2295
Germiston
Germiston
Johannesburg
Johannesburg
(011)
6300
345345
6300
(011)
(011)
497
497
3163
3163
Evander
Evander
Groblersdal
Groblersdal
(017)
2295
(017)
632
2295
(013)
(013)
262632
262
3150
3150
Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Kempton
Kempton
ParkPark
(011)
3163
(011)
497
3163
(011)
975497
975
9301
9301
Groblersdal
Groblersdal
Kwamhlanga
Kwamhlanga
(013)
3150
262262
3150
(013)
(013)
947
947
3173
3173
Kempton
Kempton
Nigel
Nigel ParkPark
(011)
975
9301
975814
9301
(011)
(011)
814
7095
7095
Kwamhlanga
Kwamhlanga
Lydenburg
Lydenburg
(013)
947
3173
(013)
947235
3173
(013)
235
2368
2368
Nigel
Nigel
Roodepoort
Roodepoort
(011)
7095
814814
7095
(011)
(011)
766
766
2000
2000
Lydenburg
Lydenburg
Middelburg
Middelburg
(013)
2368
(013)
235
2368
(013)
283235
283
3600
3600
Roodepoort
Roodepoort
Sandton
Sandton
(011)
2000
766766
2000
(011)
(011)
444
444
7631
7631
Middelburg
Middelburg
Mzwazi
Mzwazi
Madonsela
Madonsela
(013)
3600
(013)
283
3600
(017)
(017)
819283
819
7632
7632
Sandton
Sandton
Sebokeng
Sebokeng
(011)
7631
(011)
444
7631
(016)
(016)
988444
988
2626
2626
Mzwazi
Madonsela
Mzwazi
Madonsela
Nelspruit
Nelspruit
(017)
7632
(017)
819
7632
(013)
(013)
753819
753
2844
2844
Sebokeng
Sebokeng
Soweto
Soweto
(016)
988
2626
(016)
988939
2626
(011)
(011)
939
1200
1200
Nelspruit
Nelspruit
Nhlazatshe
Nhlazatshe
(013)
2844
(013)
753753
2844
(017)
(017)
883
883
2414
2414
Soweto
Soweto
Springs
Springs
(011)
939
1200
939362
1200
(011)
(011)
362
6636
6636
Nhlazatshe
Nhlazatshe
Piet
Piet
Retief
Retief
(017)
2414
883883
2414
(017)
(017)
826
826
1883
1883
Springs
Springs
Vanderbiljpark
Vanderbiljpark
(011)
6636
(011)
362
6636
(016)
(016)
981362
981
0280
0280
Retief
PietPiet
Retief
Sabie
Sabie
(017)
1883
(017)
826
1883
(013)
(013)
764826
764
2105
2105
Vanderbiljpark
Vanderbiljpark
Vereeniging
Vereeniging
(016)
0280
981981
0280
(016)
(016)
430
430
0000
0000
Sabie
Sabie
Standerton
Standerton
(013)
764
2105
(013)
764712
2105
(017)
(017)
712
1351
1351
Vereeniging
Vereeniging
(016)
0000
(016)
430430
0000
Standerton
Standerton
Volkrust
Volkrust
(017)
1351
(017)
712
1351
(017)
735712
735
2994
2994
Volkrust
Volkrust
(017)
2994
(017)
735735
2994
Labour
Labour
Centres:
Centres:
Free
Free
State
State
Labour
Centres:
Free
State
Labour
Centres:
Free
State
Bethlehem
Bethlehem
(058)
(058)
303303
5293
5293
Labour
Labour
Centres:
Centres:
Gauteng
Gauteng
North
North
Labour
Centres:
Gauteng
North
Labour
Centres:
Gauteng
North
Bethlehem
Bethlehem
Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein
(058)
5293
(058)
303303
5293
(051)
(051)
505
505
6201
6201
Atteridgeville
Atteridgeville
(012)
(012)
386386
51165116
Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein
Fickburg
Fickburg
(051)
6201
505505
6201
(051)
(051)
933
933
2299
2299
Atteridgeville
Atteridgeville
Bronkhorstspruit
Bronkhorstspruit
(012)
386
5116
(012)
386932
51160197
(013)
(013)
932
0197
Fickburg
Fickburg
Harrismith
Harrismith
(051)
2299
(051)
933933
2299
(058)
(058)
623
623
2977
2977
Bronkhorstspruit
Bronkhorstspruit
Garankuwa
Garankuwa
(013)
0197
(013)
932932
0197
(012)
(012)
702
702
4525
4525
Harrismith
Harrismith
Kroonstad
Kroonstad
(058)
2977
(058)
623
2977
(056)
(056)
212623
212
4471
4471
Garankuwa
Garankuwa
Krugersdorp
Krugersdorp
(012)
702
4525
(012)
702955
4525
(011)
(011)
955
4420
4420
Kroonstad
Kroonstad
Parys
Parys
(056)
4471
(056)
212212
4471
(056)
811
811
3043
3043
Krugersdorp
Krugersdorp
Mamelodi
Mamelodi
(011)
4420
(011)
955
4420
(012)
(012)
805955
805
5090
5090
Parys
Parys
Petrusburg
Petrusburg
(056)
3043
(056)
811
3043
(053)
(053)
574811
574
0932
0932
Mamelodi
Mamelodi
Pretoria
Pretoria
(012)
805
5090
(012)
805
5090
(012)
309309
5050
5050
Petrusburg
Petrusburg
Phuthaditjhaba
Phuthaditjhaba
(053)
0932
(053)
574
0932
(058)
(058)
713574
713
0373
0373
Pretoria
Pretoria
Randfontein
Randfontein
(012)
309
5050
(012)
309693
5050
(011)
(011)
693
3618
3618
Phuthaditjhaba
Phuthaditjhaba
Sasolburg
Sasolburg
(058)
713
0373
(058)
713970
0373
(016)
(016)
970
3200
3200
Randfontein
Randfontein
Soshanguve
Soshanguve
(011)
3618
(011)
693
3618
(012)
(012)
799693
799
7395
7395
Sasolburg
Sasolburg
Thaba
Thaba
Nchu
Nchu
(016)
3200
(016)
970
3200
(051)
(051)
391970
391
0200
0200
Soshanguve
Soshanguve
Temba
Temba
(012)
7395
(012)
799
7395
(012)
717799
717
7395
Thaba
Nchu
Thaba
Nchu
Welkom
Welkom
(051)
0200
(051)
(057)
(057)
391391
391
0200
0200
Temba
Temba
(012)
7395
(012)
717717
7395
Welkom
Welkom
Zastron
Zastron
(057)
0200
(057)
391
0200
(051)
(051)
673391
673
1471
1471
Zastron
Zastron
(051)
1471
(051)
673673
1471
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6644
Labour Centres: Gauteng South
Labour Centres: Mpumalanga
Alberton
(011) 861 6130
Barberton
(013) 712 3066
Benoni
(011) 747 9601
Bethal
(017) 647 2383
Boksburg
(011) 898 3340
Carolina
(017) 843 1077
Brakpan
(011) 744 9000
Eerstehoek
(017) 833 2141
Carletonville
(018) 788 3281
Ermelo
(017) 819 7632
Germiston
(011) 345 6300
Evander
(017) 632 2295
Johannesburg
(011) 497 3163
Groblersdal
(013) 262 3150
Kempton Park
(011) 975 9301
Kwamhlanga
(013) 947 3173
Nigel
(011) 814 7095
Lydenburg
(013) 235 2368
Roodepoort
(011) 766 2000
Middelburg
(013) 283 3600
Sandton
(011) 444 7631
Mzwazi Madonsela
(017) 819 7632
Sebokeng
(016) 988 2626
Nelspruit
(013) 753 2844
Soweto
(011) 939 1200
Nhlazatshe
(017) 883 2414
Springs
(011) 362 6636
Piet Retief
(017) 826 1883
Vanderbiljpark
(016) 981 0280
Sabie
(013) 764 2105
Vereeniging
(016) 430 0000
Standerton
(017) 712 1351
Volkrust
(017) 735 2994
Labour Centres: Free State
Bethlehem
(058) 303 5293
Labour Centres: Gauteng North
Bloemfontein
(051) 505 6201
Atteridgeville
(012) 386 5116
Fickburg
(051) 933 2299
Bronkhorstspruit
(013) 932 0197
Harrismith
(058) 623 2977
Garankuwa
(012) 702 4525
Kroonstad
(056) 212 4471
Krugersdorp
(011) 955 4420
Parys
(056) 811 3043
Mamelodi
(012) 805 5090
Petrusburg
(053) 574 0932
Pretoria
(012) 309 5050
Phuthaditjhaba
(058) 713 0373
Randfontein
(011) 693 3618
Sasolburg
(016) 970 3200
Soshanguve
(012) 799 7395
Thaba Nchu
(051) 391 0200
Temba
(012) 717 7395
Welkom
(057) 391 0200
Zastron
(051) 673 1471
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Labour Centres: North West
Labour Centres: Northern Cape
Brits
(012) 252 3068
Calvinia
(027) 341 1523
Christiana
(053) 441 2120
De Aar
(053) 631 0952
Garankuwa
(012) 702 4525
Kimberley
(053) 838 1500
Klerksdorp
(018) 464 8700
Kuruman
(053) 712 3952
Litchenburg
(018) 632 4323
Springbok
(027) 718 1058
Mafikeng
(018) 381 1010
Upington
(054) 331 1098
Mogwase
(014) 555 5693
Potchefstroom
(018) 297 5200
Rustenburg
(014) 592 8214
Taung
(053) 994 1679
Vryburg
(053) 927 5221
Labour Centres: Western Cape
Beaufort West
(023) 414 3427
Bellville
(021) 941 7000
Cape Town
(021) 460 5911
Claremont
(021) 683 2388
George
(044) 801 1201
Knysna
(044) 382 3150
Mitchell’s Plain
(021) 376 1771
Mossel Bay
(044) 691 1140
Oudtshoorn
(044) 272 4370
Paarl
(021) 872 2020
Somerset West
(021) 852 2535
Vredenburg
(022) 715 1627
Worcester
(023) 347 0152
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National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) & Youth Advisory Centre Points
NATIONAL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NYDA) & YOUTH ADVISORY CENTRE POINTS
Tel: 08600 966 884
Fax: 086 606 6563
www.nyda.gov.za
Tel: 08600 966 884
Fax: 086 606 6563
www.nyda.gov.za
The whole aim of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) is to advance the economic development
of youngThe
people,
especially
young Youth
people
from low Agency
income(NYDA)
households.
Youngthepersons
with
disabilities
whole aim
of the National
Development
is to advance
economic
development
of enjoy
young a
people, especially young people from low income households. Young persons with disabilities enjoy a special emphasis.
special emphasis.
The NYDA
this through
guiding
andsupporting
supporting initiatives
that
have
the same
objectives
as the NYDA.
The NYDA
does does
this through
guiding
and
initiatives
that
have
the same
objectives
as the NYDA.
FULL SERVICE YOUTH ADVISORY CENTRE
(YCA) POINTS
Youth Advisory Centre (YAC) Points: Eastern Cape
Bloemfontein
(051) 411 9450
Baviaans
(044) 923 2106
Cape Town
(021) 415 2040
Buffalo City (Duncan Village)
(043) 742 2322
Durban
(031) 327 9900
Buffalo City (King William’s Town)
(043) 705 1071
East London
(043) 704 4600
Buffalo City (Mdantsane)
(043) 761 1669
eMalahleni
(013) 656 6534
Buffalo City (East London)
(043) 722 5453
Johannesburg
(011) 834 7660
Eastcape Midlands (Uitenhage)
(041) 995 2000
Kimberley
(053) 807 1020
Gariep (Burgersdorp)
(051) 653 1777
Nelspruit
(013) 756 0100
Gompo
(043) 742 2322
Polokwane
(015) 294 0800
Ikhala (Queenstown)
(045) 838 2593
Port Elizabeth
(041) 503 9100
Inxuba (Cradock)
(048) 881 1515
Rustenburg
(014) 591 9600
King Sabata Dalindyebo (Mthatha)
(047) 501 4007
Secunda
(017) 631 9500
Lovedale (King William’s Town)
(043) 642 1331
Tshwane
(012) 322 1375
Makana (Grahamstown)
(046) 603 6117/8
Nkonkobe (Alice)
(040) 653 1214
Qaukeni (Flagstaff)
(039) 252 0131
Uitenhage
(041) 994 1138
Youth Advisory Centre (YAC) Points: North West
Orbit (Rustenburg)
(014) 592 7014
Potchefstroom
(018) 299 5130
Youth Advisory Centre (YAC) Points: Northern Cape
Ratlou (Setlakgole)
(018) 330 7000
Kgalagadi (Kuruman)
(053) 712 0860
Taletso (Mmabatho)
(018) 384 6213
Namakhoi (Springbok)
(027) 744 1654
Tlhabane (Rustenburg)
(014) 590 3300
Kareerberg (De Aar)
(053) 631 0891
Tswaing (Delareyville)
(053) 948 0900
Leretlhabetse (Moretele)
(079) 255 2742
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Youth Advisory Centre (YAC) Points: Free State
Youth Advisory Centre (YAC) Points: Gauteng
Dihlabeng (Bethlehem)
(058) 303 5732
Boipatong
(016) 988 9478
Goldfields (Welkom)
(057) 391 0500
Bophelong (Sebokeng)
(016) 986 3711
Letsemeng (Jacobsdal)
(053) 591 0038
Katlehong
(011) 860 5743
Magareng (Warrenton)
(053) 497 3111
Randfontein
(011) 411 0247
Maluti A Phofung (Witsiehoek)
(058) 718 3777
Ratanda
(016) 340 4456
Motheo (Bloemfontein)
(051) 411 2080
Sebokeng
(016) 950 9496
Nkentoane (Reitz)
(058) 863 2811
South West Gauteng College (Tshiawelo)
(011) 982 1002
Setsoto (Ficksburg)
(051) 933 9333
Vanderbiljpark
(016) 950 9343
Vuselela (Pudimore)
(053) 995 1376
Youth Advisory Centre (YAC) Points: KwaZulu-Natal
Youth Advisory Centre (YAC) Points: Mpumalanga
Coastal KZN (KwaMakhutha)
(031) 905 7000
Bushbuckridge
(013) 708 6018
Coastal KZN (uMlazi)
(031) 907 2666
Ehlanzeni (Hazeyview)
(013) 798 3531
Elangeni (Harmasdale)
(031) 771 0148
Gert Sibande (Evander)
(017) 632 2388
Emnambithi (Ladysmith)
(036) 637 2992
Nkangala (Siyabuswa)
(013) 973 1966
Hibiscus Coast (Port Shepstone)
(039) 688 2278
Steve Tshwete (Mhluzi)
(013) 249 7000
Imbabazane (Estcourt)
(036) 353 1493
Thaba Chweu (Sabie)
(013) 764 5088
KwaDukuza
(032) 437 5000
Mandeni (Sundumbili)
(032) 456 8200
Youth Advisory Centre (YAC) Points: Western Cape
Mpofana (Mooi River)
(033) 263 1221
Bitou (Plettenberg Bay)
(044) 533 6881
Nquthu
(034) 271 0076
Boland (Worcester)
(023) 348 6920
Umgungundlovu
(033) 341 2216
Breede River (Robertson)
(023) 626 8200
Umfolozi (Eshowe)
(035) 474 1775/ 2304
Crawford
(021) 696 5133
Umnambithi (Ladysmith)
(036) 635 3403
Eden
(044) 752 1024
Umngeni (Howick)
(033) 239 9200
False Bay (Khayelitsha)
(021) 361 1976
Hartebeeskraal
(021) 361 1976
Knysna
(044) 302 6564/8
Overberg (Caledon)
(028) 214 1557
Overstrand (Hermanus Industria)
(028) 313 0129
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Youth Advisory Centre (YAC) Points: Limpopo
Bakenberg
(015) 423 0538
Bela-Bela
(014) 736 8000
Capricorn (Seshego)
(015) 223 0041
Fetakgomo (Apel)
(015) 622 8051
Lephalale (Shongoane)
(072) 495 6930
Lephalale (Phalala)
(073) 462 6690
Makhuduthamaga (Jane Furse)
(013) 265 7037
Marble Hall
(013) 261 1152
Modimolle
(014) 717 5211
Mookgophong
(014) 743 1111
Mopani (Phalaborwa)
(015) 781 5604
Mutale
(015) 967 9004
Thabazimbi
(014) 784 0348
Thulamela (Malamulele)
(072) 311 8872
Tubatse (Burgersfort)
(013) 231 7815
Vhembe (Sibasa)
(015) 986 3490
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Other Important Educational Organisations
Bureau of Labour Statistics
Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) (2010-11 Edition)
This is one of the sources used in compiling the Careers in Our Sector chapter.
www.bls.gov/oco/
Council of Higher Education & Higher Education Quality Committee (CHE & HEQC)
Tel: (012) 392 9100/ 26
www.che.ac.za
German Development Co-operation (GTZ)
Tel: (012) 342 0181
www.gtz.de/en
National Skills Authority (NSA)
Tel: (012) 309 4350
The National Applications Centre (NAC)
This is one of the sources used in compiling this handbook.
Tel: (011) 717 0125/ 083 689 9250
www.applicationscentre.co.za
Pace Careers Centre
This is one of the sources used in compiling the Careers in Our Sector chapter.
www.pacecareers.com/careercentre/
Quality Council for Trades & Occupations (QCTO) – see “Department of Higher Education
Training”.
South African Council for Educators (SACE)
Tel: 086 1007 223 or (012) 663 9517
www.sace.org.za
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Tel: 086 0111 673 (Helpdesk)
Te: (012) 431 5000
www.nqf.org.za
www.saqa.org.za
www.careerhelp.org.za – this is an excellent website for career related help.
Umalusi
General and Further Education & Training Council
Tel: (012) 349 1510
www.umalusi.org.za
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Chapter Eight
Index
Acronyms (ABC)
ABET DHET ECD ETDP FET HESA HoD ICT NAPTOSA
NATED
NC (V) NSC NSFAS RPL
SAQA SETA TEFL TESOL ……………
……………
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Adult Basic Education & Training
Department of Higher Education & Training
Early Childhood Development
Education, Training & Development Practices
Further Education & Training
Higher Education South Africa
Head of Department
Information and Communication Technology
National Professional Teachers Organisation of South Africa
National Technical Education
National Curriculum (Vocational)
National Senior Certificate
National Student Financial Aid
Recognition of Prior Learning
South African Qualifications Authority
Sector Education & Training Authority
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Teaching English as a Second Language
Careers (by group) Practitioners
Business Training Practitioner
Head of Department (HoD)
Finance Practitioner
Policy & Planning Practitioner
Research & Development Practitioner
School Principal
Professionals
Accountant
Education Professionals
ECD Practitioner
Foundational Phase Teacher
Intermediate & Senior Phase Teacher
FET Teacher & Lecturer
University Lecturer
Special Needs Teacher
TESOL/ TEFL Teacher
Industrial Relations Advisor
Librarian
Training & Development Professional
Policy Analyst
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Technicians & Trades Workers
Careers (in alphabetical order)
Medical Laboratory
Audiometrist
Electrical Engineering Technician
Computer Systems Technicians
Electrician (General)
Accountant
Audiometrist
Business Training Practitioner
Community Development Worker
Computer Systems Technician
Early Childhood Development (ECD) Practitioner
Education Professionals
Electrical Engineering Technician
Electrician (General)
FET Teacher & Lecturer
Finance Manager
Foundational Phase Teacher
General Clerk
Handyperson
Head of Department
Industrial Relations Advisor
Intermediate & Senior Phase Teacher
Librarian
Medical Laboratory Technician
Other Sports Coach or Instructor
Out of School Hours Care Worker
Policy & Planning Practitioner
Policy Analyst 035
Preschool Aide
Program or Project Administrators
Research & Development Practitioners
School Principal
Special Needs Teacher
TESOL / TEFL Teacher
Training & Development Practitioner
University Lecturer
Community & Personal Service Workers
Community Development Worker
Out of School Hours Care Worker
Preschool Aide
Other Sports Coach or Instructor
Clerical & Administrative Workers
Program or Project Administrators
General Clerk
Elementary Workers
Handyperson
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For more information you can call:
Toll free - 0800 ETDP 73
www.etdpseta.org.za
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