Learner Career Guidance

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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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 4 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

Contents Chapter One About this Handbook 07 Chapter Two About the ETDP SETA 08 Chapter Three How to choose a career? 10 Chapter Four Careers in Our Sector 12 Chapter Five Study at a tertiary institution 40 Chapter Six Financing your studies 45 Chapter Seven Important contact details 52 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 5

Contents Chapter Eight Index 65 6 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

Chapter One CHAPTER 1: About this handbook 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 Well, far for? too often learners leave school with very little knowledge about the opportunities that a Some people believe that some them. jobs We are want more to important help these than learners others realise this is that false! they can dream big and become very successfu Everyone, from the cleaning provide staff to these management learners with team, the information plays a part they in need keeping to make any business career choices. or organisation running. People need to understand the value of these jobs. Along with an understanding of the career options available within the ETDP sector, this handbook will help you understand just how important these jobs are. Who is this Handbook for? Yes some jobs pay more than Some others. people In believe fact, this that handbook some jobs speaks are more about important this too. than It will others help you this understand is false! better the reasons why some Everyone, people earn from more the cleaning than others staff which to the will, management hopefully, team, help you plays to make a part wise in keeping decisions any business o about your career path and People your tertiary need to education. understand the value of these jobs. Along with an understanding of the career opti ETDP sector, this handbook will help you understand just how important these jobs are. Knowing what you are getting yourself into will help you predict some of the challenges you may face in achieving Yes, some jobs pay more than others. In fact, this handbook speaks about this too. It will help you your dreams and we re not reasons only talking why some about people the problems earn more you than will others face ten which years will, from hopefully, now, but help also you from to make the wise decis time you leave school. This path knowledge and your will tertiary help you education. plan how you can work around these challenges. 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 ETDP practitioners SETA CAREER as an GUIDANCE occupation, then being a finance practitioner is a scarce 7skill.

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 Western cape Mr Ismael Adams Mobile: 084 585 8273 ismaela@etdpseta.org.za 77 Oxford Street, Standard Bank Building, 4 th Floor East London Sunbel Building Office 205, Portion 2 nd Floor 2 Old Paarl Road Bellville 7530 021 946 4022 8 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

Limpopo Mr Isaia Mphaphuli Tel: 015 295 9303 Mobile: 082 879 5498 isaiam@etdpseta.oeg.za KwaZulu Natal Ms Zandile Ntshangase Tel: 031 304 5930 Mobile: 079 694 131 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 Tel: (018) 294-5280 Fax:(018) 294-5719 Mobile: 083 764 3604 sibongilen@etdpseta.org.za Step 3 Get Institutionalised Northern Cape Ms Rama Kistiah Mobile: 083 647 9508 Step 3 Get Institutionalised ramak@etdpeta.org.za Once you have decided on the type of qualification you want to pursue, you need to decide which type of institution (university, 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. Once you have decided on the type of qualification you want to pursue, you need to decide which type of institution (university, university of technology, FET College, etc.) is most practical in achieving your qualification. You must look at Step 4 things like costs and entrance requirements; these differ from institution to institution; so make sure you are extra careful Doing the while groundwork exploring your options. (Research on Tertiary Studying) Gauteng Mr Gerrard Step Francis 4 Mobile: 083 677 8528 Doing the groundwork (Research on Tertiary Studying) gerrardf@etdpseta.org.za 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 date for applications, course fees, course duration, residence fees, etc. Once you have decided on the institution and type of qualification, get as much information as you can on how to register All tertiary for institutions your degree have and websites, what is required so this to information complete it. Check is just for a admission click away. requirements If you can't (many access institutions the internet, base admission these institutions on also a point have system), handbooks closing which date they for applications, will gladly post course to you fees, no course matter duration, where you residence are in fees, the country. 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. 106 Hans van Rensburg Street Empire Place Building Polokwane 333 Anton Lambede Street 12 th Floor Durban Bay House Durban 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 Street Sparkling Office Park Potchefstroom 2522 Bobby s Walk Building Long Street 6A Kimberly 8301 No 33 Hoofd Street Brampark Office park Forum 1B 5 th Floor Braamfontein 11 11 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE For more help: For more help: Clerks find employment in a wide range of occupations Clerks and find across employment all economic in a wide sectors. range of You occupations find them 9

at is a career? areer is an occupation or profession t usually requires you to undergo ecial training. CHAPTER 3: How to choose a career? w to choose a career? ere are also Career Guidance hibitions that take place in different areas by Chapter Three ferent educational development organisations. Try d attend as many of them as possible to make sure t you become fully aware of every career option ailable to you. How to choose a career? SA Career What Guide is a 2011 career? gives a very basic p-by-step process that can help you make an A career is an occupation or profession that usually requires you to undergo special training. ormed career decision. e most important How thing to choose is to follow a your career? dreams or One of the best ways to weigh out your after-school bitions you There know, are the also things Career you Guidance imagined exhibitions yourself that take options place is in to different do career/self-assessment. areas by different educational development ing as an adult organisations. while you Try were and growing attend up. as many But, you of them as possible A self-assessment to make sure is that very you similar become to a fully test aware done of by every a ed to get career as much option information available to and you. guidance as ssible about the career you have chosen so that you psychologist or a career counsellor. It looks at your personality type, interests, strengths and weaknesses to ke the right My decisions. SA Career Guide 2011 gives a very basic step-by-step determine a process career best that can suited help to you you. make an informed career decision. ur high school subject combination It is better to have a psychologist or counsellor assess you, but professional career assessments can The most important thing is to follow your dreams or ambitions you know, the things you imagined yourself is is one of the most important decisions you will ever sometimes be expensive. If you do not have the financial ke. The subject doing combination as an adult while you choose you were from growing Grade up. But, you means need to to have get as it much done, information don't worry. and guidance Most tertiary as possible level affects about all of the your career career you plans. have chosen Certain so study that you make institutions the right decisions. have career counsellors on hand to answer grammes require specific subjects. Let's say that you your questions. nt to study Your Cost Management high school Accounting subject at tertiary combination el, you will This need is one to have of the Accounting most important and Maths decisions as you will Step ever 2 make. The subject combination you choose from Grade rt of your subject 10 level combination. affects all of Your your Life career Orientation plans. Certain or study Weighing programmes your options require specific subjects. Let s say that you idance teacher want is to there study to Cost advise Management you on your Accounting subject at tertiary level, you will need to have Accounting and Maths as oices. They're the best people to speak to because Once you have decided on the career you want to part of your subject combination. Your Life Orientation teacher is there to advise you on your subject choices. y have been trained do to so. They will take a lot of pursue, it is important to understand how the higher They re the best people to speak to because they have been trained do to so. They will take a lot of things ngs into consideration in offering you that advice; they education system can help you in making it all happen. l look at your into performance consideration at in school, offering your you strengths that advice; they will look at your performance at school, your strengths and d your weaknesses. your weaknesses. Think about which route is the best to take in achieving p 1 Step 1 your career goals. You need to understand the various qualification options available to you. So, will a derstand yourself Understand better yourself through better self-assessment through self-assessment learnership help you more than a skills programme Many learners don t have a clue about what to study would? after Or, they do finish you school. need a degree for the career you'd ny learners don't have a clue about what to study like to establish or will a diploma suit you better? er they finish school. Unfortunately, the lack of career guidance at school is the main reason for many learners being put off studying. These are all questions that you need to ask. You also It is also the reason why so many university students drop-out as they realise halfway through their studies fortunately, the lack of career guidance at school is need to consider your social circumstances; perhaps main reason that for they re many learners in the wrong being field. put off studying. you'll need to choose an institution close to home in s also the reason why so many university students order to save, or you may need to study part-time if you p-out as they One realise of the best halfway ways through to weigh their out studies your after-school need options to work is to while do studying. career/self-assessment. A self-assessment t they're in is the very wrong similar field. to a test done by a psychologist or a career counsellor. It looks at your personality type, interests, strengths and weaknesses to determine a career best suited to you. 10 10 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

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? 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). 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 Doing the groundwork (Research on Tertiary 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 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 Higher Grade Standard Grade A 5 4 B 4 3 C 3 2 D 2 1 E 1 0 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 11

Chapter Four 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. BUSINESS TRAINING PRACTITIONER 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 12 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

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 Industrial (or labour) relation advisors are responsible for developing and maintaining good workplace relationship between employees and employers. They are the people that get involved in negotiations on issues such as better working hours and wages. It is their job to know everything about economic and wage data as well as the labour laws of a country. Strike (or industrial) action can be very costly and highly emotional, so skilled people with a particular personality and training background are needed Background in these situations. of the career Career Description Help management with workplace relations policies and procedures, staff performance and disciplinary matters. Negotiations terms and conditions of needed it these situations. employment and examine as well as resolve disputes and grievances. Job description Keep up with new laws, awards, collective agreements and employment contracts, wage disciplinary matters. payment systems and disputes settlement procedures. disputes and grievances. Handle enterprise agreements or collective contracts such as productivity-based wage adjustment procedures, workplace relation policies and programs. Supervise workplace consultative committees and employee participation initiatives. What do you need for this initiatives. career? INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS ADVISOR You will need to grasp (get) the bigger picture, and to What do you need for this job? notice where training interventions are required. You will be dealing with people, so strong interpersonal ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 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 fix the problems that caused all of the trouble. People who enjoy communication, debating and solving problems will be perfect for this job. Challenges 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. Industrial (or labour) relation advisors are responsible for developing and maintaining good workplace relationship between employees and employers. They are the people that get involved in negotiations on issues such as better working hours and wages. It is their job to know everything about economic and wage data as well as the labour laws of a country. Strike (or industrial) action can be very costly and highly emotional, so skilled people with a particular personality and training background are - Help management with workplace relations policies and procedures, staff performance and - Negotiations terms and conditions of employment and examine as well as resolve - Keep up with new laws, awards, collective agreements and employment contracts, wage payment systems and disputes settlement procedures. - Handle enterprise agreements or collective contracts such as productivity-based wage adjustment procedures, workplace relation policies and programs. - Supervise workplace consultative committees and employee participation You will need to grasp (get) the bigger picture, and to notice where training interventions are required. Certain times of the year are set aside for wage Attractions negotiations and bargaining. These times can be very stressful. You will have to discipline employees from time to time you may even have will be to perfect fire for people. this job. Some people may not be able to handle this. Challenges For more help: You will be dealing with people, so strong interpersonal 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. Industrial relations (IR) advisors enjoy the tension and conflict of their work, especially when they are able to fix the problems that caused all of the trouble. People who enjoy communication, debating and solving problems Certain times of the year are set aside for wage negotiations and bargaining. These times can be very Visit www.labour.gov.za stressful. (website of the Department of Labour). The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) be able to handle at www.ccma.org.za. this. You will have to discipline employees from time to time you may even have to fire people. Some people may not For more help: Visit www.labour.gov.za (website of the Department of Labour). The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) at www.ccma.org.za. 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. 13 13

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. 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. 14 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

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. Some clerical jobs are suitable for people with disabilities. Related occupations/titles: 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 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). 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.. ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 15

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. 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). 16 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

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 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 17

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. 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 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 DID YOU KNOW? Demand: There is a demand for 1 009 foundation phase teachers in the ETDP sector. 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. 18 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

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.. 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; 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) 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). ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 19

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. 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. 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! 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: Primary school teacher (grades 4 to 7) High school teacher (grades 8 to 9) Middle school teacher For more help: 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 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? 20 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

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. Career Description 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, but the list below will give you an idea of what to expect: 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. 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. ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 21

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. 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. 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. 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. 22 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

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. 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. ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 23

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. 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. 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 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? 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. 24 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

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. 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. Career Description 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. ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 25

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 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 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. 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? 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. 26 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

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 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? 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. ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 27

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. Background of the career 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. Career Description 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 part-time course. DID YOU KNOW? Demand: The ETDP sector has identified a shortage of 5 805 special needs teachers. Attractions 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 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 28 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

ACCOUNTANT Accountants plan and provide systems and services relating to the financial dealings of organisations and individuals, and advise on associated record-keeping and compliance requirements. Background of the career Accountants handle money matters for companies and organisations. They make sure that this information is up to date and that it is available to all the people who 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 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? 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. Challenges It takes a long time to qualify as an accountant. Some people fail their board exams and have to repeat it or even change their career altogether. Being an accountant can also be a very stressful job because you have to do many reports for the organisation and other stakeholders. But, if you are someone who looks forward to challenge and working under pressure, you would definitely have fun doing this kind of work. 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); KNOW? and KPMG (www.kpmg.com). DID YOU SETA has identified a demand of 75 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. ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 29

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. Career Description 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 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: 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 30 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

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 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? 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. 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. ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 31

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. Career Description 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. DID YOU KNOW? Demand: The ETDP sector has identified a need for 36 research & development managers in the year ahead. 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) 32 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

PROGRAMME OR PROJECTS ADMINISTRATOR Programme or projects administrators plan and undertake administration of organisational programs, special projects and support services. 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 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 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? 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. ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 33

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT PRACTITIONER Training and development practitioners plan, develop, implement and evaluate training and development programs to ensure management and staff acquire the skills and develop the competencies required by an organisation to meet organisational objectives. Background of the career Training & development practitioners are important to create and manage a workforce that is up to speed with 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 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. 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. What do you need for this career? Because you will be dealing with people all the time, you will need a strong personality and good communication skills. You will also need to know the Skills Development Strategy of this country. Your national senior certificate (matric) must meet the entry requirements for doing either a diploma or degree course in Human Resource Management at a university or university of technology. 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. 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. 34 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

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. ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 35

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. 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. 36 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

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 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. ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 37

LIBRARIAN Librarians develop, organise and manage library services such as collection of information, recreational resources and reader information services. 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 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. 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 DID YOU KNOW? 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. university may earn more than the one employed by the local government. 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 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. 38 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

HANDYPERSON A handyperson cleans, paints, repairs and maintains buildings, grounds and facilities. 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 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 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. DID YOU KNOW? 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. 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 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. ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 39

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 40 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

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. ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 41

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: 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 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 42 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

The targeted groups for the ETDP SETA Internship Programme include: 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. ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 43

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. 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 (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%. 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. 44 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

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. ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 45

The targeted beneficiaries for the ETDP SETA busary programme include: 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: 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. 46 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

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: 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. ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 47

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 48 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

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 www.ubuntufund.org ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 49

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: Anglo Coal Arcelor Mittal Basil Reed British American Tobacco De Beers Engen Grinaker Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Volswagen Murray & Roberts Mondi Old Mutual Phalaborwa Mining PriceWaterhouse Coopers Coopers SABMiller LTA -SASOL SHELL KPMG -Transnet 50 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

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. ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 51

Chapter Seven Important Contact Details IMPORTANT CONTACT DETAILS SETA ABBREVIATION Contact Details of the SETAS SETA NAME IN FULL TELEPHONE WEBSITE 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 CTFL ETDPSETA Clothing, Textiles, Footwear & Leather SETA Education, Training & Development (031) 702 4482/3/4 www.ctflseta.org.za (011) 628 5000 www.etdpseta.org.za ESETA Energy (011) 689 5300 www.eseta.org.za FASSET Finance & Accounting (011) 476 8570 www.fasset.org.za FP&M SETA Fibre Processing & Manufacturing Tel: (011) 234-2311 www.fpmseta.org.za 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 MAPPP-SETA Media, Advertising, Publishing, Printing & Packaging (021) 910 3001 www.mappp-seta.org.za MERSETA Manufacturing & Engineering (011) 551 5200 www.merseta.org.za 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 THETA Services SETA Tourism, Hospitality & Sports SETA (011) 276 9600 or 715 1800 www.serviceseta.org.za (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 58 52 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

Contact Details of FET Colleges Contact Details of FET Colleges KwaZulu-Natal POSTAL ADDRESS TELEPHONE WEBSITE Mthashana FET College PO Box 9424, Vryheid, 3100 (034) 980 1010 Umfolozi FET College Private Bag X6602, Newcastle, 2940 Majuba FET College Private Bag X6602, Newcastle, 2940 Private Bag X9903, Mnambithi FET College Ladysmith, 3370 Elangeni FET College Private Bag, X9032, Pinetown, 3600 (035) 902 9500/1 www.umfolozicollege.co.za (034) 329 2004 www.majuba.edu.za (036) 638 3800 (031) 716 6700 www.efet.co.za Coastal KZN FET College PO Box 1795, Amanzimtoti, 4125 Thekwini FET College Private Bag X06, Dormerton, 4015 Umgungundlovu FET College Private Bag X9060, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 Esayidi FET College Limpopo Private Bag X713, Port Shepstone, 4240 (031) 905 7000 www.coastalkzn.co.za (031) 250 8400 www.thekwinicollege.co.za (033) 341 2100/2216 www.ufetcollege.co.za (031) 684 0110 www.esayidi.co.za POSTAL ADDRESS TELEPHONE WEBSITE Lephalale FET College Private Bag X210, Lephalale, 0555 (014) 763 2252/3 www.lephalalefetcollege.co.za Capricon FET College Private Bag X9674, Seshego, 0742 Waterberg FET College Private Bag X2449, Makopane, 0600 Vhembe FET College Private Bag X2415, Makhado, 0920 (015) 297 8367/89 www.www.capriconcollege.co.za.org.za (015) 491 8581 www.www.waterbergcollege.co.za.org.za (015) 963 3156 www.vhembefet.co.za Mopani South East FET College Letaba FET College Sekhukhune FET College Private Bag X01024, Phalaborwa, 1390 Private Bag X4017, Tzaneen, 0850 Private Bag X8660, Groblersdal, 0470 (015) 781 5725/1 (015) 307 5440 (013) 269 0278 www.sekfetcol.org MPUMALANGA Mpumalanga POSTAL ADDRESS TELEPHONE WEBSITE Ehlanzeni FET College Private Bag X11297, Nelspruit, 1200 (013) 752 7105 www.ehlanzenifet.co.za 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 Private Bag X3475, Nkangala FET College Standerton, 2430 (017) 712 9040 /58 www.gscollege.co.za ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 59 53

Contact Details of FET Colleges NORTHERN Northern Cape CAPE POSTAL ADDRESS TELEPHONE WEBSITE Northern Cape Urban FET College Northern Cape Rural FET College Private Bag X5031, Kimberley, 8300 PO Box 1834, Upington, 8800 (053) 839 2000/ 60 http://ncufetcollege-edu-za.ncc.co.za (054) 331 3836/ 2591 www.umfolozicollege.co.za NORTH WEST POSTAL Private Bag ADDRESS X6602, (034) TELEPHONE 329 2004 www.deaarcampus.za.org WEBSITE Newcastle, 2940 Taletso FET College 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 West Coast FET College PO Box 935, Malmesbury, 7299 Boland FET College Private Bag X5068, Stellenbosch, 7599 (022) 482 1143/ 79/ 95 www.westcoastcollege.co.za (021) 886 7111/ 2 www.bolandcollege.co.za South Cape FET College PO Box 10400, (044) 884 0359 www.sccollege.co.za George, 6530 Northlink FET College Private Bag X1, Panorama, 7506 (021) 970 9200 www.northlink.co.za College of Cape Town FET College PO Box 1054, Cape Town, 8000 (021) 404 6700 www.cct.edu.za False Bay FET College Private Bag X25, Tokai, 7988 (021) 701 1919 www.falsebaycollege.co.za EASTERN CAPE Private Bag X2415, POSTAL ADDRESS (015) TELEPHONE 963 3156 www.vhembefet.co.za WEBSITE Makhado, 0920 Port Elizabeth FET College Private Bag X6040, Port Elizabeth, 6000 East Cape Midlands FET College Private Bag X35, Uitenhage, 6230 Buffalo City FET College Private Bag X9016, East London, 5200 Lovedale FET College King Sabata Dalindyebo FET College Ingwe FET College Ikhala FET College King Hintsa FET College (041) 585 7771 www.pecollege.edu.za (041) 995 2000 PO Box 2156, King Williams (043) 642 1331 Town, 5600 Private Bag X5011, (043) 536 0923/4 Umtata, 5099 P O Box 92491, Mount Frere, 5090 (039) 255 1204/ 0346 Private Bag X7110, Queenstown, 5320 (045) 838 2593 Private Bag X3018, Butterworth, 4960 (047) 491 3722 www.emcol.co.za (043) 722 5453 www.bccollege.co.za 60 54 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

Contact Details of FET Colleges FREE STATE Goldfields FET College Motheo FET College Maluti FET College Flavius Mareka FET College GAUTENG Tshwane South FET College Tshwane North FET College POSTAL ADDRESS TELEPHONE WEBSITE Private Bag X95, Welkom, 9460 Private Bag X20509, Bloemfontein, 9300 (057) 391 0513 (051) 406 9300 www.motheofet.co.za Private Bag X870, Mampoi Road, Witsieshoek, 9870 (058) 713 6100/ 3048 www.malutifet.edu.za Private Bag X22, Kroonstaad, 9500 (016) 976 0815/ 29 www.flaviusmareka.net POSTAL ADDRESS TELEPHONE WEBSITE Private Bag X1018, Lyttelton, 0140 086 144 1111 www.tscol.co.za PO Box 26193, Arcadia, 0007 (012) 323 8623 www.tnc4fet.co.za Ekurhuleni West FET College Ekurhuleni East FET College South West Gauteng FET College Central Johannesburg FET College Westcol FET College Sedibeng FET College Private Bag X1030, Germiston, 1400 Private Bag X52, Springs, 1560 PO Box 164, Florida, 1710 (011) 323 1600 www.ewc.edu.za (011) 730 6600 www.eec.edu.za (011) 984 1260 www.swgc.co.za Private Bag X2336, Houghton, 2041 (011) 484 1388 (011) 351 6000 www.cjc.za.net Private Bag X17, Randfontein, 1760 (011) 692 4082 www.westcol.co.za Private Bag X020, Vereeniging, 1930 (016) 422 6645/8 www.sedcol.co.za 61 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 55

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 Website : www.education.gov.za Telephone : (012) 312 5555 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 Telephone : (012) 309 4000 Fax Number : (012) 320 2059 56 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

Labour Centres: Eastern Cape Aliwal North (051) 633 2633 Eastern Cape (043) 701 3000 Free State (051) 505 6200 Gauteng (North) (012) 309 5000 Gauteng (South) (011) 497 3222 KwaZulu-Natal (031) 336 2000 Limpopo (015) 290 1744 Mpumalanga (013) 655 8700 North West (018) 387 1800 Northern Cape (053) 838 1500 Western Cape (021) 441 8000 Butterworth (047) 491 0490 Cradock (048) 881 3010 East London (043) 702 7500 Fort Beaufort (046) 645 4686 Graaf-Reinet (015) 290 1744 Grahamstown (046) 622 2104 King William s Town (043) 642 3401 Lusikisiki (039) 253 1996 Maclear (045) 932 1424 Mdantsane (043) 761 3151 Port Elizabeth (041) 506 5000 Queenstown (045) 807 5400 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 Uitenhage (041) 992 4627 Mthatha (047) 501 5600 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 63 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 57

Labour Centres: Gauteng South Labour Labour Centres: Centres: Gauteng Gauteng South South Alberton Alberton (011) (011) 861 861 6130 6130 Alberton Benoni Alberton Benoni (011) (011) (011) 861 747 861 747 6130 9601 6130 9601 Benoni Boksburg Benoni (011) (011) (011) 747 898 747 898 9601 3340 9601 3340 Boksburg Brakpan Boksburg Brakpan (011) (011) (011) 898 744 898 744 3340 9000 3340 9000 Brakpan Carletonville Brakpan (011) (018) (011) (018) 744 788 744 788 9000 3281 9000 3281 Carletonville Germiston Carletonville (018) (011) (018) (011) 788345 788 6300 3281 6300 3281 Germiston Johannesburg Germiston (011) (011) (011) 345 497 345 497 6300 3163 6300 3163 Johannesburg Kempton Johannesburg Kempton Park Park (011) (011) (011) 497 975 497 975 3163 9301 3163 9301 Kempton Nigel Kempton Nigel Park Park (011) (011) (011) 975814 975 7095 9301 7095 9301 Nigel Roodepoort Nigel (011) (011) (011) 814 766 814 766 7095 2000 7095 2000 Roodepoort Sandton Roodepoort Sandton (011) (011) (011) 766 444 766 444 2000 7631 2000 7631 Sandton Sebokeng Sandton (011) (016) (011) (016) 444 988 444 988 7631 2626 7631 2626 Sebokeng Soweto Sebokeng Soweto (016) (011) (016) (011) 939 988939 988 1200 2626 1200 2626 Soweto Springs Soweto Springs (011) (011) (011) 362 939362 939 6636 1200 6636 1200 Springs Vanderbiljpark Springs (011) (016) (011) (016) 362 981 362 981 6636 0280 6636 0280 Vanderbiljpark Vereeniging Vanderbiljpark (016) (016) (016) 981 430 981 430 0280 0000 0280 0000 Vereeniging Vereeniging (016) (016) 430 430 0000 0000 Labour Centres: Free State Labour Labour Centres: Free Free State State Bethlehem (058) (058) 303 303 5293 5293 Bethlehem Bloemfontein Bethlehem (058) (051) (051) (058) 303 505 505 303 5293 6201 6201 5293 Bloemfontein Fickburg Bloemfontein Fickburg (051) (051) (051) 933 505 505 933 6201 2299 6201 2299 Fickburg Harrismith Fickburg (051) (058) (051) (058) 933 623 933 623 2299 2977 2299 2977 Harrismith Kroonstad Harrismith (058) (056) (058) (056) 623 212 623 212 2977 4471 2977 4471 Kroonstad Parys Kroonstad Parys (056) (056) (056) 811 212 212 811 3043 4471 3043 4471 Parys Petrusburg Parys (056) (053) (056) (053) 811 574 811 574 3043 0932 3043 0932 Petrusburg Phuthaditjhaba Petrusburg (053) (058) (053) (058) 574 713 574 713 0932 0373 0932 0373 Phuthaditjhaba Sasolburg Phuthaditjhaba (058) (016) (016) (058) 713 970 970 713 0373 3200 3200 0373 Sasolburg Thaba Sasolburg Thaba Nchu Nchu (016) (051) (016) (051) 970 391 970 391 3200 0200 3200 0200 Thaba Welkom Thaba Welkom Nchu Nchu (057) (051) (051) (057) 391 391 391 0200 0200 0200 Welkom Zastron Welkom Zastron (057) (051) (057) (051) 391 673 391 673 0200 1471 0200 1471 Zastron Zastron (051) (051) 673 673 1471 1471 58 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE Labour Centres: Mpumalanga Labour Labour Centres: Centres: Mpumalanga Barberton (013) (013) 712 712 3066 3066 Barberton Bethal Barberton Bethal (013) (017) (013) (017) 712 647 712 647 3066 2383 3066 2383 Bethal Carolina Bethal Carolina (017) (017) (017) 647 843 647 843 2383 1077 2383 1077 Carolina Eerstehoek Carolina (017) (017) (017) 843 833 843 833 1077 2141 1077 2141 Eerstehoek Ermelo Eerstehoek Ermelo (017) (017) (017) 833 819 833 819 2141 7632 2141 7632 Ermelo Evander Ermelo Evander (017) (017) (017) 819 632 819 7632 2295 7632 2295 Evander Groblersdal Evander (017) (013) (017) (013) 632 262 632 262 2295 3150 2295 3150 Groblersdal Kwamhlanga Groblersdal (013) (013) (013) 262 947 262 947 3150 3173 3150 3173 Kwamhlanga Lydenburg Kwamhlanga (013) (013) (013) 947235 947 3173 2368 2368 3173 Lydenburg Middelburg Lydenburg (013) (013) (013) 235 283 235 283 2368 3600 2368 3600 Middelburg Mzwazi Middelburg Mzwazi Madonsela (017) (013) (017) (013) 283 819 283 819 3600 7632 3600 7632 Mzwazi Nelspruit Mzwazi Nelspruit Madonsela Madonsela (017) (013) (017) (013) 819 753 819 753 7632 2844 7632 2844 Nelspruit Nhlazatshe Nelspruit (017) (013) (017) (013) 753 883 753 883 2844 2414 2844 2414 Nhlazatshe Piet Nhlazatshe Piet Retief Retief (017) (017) (017) 883 826 883 826 2414 1883 2414 1883 Piet Sabie Piet Sabie Retief Retief (017) (013) (017) (013) 826 764 826 764 1883 2105 1883 2105 Sabie Standerton Sabie (017) (013) (017) (013) 712 764712 764 2105 1351 1351 2105 Standerton Volkrust Standerton Volkrust (017) (017) (017) 712 735 712 735 1351 2994 1351 2994 Volkrust Volkrust (017) (017) 735 735 2994 2994 Labour Centres: Gauteng North Labour Labour Centres: Centres: Gauteng Gauteng North North Atteridgeville (012) (012) 386 386 5116 5116 Atteridgeville Bronkhorstspruit Atteridgeville (013) (012) (013) (012) 386932 386 5116 0197 0197 5116 Bronkhorstspruit Garankuwa Bronkhorstspruit (013) (012) (013) (012) 932 702 932 702 0197 4525 0197 4525 Garankuwa Krugersdorp Garankuwa (012) (011) (012) (011) 702955 702 4420 4525 4420 4525 Krugersdorp Mamelodi Krugersdorp (011) (012) (011) (012) 955 805 955 805 4420 5090 4420 5090 Mamelodi Pretoria Mamelodi Pretoria (012) (012) (012) 805 309 309 805 5090 5050 5050 5090 Pretoria Randfontein Pretoria (011) (012) (011) (012) 309693 309 3618 5050 3618 5050 Randfontein Soshanguve Randfontein (011) (012) (011) (012) 693 799 693 799 3618 7395 3618 7395 Soshanguve Temba Soshanguve Temba (012) (012) (012) 799 717 799 717 7395 7395 7395 Temba Temba (012) (012) 717 717 7395 7395 64 64

Labour Centres: Gauteng South Alberton (011) 861 6130 Benoni (011) 747 9601 Boksburg (011) 898 3340 Brakpan (011) 744 9000 Carletonville (018) 788 3281 Germiston (011) 345 6300 Johannesburg (011) 497 3163 Kempton Park (011) 975 9301 Nigel (011) 814 7095 Roodepoort (011) 766 2000 Sandton (011) 444 7631 Sebokeng (016) 988 2626 Soweto (011) 939 1200 Springs (011) 362 6636 Vanderbiljpark (016) 981 0280 Vereeniging (016) 430 0000 Labour Centres: Mpumalanga Barberton (013) 712 3066 Bethal (017) 647 2383 Carolina (017) 843 1077 Eerstehoek (017) 833 2141 Ermelo (017) 819 7632 Evander (017) 632 2295 Groblersdal (013) 262 3150 Kwamhlanga (013) 947 3173 Lydenburg (013) 235 2368 Middelburg (013) 283 3600 Mzwazi Madonsela (017) 819 7632 Nelspruit (013) 753 2844 Nhlazatshe (017) 883 2414 Piet Retief (017) 826 1883 Sabie (013) 764 2105 Standerton (017) 712 1351 Volkrust (017) 735 2994 Labour Centres: Free State Bethlehem (058) 303 5293 Bloemfontein (051) 505 6201 Fickburg (051) 933 2299 Harrismith (058) 623 2977 Kroonstad (056) 212 4471 Parys (056) 811 3043 Petrusburg (053) 574 0932 Phuthaditjhaba (058) 713 0373 Sasolburg (016) 970 3200 Thaba Nchu (051) 391 0200 Welkom (057) 391 0200 Zastron (051) 673 1471 Labour Centres: Gauteng North Atteridgeville (012) 386 5116 Bronkhorstspruit (013) 932 0197 Garankuwa (012) 702 4525 Krugersdorp (011) 955 4420 Mamelodi (012) 805 5090 Pretoria (012) 309 5050 Randfontein (011) 693 3618 Soshanguve (012) 799 7395 Temba (012) 717 7395 64 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 59

Labour Centres: North West Brits (012) 252 3068 Christiana (053) 441 2120 Garankuwa (012) 702 4525 Klerksdorp (018) 464 8700 Litchenburg (018) 632 4323 Mafikeng (018) 381 1010 Labour Centres: Northern Cape Calvinia (027) 341 1523 De Aar (053) 631 0952 Kimberley (053) 838 1500 Kuruman (053) 712 3952 Springbok (027) 718 1058 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 60 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 65

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 young The people, whole aim especially of the National young Youth people Development from low Agency income (NYDA) households. is to advance Young the persons economic with development disabilities of enjoy young a special emphasis. people, especially young people from low income households. Young persons with disabilities enjoy a special emphasis. The NYDA The NYDA does does this through this through guiding guiding and and supporting initiatives that that have have the same the same objectives objectives as the NYDA. as the NYDA. FULL SERVICE YOUTH ADVISORY CENTRE (YCA) POINTS Bloemfontein (051) 411 9450 Cape Town (021) 415 2040 Durban (031) 327 9900 East London (043) 704 4600 emalahleni (013) 656 6534 Johannesburg (011) 834 7660 Kimberley (053) 807 1020 Nelspruit (013) 756 0100 Polokwane (015) 294 0800 Port Elizabeth (041) 503 9100 Rustenburg (014) 591 9600 Secunda (017) 631 9500 Tshwane (012) 322 1375 Youth Advisory Centre (YAC) Points: Eastern Cape Baviaans (044) 923 2106 Buffalo City (Duncan Village) (043) 742 2322 Buffalo City (King William s Town) (043) 705 1071 Buffalo City (Mdantsane) (043) 761 1669 Buffalo City (East London) (043) 722 5453 Eastcape Midlands (Uitenhage) (041) 995 2000 Gariep (Burgersdorp) (051) 653 1777 Gompo (043) 742 2322 Ikhala (Queenstown) (045) 838 2593 Inxuba (Cradock) (048) 881 1515 King Sabata Dalindyebo (Mthatha) (047) 501 4007 Lovedale (King William s Town) (043) 642 1331 Makana (Grahamstown) (046) 603 6117/8 Nkonkobe (Alice) (040) 653 1214 Youth Advisory Centre (YAC) Points: North West Qaukeni (Flagstaff) (039) 252 0131 Uitenhage (041) 994 1138 Orbit (Rustenburg) (014) 592 7014 Potchefstroom (018) 299 5130 Ratlou (Setlakgole) (018) 330 7000 Taletso (Mmabatho) (018) 384 6213 Tlhabane (Rustenburg) (014) 590 3300 Tswaing (Delareyville) (053) 948 0900 Leretlhabetse (Moretele) (079) 255 2742 Youth Advisory Centre (YAC) Points: Northern Cape Kgalagadi (Kuruman) (053) 712 0860 Namakhoi (Springbok) (027) 744 1654 Kareerberg (De Aar) (053) 631 0891 66 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 61

Youth Advisory Centre (YAC) Points: Free State Dihlabeng (Bethlehem) (058) 303 5732 Goldfields (Welkom) (057) 391 0500 Letsemeng (Jacobsdal) (053) 591 0038 Magareng (Warrenton) (053) 497 3111 Maluti A Phofung (Witsiehoek) (058) 718 3777 Motheo (Bloemfontein) (051) 411 2080 Nkentoane (Reitz) (058) 863 2811 Setsoto (Ficksburg) (051) 933 9333 Vuselela (Pudimore) (053) 995 1376 Youth Advisory Centre (YAC) Points: Gauteng Boipatong (016) 988 9478 Bophelong (Sebokeng) (016) 986 3711 Katlehong (011) 860 5743 Randfontein (011) 411 0247 Ratanda (016) 340 4456 Sebokeng (016) 950 9496 South West Gauteng College (Tshiawelo) (011) 982 1002 Vanderbiljpark (016) 950 9343 Youth Advisory Centre (YAC) Points: KwaZulu-Natal Youth Advisory Centre (YAC) Points: Mpumalanga Bushbuckridge (013) 708 6018 Ehlanzeni (Hazeyview) (013) 798 3531 Gert Sibande (Evander) (017) 632 2388 Nkangala (Siyabuswa) (013) 973 1966 Steve Tshwete (Mhluzi) (013) 249 7000 Thaba Chweu (Sabie) (013) 764 5088 Coastal KZN (KwaMakhutha) (031) 905 7000 Coastal KZN (umlazi) (031) 907 2666 Elangeni (Harmasdale) (031) 771 0148 Emnambithi (Ladysmith) (036) 637 2992 Hibiscus Coast (Port Shepstone) (039) 688 2278 Imbabazane (Estcourt) (036) 353 1493 KwaDukuza (032) 437 5000 Mandeni (Sundumbili) (032) 456 8200 Youth Advisory Centre (YAC) Points: Western Cape Bitou (Plettenberg Bay) (044) 533 6881 Boland (Worcester) (023) 348 6920 Breede River (Robertson) (023) 626 8200 Crawford (021) 696 5133 Eden (044) 752 1024 Mpofana (Mooi River) (033) 263 1221 Nquthu (034) 271 0076 Umgungundlovu (033) 341 2216 Umfolozi (Eshowe) (035) 474 1775/ 2304 Umnambithi (Ladysmith) (036) 635 3403 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 62 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 67

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 68 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 63

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 64 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

Chapter Eight Index Acronyms (ABC) ABET Adult Basic Education & Training DHET Department of Higher Education & Training ECD Early Childhood Development ETDP Education, Training & Development Practices FET Further Education & Training HESA Higher Education South Africa HoD Head of Department ICT Information and Communication Technology NAPTOSA National Professional Teachers Organisation of South Africa NATED National Technical Education NC (V) National Curriculum (Vocational) NSC National Senior Certificate NSFAS National Student Financial Aid RPL Recognition of Prior Learning SAQA South African Qualifications Authority SETA Sector Education & Training Authority TEFL Teaching English as a Foreign Language TESOL 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 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE 65

Technicians & Trades Workers Medical Laboratory Audiometrist Electrical Engineering Technician Computer Systems Technicians Electrician (General) 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 Careers (in alphabetical order) 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 66 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE

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Bridging South Africa s skills gap through partnerships with our 12 Constituencies in the ETD sector. AT THE CUTTING EDGE OF SKILLS DEVELOPMENT For more information you can call: Toll free - 0800 ETDP 73 www.etdpseta.org.za 68 ETDP SETA CAREER GUIDANCE