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Careers SA
getting
you set
for the
future
GAUTENG EDITION 2016
Prosperity through Partnership
Tel: +27 (0)12 841Council
1911 for Geoscience
COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE Providing Earth Science Solutions
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The Council for Geoscience has been mandated to be the custodians of geotechnical information, to be a national advisory authority in respect of geohazards
related to infrastructure and development, and to undertake reconnaissance operations, prospecting research and other related activities in the mineral
sector; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Physical addres : 280 Pretoria Street
The Council for Geoscience has been mandated as a
Scientific Research Council; to provide for the promotion
of research and the extension of knowledge in the field
of geoscience. The CGS has to promote research and
Silverton
"Quoted from Geoscience Act 100 of 1993" exploitation of, any mineral in the Republic, to undertake
research in the field of geoscience and to furnish
Geophysics
specialized geoscientific services.
Pretoria
MISSION AND VALUES
The CGS provides expert geoscience services and
solutions in South Africa and abroad, with the intention
of contributing towards then creation of a prosperous
society.
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Laboratory Seismological
Services Observation
The specific areas of scientific services include:
• Geophysics
• Seismology
• Geochemistry
Pretoria 0184
• Minerals Development
National
Sampling/
Drilling Geoscience • Information collection management
Museum
• Spatial Data management
• Engineering Geoscience
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• Water Geoscience
• Environmental Geoscience
• Marine Geoscience
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WHAT WE DO contact us.
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Information Databases
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10 Innovation Hub
12 South African Civil Aviation
Authority Q&A
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18 Visual Artist
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F O RE W AR D
FOR THE
LEARNERS
W
e would like to present, meets the development goals of our
with great pleasure, the country, ensuring that all learners have
inaugural edition of our access to high-quality learning and careers
new digital publication, which are critical components of
ISET Careers SA. This publication is part of competitiveness for economic growth of
a need to assist learners to diversify a keen the country.
interest in careers in innovation, science,
engineering and technology (ISET) Parents can play a significant role in
through interviews and career Q&A’s with helping learners make informed decisions
academics and professionals, in order to about their future. This begins with
fulfil the economic and social goals of encouraging them to begin early in
participation in an inclusive economy and seeking out ways to explore careers.
society. Ironically, most learners attend college or
university to prepare for a career, yet very
This new publication was envisioned and few actually take the time to explore
founded to represent the growing needs career options.
of tertiary study, career and
As you well know, a career is a very
important part of one’s life. There are too
Thi s n e w pu b li c at io n was many people in the working world who
live for after five o’clock and weekends.
envis io ne d a n d f ou n de d to rep resen t
Likewise, we see too many students
t he grow i n g n e e ds o f tertiary floundering through tertiary institutions
s t ud y, c a r e e r a n d e n t rep ren eu rial without a real sense of purpose or
direction. The cost of higher education is
o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r l earn ers,
too high to watch students go through the
e m p o w e r i n g t h e m w i t h in f o rmatio n motions for four years! We encourage
t hat w i l l e n a b le t h em to make learners to become active in exploring
careers and academic pathways that will
info r m e d d e c i s i on s o n sc ien tif ic
help them achieve those goals before they
di s c i pl i n e s. grapple over one of life’s major decisions.
Once more, on behalf of the team, I
entrepreneurial opportunities for welcome you to our publication – ISET
learners, empowering them with Careers SA! We look forward to your
information that will enable them to support. Together, we will indisputably
make informed decisions on scientific move scientific careers to the next level.
disciplines. Its mission is to become a Ultimately, we will improve more lives and,
source of inspiration and encourage consequently, our communities.
learners to look into the possibilities of Thank you.
studying towards careers in innovation,
science, engineering and technology,
enabling them to fulfill their dreams and
aspirations.
We share The Department of Higher
Education and Training’s (DHET)
commitment to supporting and
improving well-educated and skilled
citizens who are able to compete in a Calvin Pillay
sustainable, diversified and knowledge- Founder and Publisher
intensive international economy, which ISET CAREERS SA
06 I SET C AREERS SA
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WELCOME
We are very excited to welcome you to the
inaugural issue of ISET Careers SA! This digital
publication has been specifically designed to help
prospective students succeed in their online
endeavours as they investigate career choices.
Today, of course, our world is undergoing
rapid transformation, especially the
internet. There are constantly adapting
online platforms and digital media, and an
increasing surge in the use of mobile At the Cutting Edge
devices. The internet is simply a tool and
this publication’s aim is to help learners
use it to their advantage. of Research
ISET (Innovation Science, Engineering & Usin g a n ew
Technology) Careers SA is distributed
an d in n o vati ve
throughout the year to Grade 9, 10, 11 and
12 learners at secondary schools across ap p ro ac h , the
the country. ISET Careers SA aims to be a p u b l ic atio n’s
significant and sustainable vehicle through
in ten tio n is to
which Organizations, Universities,
Colleges, SETA’s, TVET Colleges and en tic e l earners
Government departments collaborate to to p u rsue
steer young minds towards careers within
c areers i n
these sectors, and to make information
about scientific disciplines more accessible sc ien c e an d to
to them. Using a new and innovative in stil l in them
approach, the publication’s intention is to
an en th u siasm
entice learners to pursue careers in science
and to instill in them an enthusiasm and a an d a d eeper
deeper understanding of the application u n d erstan di ng
W
of science in our daily lives.
o f th e The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural The research activities of the Faculty are designed
hen Calvin Pillay, the
ap p l ic atio n of Sciences makes a significant contribution to to support the career development of young
founder and publisher, We want this publication to be valuable for
building research and teaching capacity in academics in science and to enrich the
discussed with me his you, so please provide your feedback and sc ien c e in our South Africa by developing highly skilled postgraduate experience.
plans for this publication, I suggestions to help us improve. We also
d aily l iv es. graduates and generating new scientific
sensed how his passion for inspiring request that you please share this with knowledge. Our faculty is well-known for its
young learners matched mine. I was your friends and colleagues.
The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural
research excellence in the fields of Sciences invites graduates to become part
immediately drawn to the possibility of agriculture, biology, physical science and
being part of such an endeavour – to aid We are trusting that ISET Careers SA will
of the exciting world of research by enrolling for
the mathematical sciences. postgraduate studies with us. There are
young people in their goals to grow and be a source of inspiration and
endless opportunities within our world-class,
thrive. During my years as a young encouragement to learners to look into
student, these platforms were not the possibilities of studying towards
A substantial number of our scientists are internationally acclaimed institutes and centres.
internationally recognised and acknowledged by These include the Forestry and Agricultural
available to us and many of our choices careers in Innovation, Science, Engineering
the National Research Foundation as Biotechnology Institute, the Mammal Research
were made blindly. Furthermore, in my and Technology, thus enabling them to
researchers of high international standing or Institute, Genomics Research Institute, the
years of working in the administration of fulfill their dreams and aspirations.
even as world leaders in their fields. Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being, the
the Western Cape Department of Conservation Ecology Research Unit, Institute for
Education and later as a Registrar at a Applied Materials, the Centre for Environmental
Private Higher Education College, I often
The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
pushes the frontiers of knowledge and develops Studies, the Centre for Environmental Economics
saw the desperate need for guidance and and Policy in Africa and the Centre for
new technologies to stay ahead
support that this type of publication Renée Logenstein Geoinformation Science.
of the challenges posed by a constantly changing
promises. Editor
world. For more information, please visit our website:
www.up.ac.za
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e d u c a t io n
A
ccording to (StatsSA, 2014) South business, and be job creators if they have understand the world of business and
Africa has alarmingly high (and the passion and determination for it. entrepreneurship. This is done with the
growing) unemployment rate of aim of enabling students to realize their
25% with over 35% of youth The programme offers Computer Literacy, potential in the field of technical and
unemployment and it has been said the Entrepreneurship, FabLab Advanced innovative services by exposing learners to
solution to ultimately address socio Manufacturing, and Graphic Design with the real world where they developing
economic issues is through sustainable Vacation work in collaboration with innovative products and given
growth paths by promoting innovation Geekulcha; a skills redistribution program opportunities to apply the theoretical
culture, technology use and to equip learners with skills and exposure aspects of the training.
entrepreneurship to address poverty, to ICT world which takes place during
unemployment and inequality. This has school holidays and focuses on mobile Various competitions are used as outcome
encouraged the government to find application development, electronics and based assessment throughout the
holistic solutions by promoting youth robotics. Advanced manufacturing is a programme including the National
entrepreneurship through tax subsidies, critical part component of TMR/TER Entrepreneurship Competition (STEP UP
incentives as well as various initiative
programs to help promote the
entrepreneurial spirit that seemed to be The School’s FabLab P rog ra mme
lacking in our youth.
SUPPORTING
i n parti cular i s ai med at promot in g
The Innovation Hub supports the culture of i nnovat ion a n d
innovation with enterprise entrepreneurshi p at sc h ool
development in ICT, Green Economy
level, and creates a pl at f orm f or
INNOVATION
and Biosciences to contribute to
economic growth by creating jobs and i denti fi cati on and nurt u rin g you n g
poverty alleviation; among these entrepreneurs at an e a rly a g e .
programmes there is an extension of
skills development and enterprise
development to townships of Gauteng strategies in terms of reindustrialization TO A START UP) by Prime Stars; the 2015
through ‘EkasiLabs’ and the Schools and modernising the economy and FabLab winners for this competition (Ribane-Laka
FabLab Programme as part of fulfilling offers the appropriate skills development High School from Mamelodi) are products
the Gauteng Department of Economic and the infrastructure to allow the of our Schools FabLab Programme and
The Innovation Hub supports innovation with
Development’s TMR/TER’s potential entrepreneurs to conceptualize, also made the news for their 100% matric
enterprise development in ICT and many others ... (Transformation, Modernization & develop, fabricate and test new products pass rate. The Schools FabLab Programme
Reindustrialisation/ Township Economy that could be used in the market. The is in collaboration with the local
Revitalization) strategies which aims to main objective of the Youth FabLab Government (City of Tshwane); piloted
radically transform, modernise and programme is to collaborate with schools with 30 learners in 2014/15 and the aim is
re-industrialise the economy of and facilitate access to training in to expand number for the 2016/17 plan
Gauteng to address the country’s social technology and innovation and used to and reach out to schools in other
challenges. help the younger generation to better townships in the province.
The School’s FabLab Programme in
particular is aimed at promoting the
culture of innovation and
entrepreneurship at school level, and
Subjects
creates a platform for identification and
nurturing young entrepreneurs at an early
on offer
age. The target group for the programme Computer Literacy,
is high school students, particularly the
grade 8-12 learners from Gauteng schools
Entrepreneurship,
and the student selection criterion is FabLab Advanced
based on, entrepreneurial flair, interest in
math, science and technology, academic Manufacturing,
excellence and leadership quality. This
programme exposes learners to the
and Graphic Design
business world and allows them to see with Vacation work,
that higher learning is not the only way or
the only option they have after completing mobile application
high school; that they could come up with
innovative solutions for social problems in
development,
their communities, start their own electronics and robotics.
By Olebogeng Thebyane; School Programme Coordinator at The Innovation Hub
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i n n o v a t io n
M
ost of the thousands of the first black person in the country to do To complete his three-year diploma,
people who fly into the this job may be a big deal in some Mnguni secured an apprenticeship with
country’s airports on a daily quarters, but not for me. It is not like I the Thales Group, a global electronic
basis do not give little invented calibration,” he says, systems company that provides services
thought to the staff behind the scenes that nonchalantly. to clients in industries such as defence,
make their journey possible nor do they aerospace, airlines, information
get to meet them. As much as he tries to downplay his technology, and transportation.
pioneering success, Mnguni still
If they did, they would come across Gugu appreciates the fact that it opens doors for After completing his apprenticeship, he
Mnguni, a flight inspector who is one of other young people, particularly those was offered a permanent position as an
the people responsible for one of the most who come from less privileged avionics technician; meaning he was
critical aviation safety tasks in the country. communities. responsible for the repair and calibration
of avionics instruments.
The 33-year-old, who works for the South “If my role inspires some young person,
African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), especially from a disadvantaged Two years later he moved on to become a
an agency of the Department of Transport, background, to join the aviation industry senior technician at Tellumat, which also
is the first black person in the country to and become a specialist in their area of provides specialist technology products
hold the position. choice, then I will be happy and know that and solutions to clients in the
I have fulfilled one of my goals.” telecommunications, defence, transport
He is one of only three practising flight and energy industries.
inspectors responsible for the calibration Mnguni is familiar with the disadvantages
of air navigation systems and landing of growing up in a less affluent area. He Mnguni’s main role was to install, calibrate
instruments at airports across South Africa
and neighbouring states.
Supported by the ground engineering If my role i nspi res some you n g
crew, they perform flight tests with a person, especi ally f rom a
specially configured aircraft to carry out di sadvantaged backg rou n d, t o
calibration.
joi n the avi ati on i ndu st ry a n d
This team is tasked with testing and become a speci ali st i n t h e ir a re a
verifying the precision and functionality of of choi ce, then I wi ll be h a ppy a n d
navigational instruments to ensure that
such are safe and accurate for use by know that I have fulfi lle d on e of
commercial, military and private aircraft. my goals.
This is known as flight calibration.
Their work allows aircraft to locate and his two siblings were raised by a and repair equipment.
airports destined for landing and single mom in Mhluzi, a township near
enables the pilot to land the aircraft at Middelburg in Mpumalanga. At both companies, Mnguni was just one
precise points on runways, even under of the few black individuals appointed to
Gugu Mnguni
the most atrocious weather conditions. “I don’t know how my mother managed specialist roles.
Basically, without these instruments, but she ensured that we got everything
pilots would find it difficult to locate that we needed for our schooling. We had “The situation gradually changed with
their destinations and land at accurate to forego other simple luxuries for the sake time and I am sure by now there are more
points on runways. of getting an education. She always than a handful of black people in key
soars to new
emphasised the importance of education, specialist positions in those companies,
Not only is Mnguni one of the three flight not only to us but also to our cousins who and possibly across the aviation industry.
inspectors in the country but he is also lived with us. She never complained, but I Regardless, I still believe more can be done
one of a mere handful found on the can imagine that it must have been hard to transform the aviation industry.”
continent. for her with the salary of an administrator
heights
at a furniture shop,” he recalls. In 2012, Mnguni joined the SACAA as a
This, and the fact that he is the first black trainee flight inspector. After two years of
person in South Africa to occupy such a With the financial assistance of his mother intensive training, he qualified as a flight
position, seems to be no big deal for the and extended family members, Mnguni inspector.
introverted Mnguni. registered for a National Diploma in
Electrical Engineering – “Compared to the previous companies, at
he is one of three flight inspectors in the country and also “I honestly do not understand what this Telecommunication at Wits Technikon, the SACAA, it was a different ball game
whole hype around me is about. To me, it now known as the University of altogether. I was challenged more than I
one of a mere handful found on the continent. is just a job that I happen to love. Being Johannesburg. had ever been before, as I had to learn all
12 I SET C AREERS SA I SET C AREERS SA 13
Hello South Africa…
Hello South Africa…
the regulations pertaining to calibration identify and solve problems is crucial in
This and that
and flight inspection. aviation. What do you do for
“My supervisors and team members “In my role and in aviation in general, fun? please meet Zandile Ndlela
When I am not flying and Ditebogo Koenaite...
pushed me hard and encouraged me all there is no room for errors, as we are
the way. I am grateful that they did, as it dealing with people’s lives. Tiny mistakes,
was vital for me to absorb knowledge, as it whether deliberate or not, can lead to around the country and
is impractical to provide adequate accidents.”
the continent calibrating ...your future Captains!
please meet Zandile Ndlela
oversight over operators if you have no
idea of what they are supposed to do. My
practical experience gained from working
His advice to young people who are keen
on becoming specialist aviators is: “Study
airports, I like reading
with navigational and landing instruments maths and science. Get good marks. books, especially science
came in handy.” Remain inquisitive. Be prepared to work
fiction or just chilling with
and Ditebogo Koenaite...
hard, as professionalism in this industry is
Mnguni says that besides having to be a
technically minded person, the ability to
non-negotiable; and you will eventually
reap the rewards.”.
my buddies. We as the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), and custodian of civil aviation safety and
security in this country, are excited to meet these future Captains because we know that the world
Which soccer team do is facing a shortage of expert aviation skills. We also know that South Africa needs to produce
6,200 pilots and 200 aircraft engineers by the year 2021 in order to cater for the expansion of the
** This article first appeared in the Public Sector Manager
magazine. Written by Kabelo Ledwaba, Senior Manager: Corporate
you support? aviation industry; which doubles every fifteen years. That is the reason why in 2015 the SACAA
...your future Captains!
Communications and Marketing (acting) at the SACAA. I am a Kaizer Chiefs fan spent over R3 million on the training of 27 young and aspiring aviators.
through and through.
If you were not in
aviation what would
you be doing?
When I was younger
I wanted to be a
mechanical engineer but
I was put off by the hard We as the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), and custodian of civil aviation safety and
labour that sometimes
comes with it. I can’t security in this country, are excited to meet these future Captains because we know that the world
imagine myself doing
anything else outside
is facing a shortage of expert aviation skills. We also know that South Africa needs to produce
So, some day in the future Zandile Ndlela and Ditebogo Koenaite or
of aviation. Cliché as it 6,200 pilots and 200 aircraft engineers by the year 2021 in order to cater for the expansion of the
may sound, I love my job. their peers will be welcoming you on-board, courtesy of the SACAA.
Aviation is addictive and aviation industry; which doubles every fifteen years. That is the reason why in 2015 the SACAA
jet fuel runs in my veins. spent over R3 million on the training of 27 young and aspiring aviators.
So, some day in the future Zandile Ndlela and Ditebogo Koenaite or Keeping you safe in the sky
their peers will be welcoming you on-board, courtesy of the SACAA.
www.caa.co.za Keeping you safe in the sky
Anonymous Tip-offs Hotline: 0800 997 263
www.caa.co.za
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ready. A short briefing with the spa staff is What particular skills or talents For entry into public higher education
not uncommon allowing me to “paint a are essential to be effective in providers, it is generally required for
picture” of the day. I liaise with staff and your job? applicants to have mathemathics, life
clients all day long and ensure the smooth Passion for people, friendly, science and physical science and an APS of
running of the establishment. As a compassionate. These really do sum up 25 and above. Each institution has their
&
manager, I am also required to address what a Somatologist must be like. Patient specific requirements so it is advisable to
small and big issues of distress and and accommodating can also be included. check on-line.
unhappiness if these occur. Ensuring the
books and numbers are balanced and that What advice would you offer What sorts of changes are
the shelves are stocked at the end of each learners who are interested in occurring in your occupation?
day is also part of my responsibilities. pursuing this career path? Over and above what is included in Q13,
Being a Somatologist is a vocation i.e. It’s a there is still an ongoing problem with
What part of this job do you calling. Not everybody has the aptitude to underqualified and undertrained people
personally find most satisfying? be able to work in a fast paced, high who believe they are Somatologists but
It is most rewarding to deal with happy energy people-orientated environment. are actually beauticians. Somatologists, in
clients and satisfied staff each day. Being Ensure you know exactly what a the true sense, are highly qualified and
in an environment that promotes health Somatologist does before considering this multi-skilled.
What factors influenced you to and wellness is extremely satisfying too. career path. Go and shadow at a skincare
choose this career path? With the industry not being stagnant by salon and at a spa for a few days – this will Who would you say has been the
I wanted to make a difference in the lives nature, the advances and changes in also give you a good insight into this most help in your career? How
of others. I am very much a people’s products, treatments and therapies are profession. did they help you?
person and enjoy working with different also very exciting. It doesn’t get My university taught me professionalism
clients as well as with my colleagues on a monotonous and boring. What are the skills that are most and it has made me stand out of any
daily basis. important for a position in this therapists and colleagues. It is best to
What has been the greatest field? attend the higher education provider who
What kind of education, training, challenge you have faced in your Passion for people, good customer skills, provides the best education. Do your
or background does your job career to date? good energy, love for helping. research and don’t settle for second best.
require? learning to manage the different kinds of
I received a National Diploma in personalities. It can be tricky dealing with What is the future of the field in How can I evaluate whether or
Somatology, this helped me advance faster difficult clients and therapists who are terms of new and expanding not I have the necessary skills for
than the colleges that offer beauty. Being possibly stubborn and inflexible. Some opportunities? a position such as yours?
a Somatologist requires somebody who is clients are very demanding and also have With advanced technology of Somatology Ensure you have the correct subjects first.
passionate about the service industry, unrealistic expectations but, with kind related electrical equipment, the advances Go and job shadow at both a skincare
loves working with people, has lots of words and friendly attitude, it becomes in cosmetic science and medical salon and a spa – don’t just spend a few
energy and determination and who is not easier to ensure everybody ends up on the aesthetics, the sky is the limit. minutes at each – ask if you can observe
afraid of change. The advances in same page and is happy. some of the treatments. It is also worth
Somatology occur at such a rapid pace What are the most important spending time in reception because that is
that change is inevitable. What kinds of accomplishments personal satisfactions and often where the selling of the products
tend to be valued and rewarded dissatisfactions connected takes place. Reflect on yourself honestly
What do you do? What are the in this field? with your career? and clarify if you are really a people’s
duties/functions/responsibilities A qualification from an accredited Higher When you change the way people feel. person, somebody who is high in energy
of your job? Education provider, ongoing self- It is wonderful to improve the mood and passionate about performing
I deal with a lot of clients daily and improvement (products and treatments), and general sense of well-being of your treatments all day long. Also, ask yourself
customer service is one of my main job selling skills and compliments from clients client within the space of a treatment. if you would feel comfortable wearing a
Timareta
descriptions. I have to make sure that my and colleagues. People like to feel pampered and a lot uniform and having to meet treatment
spa is busy and that we maintain budgets. of clients attend the spa for “me-time”. and sales targets.
Somatologists are multi-skilled What are the major It is important to respect the clients
professionals who are able to execute qualifications for success in this time in the spa and to ensure the time Can you suggest some ways a
treatments ranging from basic depilation occupation? spent with you is valuable. learner could obtain this
Samlall
(waxing), manicures and pedicures to National diploma and love and passion for Somatologists work long hours and necessary experience?
advance anti-ageing and slimming your job spend a lot of time on their feet. They A qualified Somatologist needs to have
treatments with machines i.e. are also required to work public obtained their qualification at a registered
microdermabrasion, collagen rejuvenation, What is your job description? holidays and weekends. Depending on Higher Education Provider. They will learn
Velasmooth and Photizo LED light therapy. Performing a wide range of spa-related their employer, they may need to reach all the required theory and practical skills
They are also able to do complementary treatments – hot stone massage, full body treatment and/or retail targets before during their studies and will also be
treatments like aromatherapy and massage (aromatherapy and Swedish), spa they make commission – this can be required to work while studying. This will
Somatologist
reflexology. facials, spa manicures and pedicures, stressful especially when the spa/salon allow them to fully understand what it is
depilatory treatments (waxing), manage is quiet. like to work on paying customers.
What is a typical day like for you? staff, maintain budgets, promote spa, meet
A typical day requires me to be at the spa corporate clients. Receptionist, problem What educational preparation What exactly does the word
before opening time ensuring all the solver, create incentives, make sure would you recommend for ‘success’ mean to you?
working spaces are prepared and that all revenue balances to hotel, stock take, someone who wants to advance Having achieved everything I intended
the spa equipment is switched on and stock ordering in this field? too.
16 I SET C AREERS SA I SET C AREERS SA 17
Fi ne Art i s one of the
hardest careers and yet one
of the most rewardi ng careers
as well. It holds no guarantee
about tomorrow whi ch i s a great
reward for success.
QA &
What factors influenced you to
choose this career path?
Growing up with the interest of expressing
myself with drawing has been a great
factor, naturally taking me into Fine Art. It
was an escape from where I was born and
raised in a future only I could imagine.
What kind of education, training,
or background does your career
require?
I have a BTech in Fine Art and two year
background in Design. This has enabled me
to strengthen my concepts and my style
with the awareness of the history of design
and fine art, enabling me to sort of predict
the future of my practice. My education has
also enabled me to be aware of the trends in
the industry. However I also have had a
background in developing products and
trying to market them - my art has been the
most successful and consistent product.
What do you do? What are the
duties/functions/
responsibilities?
I draw, paint, blog about my projects and
B a ne l e
the currency of the industry. I also lecture.
I started BKhz, my personal brand and I
know that brands are in a constant flux
and that is how I have been able to keep
my audience captivated.
Khoza
What is a typical day like for
you?
I wake up and the first thing I check are my
Visual Artist
social platforms where I upload my work
and read on what people have shared,
followed by answering new emails, head
to the gym and then it’s food and making
art most of the day with an interruption of
a series and new emails.
18 I SET C AREERS SA I SET C AREERS SA 19QA
What part of this career do you Being professional first of all like all international buyers, as their currency is
personally find most satisfying? careers, getting back to your emails on much stronger and our Art prices still
The hours, my days are all in my control, I time and being punctual for meetings that seem affordable in relation to their stable.
am able to be at the gym or at the mall grow your relationship with your clients as Artists are also becoming more self-
&
during the day while everyone is at work. well as working hard and producing work governing as there are social media
Then at 3 a.m. like right now, I am working. every day that helps grow the market. platforms where they can expose their
The idea of a week ending doesn’t exist. work, and reaching an international
It’s a weekend every day but also a work What advice would you offer audience that breaks the notion of
day, every day. learners who are interested in “struggling artists”.
pursuing this career path?
What has been the greatest Fine Art is one of the hardest careers and Who would you say has been the
challenge you have faced in your yet one of the most rewarding careers as most help in your career? How
career to date? well. It holds no guarantee about did they help you?
Time management, I am very much tomorrow which is a great reward for My parents, they have funded my basic
involved with my art making, it is all I do working harder. If you can work hard and needs and offered me the luxury to
and the only thing that seems to matter to take it as seriously as if you are a heart focus on my interests and to chase my What factors influenced you
me which challenges my healthy surgeon then success will easily follow. dreams. Now I work with three major to choose this career path?
relationships with family and friends. galleries in Pretoria, Johannesburg and I have always been very practical with
What is the future of the field in Cape Town. my hands and I love to draw or paint. I
What kinds of accomplishments terms of new and expanding love crafting and being creative. I
tend to be valued and rewarded opportunities? How can I evaluate whether or knew if I could work with my hands,
in this field? The market is more inclusive, there is not I have the necessary skills for and create something new from
Being involved in a number of the Museum of African contemporary a position such as yours? nothing, my life would be very
exhibitions that hold value to the work Art that will be opening in Cape Town If you are familiar with hard work and fulfilling to me as an inventive person.
you are producing and being part of soon. It will make South Africa the focus then you are already ahead. Then
competitions and winning an award if center of the spectacle in regards to it’s being aware of what is happening What kind of education,
around you. training, or background does
your career require?
Can you suggest some ways a I have a National Diploma in Jewellery
I have a B T e c h i n F i n e Art an d a learner could obtain this Design and Manufacturing and I
t w o - y e a r b a c k g r o u n d in Desig n necessary experience? furthered my studies by acquiring my
t hi s ha s e n a b le d t o stren g th en One could enrol in the internships B-Tech in Jewellery Design and
available in the career and also work for an Manufacturing at the Tshwane
m y co n c e pt s a n d m y sty l e with artist that one admires- that could be a University of Technology. Other
t he awa r e n e s s of t h e h isto ry o f good indication of what one should and universities also have this course. You
d e s i gn a n d fi n e a r t, e n abl in g me should not be doing to get to their point can also do an Apprenticeship or
of focus. apply for training from certain
t o s o r t o f pr e d i c t t h e fu tu re o f jewellery companies.
m y pr a c ti c e . What exactly does the word
‘success’ mean to you?
Success for me is being able to follow up
Mignon
and achieve my goals. At 21, I have been
possible. Lastly, if collectors take a liking sourcing and watching out for able to accomplish my goals set for 25.
of your artwork then you are most likely Contemporary Art. Currently, I’m tackling a new set of goals
to be showcased every month in that I feel are reserved for my 30's with
different spaces. What educational preparation hard work and focus I potentially could
Daubermann
would you recommend for surprise myself.
What are the major someone who wants to
qualifications for success in this advance in this field?
occupation? Visiting museums and cultural spaces
There are artists that are self-taught and is a good start- it enables one to have
are doing incredibly well and there are a library in their minds of what has
Jeweller
artists who come out of the educational happened and what ideas people
system, whom all launch differently. have dealt with, followed by enrolling
There is no definite in Fine Art, as in an institution that gives training,
anything could be art which is after that it’s a matter of committing
paralyzing if one doesn’t know where to every day to their craft- by putting in
stand. the hours of hard work.
What particular skills or talents What sorts of changes are
are essential to be effective in occurring in your occupation?
your career? The market is becoming reliant to
20 I SET C AREERS SA I SET C AREERS SA 21What do you do? What are the continually during your studies to What sorts of changes are
Faculty of the Arts
duties/functions/ guarantee success in the occupation of occurring in your occupation?
responsibilities? Jewellery design and manufacturing. The development of new technologies,
I design and manufacture jewellery pieces such as the 3D printer, can bring many
from scratch. This can be from my own What particular skills or ambitious jewellery ideas to life.
inspiration or for a client. I always make talents are essential to be
sure that my pieces are functional and
wearable.
effective in your career?
Being creative, inventive, practical
thinking, practical with your hands,
Who would you say has been the
most help in your career? How
did they help you?
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What is a typical day like for
you?
problem-solving and disciplined. The
jewellery piece you are making might
For me, my lecturers has also been the
biggest inspiration to me and my career as Apply online www.tut.ac.za before 31 July.
I can start a day by designing concepts for be delicate, but the steps to produce it a jeweller. The passion they have for their
a jewellery piece I wish to create. These will be tough and tricky, your hands craft has always driven me to improve my
designs can be finalized by technical will pay the toll of the hard work you own skills. Their endless urge to promote
drawings and a colour drawing. I can then do, so don’t be too sensitive! the longevity of this craft through the
start by preparing my metals for this passing on of techniques establishes the
designed piece which can include stages What advice would you offer importance of an art form in new students.
such as melting, casting, rolling, sawing, learners who are interested in This urge has also become ingrained in me
filling and polishing. This is just to name a pursuing this career path? as a practical lecturing assistant.
few as to the wide and complicated steps Be dedicated and passionate about your
and techniques that can be involved in art. Being a jeweler is a practiced skill that How can I evaluate whether or
manufacturing wearable art pieces. will take a time to develop and master. not I have the necessary skills for
Remember also that there are many skill a position such as yours?
What part of this career do you sets learned through the course, and there If you love being practical, enjoy drawing,
personally find most satisfying? isn’t just one path to follow in this career, crafting and just being creative in general,
When a jewellery piece that was a product stay open minded about your future. then you have the right characteristics to
of your passion is worn proudly by develop the required skills to become a
another. Nothing can describe the feeling What is the future of the field in jeweller. There are no limits in displaying
of seeing your own pieces being worn. terms of new and expanding your creativity through jewellery designing
opportunities? and manufacturing.
What has been the greatest There is limitless expansion in this field, as
challenge you have faced in your it is a field intertwined with the arts. Can you suggest some ways a
career to date? Jewellery has recently become recognised learner could obtain this
Competing in competitions are always a again as an art form, the pieces being necessary experience?
challenge as this can test your skills as an viewed once again as wearable art which There is an aptitude test at the Tshwane
artist and a jeweller. The other challenge in turn, heightens the demand for skillful University of Technology to see if you can
was getting my work out there and jewellers. apply for the course. Other than that,
noticed. It’s always a great feeling when talking to any other jeweller can also be
you get recognition and acclaim for your What educational preparation beneficial to learning about this career
work as an artist. would you recommend for field. And always be open-minded, you
someone who wants to advance never know where you can draw new
What kinds of accomplishments in this field? inspiration for your creativity.
tend to be valued and rewarded A matric certificate as part of your high
in this field? school preparation would suffice. I found What exactly does the word
Winning awards in recognized art that having Technical Drawing and Visual ‘success’ mean to you?
competitions and exhibiting your work at arts as subjects in high school were To me, success is to see your artwork being
art galleries. Another type of beneficial to have some sort of appreciated by other successful jewellers,
accomplishment that is valued in the field background and understanding of the or even just by fellow artists whom you
of jewellery is the mastering of a particular field, but it is not a requirement. admire.
technique or development, or invention,
of new contemporary techniques that
become internationally recognised.
What are the major
qualifications for success in this
occupation?
Any tertiary qualification in the jewellery
field will get you far, but that which
guarantees success in this creative field artsinfo@tut.ac.za
www.tut.ac.za
differs from individual to individual. Hard-
work, dedication and passion are qualities
that should be cultivated and re-evaluated
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22 I SET C AREERS SA I SET C AREERS SA 03E D U C AT I O N
doing mathematics all day while others
Soon you will be appreciate it more for its applications -
making one of the most there are employment opportunities for
important choices of us all.
your life – the choice So what can you do with a degree in
of a career. In this mathematics? Nearly everything! Even if
article, we look at the you do not choose a career in the
mathematical sciences, studying
importance of mathematics broadens your career options
mathematics and give and provides you with an excellent
you a taste of the foundation for working in all areas of
science and engineering, including the
career opportunities following:
available.
Mathemati ci ans • Finance: Mathematics is widely used in
Why is mathematics make a lasti ng the financial field. It is used to build
important? models to explain and predict the
As a learner, one should understand and contri buti on to behaviour of financial markets. Actuaries
appreciate mathematics rather than simply soci ety by helpi ng assemble and analyse statistics to
dipping into a toolbox of techniques to to solve problems calculate probabilities of death, injury,
solve a problem. Let’s define Mathematics unemployment and retirement.
– it comes from Latin, mathematica, and i n di verse fi elds
Greek, mathematike tekhne meaning such as medi ci ne, • Computer Science: It is the study of
“mathematical science” and “relating to economi cs, theoretical foundations of information
mathematics, scientific, astronomical; and computation and their application
disposed to learn”. To put it simply; fi nance, bi ology, on computer systems.
Mathematics is ‘the use of numbers and computer
symbols, their meaning and how they sci ence, physi cs, • Academic/teaching mathematics: A
relate to each other’. university professor teaches and
psychology, researches new developments in
Mathematics teaches us to think engi neeri ng and mathematics while school teachers
analytically and logically – an essential skill soci al sci ences, introduce primary and secondary
for any employee. It is a fundamental part learners to the beauty and power of
of our everyday lives – from working out even poli ti cs. mathematics.
how many days until a holiday to Analyti cal Programmes preparing you for the above
calculating the number of bricks needed thi nki ng ski lls are fields are available at most South African
to build a house. One needs to be Universities. Entrance requirements at
mathematically literate to be able to hi ghly demanded universities differ, but in most cases one
survive today. by employers. requires, at least, a 60% pass in grade 12
Mathematics
mathematics.
What can I study using
mathematics, and
where? This article was written by the are encouraged to participate in
opens
Mathematics is one of the most
South African Mathematics the South African Mathematics
fascinating intellectual disciplines; it is an Foundation Challenge for grades 4 to 7 and
art form as well as a challenging game. The South African Mathematics the South African Mathematics
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Mathematicians make a lasting to advance the mathematics programmes contact the SAMF
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What do you do? What are the Should have a passion for science.
duties/functions/responsibilities
of your job? What is the future of the field in
I am responsible for the efficient running terms of new and expanding
&
of the Molecular research lab. My duties opportunities?
include ordering reagents and instruments Advanced technology which is making it
etc. for research projects. I assist BTech and easier to generate quick project outcomes
MTech students in their research projects. and, in turn, help bring up solutions to
problems faced by communities.
What is a typical day like for
you? What educational preparation
A normal day involves getting quotations would you recommend for
and making orders as well as running someone who wants to advance
experiments in the lab. in this field?
BSc/ BTech in Biotechnology, MSc/MTech
What part of this job do you in Biotechnology or related field
personally find most satisfying?
Working with students on different What sorts of changes are
projects and seeing the confidence and occurring in your occupation?
understanding they have gained as they There are advances in techniques as the
present their final projects. technology expands.
I am responsi ble for th e e f f ic ie n t
runni ng of the Molecula r re se a rc h
lab. My duti es i nclude orde rin g
reagents and i nstrume n t s e t c .
for research project s. I a ssist
BTech and MTech stude n t s in t h e ir
research proje c t s.
What has been the greatest Who would you say has been the
challenge you have faced in your most help in your career? How
career to date? did they help you?
Having limited financial resources to run Research mentors for the advice and
the lab efficiently. support through each milestone in my
career.
Samkeliso
What kinds of accomplishments
tend to be valued and rewarded How can I evaluate whether or
in this field? not I have the necessary skills for
Academic progression through a position such as yours?
Takaidza
postgraduate qualification and research You must have the basic computer skills,
publications various molecular techniques,
communication and presentation skills.
What are the major qualifications
What factors influenced you to for success in this occupation? Can you suggest some ways a
choose this career path? Ph.D. learner could obtain this
necessary experience?
Research
I was very interested in science subjects at
high school, but it was the combination of What particular skills or talents Participate in internship programs and
my interest in research along with advice are essential to be effective in Work integrated learning
from my mentors that solidified my your job?
decision. Writing and communication skills. As well What exactly does the word
as being able to identify problems and ‘success’ mean to you?
Technologist
What kind of education, training, come up with solutions. Having attained the highest qualification
or background does your job in your career path and being able to
require? What advice would you offer share the knowledge effectively for the
Masters degree in Biotechnology or a learners who are interested in benefit of students and community at
related field pursuing this career path? large.
26 I SET C AREERS SA I SET C AREERS SA 27QA
Faculty of Applied and
Computer Sciences
“Sharing Science and Technology”
The Faculty offers the following undergraduate diplomas for qualified scholars:
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National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry
National Diploma in Biomedical Technology
National Diploma in Biotechnology
National Diploma in Non-destructive Testing
National Diploma in Information Technology
What factors influenced you to
choose this career path?
Our Vision: Hope for a stronger and healthier African
A Faculty that leads in teaching innovative applied research and technology application. continent was my greatest motivator.
When asking the critical questions why,
how, when - I was fortunate to be in the
We offer BTech and Postgraduate degrees in: company of the right people. At the age of
16, I was fascinated by the potential of
Chemistry genetic engineering. I had a diabetic
Biomedical Technology grandparent that needed insulin which
Biotechnology was quite costly. Through reading I learned
that one could actually use germs
Information Technology (bacteria) to make insulin. This fascinated
me as we had always been told that germs
were bad. Now we are trying to use them
to make life-saving interventions. An older
friend and researcher informed me that
Africa was short of molecular biologists. It
was then that I realized my ambition.
What kind of education, training,
or background does your job
require?
One requires more than the usual degree
of curiosity as well as a passion for reading.
In addition, you need science related high
school subjects. Thereafter you require a
rne l i u s
Bachelors, Honors, Masters and Doctorate
o
For more information on all the diplomas and degrees:
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degree in a Biological Sciences or Life
Tel: (016) 950 9249: Fax (016) 950 9793 Sciences related course. Besides education
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a k a l u
one needs to have a keen eye and a
Cano S sem
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Vaal University of Technology
Your world to a better future
and Researcher
I SET C AREERS SA 29important to volunteer at institutions and expressed in the writing of scientific What sorts of changes are
centers of scientific research. This way you reports, the filing of patents and occurring in your occupation?
may have access to mentors like me. community engagement. If you discover For some time now most people have
something as small as how a virus infects a relied on expensive synthetic drugs.
What do you do? What are the cell or something as big as the cure for HIV However, traditional healers are using
duties/functions/responsibilities you will be greatly rewarded. plant remedies to treat similar ailments. At
of your job? the moment, there is a great movement
Dr Malebo Tibane
I am a senior lecturer at the Vaal University What are the major towards the testing and validation of
of Technology - I teach the young African qualifications for success in this claims made by traditional healers
generation. As a teacher, my core duty is occupation? regarding the ability for herbal remedies
to inspire my students and challenge them Have an open mind and aim to achieve a to heal various ailments.
to make a difference in their own lives and Doctorate degree within the Life Sciences
that of their communities. I relate field. Who would you say has been the
everything we learn to our personal or most help in your career? How
Physicist;
social experiences. It is very rewarding What particular skills or talents did they help you?
especially when an education happens. My are essential to be effective in I received invaluable help from my mentors,
other duty is research. I am a biological your job? Prof. Alison Elliot and Prof. Pontiano Kaleebu
scientist and I conduct many experiments. You need to be inquisitive, have a keen who accommodated me in their research
My core research area is in bio-tissue eye, be knowledgeable, be a critical facilities even before I started university. At
regeneration and immunology. I am thinker and very solution-oriented. the medical research council facility in
Senior
investigating the potential of natural Uganda, I was exposed to brilliant African
sunlight to clean water as well as boost What advice would you offer and international researchers. After my
our immunity. I am also investigating the learners who are interested in bachelor’s degree, I meet Prof. Michael Pillay
potential for plant-based remedies to heal pursuing this career path? who advised me about academic matters
wounds as well as stop cancer. This kind of The African continent needs more and helped me develop professional and
Lecturer
work although challenging is very scientists. There are many opportunities to personal etiquette. Mentors play a vital role
interesting and rewarding especially when make a difference in your own life and the in personal development.
our communities benefit. lives of those living in your community.
Remain inquisitive and always strive to find How can I evaluate whether or What factors influenced you to
What is a typical day like for you? a solution. not I have the necessary skills for choose this career path?
I spend most of my days in a laboratory a position such as yours? I was influenced by several factors
looking for answers to complex questions What is the future of the field Are you passionate about science? Do you including my parents who encouraged my
using highly sophisticated equipment in terms of new and go out of your way to test or observe that curiosity - at the age of nine my father
such as DNA amplifying machines, expanding opportunities? which you are taught in science class? Do advised me to study Physics when I grew
fluorescent microscopes, and flow There is a bright future in cell biology you take the time to read about new up. I agreed, but I didn’t know the
cytometers. Part of my day is dedicated to research. For instance, tissue discoveries and imagine how these ideas meaning of Physics at that stage. A
teaching and mentoring young scientists engineering right now has the potential could change lives? Are you patient and combination of my curiosity, teachers, my
with potential. to provide new body parts such as ears, persistent? Do you have a biological brilliant friend at university and Professors
teeth, lungs, and hearts. In Africa, there scientist for a mentor? If you answered yes helped me understand Physics better, and
What part of this job do you are very few bio-tissue engineers and to most of these questions then you were paved my career path. God has always
personally find most satisfying? bio-tissue engineering centers. More born to be a scientist. been my greatest influence.
The most satisfying part is achieving researchers are needed to make this a
results from my experiments that inspire reality. Besides tissue engineering, Can you suggest some ways a What kind of education, training,
me further. It’s like a roller coaster ride of many scientific research centers across learner could obtain this or background does your job
questions, research, results, and the African continent are providing necessary experience? require?
satisfaction – leading to even better opportunities to exceptional young Experience can only be obtained through B.Sc. (major in Physics), B.Sc. Honours,
questions. You have to live it, to realize it. researchers to help find solutions to attempting that which you believe. Put Master of Science and doctorate or PhD in
infectious diseases. This is an your life into perspective and then create a Physics.
What has been the greatest opportunity to grow and establish a plan for where you want to be. Find a
challenge you have faced in your career as a cell biology researcher. mentor and discuss your aspirations with What do you do? What are the
career to date? them. They will advise you but only you duties/functions/responsibilities
The greatest challenge I have faced has What educational preparation can make the decision. Find work as an of your job?
been incompetence and ignorance from would you recommend for intern or volunteer during holidays. Stay in Teaching, research and community
people in positions of influence. It is someone who wants to advance school and make it a point to read engagement are my three main job
important to have open-minded and in this field? something new. You will be amazed at the responsibilities. I teach undergraduate and
competent personnel. One must study science-related subjects in benefits of reading. postgraduate students. I supervise Master’s
high school and pass them with and Doctoral students. My research aims
What kinds of accomplishments distinction. They would then have to study What exactly does the word to explore new properties of graphene
tend to be valued and rewarded towards a Bachelors, Honors, Masters and ‘success’ mean to you? and minerals found in South Africa. The
in this field? Doctorate degree in a Biological Sciences Success is achieving the goal that you research results enable us to recommend
The creation of new knowledge - it is or Life Sciences related course. Once you planned for. However, this goal should the potential materials for aerospace,
greatly valued and highly rewarded. In this have a doctorate your career as a life or have both personal and community biotechnology and energy-related
field, the creation of new knowledge is biological scientist will flourish. attributes. applications.
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