Careers
What the job actually involves, what you have to study to get there, and which school subjects close doors if you drop them.
All careers: 1–9 of 11
- Trades
Baker
Bakers mix, shape and bake the bread, rolls and cakes South Africans buy every day, often starting work before the sun comes up.
- Trades
Barber
Barbers cut, fade, shave and shape hair and beards, mostly for men and boys, in barbershops, container shops and street stalls across South Africa.
- Trades
Bricklayer
Bricklayers lay bricks, blocks and pavers in mortar to build the walls, corners, arches and paving of homes, schools and shops.
- Trades
Electrician
Keep the lights on, the plugs working, and South Africa's solar boom running — a hands-on trade with real demand.
Registers with DEL
- Public Service
Fire Fighter
Firefighters protect people, property and the environment from fire and other emergencies, usually working out of a municipal fire station on 24-hour shifts.
- Trades
- Beauty & Personal Care
Hairdresser
Hairdressers cut, colour, style and treat hair for clients, most often working in a salon and earning through wages, commission or their own bookings.
- Creative
Journalist
Ask the hard questions, check every fact, and tell South Africa's stories, even when it is not easy.
- Beauty & Personal Care
Nail Technician
Nail technicians shape, paint, strengthen and decorate nails on hands and feet, in nail bars, salons, spas and their own home studios.
- Health
Physiotherapist
Physiotherapists help people move again after injury, surgery or illness, using exercise, hands-on treatment and a lot of clear explaining.
Registers with HPCSA
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