You will need to pass 7 subjects to qualify for an NSC 4 compulsory subjects 3 subjects chosen from a list of 29 subjects approved by the Department of Education The 4 compulsory subjects are: First Language Second Language Mathematics or Maths Literacy Life Orientation Entrance to University If you want to go to University after you finished school, you will need to achieve at least a NSC with an achievement rating of 4 or better in at least four subjects chosen from the designated 20 credit NSC subjects listed below: Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economics, Engineering Graphics…
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There is no denying that a university qualification is still perceived by many South Africans, parents and students alike, as the preferred route to the workplace. Indeed, many still hold the view that anything less than a university education is tantamount to failure. And yet, fewer than 20% of university entrants actually graduate. And those students who do graduate, often struggle to find jobs in their elected fields. “Graduates in most cases earn rock-bottom salaries as there is an oversupply of their skill and knowledge offering. Many, with degrees who are not absorbed into large corporate companies, end up working as…
Skills shortages have been an issue for South Africa for some time now and this is further compounded by the growing need for technical and digital skills A National Scarce Skills List of the top hundred scarce skills is regularly drawn up by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Various sources of information are combined, such as government job creation plans, like the National Development Plan, the National Infrastructure Plan, Industrial Policy Action Plan, and the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) Scarce Skills Lists, which indicates shortages in specific career fields. With the unemployment rate standing at 26.6%,…
Starting your Career Education in Grade 9 or 10 Students who would like to start their career studies in Grade 9 or slightly later – have the option to leave their current school and attend a TVET College. There are many TVET colleges to choose from. Click here to find a TVET College near you! If this option interests you, go to the Training page and discover what opportunities are on your doorstep! Here are just a few examples of courses at TVET Colleges (there are many more options available ). Receptionist Studies Certificate Study period: 8-12 months Minimum requirements: basic literacy…
One of the first major career decisions that learners face is selecting the subjects that you want to continue with, after Grade 9. Different schools have different expectations, but most need you to make the decision by a deadline that is usually between August and October of your Grade 9 year. One of the compulsory subjects required by the NSC (National Senior Certificate) is either Maths or Maths Literacy, meaning that you need to make a choice between the two. Tips to help you to decide between Maths and Maths Literacy: 1. Start early This isn’t a decision that you’ll…
Artificial intelligence is a hot topic right now. More specifically, the conversation revolves around the danger of AI taking over human jobs. There’s a great deal of worry around the subject, and much of it is justified. It seems like every day there’s a new, terrifying media report about how robots will lead to mass unemployment. According to a recent survey of business leaders in the UK, automation could take 4 million British private sector jobs over the next ten years. In the U.S., 47% of jobs are considered to be in the ‘high risk’ category when it comes to being lost to AI.…
Skills to thrive in the Age of Automation The Fourth Industrial Revolution is seen by many as a threat to the status quo of work and career prospects as we understand them now. The reality is that while many traditional careers will be replaced by Artificial Intelligence and machine learning, many new opportunities and markets will emerge. These will require special human skills which robots cannot replace. Complex problem solving the skill to see relationships between industries and craft creative solutions to problems that are yet to appear Critical thinking people who can turn data into insightful interpretations will be…
The World Health Organization (WHO) puts depression at the top of the list of the most common illness worldwide and the leading cause of disability. The Organization estimates that 350 million people around the world are affected by depression. It is also one of the most misunderstood afflictions in our modern society. Often, sufferers are told to cheer up, or snap out of it. A person does not choose to feel depressed. It happens. And before they realize it, depression takes over their life and even their ability to react to the problem itself in the most severe cases. What are…
While the thought of starting one’s own business may be exciting, it can also be intimidating – even for someone with a successful business career behind them. The difference between owning a business and working in one is significant – as an owner you’re directly responsible for every aspect of the business’s success. The good news is that by following a few basic rules, it’s easier to start a business than you think – and the chances of success are much greater. Business Partners, South Africa’s leading specialised added-value investment group for small and medium enterprises, has drawn up 10 Simple…
A business plan helps to see your ideas and dreams through the lens of practical objectives, goals, strategies to start, grow and succeed, potential problems ahead and how to overcome them. Until very recently, business planning has been seen as a necessary (and boring) chore for a new business founder to do before getting the business off the ground. Mostly, this attitude is because Business Plans have always been viewed as obligations, something the banks or authorities or investors insisted on having. But planning is a necessary tool to help clear your vision, develop your skills as an entrepreneur and…