Q: How do I find a Learnership or Internship? A: Learnerships allow you to learn while working and earning. Internships are work experience AFTER you have completed your qualification. Each opportunity has different requirements, so it is important to carefully read them carefully before applying. Here are some online sources of Learnerships and Internships. www.puffandpass.co.za https://salearnership.co.za www.top-learnerships.co.za https://availablelearnerships.com www.careerhelp.org.za/workexperience-opportunities www.youthvillage.co.za/category/opportunities/internships www.graduates24.com/internshipprogrammes
Author: lizanne@careerplanet.co.za
A: The reason is that B Admin graduates will deal with numbers in their work most of the time. So you must LOVE and be GOOD at Maths to succeed. If you do not have the marks or only have Maths Lit, perhaps you need to ask yourself ‘What kind of work do I want to do when I have this degree? And then choose the degree that is more in line with your interest. Here are some jobs which people with a Bachelor of Administration would be doing: Accountant Accountants are good with numbers, detail-oriented, and enjoy helping others.…
Q: How do I job-hunt online? A: The first thing is to create a list of KEYWORDS to use in your search. 6 to 10 keywords should do it, but you can try different combinations as you learn The first word would be: South Africa, so that you don’t get jobs all over the world! (Unless you want them, of course!) Do not leave this one off your list. Then the opportunity you are seeking: Job, or Internship, or Apprenticeship, or Work Experience, or Learnership or Trainee, or a combination. You can also other words you find, like Matric, Vacancy…
Q: MATRIC – Over 21: I am older than 21 and never got a matric. A: You should qualify for admission to the Senior Certificate. These include: Adult learners who are 21 years and older who have: a General Education and Training Certificate (GETC); or a Grade 9 school report (or the old standard seven), stating that they have passed Grade 9 or Standard 7; or a recognised equivalent qualification obtained at NQF Level which requires two official languages. Adult learners who are 21 years and older with an incomplete Senior Certificate qualification. Adult learners who are 21 years and…
Q: MATRIC 2019: If I need to rewrite any matric subjects what must I do? A: The results will be announced on the 7 January 2020. You can get a statement of results from your school/centre where you wrote the exams. Partial results are available on this website https://www.education.gov.za/ Rechecking and remarking You may apply for the re-mark/re-check of your examination scripts. Registration can be done at either the school or district office in the province (all instructions appear on the reverse side of the Statement of Results). Closing date for applications: 22 January 2020 for both manual applications and…
Q: I am finished the theory of my Level 6 course, but I need 18 months work experience to get my Diploma. A: Most colleges have a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) department and it is important to get in touch with them as soon as possible. They may not be called WIL at your college, but inquire there. If you are not successful consider working as a volunteer. You may not get paid, but you will gather experience. Ask at the WIL office. BUT you are also expected to look for your own opportunities. Here are some articles which may…
Q: I have a BA with English as a major and thought about teaching English as a second language. But there is so much confusing information out there including TEFL/TESOL and I don’t know the difference. A: This is a good career choice for people who want to travel or work at home, online. TESOL, which stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, is a general name for the field of teaching that includes both TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) and TEFL (Teaching English to speakers of a Foreign Language) Here is a link to the…
Q: Where can I find a list of all the SETAs? A: Please click on the following link: https://careerplanet.co.za/sector-education-and-training-authorities-setas/
Q: How do successful job hunters find their jobs? A: You will be surprised! 4% Looking for employers’ job postings on the Internet. 7% Posting, or e-mailing your CV to employers. 5-24% Answering local newspaper ads. Job hunters looking for low-level salary jobs find this method works 24% of the time; those looking for a high salary find it works only 5% of the time. 5-28% Going to private employment agencies or search firms for help. This method apparently works between 5%and 28% of the time. 22% Going to places where employers pick up workers. This works if you are…