
How can I find a good tutor to help me improve my marks?
Many schools and Departments of Education offer tutoring to help learners to improve their marks. When you register enquire there and at your school.

How to create my cv?
Here are the instructions * Have all your Personal, Educational and Employment information available. * Log into Career Planet and go to My Home (upper right hand corner) * Click. * Scroll down. On the middle right you will see an option to Update your Profile * Click * You

I am confused about what I want to do as a career. Where do I start?
Choosing a career is not one decision – it is a lot of little decisions as you find you like some things and dislike others. It takes time to research and can be confusing and frustrating sometimes, but also exciting and fascinating. Most people enjoy the journey.

I am going to study again after working for some years. I have heard that RPL can help me. What is RPL?
“Recognition of prior learning is a process whereby, through assessment, credit is given to learning which has already been acquired in different ways”. – SAQA

I am not a South African but would like to study here. What must I do?
This article is about what international students need to do.

I am not sure about which career to follow. Where can I go to get some career counselling? I also have heard that I can do some tests to see what I should be doing.
It is important to remember that although career counselling is very useful, most of the success depends on your own contribution.

I am over 21 but I never got my matric. Is there a way that I can still get my NSC certificate?
This is how to write the Adult Matric (Amended Senior Certificate)

I am over 21 but I never got my matric. Is there a way that I can write it?
This is for the Adult Matric (Amended Senior Certificate)

I live far away from the city and can’t move. I have seen a course at an FET college. How can I do this?
Some FET colleges have campuses in country towns which offer these courses. They have to offer transport from surrounding areas.If you go to http://www.careerplanet.co.za/get_skills and enter your Province, choose FET, you will find the nearest college.


I need a job or learnership, internship, graduate job, apprenticeship.
I need a job or learnership, internship, graduate job, apprenticeship. Please tell me how to go about it.

I rewrote two NSC subjects. which certificate must I use to apply to tertiary?
I rewrote two NSC subjects. which certificate must I use to apply to tertiary?

I want to apply for Medicine for 2017 but where can I study and what do I have to do?
Information for undergraduates applying for tertiary Health qualifications in 2017.

I want to be a Pilot
Aeroplane, Pilot, planes, aeroplanes, helicopters, Fighter Pilot, Bush Pilot, Aerial Spraying Contractor, Aerial Topdressing Contractor, Military Transport Pilot, Helicopter Pilot
Attack Helicopter Pilot, student pilot, Private Pilot Commercial Pilot,

I want to be an Engineer
This is an overview of Engineering as a profession and where career seekers can find resources on our website

I want to become a Palaeontologist but is there a demand?
Information about becoming a Palaeontologist but I am worried about whether I will get a job.


I want to check whether a private educational course is accredited
If you want to do a course at a private institution, you should always check whether the course is accredited

I want to do a B.Com, but do I really need Mathematics and where can I study it?
A Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree gives you a wide range of managerial skills and knowledge as well as a specialization in a particular field.

I want to do Computer Support but I don’t know if my Maths mark is good enough.
If you want to be a computer support or help desk technician, this information would be useful

I want to start my own business
Information and resources for entrepreneurs on how to start a business

I would like to become a web designer or developer. Will I have to learn coding?
For those who want to become a web designer or developer.

I’m 30 years old. Two years ago I had a wake up call and realized that I need to do something else as I can’t envision myself doing this job for the rest of my life. I am at the cross roads.
RPL is offered by all Educational Institutions and recognise relevant skills and knowledge from work experience and learning done before. Please see the FAQ ‘Recognition of Prior Learning’.

Our school has now got computers and the internet. I know that I can get a lot more career information but every time I use Google, I struggle to find what I need.
Search Engines can find most of the information you need.

What are faculties?
I heard my teacher talk about the faculty of Humanities. What are faculties and what are humanities?

What is a Learnership?
Learnerships are a way to provide people with work experience as well as recognised qualifications. So while you are working you are gaining skills and experience, which are tested and registered as a qualification.

What is an APS that I need for University
Most universities require a certain APS score. This explains what it is.

What is RPL?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a way for someone who has knowledge and skills, which have been got through experience, to gain credits towards a qualification.

What is the National Benchmark Test?
A number of South African universities use the NBTs to help interpret your National Senior Certificate results

Where can I find out what salary or wage to expect?
Where can I find out what salary or wage to expect?

Where can I find the TVET college closest to me?
This show users how to find the nearest TVET College on Career Planet website