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Guides students on academic and career choices. Day-to-day: • Advise students • Plan courses • Monitor progress • Provide support Where you work: Universities, colleges Demand in SA: HIGH

Account Managers act as the link between clients and creative teams. Day-to-day: • Manage client relationships • Brief creative teams • Oversee campaigns • Track budgets • Present results Where you work: Advertising agencies, marketing firms Demand in SA: HIGH

Accountants manage financial records, prepare reports, and ensure compliance. Day-to-day: • Prepare financial statements • Manage budgets • Analyse finances • Ensure compliance • File taxes Where you work: Firms, corporates, government Demand in SA: VERY HIGH

Explore a career in Accounting.

Actors perform in films, TV, theatre, and commercials. Day-to-day: • Attend auditions • Rehearse scripts • Perform on stage or camera • Collaborate with directors Where you work: Theatre, TV, film industry, freelance Demand in SA: COMPETITIVE

Explore a career in Actuarial Science.

Actuaries analyse financial risk using mathematics and statistics, mainly in insurance and investments. This is one of the highest-paying and most scarce skills in SA.

Teaches adults basic education, literacy, and skills. Day-to-day: • Teach adult learners • Develop materials • Assess progress • Support development • Facilitate learning Where you work: Training centres, NGOs Demand in SA: HIGH

Explore a career in Advanced Manufacturing.

Leads adventure activities like hiking, ziplining, and water sports. Day-to-day: • Guide activities • Ensure safety • Assist clients • Maintain equipment • Lead groups Where you work: Adventure companies, resorts Demand in SA: HIGH

Explore a career in Advertising.

Aerospace Engineers design and develop aircraft, satellites, and space systems. Day-to-day: • Design aircraft systems • Test prototypes • Analyse aerodynamics • Improve performance • Ensure safety standards Where you work: Aviation, defence, space agencies Demand in SA: MODERATE