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Interior Designers plan and design indoor spaces. Day-to-day: • Design room layouts • Choose furniture/materials • Meet clients • Manage projects Where you work: Design firms, property, freelance Demand in SA: HIGH

Explore a career in International Business.

Helps companies raise capital and manage large financial deals. Day-to-day: • Manage investments • Advise companies • Analyse markets • Structure deals • Build financial models Where you work: Investment banks Demand in SA: HIGH

Designs and manages irrigation systems to optimise water usage in farming. Day-to-day: • Install systems • Monitor irrigation • Improve efficiency • Maintain equipment • Support farmers Where you work: Farms, agribusiness Demand in SA: VERY HIGH

Starts and manages a tech company or digital platform. Day-to-day: • Build products • Manage teams • Market services • Raise funding • Scale business Where you work: Own business, tech ecosystem Demand in SA: EXTREMELY HIGH

IT Project Managers plan, execute, and oversee technology projects—ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and meet business goals. They bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders. Day-to-day: • Plan and schedule IT projects • Manage developers, designers, and engineers • Track budgets and timelines • Communicate with clients and stakeholders • Ensure project delivery and quality Where you work: Tech companies, corporates, banks, consulting firms Demand in SA: VERY HIGH

IT Support Specialists help users fix technical problems and maintain systems. Day-to-day: • Fix computer issues • Install software • Assist users • Maintain systems • Troubleshoot networks Where you work: Schools, corporates, IT companies, government Demand in SA: VERY HIGH

Provides technical support and troubleshooting for users. Day-to-day: • Fix hardware/software issues • Assist users • Install systems • Maintain networks • Resolve problems Where you work: Companies, IT firms Demand in SA: VERY HIGH

Explore a career in Journalism.

K9 Unit Officers work with specially trained dogs to assist in crime detection, suspect tracking, and search operations. These dogs are trained for tasks such as drug detection, explosives detection, and tracking missing persons. Day-to-day: Train and handle police dogs Track suspects and missing persons Detect drugs, explosives, and illegal items Assist in crime scene searches Maintain and care for K9 partners Where you work: SAPS specialised units, airports, border posts, crime scenes Demand in SA: HIGH

Oversees kitchen staff and ensures smooth food preparation operations. Day-to-day: • Supervise staff • Manage food prep • Ensure quality • Maintain hygiene • Handle issues Where you work: Restaurants, hotels Demand in SA: HIGH

Laboratory Analysts test oil, gas, and chemical samples for quality and compliance. Day-to-day: • Analyse samples • Run lab tests • Record results • Ensure quality standards • Maintain equipment Where you work: Labs, refineries Demand in SA: HIGH