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Builds ladders and wooden structures for construction and domestic use. Day-to-day: • Cut wood • Assemble ladders • Ensure safety standards • Finish products • Repair items Where you work: Workshops, construction suppliers Demand in SA: MODERATE

Explore a career in Landscape Architecture.

Designs outdoor spaces including gardens, parks, and green areas. Day-to-day: • Design landscapes • Plan layouts • Select plants • Manage projects • Maintain spaces Where you work: Private sector, municipalities Demand in SA: HIGH

Explore a career in Law (General).

Supports police and law enforcement with aerial surveillance and operations. Day-to-day: • Monitor crime scenes • Conduct surveillance • Support operations • Capture evidence • Assist teams Where you work: Police, security agencies Demand in SA: HIGH

Explore a career in Leadership.

Supports learners with learning barriers, disabilities, or special educational needs. Day-to-day: • Identify learning challenges • Develop intervention plans • Support teachers and learners • Work with parents • Monitor progress Where you work: Schools, special needs schools, education departments Demand in SA: HIGH

Creates leather goods such as bags, belts, wallets, and accessories. Day-to-day: • Cut leather • Stitch products • Design items • Finish products • Sell goods Where you work: Workshops, fashion brands, self-employed Demand in SA: HIGH

Teaches at colleges or universities and conducts research. Day-to-day: • Deliver lectures • Assess students • Conduct research • Publish work • Mentor students Where you work: Universities, colleges Demand in SA: HIGH

Lecturers teach students at colleges or universities and may conduct research. Day-to-day: • Deliver lectures • Mark assignments • Conduct research • Supervise students • Develop course material Where you work: Universities, TVET colleges Demand in SA: HIGH

Legal Officers provide legal guidance within SAPS, ensuring investigations and arrests follow proper legal procedures. Day-to-day: Advise on legal matters Review case files Ensure compliance with law Support court processes Work with prosecutors Where you work: Police legal departments, courts Demand in SA: HIGH

Librarians manage information resources and support learning. Day-to-day: • Organise books • Assist users • Manage databases • Promote reading • Maintain resources Where you work: Schools, universities, public libraries Demand in SA: MODERATE