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Gauteng, Egoli, the place of gold.... for young people in Gauteng career options are endless. With some of the top SA tertiary education establishments in Gauteng and many company head offices, one doesn’t need to travel far to get a quality education to follow your dream.

You may not be one for the belief that money can buy you anything and that happiness is more important, but there is a certain satisfaction in doing what you love, and getting paid for it. If research is anything to go by, you’ll soon learn that many people still consider salary and compensation to be top of the list when thinking about whether or not to accept a job, no matter how much you want to rather follow your passion.

One of the great things about Gauteng is its varied career choices both in, and out of the proverbial careers box!

Veterinarian A veterinarian (also known as an “animal doctor�) is a person who protects the health and well-being of animals. They diagnose and control animal diseases, and treat sick and injured animals. They also educate people on caring properly for their pets and livestock. Veterinary doctors are able to work in many different areas of specialisation. These include opening a private practice, teaching, public health, research, government service, private industry, military service etc.

The only facility of its kind in South Africa, The Faculty of Veterinary Science of the University of Pretoria is one of only 46 veterinary faculties in Africa. The Veterinary Academic Hospital provides state of the art facilities for the clinical departments and is the focus of the Faculty’s service-rendering activities to its immediate community and also serves as a national referral facility.

The South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) is a professional association of veterinarians in South Africa. The Association promotes the interests and activities of the professionals in the field and helps veterinarians to fulfil their role in their communities.

Lawyer If you decide that law is for you, then you need to enroll for an LLB degree which takes 4 to 5 years. If you aspire to work at one of the prestigious law firms, you will need to apply yourself from day 1 because marks count in the competitive world of law. Gauteng has some top tertiary institutions to study law and legal related careers like paralegal studies. Go online and check out what is on offer, taking into account that studying to be an attorney takes time and a lot of hard work.

Many law students drift through university and are surprised when the degree comes to its end and other students seem to be landing high paying jobs. The difference between the students that get snapped up and those that get left behind is preparation. So start preparing now if this is the path for you.

Au Pair With the large quantity of homes across Gauteng, there is a call for good Au pairs.

With the needs of parents ranging from high income, to both parents working, to home schooling on a plot in the countryside, this is the career worth considering if you have an affinity for it. Au pair positions offer extra income for school leavers and can be a long term career or a stop gap while you decide what to study.

Au pairs are responsible for looking after children and making sure that their needs are met. Duties may include fetching the children from school, helping with homework, preparing meals and taking them to extracurricular activities. Vacancies for an Au Pair are available online. Applicants for this position should preferably have a valid driver’s licence and have done first aid courses. There are various courses that can be done and can have an impact on your earning potential when applying for jobs.

Equine Management Gauteng has a large quantity of stud farms and yards where you can persue your love for all things horse related. Equine managers are responsible for ensuring the overall wellbeing of horses in a variety of situations, such as boarding, training, transport and breeding. Early in a career, equine managers may clean stalls and pens, turn horses out to exercise and check bedding materials for pests. They continually observe horse behavior, since the behavior of the horse may indicate health problems.

Equestrian managers also make certain that the horses’ health, nutrition and medical treatments are up to date. Additionally, managers are commonly responsible for the business side of the occupation. For example, equine managers may train employees and help in the preparation of horse auctions, shows or events. As they advance in the profession or they might also manage facilities, schedules and personnel and take care of marketing and budgets.

Some of the top Equine management courses are offered in Tswane and surrounds, so a bit of searching on the net will give you all the information you need.

Pilot Gauteng boasts a massive number of airports and flight training centres for both large and small planes, as well as many other airport related careers. Certain careers, like that of a pilot, require specific subjects, so go online and check out what you may need to study to make your dream a reality. Flight schools offer training from Private Pilot Licence) to ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot Licence) depending on what you want to fly and where you choose to study.

One of the sites you can go onto, to go find what schools are in Gauteng, is www. thepilotportal.com/gauteng-flight-schools.html]

Mining From Gold to Coal to diamonds, mining is to Gauteng what the sea is to the Cape.

The major gold and diamond mining houses all have their headquarters in Johannesburg, with the biggest being Anglo American and De Beers, with a career in mining can run the gambit from a miner to a diesel mechanic, Geologist to HR. Companies within the mining industry offer on the job training and apprenticeships for certain careers, while others require degrees Trade tests. Working for a mining company can give you the opportunity to study further or travel overseas.

Contact the mining companies and ask what requirements they have for your specific career choice.

Military Service With headquarters in Pretoria, the Department of Defence offers young people an opportunity to both serve their country and study further. With the aim to equip young people with life skills, the DoD offers various study opportunities across the arms of service (Army, Air force and Navy) Learning valuable life skills while in service, the military has many branches within each arm, from chef to engineer, infantryman to parabat. The Department of Defence employ young, fit and healthy candidates who are Citizens of the Republic of South Africa. New members will serve for a two-year period to augment the SANDF’s deployment capability. At the expiring of the two-year term contract, the majority of each intake will be channelled into the SA National Defence Force and the rest to the Reserve Force. Only the best of the best will be selected for continued service in the SA National Defence Force.

Whatever career you choose to peruse, Gauteng is filled with opportunity and esteemed institutions of learning. The sky is quite literally the limit when it comes to pursuing your passion and you are only limited by the limits you place on yourself.

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Founded in 2003, Da Vinci has established itself as a boutique institution where learning programmes are customised according to the particular needs and environment of either an organisation or an individual. Over the past ten years we have developed a cadre of managerial leaders from a wide range of organisations, including the likes of Eskom, FNB, Anglo Gold Ashanti, Telkom, Altron, Standard Bank, PPS, Nedbank, Gold Fields, Anglo Platinum, Investec, BHP Billiton, JP Morgan, SABS, Henley Air, IDC, City Power, Limpopo Treasury, Bank Seta, Gautrain, DBSA, MTN, DST, Services Seta, SANDF and SASCOC. Da Vinci’s academic programme offerings include: PhD programme In the PhD programme (NQF Level 10), aimed at senior managers and executives, candidates are required to

demonstrate their ability to develop new concepts that will significantly improve their organisations and the social system at large.

Masters programme The MSc programme (NQF Level 9), is based both on modular work and a dissertation. Candidates are expected to utilise their newly acquired knowledge and skills related to the Management of Technology, Innovation, People and Systems to solve a work-related challenge.

Bachelors programme The Bachelor of Commerce (Business Management) degree (NQF Level 7), expects candidates to gain an understanding of their own working environment and identity performance challenges facing their own organisations and create solutions to solve these challenges. Certificate programme The Certificate programme (NQF Level 5), is aimed at developing people who have been earmarked for junior management positions within their organisation.

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MARINE CAREERS A Sea of Possibilities

Students thinking about careers in the marine sciences often picture themselves working with dolphins or whales. Within the marine science fields however, only a few scientists specialize in that area. This section will introduce you to a wide range of marine career fields and to some of the people working in those fields.

Marine biology Marine biology is the study of marine organisms, their behaviours and their interactions with the environment. Because there are so many topics one could study within the field, many researchers select a particular interest and specialize in it. Specializations can be based on a particular species, organism, behaviour, technique or ecosystem. For example, marine biologists may choose to study a single species of clams, or all clams that are native to a climate or region.

Oceanography The major disciplines of oceanography are geological oceanography, physical oceanography and chemical oceanography. Oceanographers and others involved in these disciplines often work together to unravel the mysteries and unknowns of ocean science. In reading about each of these sub-fields, keep in mind that some of the most important oceanographic discoveries have been made as a result of an integrated, multidisciplinary approach, often involving geologists, chemists, biologists, physical oceanographers and engineers.

Ocean Engineering Ocean engineering provides an important link between the other oceanographic disciplines such as marine biology, chemical and physical oceanography, and marine geology and geophysics. Just as the interests of oceanographers have driven the demand for the design skills and technical expertise of ocean engineers, the innovations in instrumentation and equipment design made by ocean engineers have revolutionized the field of oceanography.

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Social Science How do you compute the benefits of a beautiful day at the beach? What is the value of sunny skies overhead, warm sand between your toes, and splashing in the surf with your friends?

More and more, decision makers are recognizing the importance of bringing human behaviour into the decision making process for coastal and ocean policy and the management of natural resources. This examination of human behaviour is social science. Understanding the “people side” of coastal and resource management – the people who live in a coastal community and what they care about – helps inform how policies will impact them and whether or not a policy will be effective.

Examples of how the fields of social science relate to coastal issues include: • Economics can examine the potential financial impacts of weather and climate variability as a basis for planning and decision-making. Economics is used to estimate the value of a day at the beach or the value of surf boards that are sold.

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The programme will be offered at the Campuses in Midrand and Durban North.

Minimum entry requirements The admission requirements for the Diploma in Emergency Medical Care are: Matric certificate with the following subjects: • English • Mathematics • Physical Science • Biology / Life Science / Physiology Selection process Language & Numeracy Proficiency Assessment: All candidates will be required to write the language and numeracy skills proficiency assessment on specific pre-arranged dates.

Interview: The interview is designed to determine whether or not an applicant is suited to the nature of emergency medical care work.

Physical fitness and swimming proficiency evaluation: The physical fitness and swimming proficiency evaluation are incorporated into the selection process to assess the applicant’s own level of fitness as well as their ability to work in a team and to work under stressful circumstances.

Note: Applicants are primarily selected on the basis of their language and numeracy assessment, interviews and academic merit. The physical fitness assessment and swimming proficiency evaluation are focused on assessing the potential an applicant has in terms of achieving physical fitness and serve as a basis for subsequent structured physical training programmes that will assist students in acquiring the desired levels of strength, stamina and swimming proficiency prior to the year-end physical fitness assessment.

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to determining the success or failure of regulations or policies designed to protect the environment. As the number of environmental regulations continues to grow, the need for people who understand the science behind the regulations will increase.

• Sociology, anthropology, demography and geography can provide information on a population’s vulnerabilities and behavioural responses to weather risk and climate change. These disciplines can look at the number of elderly people at risk during a hurricane and the likelihood of whether or not they evacuate.

• Psychology can interpret how people perceive the risks of an impending storm or whether or not they worry about rising sea levels.

(Examples provided by NOAA’s Coastal Services Centre) Marine Policy Marine policy refers to courses of action that guide the present and future management and use of marine resources.

Marine policy specialists work to ensure that these courses of action, or policies, protect the environment, marine life and humans. Marine policy and marine science are interrelated because good policy is based on accurate scientific information. Science - and an understanding of the way science works - is crucial

Related Fields There are many jobs in the field of marine science that do not fit into the categories of marine biology, oceanography, ocean engineering or social and policy science.

Instead, these jobs may fit more than one category, or they may overlap other fields, such as education, communication or business. Many of these jobs are highly specialized and require very different educational backgrounds, experiences and skills.

Some characteristics shared by people in virtually all marine-related careers include a love of the marine environment, a respect for the way the ocean works, and a sense of curiosity. Many people in the various fields of marine science like the sense of pioneering discovery, given the fact that much remains to be learned about the way the ocean works and the organisms that inhabit it. Others describe a feeling of accomplishment or satisfaction about their work, knowing that being involved in their field has or will make a difference for present and future generations.

There are countless possibilities for a marine-related career: marine educator, science writer, filmmaker, photographer, ecotourism guide, park ranger, beach superintendent, maritime or environmental lawyer, aquavet (veterinarians that specialize in marine or aquatic animals), marine archaeologist, marine historian, fundraiser or spokesperson, aquaculturist, manager of an agency specializing in marine or freshwater issues, marina manager, ship’s captain or mate, environmental planner, manager of a land conservation organization or land trust, botanist, computer specialist with a marine or environmental organization, ecologist, hatchery specialist, landscape or maritime architect, and so on.

If you like to write and you have a love for the water, ocean or environment, a career in environmental reporting, science or technical writing, communications, or public relations may be worth exploring. If you are a “people person,” enjoy teaching and public speaking, and don’t mind working long hours, a career in marine education may be for you. Even in the field of education, you can choose between formal education (a classroom or academic setting) and informal education (for example, aquaria, museums, nature or science centers, parks or wildlife refuges). If you love fish

and have considered a career as a doctor, perhaps you should consider becoming an aquavet or an aquaculture veterinarian.

When thinking about careers, work environment is an important factor to consider. Marine-related job opportunities exist in virtually every setting: within government, private industry, academia (schools, colleges, and universities), business and non-profit organizations, to name a few. The positions available may be similar, but the actual day-to-day responsibilities can differ greatly, depending on which avenue you choose. For example, a ship captain could choose to work for the federal government commanding a U.S. Navy ship, for a private oceanographic research institution commanding a research vessel, or for a museum or aquarium commanding a visitor’s tour boat. While the job title may be similar, the job description could vary greatly.

And, don’t forget, the best job will be one that combines your interests and skills.

Consider what makes you happy. Do you like: working independently or being around others? Working at your own pace or in a more structured environment?

Flexible hours or a typical work day with a lunch hour, paid vacations and sick time? Travelling or staying close to home?

Supervising and leading others or reporting to a supervisor?

Working in a team setting or on your own? Being outdoors in all weather conditions, inside at a desk, or a combination? Having a career that makes you feel good about yourself and your responsibilities is very important. After all, it wouldn’t be enjoyable to get up and go to work every day if you didn’t like what you were doing.

organizations, consulting firms, and owning their own businesses. Many factors influence job opportunities in these areas, including the economy, funding Career Outlook and distribution of government support.

The marine sciences offer many educaIn addition to being good scientists and tional and employment opportunities. But engineers, today’s researchers must also what are the chances of finding a job in be good writers and speakers. Not only your field of choice? do researchers need to submit proposals Your ability to land a job in the marine to funding sources in an attempt to get sciences will depend on many factors. financial support for their research, they And, while some of those factors will be must also present their results to colout of your control, it’s important to preleagues, decision-makers, students and pare yourself as best you can. Through- funding sources. out this website, a few key messages were repeated by several of the scienCareers in Academia tists profiled in their responses to the Within an academic setting, there are question about what advice they have basically three possibilities for employto offer. Their advice is based on experi- ment: research and training, teaching ence, so you may want to heed their ad- and research, and teaching and modest vice as you make important educational research. Most positions require at least and career decisions. a master’s degree, and preference is generally given to those holding a Ph.D. Research Careers While a research career at a university Students interested in pursuing a re(consisting of research and training) was search career may find opportunities in once considered the “traditional” career academia, industry, government, nonpath for Ph.D. graduates in the marine profit and non-governmental sciences, changes in the academic world coupled with funding uncertainties have made this path far less predictable. An increasing number of Ph.D. graduates are working in colleges where teaching is

the focus of the position and research is secondary or minimal. Such settings include four-year colleges, junior colleges and community colleges. A study commissioned by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) found that Ph.D. graduates are finding non-academic jobs more easily than academic research positions.

According to the study, that includes jobs in non traditional occupations -- patent law, science policy and administration, the media, investment firms and novel educational settings. Also noted was a growth of employment in medical research industries, including biotechnology, research supplies and pharmaceutical companies.

While academia is still the largest employer for Ph.D. recipients, statistics may be misleading. The NAS study identified a recent trend that may be boosting employment figures for graduates: the “post doc� or post doctoral position.

Traditionally, a post doc is the first job taken by a Ph.D. graduate in a research or academic institution. Some graduates find that they have to take back-to-back post doc positions to stay employed. And post docs, once seen as a fall-back job, are getting harder to come by.

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WATER SAFETY TIPS Beach: always swim between the red and yellow flags Pool: always swim where lifeguards are on duty or there is qualified supervision • Dam or river: always consider how deep the dam, or river is before entering the water.

Don’t Swim when you are on medication or been drinking alcohol.

Always be under the supervision of an adult AT ALL TIMES.

Beach: Always swim with a friend and stay close to the shore • Pool: Always swim with a friend and stay within your depth • Dam or River: Always swim with a friend and stay within your depth.

Check the weather and water conditions before swimming.

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Saying NO: Breaking the bullying cycle What is Bullying?

Bullying includes behaviours that focus on making someone else feel inadequate, or belittling someone else.

Bullying includes harassment, physical harm, repeatedly demeaning speech and efforts to ostracize another person. Bullying is active, and is done with the intention of bringing another person down.

There are various kinds of bullying: Physical Bullying: This is the most obvious form of bullying. In this type of bullying, the instigator attempts to physically dominate another teen. This usu-

ally includes kicking, punching and other physically harmful activities, designed to instill fear in the one bullied, and possible coerce him or her to do something.

Verbal Bullying: When someone verbally bullies another, he or she uses demeaning language to tear down another’s self-image. Bullies who use verbal techniques excessively tease others, say belittling things and use a great deal of sarcasm with the intent to hurt the other person’s feelings or humiliate the other teen in front of others.

Emotional: This is even more subtle than verbal bullying. Teenage bullying

that includes emotional methods aims at getting someone else to feel isolated, alone and may even prompt depression.

This type of bullying is designed to get others to ostracize the person being bullied.

Cyber Bullying: Electronic bullying is becoming a very real problem for teens.

This type of bullying uses instant messaging, cell phone text messages and online social networks to humiliate and embarrass others. This can be especially devastating to the people being bullied, since they cannot even find a safe place in the virtual world.

Are you being bullied?

There are many things you can do if you’re being bullied. Different strategies can work in different situations. You can try and work it out by yourself. But if the bullying doesn’t stop, you might find it helpful to ask someone else for advice.

Don’t be afraid to let someone know that you are being bullied—other people can be a great help. If you are being bullied at school, find a trusted teacher (or past teacher), school psychologist, guidance counsellor, or administrator with whom you can speak. If you are being bullied at work, seek out a supervisor or a human resources manager.

Working it out yourself Depending on how bad the bullying is (and as long as you aren’t feeling unsafe, frightened or physically threatened), you could decide to try and work it out by yourself first. Try and remember that no matter how hard you try, the bully might not be willing to change his or her behaviour. At this point, talking to someone else can be really helpful.

The following tips might be particularly

helpful if you’re dealing with verbal bullying on your own: When possible, ignore the bully. Ignoring can be helpful, particularly for one-time cases. Bullies are looking for a reaction from you and often lose interest if they aren’t given the satisfaction of making you upset.

Suggestions for ignoring the bully: • Walk away when the bully approaches you. Try and imagine that you’re walking away from a friend. This can be a way of making sure your body language (which you’re usually unaware of) doesn’t give away a sense of fear; • Concentrate on something else. Try thinking about what you’ll do next weekend, counting to 100, or planning

your homework; • Have a saying or a statement that you can repeat in your head when the bully approaches you to block out a sense of fear.

Build a wall around you. It might be helpful to build an invisible wall around you by visualizing it in your mind. Any verbal abuse then just bounces off the wall.

Be confident Bullies usually pick on people that they think are weaker than they are, so it might help if you stand up to them.

Suggestions on how to stand up to a bully:

• Telling him or her to leave you alone may get a bully off your back; • Ever heard of the phrase “kill them with kindness”? Being nice to a Use visualization. bully may throw him or her Bullies can be pretty off; scary. Picturing that per• Using humour can also son looking silly might throw a bully off track; help to make them less • Use positive self-talk. problematic for you. For example, picture Try saying to yourself something like the bully’s head shrinking, or picture the I know I am better than that. I’m not bully in his or her underwear. like that. I don’t have to pick on other people to know that I am good; Stay positive • Remember that your friends accept It can be hard to remember all your you for who you are. good points when someone is doing their best to be negative. Try to think of all the Keep out of a bully’s way things you do well, and remember that It might be possible for you to avoid the you are a valuable person. Thinking of bully. This can mean getting to school in how bad the bully must be feeling can a different way, or avoiding the places also help you stay positive. that you know he or she hangs out. By avoiding a bully, you’re not giving in, but Surround yourself with people who looking after yourself and making sure care about you you are happier and more comfortable.

Surrounding yourself with positive people who know and like you for YOU can Asking someone for help boost your confidence. This will help you To stop bullying—whether verbal, written let bullying comments more easily roll off or cyber bullying — it can be helpful to your back. It’s important that you connect tell someone that you are being bullied. with people who genuinely care for you This can seem scary at first, but telling and recognize all of your great qualities. someone can lighten your load and help you to work out how to solve the probHang around other people lem. Talking to someone is particularly You might be safer if you stay in groups. important if you feel unsafe or frightened, If you are alone, try to identify people or if you don’t have many friends. Asking who can offer you safety. for help or talking to someone about your

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situation is not being weak or “giving in.” In fact, telling someone can take a lot of strength and courage.

There are many people who might be able to help, including friends, older brothers and sisters, teachers, family, counsellors or parents. Teachers and counsellors are specially trained to help you. In the workplace, you could also talk to a human resource manager or union representative.

• Identify strategies that work for YOU. There are a number of ways to cope with the sadness, anger, fear, and isolation that can accompany bullying. This can be something as simple as counting to ten or thinking of your favourite, happy memory. It’s important that you identify coping strategies that work for you: think about what makes you happy or • calms you and try to incorporate those things into your life. In the moment, use strategies that help you act appropriately and feel better. It can be a mantra you repeat to yourself or taking calming breaths. In the long term, there are a number of ways we can help ourselves cope with the feelings bullying creates: exercise, watching funny movies, talking • to friends, playing with the family pet…

Find something that works for you and if it helps, even make a list of those things so you can remember all of the activities you’ve found helpful.

Some tips for getting help • It might be easier if you talk to someone you know well and trust. This person can give you much needed

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support and might have suggestions for dealing with the situation that you might not have considered.

If you decide to talk to a teacher or counsellor, you might feel more comfortable taking a friend with you. If you feel you might get too nervous to speak, write down what you’d like to say on paper or in an e-mail. Don’t feel ashamed about coming forwardteachers and counsellors are there to help.

If you think that the person you’re speaking with doesn’t believe you, or isn’t taking you seriously, or if that person doesn’t help you take action, it doesn’t mean that your feelings aren’t valid or that the bullying should continue. It’s important you tell someone else and continue to do so until you get the help you need.

Being bullied can be upsetting and stressful, and it can affect your life in many different ways, including your self-esteem, relationships, work and education. If you are feeling particularly overwhelmed, it is important that you seek help from a mental health professional such as a social worker, psychologist, or psychiatrist. There is no shame in asking for help.

Remember, if you are in any danger of hurting yourself or someone else, it

is vital that you ask for help immediately.

Your rights Remember that everyone has the right to live, work, study and play in an environment free from bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence. No one deserves or asks to be bullied.

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I was always interested in a career that involved addressing environmental issues. I also enjoyed problem solving.

Describe your average day at work My average day is mostly computer work; I use computers to process and analyse geographical data, create databases and maps and occasionally I go to the field to survey and collect data. The work also involves lots of reading, researching and report writing.

Does the Industry and/or your position, face gender bias?

Yes there is generally some gender bias in the industry because it is a male-dominated industry but not at my company.

What has been the best career advice that you have been given?

Never stop learning

Chiedza

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What do you think is necessary to be successful in your career?

Hardworking, an analytical mind, good problem solving skills and the flexibility and organisational skills to work on different projects at one once What gave you your drive to succeed?

As a woman, I wanted to break the stereotype in the engineering industry and prove that I am capable What are the most enjoyable aspects of your position?

Addressing a variety of challenges related to geological and environmental problems makes the job less tedious because there is constantly a new challenge to address and a problem to solve.

What qualifications do I need?

BSc Geomatics/GIS What have been your Career highlights?

Managing a multi-million rand project.

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CAREER FOCUS Certified Fraud Examiner

Where did you study and what?

FASSET - 2010 Advanced Certificate Fraud Examination UNISA - College Of Law 2006 Bachelor of Arts (Police Science) UNISA - Centre For Business Management 2006 Programme in Financial Management UNISA - Centre For Business Management 2005 SAIM) Programme in Business Management Why did you choose your current career path?

I grew up in the Policing environment but also had a keen interest in business. I guess that my current career path gives me exposure to both worlds Describe your average day at work?

My day normally starts at 2:00 in the morning when I work on tasks that requires no interruptions. My day from 7:30 to 17:00 is filled with strategic meetings with my management team and partners in my Network.

Does the Industry and/or your position, face gender bias?

In the past maybe, today however I see more a focus on skills and ability than on gender

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What has been the best career advice that you have been given?

Enthusiasm for what you do carries more value than the outcome of the activity you are involve in. Furthermore, investing in your people is the best investment you will ever make!

What do you think is necessary to be successful in your career?

Enthusiasm for what I do, the believe that success is Grace based and having a strong team supporting me What gave you your drive to succeed?

The belief that what I do makes a difference in people’s lives What are the most enjoyable aspects of your position?

Seeing growth in the company and in the employees Advice for people considering this career.

Be prepared to work while others sleep and keep the passion no matter the circumstances of obstacles your face

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Tips for healthy eating during exams When you’re studying for finals, good nutrition often slides way down on the priority list. It’s easy to get into the habit of glugging coffee and gobbling take-out pizza, because you don’t want to waste time on food preparation. But, actually, good nutrition should be part of your study plan because it’s going to help you ace those tests. The better the fuel your brain gets, the better you’ll study. It’s a… well…no-brainer.

Here are 10 tips for eating right during exams: 1. How do I eat smarter? Meeting daily vitamin and mineral requirements will make doing your best much easier. Iron and B vitamins are especially important to maintaining the physical and mental energy necessary to study well. Ironcontaining foods include red meat, cereals and spinach; one good meal idea is chili because it contains ground beef and kidney beans. Foods that contain B vita-

mins include whole-grains, wheat germ, eggs and nuts. Fish and soy are other foods that are said to help boost your brain by providing the nutrients it needs.

2. Dude, chewable Vitamin C is not a meal. Dietary supplements are good, but real food is better. An orange contains not only Vitamin C, but also fiber, beta carotene and other minerals — so it can’t be replaced by a pill. When you’re heading for the library, pack whole-food items like apples, bananas, clementine’s, carrot sticks or dried apricots.

3. Eat at regular intervals. Eating regular meals helps keep nutrient and energy levels more stable, curbing the temptation of empty-calorie snacks in the vending machine.

4. Big meals keep on turning … in your stomach. You might find that eating the standard three-big-meals-a-day slows

you down mentally and physically.

Consider 5 or 6 well-balanced, smaller meals, like toast spread with peanut butter, hummus or tuna, or a piece of cheese with fruit.

sugars in fruit offer clean energy, so you don’t experience the crash that follows consumption of refined sugar.

7. Choose powerful vegetables. Not all vegetables are created equal. The darker 5. Meet breakfast, your new study buddy. the color, the higher the concentration While much is said about the reasons to of nutrients. For example, spinach has more to offer the mind and body than eat breakfast, less known are the best ways to eat smart in the morning. Coffee iceberg lettuce. Other great vegetable choices include bell peppers, broccoli and a donut just don’t cut it. The idea is to get some protein, calcium, fibre and a and sweet potatoes. piece of fruit or a vegetable in there. So, a bowl of cereal with milk and a piece of 8. Smart snacking can enhance studying. Snack smart while studying and fruit would do the trick. Or try a cereal you may find that you retain more. Try bar with milk. We have some additional to get two food groups into your snacks quick breakfast ideas for you to enjoy! to balance the nutrients and keep your blood-sugar level stable. Some smart 6. Going bananas? Good. Fruit ranks snack examples are banana with peanut high among the best foods you can eat for your brain. Blueberries (which can be butter, a small baked potato with cottage bought frozen in bags) get a lot of atten- cheese, or an English muffin pizza. tion because they contain powerful antioxidants and other nutrients. The natural 9. Gather simple recipes for nourishing

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• Go Tex Mex with quesadillas, adding whatever veggies you’ve got on hand.

• A little chopping is all it takes to construct a hearty Chef’s Salad.

• 10. Stay well hydrated. Choose your beverages well, though. Caffeine and sugar should be kept to a minimum. Since too much caffeine can make you jittery, try to drink moderate amounts: 400 to 450 mg per day, the equivalent of 2/2.5 cups, (16 to 20 ounces or 500 to 625 ml). Better choices include water, fruit juice, milk, and antioxidant-rich green tea.

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Career Family Tree Worksheet Take a look at the careers chosen by your grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives.

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Are there career areas that several of your relatives have pursued? If so, list them here. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How have your family members’ career choices changed over time? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

People rarely know right away what career they should be in and it takes most people several years to settle into the path they will follow. Don’t feel like you’re behind! Listen to your heart. Talk to your family members. You never know what you are good at! Just spend more time with yourself and get to know yourself. Please visit www.fasset.org.za to download a copy of our career guide.

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UP FOR A RUN? Going out for a quick, daily run may be just as effective as a longdistance jaunt when it comes to prolonging your life, said a study.

Running as little as five to 10 minutes per day can significantly cut the risks of getting heart disease and dying young, said the findings in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

There was no statistically significant difference among those who ran 50 minutes per week and those who ran 180 minutes per week, it found.

Nor did it matter if the running was hapPeople who exercised by running pening at a pace of less than 10km/h. showed a 30 percent lower risk of death Even these minimal runners and slow and a 45 percent lower risk of dying from joggers fared far better than people who cardiovascular disease than people who did not run at all. did not run at all. “Since time is one of the strongest barriRunners could be expected to live about ers to participate in physical activity, the three years longer on average than non- study may motivate more people to start runners. running,� said lead author Duck-chul Lee, an assistant professor in the Iowa Even more, the benefits of running were State University Kinesiology Department. the same whether people ran a little or a The study was based on more than 55 lot, fast or slow.

000 adults – average age 44 – in Texas who were followed for 15 years. Most were white; about one quarter of those in the study were women.

For the analysis, researchers broke the participants into six groups: non-runners and five groups of runners according to weekly running time, distance, frequency and speed.

“Even the lowest quintiles of weekly running distance (six miles or less), frequency (one to two times)… and speed (less than 6mph) had significantly lower risks of all-cause mortality compared with not running,” the study said.

“Similar trends were observed with the risk of cardiovascular disease mortality.”

Studies have shown that globally, between 40 percent and 80 percent of the public does not exercise enough.

US health authorities recommend 75 minutes per week of vigorous exercise, or 150 minutes (a half hour a day, five

days a week) of moderate-intensity exercise.

“Although such low compliance with physical activity guidelines could be due to unawareness of the strong benefits of exercise, it is also possible that the standard is perceived as being too high, which could deter many people from even trying,” said an accompanying editorial.

“Instead, establishing goals that can be attained with minimal effort becomes important.”

Researchers also found that when comparing running to walking, a five-minute run brought the same health benefits as a 15-minute walk.

A previous study in The Lancet in 2011 showed that brisk walking for 15 minutes a day – half the recommended time amount – could also add three years to a person’s life. – Sapa-AFP

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CAREER FOCUS Sailing Instructor

Where did you study and what?

University of Cape Town - Graphic Design. Atlantic Yachting Sailing Academy - Yacht Master, SAS and RYA Why did you choose your current career path?

I have never been too keen on spending all day behind a desk and I have always had a love for being out on the ocean. So I put two and two together and ended up here after travelling and working on boats all over the world in places like Croatia, Seychelles and the Greek Islands.

Describe your average day at work?

Every day is different. We usually spend the first part of the day in the lecture rooms and end up on the boats at around lunch time, finishing at around 4:30 each day.

Does the Industry and/or your position, face gender bias?

Not at all What has been the best career advice that you have been given?

Trust your gut. Everybody is able to help you in one way or another so do as many favours as possible.

What do you think is necessary to be successful in your career?

A good work ethic and people skills.

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What qualifications do I need?

Relevant sailing qualifications.

SAMSA Commercial Endorsement.

Port Operators Certificate. Radiotelephone Operator’s Certificate.

What challenges have you had to overcome?

Sailing without or with too much wind can be very challenging.

What are your career goals?

To gain as much experience and visit as many different places as possible.

I want to be an interesting person to speak to.

Advice for people considering this career?

You’ll have to be understanding and patient because some people can be a little more difficult than others. Remember to put on sunscreen and get your hands on a big hat.

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JIL HRDLICZKA F O U N D E R A N D O W N E R O F K N O W L E D G E N E T WO R K Knowledge Network - a company established in 1994 for young children, teenagers and adults to learn how to use the computer as a tool for life and learning- is celebrating its 21st birthday this month.

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Promote the practice of the natural science professions in South Africa.

Ensure and administer the mandatory registration of natural scientists as required in terms of The Natural Scientific Professions Act of 2003.

Exercise control over the standard of conduct of professional natural scientists.

Monitor the standard of education and training of natural scientists.

Set standards for the recognition of education and training natural scientists.

Ensure that prospective registrants meet the educational standards required for registration.

Register to be recognised

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The Natural Scientific Professions Act of 2003 requires all Natural Scientific Practitioners in SA to be registered with SACNASP.

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BIG DATA SKA SA partners with higher education and industry for the development of professionals in Big Data Sol Plaatje University in the Northern Cape has introduced a Bachelor of Science degree in Data Science in the School of Natural and Applied Sciences.

Square Kilometre Array South Africa (SKA SA) supports this initiative since it speaks to SKA SA’s Big Data Africa initiative. This initiative aims to tackle a range of big data challenges and to develop skills in big data on a large scale as part of an Africa wide, multi-disciplinary programme that brings together universities, governments and industry.

SKA SA recognises the need for data scientists not only within large science projects but also within the general South African economy and world-wide. The SKA will need data scientists to manage, analyse and distribute the huge volumes of data expected from the telescope itself - data collected by the SKA in a single day would take nearly two million years to playback on an iPod!

SKA SA is therefore expected to be a global leader in data science as we enter the data revolution era with an even larger demand for data scientists across various sectors of industry. “In future, Big Data will form such an integral component of many technologies and data driven activities will play a major role in economic effectiveness, research and Focused on the MeerKAT and SKA, policy making,” says Dr Jasper Horrell, a range of projects within SKA SA are science processing sub-system manager underway in fields of high performance and power efficient computing, advanced on the SKA MeerKAT project. algorithms, artificial intelligence and data The three-year Bachelor of Science devisualisation, to name a few. gree in Data Science at Sol Plaatje Uni-

versity has a strong mathematics core and focuses on data science and applications thereof.

(BANKSETA). Through this partnership 25 first year data science students from the Sol Plaatje University in the Northern Cape were funded to participate in this The degree is designed to develop highly event. skilled graduates in areas in which there Through this event the students were are considerable shortages across the exposed to vibrant presentations by country. industry and academic research partnering organisations. Microsoft contributed Data Science focuses on finding soluto the event through a hands-on training tions to solving the “big data” problems. session with the students that demonThis qualification addresses the need for strated some of their data analytics softpredictive models in diverse disciplines ware. In addition, students worked on a such as clinical research, intelligence, data project that was presented at the consumer behaviour and risk manageend of the event. Prizes were awarded ment continues unabated. It also adto the best project presentations which dresses the critical skills shortage in the were sponsored by Tracker Pty Ltd. country and will provide access to students to an advanced area of study in a “I hope to one day work as a data scicritical contemporary discipline. entist at the SKA SA or a big research In a bid to drive interest in this field of organisation,” commented Heidi Hlungstudy, SKA SA joined forces with a num- wani, a Data Science student from Sol ber of industry partners that includes Plaatje University. “We are very grateful Tracker Connect Pty Ltd, IBM, Oracle, for this opportunity and we will take this Microsoft, Capitec Bank, amongst others inspiration back with us to Kimberley.” to host the first ever Big Data Careers event in South Africa last year.

The next Big Data Careers event will take place on 7 and 8 September 2016 The event showcased the ever increasat Sol Plaatje University, in which the 27 ing role of data scientists in global refirst year B.Sc Data Science, 24 second search projects such as the SKA, as well year B.Sc Data Science and 17 first year as their future need within industry and B.Sc Computer/Mathematical Sciences the financial sectors. students at Sol Plaatje will participate.

Dr Bonita de Swardt, project officer of strategic partnerships for human capital development at the SKA SA, explains that the initial idea of hosting such an event came through an initial partnership between the SKA SA and the Banking Sector Education and Training Authority

The SKA SA is looking at making the Big Data Careers event an annual occurrence and invites partnerships from various organisations who would like to demonstrate the importance of data scientists within their industry.

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CAREER FOCUS Sea Animal Encounters Manager

Where did you study and what?

I studied in Congo DRC, doing math and science. In 2007 I decided to do my commercial diving course with the Professional diving centre in SA and later I qualified as Sea Trek helmet Diving instructor (ocean walker instructor) through Sub Sea Systems.

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Why did you choose your current career path?

I chose my current career after I looked at the growing trend towards eco- tourism and family recreation. I wanted to be the one, out of the million black Africans, who contributed to the educated the world about the importance of our ocean Reefs by guarding them while doing the underunder water activities with stingray, dolphins, sharks,‌ experience that they will talk about for the rest of their lives

Does the Industry and/or your position, face gender bias?

Not at all

Describe your average day at work: I work 8 hours per day with most of my time spent interacting with clients, diving or snorkelling. However, the first 2 hours of the morning I call office time, which is mostly spent attending to client needs.

What gave you your drive to succeed?

My team mate, family support and my kids that need my support!

What are your career goals?

My career goals are to develop myself to become the underwater Ocean Helmets coordinator in Africa.

What has been the best career advice that you have been given?

My best career advice was to focus and never to give up.

What do you think is necessary to be successful in your career?

I always tell myself is to never allow getting a second chance to make a first impression!

What are the most enjoyable aspects of your position?

The most enjoyable aspects of my position are when I can put my wetsuit on and make someone smile and make them want to come back the next day.

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Presenting with Confidence and Effective Use of the Voice Training The purpose of this two-day group training course is to teach the delegates the skills required for giving a successful presentation. Focusing on how we present our ideas more than what we present. Did you know that 55% of Communication is body language, 38% use of the voice and only 7% the words we use. Public Speaking is the world’s 3rd biggest phobia! Is it one of yours?

The course looks at the following aspects of speech training: • Making a good first impression.

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• Overcoming nerves when speaking.

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• Impromptu speeches, prepared speeches and sight-reading.

• How to prepare for a presentation.

• Pronunciation problems will be pointed out, and corrective exercises given.

You will learn to come across more confidently when in a group of people.

Preparing you for future presentations and meetings.

All speeches are video recorded allowing the speaker to watch improvements correct problems and the recordings are yours the recordings are yours to keep, as well as all literature in the files.

see our website for dates and venues The delegates will also be presented with an audio training CD. Exercises have been put onto a CD for you to listen to and practice along with, to ensure bad speaking habits are over come.

If you require any further details please do not hesitate to contact Merle: 083 651 8855 / Office: 086 111 6121 Email us: merle@thecommunicationacademy.co.za Visit our website: www.thecommunicationacademy.co.za This workshop is available as a two-day workshop on set dates and venues, or in-house to a group.

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TYRONE VAN BALLA ELECTRONICS ENGINEER STUDIED BSC IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN “I enjoy being challenged and solving complex problems and engineering provides plenty of opportunities for this. I also enjoy software and hardware development and design and have an interest in digital signal processing and high performance computing.

Electronic Engineering, being a very broad field, provides exposure to all these areas and many more.

Since starting my career I have received additional training in programming Field Programmable Gate Arrays, Systems Engineering Processes and Advanced Python Programming Techniques.”

APIWE HOTELE JUNIOR SCIENCE PROCESSING DEVELOPER STUDIED BSC IN COMPUTER SCIENCE AND BIOCHEMISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FORT HARE AND HAS AN HONOURS DEGREE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE “Growing up, I did not even know that computer science existed. I used to see computers but I did not know the theory behind them. A while back I was invited to the Square Kilometre Array Young Professionals Development Programme Open Day. This sparked my interest in computer engineering and now I am doing my master’s degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Cape Town.”

SHAGITA GOUNDEN COMPUTER ENGINEER STUDIED BSC IN ENGINEERING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PRETORIA “I enjoyed the challenge posed by mathematics and science in high school. I also enjoyed the problem solving and logic used in computer programming. At SKA SA, I am mostly involved in system engineering (design processes).”