Education

With the education sector is in dire need of educators to accommodate the high volume of South African students, the need for qualified educators is paramount. In South Africa, there are a number of bursary funds available to support students who would like to enter the education sector.

As Tim Sanders (a New York Times bestselling author) once said, “education without application is just entertainment”. Thanks to COVID-19, online learning has been forced upon us, but this is not simply a mere shift from traditional “teaching” to online learning for MSC.

Careers Portal had a chat with Tinyiko, from GirlCode, where we spoke about coding, female empowerment and the future of tech! To know all about GirlCode and how they can help you have a successful career in coding, continue reading.

If you are interested in paving a career in coding and you're a female, GirlCode might be the perfect place for you. Here's how to apply to their Coding Bootcamp.

GirlCode is committed to getting more females on the ground when it comes to the coding industry. Careers Portal spoke to GirlCode about all things coding and female empowerment.

Tinyiko, from GirlCode, sat down with Careers Portal to talk coding, female empowerment and the future of tech! GirlCode aims to close the gap seen with a chronic shortage of skills and lack of women in tech. 

Dermatology is the branch of medicine that primarily focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the hair, skin and nails. This means that you must first become a medical doctor, then do a post-graduate degree to specialise in this area of expertise. But where can you study dermatology in SA?

A degree in Public Relations can open the door to multiple career opportunities, including occupations in Marketing Coordination, Copywriting, Media Relations, Government Affairs, and so on. In South Africa, there are a number of tertiary institutions to choose from which offer the opportunity to study within this range of expertise.

Today, the world is more interconnected than ever before. With an increasingly competitive global economy, there is no way to succeed without consideration of the impact on people and communities.

Pharmacy is one of the highly regarded careers in the field of medicine and health sciences. You might be interested in becoming a pharmacist and wonder where you can study for this qualification, well wonder no more.

Civil engineering is among the career opportunities that are in demand in the country and through pursuing it academically one can work for one of South Africa's well-known construction companies. So where in the country can you study Civil Engineering? Continue reading to find out.

Interior Design is an occupation that allows one to control the interior of a space, and to do so requires a deep understanding of the different elements of the interior, and being able to apply that knowledge to your craft. There are a number of institutions in South Africa that offer this necessary knowledge, and more, in the profession of Interior Design. 

The aviation industry presents many opportunities for young students to aspire towards dreams of being able to pilot different types of aircraft. However, in order to achieve these goals, there are a number of requirements that need to be met. Here's some insight into how to become a pilot in South Africa.

With private schooling becoming more common in South Africa, and home-schooling becoming more prevalent, especially during the pandemic with parents un-enrolling their students from school, guidance with regards to the transition from a more isolated High School experience to a public university experience has become more essential.

There are various platforms available for those in Grade R to Grade 11 to catch up on lesson and do revision. You can catch up on more platforms than ever before!

Answering questions about the NSFAS laptop, NSFAS has said that it does not come with training and what would happen instead. They also gave insight into what you should do after you receive one.

At a time of almost unprecedented stress and fear, False Bay TVET College’s Fish Hoek Campus held a timely Youth Day pledge event on 14 June 2021 to pay tribute to students who lost their lives and those who are sufferings from illnesses such as HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 across the country.

Imagination. Perseverance. Innovation. Focus on opportunity. Ambition. Relentlessly determined to succeed. These are attributes that not only describe an ideal entrepreneur but are the words that come to mind when people meet 35-year-old Brian Carolissen, False Bay TVET College NC(V) Engineering and Related Design graduate (2012) and founder of Weld Lab, an innovative manufacturing business that is growing despite the impact of COVID-19 on the economy.

Becoming a Social Worker is one of the most challenging careers as it focuses on well-being of others and taking care of those who can’t take care of themselves. There are many institutions in the country where you can study the profession if you continue reading.

In an era where technology is prevalent in the everyday lives of civilians, jobs in the field of technology have developed to keep up with this technological market. A career in Graphic Design is one of many occupations that have come to be as a result of technology, and with it, comes many institutions that offer courses that can help students in their pursuit of a career in the field of Graphic Design.