EDUCATION & ACADEMIA
Education can be a lifelong thing, and jobs in education are far from limited to teaching and lecturing.
LECTURER
Lecturers teach academic and vocational subjects and conduct research at universities and other tertiary institutions. Their work may be published in books and journals.
Their responsibilities may include tutoring students in small groups, supervising students’ research and managing research budgets.
››EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
You’ll need at least a bachelor’s degree and postgraduate qualification (often a PhD) related to the subject or field in which you intend lecturing.
Extra courses in teaching, or experience gained as a student – by taking on teaching duties or as a graduate teaching assistant – will be useful too.
››STARTING SALARY
R423 000 a year
SCHOOLTEACHER
Primary school teachers not only teach the curriculum but also help to develop and foster the skills and social abilities of their learners.
Secondary school teachers need to stay up to date with developments in their subject areas and must prepare learners for tertiary education opportunities.
››EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics is required as a matric subject.
To qualify as a teacher, you’ll need either a fouryear Bachelor of Education degree or a threeor four-year bachelor’s degree in your field of interest, followed by a one-year postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE).
››STARTING SALARY
R183 000 a year
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
This manager is part of a business’ human resources team, and is responsible for the education and professional development of staff, as well as attracting, training, retaining and motivating employees.
››EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
The required matric subjects will vary, depending on your intended area of specialisation, but mathematics and languages will almost certainly be necessary.
Further study will vary depending on the industry in which you’re working. You’ll need a bachelor’s degree. Qualifications in training and development, organisational development and human resources management are an advantage when applying for a job.
Some organisations may require you to have a master’s degree in a related subject.
For people working in this field, experience is essential for advancement. For entry-level positions, many employers prefer graduates who have some experience with the business, either gained in a work-study programme or an internship.
››STARTING SALARY
R330 000 a year
LIBRARIAN
Librarians do much more than sort and index material. They also design and manage collections of information in various forms – books, journals, digital form and software. They help users to interpret information and also create and maintain databases, among other tasks.
Librarians work in the public sector as well as behind the scenes in technical support, acquisitions or administration; or in specialist libraries, including corporate, legal, medical or school libraries.
››EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
You’ll need to have achieved at least 50% for your first language at matric level.
Most librarians have a diploma or degree in library and information science, which is offered at many South African universities.
Graduates can register as members of the Library and Information Association of South Africa.
››STARTING SALARY
R130 000 a year