Careers

Do you want to know where the money is? In this article, we will look at some of the best high paying jobs in South Africa which may help you make a decision on your career path.

It is said that success is no accident, and for entrepreneurs who plot the right destination and navigate their “seas” strategically, victory is sealed. 

For centuries social workers have been at the forefront of helping people navigate times of disruption and radical change.  Often referred to as a noble profession, social work has its roots in the late 1900’s when societies grappled with the emerging impacts of industrialisation. 

If you are looking for a new job or want to advance in your current one, you need to be aware of your online reputation, or at least how you appear to others on the internet.

The South African Government currently employs around 13% of the country’s workforce. These positions not only offer competitive salaries, but also come with essential benefits and job security. 

Research and surveys across the globe are showing that there has been a dramatic increase in stress and burnout in the workplace, and South Africa is no exception. While the hangover from the pandemic and lockdowns continues, much of the workforce in most countries must now also contend with dramatically increased cost of living and uncertainty about the future, while continuing attempts to perform at previous levels as well as maintaining personal and family relationships.

Finance and data specialist Liau Kekana, 26, is working from one of the most remote places on Earth: the tiny mountain kingdom in the sky, also known as Lesotho. Although many might struggle to point out Lesotho’s exact location on a map, Liau has high-speed internet, a Netflix account and access to the finest data software tools in the mathematical finance industry. 

The world is on the brink of the Fifth Industrial Revolution, an era of unparalleled technological advancements that will reshape our lives and work. The fifth industrial revolutions builds on the foundations laid by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. 
 

Money is an uncomfortable topic for a lot of people, which is what makes asking for a raise or negotiating your salary so difficult. However, these conversations are important to have in order for you to get a paycheck you deserve and have stable financial wellness. 

Employed individuals have access to various benefits, as long as they are registered and are paying toward UIF contributions. These contributions will come in handy when they are retrenched and laid off.

It's important for any professional to network, as this will not only help you connect to as many people as possible in your respective industry, but these are connections that can help elevate your career.

There are very few instances nowadays where employees will spend their entire careers at the same company. The job landscape has changed so dramatically – particularly since the pandemic and the ability to work from home – that if a business fails to meet worker expectations staff simply look elsewhere and quit.

Sitting in her varsity lecturing halls more than three decades ago, Lydia Carroll was one of less than a handful of young women there aiming to become a quantity surveyor. These days, she says, the industry is much more balanced - a good thing, given that she believes it is a “wonderful” career path for women.

The Sector Education and Training Authority's primary function is to increase the skills of employees and work-seekers through learnerships, skills programmes, internships, and apprenticeships. Fortunately, there is funding that is available to employers and training organisations to be able to do this.

Networking can be a great way to get your career started, or to continue growing it. However, making common networking mistakes can prevent any job seeker from getting hired. 

If you are in your twenties and you find yourself in a management or leadership role, you might find yourself in a situation where people try to undermine your authority, and you might even find yourself questioning your own ability.

If you are a wordsmith that is looking into using the skill of writing for marketing purposes, then copywriting might be what you're looking for in your career path. A number of institutions offer training for this qualification, some of them flexible enough for working professionals.

A role as a supervisor can be an ideal way to showcase your leadership skill within your respective organisation. However, as with all means of skills advancement, you will likely have to enrol for and complete a Supervisory Skills Training course. So let’s have a look at some that are currently available
 

Changing careers can be a necessary step in advancing yourself. However, there is always a possibility of it not going in your favour if not done right, and that can have dire consequences. 

One of the best ways to challenge yourself to improve in your career is by working toward and receiving a promotion. However, it is important to know want not to do when aiming for the new position.