Finding a government job in South Africa can be a useful career path for job seekers who want to work in national or provincial government departments. Government vacancies are advertised across a wide range of fields, including administration, health, education, finance, information technology, social development, law enforcement and other public-service areas. However, applying for a … Read more
Applying for a job in South Africa often involves more than submitting a CV. Depending on the employer, position and recruitment stage, applicants may be asked to provide documents such as a CV, identity document, qualifications, academic records, proof of residence, driver’s licence or professional registration. Not every employer will ask for every document. Requirements … Read more
Finding a job, learnership, internship or apprenticeship can be an exciting opportunity, especially for young South Africans looking for their first step into the workplace. Unfortunately, not every job advert shared online is genuine. Fake recruitment adverts can appear on social media, messaging apps, websites and online classifieds. Some scams are designed to collect personal … Read more
Choosing your Grade 12 subjects is an important step in planning what you want to do after matric. Your subject choices can affect which university, university of technology, TVET college and other qualifications you may be able to apply for. However, your Grade 12 subjects do not automatically determine your career. Different institutions have different … Read more
Getting invited to an entry-level job interview is an important step, especially if you are applying for your first job after completing school, college or university. While you may not have years of work experience, employers can still assess your communication skills, attitude, preparation, reliability and willingness to learn. The good news is that interview … Read more
How to Apply for a Learnership in South Africa Learnerships are an important pathway for South Africans who want to gain practical workplace experience while completing structured training. They can be particularly useful for unemployed youth, Grade 12 graduates, students, people looking to develop new skills and job seekers trying to enter a specific industry. … Read more
How to Write a CV With No Experience Writing your first CV can feel difficult when you have never had a formal job before. You may look at a job advertisement asking for experience and wonder what you can possibly include. The good news is that you do not need years of employment history to … Read more