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Careers
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So You Want To Be… A Latin Dance Instructor
16 Jul 2011 by admin / No Comments
I am a salsa teacher. I specialise in Caribbean and Afro-Cuban dance styles. These include the salsa, cha cha, merengue, bachata and more. Salsa teachers usually have their own dance company, so they can give live performances, prepare for public events and promote their dance style.
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So You Want To Be… An Events Co-ordinator
01 Jul 2011 by admin / No Comments
It’s not for the faint-hearted and it looks more glam than it is. Find work as an assistant to see what’s involved. If you’re really passionate about the industry it’s an exciting career.
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So You Want To Be… An Engineer
01 Jun 2011 by admin / No Comments
Name Cara Woolley Age 29 Works for Anglo American What does an engineer do? We use mathematical and scientific knowledge to solve technical problems. There’re different engineering fields – mechanical engineers design machines, chemical and industrial engineers design and optimise processes, civil engineers design structures, and electrical and electronic engineers design electrical reticulation and electronic [...]
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So You Want To Be… A Food Technologist
01 May 2011 by admin / No Comments
It’s the scientific study of the large-scale production and preservation of food, as well as the development and analysis of food in industrial food-processing facilities.
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So You Want To Be… A Sports Coach
01 Apr 2011 by admin / No Comments
Name Gareth Wright Age 33 Works for EP Kings rugby club What does a sports coach do? The most important aspect is to mentor players. A sports coach must motivate his or her team towards mental and physical strength, so having good managerial skills is essential. We strategise by analysing gameplay and conducting technical analyses [...]
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So You Want To Be… An Optometrist
01 Mar 2011 by admin / No Comments
Name Anel Trollip Age 29 Works at McKenna & Scott Optometrists What do optometrists do? We look at the overall health of the eyes, check that there are no sight-threatening conditions, assess vision and, of course, prescribe glasses and contact lenses where needed. Where and what did you study? I completed a four-year Bachelor of [...]
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So You Want To Be… A Personal Trainer
01 Feb 2011 by admin / No Comments
Name Johno Meintjes Age 29 Co-owner of Transfit Gym in Cape Town What do personal trainers do? We help clients reach their goals, whatever they may be, by guiding them through an exercise programme tailored to suit their needs. Where and what did you study? After finishing high school I completed a three-year BA in [...]
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So You Want To Be A… Teacher
01 Jan 2011 by admin / No Comments
Name Kirsteen Smith Age 25 Works at Riebeek College Girls’ School in Uitenhage What exactly does your job entail? Aside from passing knowledge on to students and testing them on their academic abilities, a teacher’s primary function is to ensure that the learners develop holistically in their school environment. Where and what did you study? [...]
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So You Want To Be… An Accountant
01 Nov 2010 by admin / No Comments
Name: Reabetswe Mosala Age: 24 Works for: Old Mutual What do accountants do? Accountants record business transactions, prepare financial statements, are involved in cost and quality management, and devise and implement corporate strategies and merger and acquisition activity. Where and what did you study? I did a three-year Bachelor of Commerce (Financial Accounting major) degree [...]
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So You Want To Be… A Graphic Designer
01 Oct 2010 by admin / No Comments
NAME Khumo Moerane Age 27 Works for Etv’s Creative Services Department What does your job entail? I’m a print graphic designer so I work on e.tv’s billboards, print ads, logo designs, press kits and any other print ad material required. Are there different fields of graphic design one can go into? You can become a [...]
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