Understanding South Africa’s labour market is essential for students, career advisors and jobseekers who want to choose careers with real demand, benchmark salaries, or make evidence-based decisions. This guide lists the best downloadable datasets, explains how to visualise them for career research, and gives practical steps you can follow today. Why official microdata matters for … Read more
Effective career guidance starts with good assessment. In South Africa — where cultural diversity, multilingualism, and unequal access to education all influence career pathways — selecting evidence-based, fair, and locally normed career assessments is essential for helping learners and adults make informed choices. This guide explains which assessments work best for schools and adults, how … Read more
The Critical Skills List is central to how South Africa manages immigration for skilled workers — and it directly affects employers, HR teams and jobseekers who are planning careers or hiring internationally. This article explains the legal basis, the new points-based assessment, how the list interacts with General Work VisAs, and the practical consequences for … Read more
Public-sector internships are a strong pathway into meaningful work, public service experience, and sometimes permanent roles within national and provincial departments. This guide — part of the “Internships, Learnerships & Apprenticeships” pillar for Career Guidance South Africa — gives a practical timeline, application checklist, and interview playbook so you can apply confidently and perform at … Read more
Meta: Choosing between an apprenticeship, learnership or internship in South Africa affects your pay, qualification outcome, and long‑term career path. This guide explains the differences, who each suits best, how credits and stipends work, and where to find legitimate opportunities. Quick overview: the three routes at a glance Apprenticeship: Trade-focused, workplace‑based training that leads to … Read more
The South African IT sector offers diverse, high-growth career pathways — from entry-level support roles to executive technology leadership. This guide maps practical routes, qualifications, in-demand skills, certification options, and how to progress in South Africa’s job market, with actionable steps you can take whether you’re starting now or planning a senior move. Why IT … Read more
Learnerships are one of South Africa’s most important “earn-while-you-learn” routes: they combine workplace practice, classroom instruction and a registered qualification on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). This guide explains how stipends are set and funded, what credits mean, and how learnerships convert into recognised qualifications — with practical tips for learners and employers.(If you need … Read more
Choosing a career is easier and more effective when you combine self-awareness with reliable information about the South African labour market. This guide explains which self-assessment tools work best for learners in South Africa, how to interpret results, and—most importantly—how to match interests to real local job demand. Why self-assessment matters for South African learners … Read more
South Africa’s labour market is slowly recovering from recent shocks but growth will remain modest. Over the next five years (2026–2031) hiring is likely to be concentrated in sectors that benefit from infrastructure and energy investment, the green transition, digital transformation, and health & social services. This article gives a practical, evidence-based view of which … Read more
Access to the right scholarship and bursary databases can be the difference between paying fees and graduating debt-free. Below is an expert, actionable guide to the top 10 South African scholarship databases and eligibility checkers, how to use them, and how to prioritise opportunities that match your profile. This article forms part of the Funding, … Read more