Career Options

Are you sure about your career?

Most individuals decide to study in the hope that their qualifications will help them prepare for future careers and study opportunities.

Making a career decision (including what to study) is not something that happens only once – you will need to make continuous career decisions throughout your life.

It is important to spend some time reflecting on your decision to study through SAC partner further education & training institutions and what you want to study.

Plan your career

To successfully plan and develop your career, you need to understand what a career is, and the aspects that will shape your career.

What is a career? The past, the present and the future.

Career Myths vs Reality

Statement	Answer
The earlier a person selects a steady career, the better.	This is a myth.
There are many ways to find out if a person might enjoy working in a particular occupation.	This is a reality.
Somewhere there is a test that can tell me what to do for the rest of my career.	This is a myth.
During his/her lifetime, a person is likely to work in several different occupations.	This is a reality.
The current job market determines what career a person should choose.	This is a myth.
The majority of job seekers find jobs through word of mouth.	This is a reality.
Changing careers indicates there is something "wrong" with a person.	This is a myth.
There is no job security anymore.	This is a reality.

Applying for Admission

Minimum requirements for admission to the Higher Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor's Degree.

Higher Certificate

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi.

Diploma

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 3 (Moderate Achievement, 40-49%) or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.

Bachelor's Degree

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 4 (Adequate Achievement, 50-59%) or better in four subjects chosen from designated NSC subjects.

Designated Subjects

Accounting, Agricultural Sciences, Business Studies, Dramatic Arts, Economics, Engineering Graphics and Design, Geography, History, Consumer Studies, Information Technology, Languages, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy, Music, Physical Sciences, Religion Studies, Visual Arts.