Best Careers For: (Enter Name of Youth) s1

Best Careers for: (enter name of youth)

You will need to pass Grade 12 for the following careers: ,

Athlete

Are you physically strong? Do you have good hand-eye coordination? Do you like to compete?

If so, then you might enjoy being an athlete!

What do Athletes Do?

 The particular job an athlete does depends on the sport he or she plays

 Some popular sports in South Africa are football, cricket, tennis, rugby, golf, track & field, boxing, swimming, canoeing, cycling, netball, hockey and gymnastics

 Athletes play competitive sports and are paid for their athletic abilities

 They spend most of their time improving their skills and talents by training, working out, and practicing

 Athletes play on community, professional, or National teams

Policeman/Policewoman /Police Officer

Do you want to protect your country and its people? Are you brave and physically fit? Are you trustworthy? Do you like to be outdoors?

If so, then you might enjoy being a policeman/woman!

What do Policemen/Policewomen Do?

 Police officers work to enforce the law and keep people safe

 Police officers prevent or stop crimes, arrest criminals, and maintain public order

 Some police officers specialize in areas like drug trafficking or murder

 They protect people and property, and they keep the peace

 Some police officers, called detectives, investigate crimes

 They also give speeches at schools, community organizations, and companies

 They work long hours and have to be prepared to respond to a need immediately  Sometimes officers have to chase criminals on foot or by car

 Being a police officer can be dangerous and demanding

 They spend a lot of time talking to customers

Are you interested in new products and services? Do you like being independent? Do you like interacting with people? Would you like to work in a store?

If so, then you might enjoy being a street vendor/market seller or a sales person!

Street Vendor/Market Seller

What do Street Vendors/Market Sellers Do?

 Street vendors and market sellers sell their goods from roadsides

 They try to creatively get the attention of people walking by

 They display their goods

 If needed, they show how their goods can be used

 They sell anything from cooked food to fabric

 They are expected to be fair, polite, and sell quality products or food

Sales Person

What do Sales People Do?

 Sales people welcome you into stores and show you the items on sale

 They may also explain the services they are selling

 They try to find out what you need and are interested in so that they can sell products

 It is their job to explain the products to you and answer any questions

 They spend a lot of time talking to customers

Small Business Owner

Do you have a good business idea? Would you like to be your own boss? Would you like to manage the people working for you?

If so, then you might enjoy being a small business owner!

What do Small Business Owners Do?  Small business owners are also known as entrepreneurs  They take a good idea and turn it into a business  They research what other businesses are doing and try to make their business unique  Small business owners invest a lot of time and energy into making their business work  They may hire a few people to work for them or be the only worker  They manage their business’ money – they buy and pay things and they get their money from customers  They constantly think of new ways to make their business grow and perform better