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GIFT LEKOTA

A Career In Environmental Sciences

Achieving 6 Distinctions In The 2013 Matric Exams

Faculty Of Health SciencesWITS

On His Journey To BecomingAn Aeronautical Engineer After

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Young Movers & Shakers Magazine is a publication dedicated to motivating the South African youth to be the best they can be by striving for their greatness professionally and personally.The magazine provides information that is aimed at decreasing the gap between professionals with exceptional knowledge and young people who are eager to be influential leaders of the future. The production team is made up of youth from different walks of life but with the same passion for ensuring that young people never miss out on opportunities as a result of a lack of information.

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CAREERS

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39 Phela Plaatjies

40 Marketing Small Businesses

Front Page: Gift LekotaPhotographer: A&O

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7 A Young Bold Leader

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Making Moves At The Ports

Aqua Enduro Competition

9 Nkosi Albert Luthuli Oral Competition

10 Ernst & Young NextGen

Earl Miller

Max Makhubalo

14 Driven To Succeed

16 Success Against All Odds

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address the audience. Headlined by Leadership 2020 co-founder Sibusiso “DJ Sbu” Leope, the event featured high profile speakers such as Robert Gumede, J.T. Foxx, Marlon Smith, Stedman Graham,

The inaugural Ekurhuleni 2020 Leadership Summit took place at Emperor’s Palace. Leadership 2020, the positive change movement, brought together some of the best minds of our time in different areas of business to

Johanna Mukoki and Dr. David Molapo. The audience was captivated by the speakers who gave life changing presentations that were coupled with unbelievable anecdotes of overcoming struggles to become success stories.

The South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) saw thousands of hopeful young learners coming together to compete against the cream of the crop. The learners engaged in moving solo and group performances at the Rhema Church

in Randburg, Johannesburg, much to the delight of the audience who packed the auditorium throughout the competition.

Addressing learners and members of the audience Minister of Basic Education,

Angie Motshekga hailed the SASCE project as it resonates with the government's vision to improve the quality of life for all citizens as it frees the potential of each participant.

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EventsEventsThe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod

Leadership 2020 Seminar

Teboho Mafodi with Hector Motivator

Stedman Graham addressing the crowd

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Young Movers & Shakers (YMS): How many distinctions did you achieve in you matric final exams and in which subjects?Gift Lekota (GL): I got six distinctions in Mathematics (94%), English (85%), Geography (95%), Life Sciences (98%), Physical Sciences (96%) and Life Orientation (91%).

YMS: Did you always know that you would do so well in your matric final exams?GL: I expected to do well but the marks that I got surpassed my expectations.

YMS: When did you start preparing for the exams?GL: I started preparing from the beginning of the year.

YMS: How did you keep yourself motivated?GL: I focused on my strengths and told

myself that matric is easy if I put my mind to it.

YMS: What role did your teachers and family play in your achievements?GL: My teachers went the extra mile and held extra classes for us to fix the problems that we had. My family helped by giving me words of encouragement during tough times throughout the year. The Educhange Research Foundation also helped me. They held extra classes focusing on the core subjects of Maths, Physics and English. They also drilled me on exam techniques.

YMS: What will you be studying this year?GL: I will be studying towards a B.Sc. (Eng) in Aeronautical Engineering qualification at Wits.

YMS: Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?GL: I see myself being one of the best aeronautical engineers in the world.

YMS: What advice would you give to someone who would like to do as well as you did in your matric final exams?GL: Do as many previous questions papers as possible. Identify and fix your weaknesses as soon as possible. This will eliminate unnecessary stress before and during the exam. Lastly, manage your time well during your exam.

YMS: What were the advantages of receiving YMS Magazine at your school?GL: YMS Magazine made me aware of the various bursaries and career opportunities out there. The magazine also informed me about other pupils who did well at school. This motivated me to do the same and even better.

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Thantaswa DyasiYoung Movers & Shakers (YMS): Can you briefly take us through your educational background?

YMS: What lead you to follow a career in the Ports industry?

Thantaswa Dyasi (TD): I passed my matric in 1998 whereafter I registered at the College of Cape Town to pursue a course in Electrical Engineering. When I was doing my N3, Transnet National Ports Authority was looking for Apprentice Millwrights and as daunting as that may have been, I applied and in 2005 I qualified as a Millwright. Unfortunately at the time of my qualification there were no vacancies for Millwrights, so I applied for a position as a trade hand which I was found competent for and placed into from the year 2006.

TD: When I grew up my father was a shoe repairer and during school holidays and

weekends I would assist him and that is where I developed an interest and love for working with my hands. I knew then that I would be an artisan.

TD: I inspect all machinery and equipment to ensure that they are in a safe working condition and meet all prescribed standards for my co-workers to operate them safely. When I see all the equipment moving around the quay side I know it is safe and reliable for me to be able to detect and assess defects and potential hazards that could limit the safe performance of the asset/equipment.

TD: Working with a diverse group of

YMS: What does your job as an examiner at Transnet Port Terminals entail?

YMS: What are the highlights of your job?

people and that engenders different challenges every day.

TD: When I find fault in the machine and productivity is compromised, still my biggest challenge is to ensure that the safety of my co-workers cannot be at risk. No matter what operational challenges we are faced with, our most important assets remain our people.

TD: Make proper research about the career, the industry and the environment. As exciting as it may look to some, the industry requires a lot of resilience and mental stability.

YMS: What challenges does your job come with?

YMS: What advice would you give to a young person who would one day like to follow a career in the Port/Maritime industry?

Thantaswa Dyasi and Kgaohelo Tefu are young movers and shakers who have challenging and exciting jobs at Transnet National Ports Authority. They take us through the highlights of their jobs and give young people advice on what it takes to do the work that they do.

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Young Movers & Shakers (YMS): Can you briefly take us through your educational background?Kgaohelo Tefu (KT): I am B.Sc Information Systems graduate. I have a Transportation and Supply Chain Management Programme qualification from the University of Johannesburg as well as an MDP from Stellenbosch Business School.

YMS: What lead you to follow a career in the Ports industry?KT: I had a career change from human resources into an operational environment. I have had the fortune of working for Transnet Port Terminals as an Operations Manager trainee, under their Women in Operations program, aimed at grooming young female talent into becoming part of Transnet Operations leadership to lead Transnet Operations. I am looking forward to being a pioneer in Port leadership.

YMS: What does your job at Transnet Port Terminals entail?KT: As part of the woman in operations, the program entails gaining work experience and exposure into the coordination of stakeholders within the supply chain, focusing on resource planning/scheduling, c a p a c i t y m a n a g e m e n t a n d p o r t management. I have been involved in numerous projects within the terminal to ensure that we reach stipulated targets and this has increased my knowledge and interest in Terminal Management.

YMS: What are the highlights of your job?KT: The highlights of the job include the opportunity to be able to engage with different groups of people and that feeds my hunger for learning new things and has also increased my knowledge base.

YMS: What challenges does your job come with?KT: As a young person you get to work with an experienced team of people, employees, customers and stakeholders. So you have to hit the ground running. Being competent for the job is not about the knowledge gained through studying and exposure only but the job is more about getting the necessary respect and acceptance by

industry, colleagues and employees alike. Balancing the complexity of the work, exceptional delivery of target and management of diverse stakeholders is what is challenging and yet exciting.

YMS: What advice would you give to a young person who would one day like to follow a career in the Port/Maritime industry?KT: A good qualification on its own is not enough for this environment but a good attitude, willingness to learn and good interpersonal skills will give you a good head start.

FAQs

What qualification does one need to work as an examiner at Transnet Port Terminals?They need to be a qualified artisan or millwright. Which tertiary institutions offer this qualification?Any technical college in South Africa. What are the entry requirements for this qualification?Matric with Mathematics and Science. What subjects are required for the qualification?N3 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering to be able to do your trade test.

who had participated in leadership programs before. They wanted people who would later give back to their communities. At the time I was also an Ambassador for Gauteng schools in a program facilitated by the Nelson Mandela Museum.

BM: Well I gained a lot. I learnt the importance of listening to other people; we had a quote that says 'Listen like your life depends on it.' I also learnt the value of voicing my opinion no matter the occasion, because one of the things we discovered in the program is that African youth have limiting beliefs such as, 'I am not good enough', 'I am not old enough'

YMS: What did you gain from being part of the program?

YMS: What challenges did the program present you with?

and I am not 'wise enough.' So being made aware of these limiting beliefs, I challenged myself to find a way to live my life aware of them. This also helped me to be granted admission at the African Leadership Academy. The program also equipped me with skills to invent divergent perspectives about issues. I also gained a network with other African youth and personnel who have an interest in making a difference in the continent.

BM: I did not face a lot of challenges. The time differences were a bit of a challenge for me especially when I had to call home. I also missed my family at times despite this I really did not face any major challenges.

Young Movers & Shakers (YMS): Briefly tell us about the African Youth Leadership Program and what it entailed?

YMS: How did you get to know about the program?

YMS: What did you have to do to qualify onto the program?

BhekiThemba Mbatha (BM): The program was less about “knowing things” for leadership but more on “being” a leader, which can include leading from the back as the global icon Madiba would say, and being placed in real life situations. For example I learnt that at times I have to find a way to be “comfortable with being uncomfortable” which is a valuable lesson for a leader. The program also included civil education; we visited the White House, learnt about Anne Frank and to go through real life situations we were also placed with host families, and attended the high schools the host teens went to, in this way we had an opportunity to experience real American life.

BM: I was part of the Johannesburg Student Council representing my high school. Members of the US Embassy staff visited our council meeting to inform us about the program and advised us to apply. When I applied I was still doing grade 9 at Orlando West High School.

BM: Well the Consulate was looking for leaders of substance. They were looking for people who were involved in community services such as NGOs or any other programs that have an objective to impact the entire community and those

YMS: How has the program impacted on your life?

YMS: What are you doing right now in terms of your career and/or academics?

YMS: What advice would you give to a young person who would like to get the same opportunity that you got through the African Leadership Program?

BM: Being part of this program has helped to develop me into a responsible, well considerate, humbled and grateful leader. It made me realise my potential and that at times we tend to exhaust our energy trying to change the world, well the world cannot be changed, change is a process but the world can be transformed by ordinary people who do extraordinary things on a daily basis.

BM: I am now a student at the University of the Witwatersrand doing a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Political Sciences. I also volunteer at the South African Institute of International Affairs as a tutor to high school learners who normally participate in the Module United Nations debate.

BM: My advice is very simple, South Africa is alive with possibilities, when you see clouds gathering together you know that there is a huge possibility that it will rain, all I am saying is that they have to search for opportunities and always strive to participate. Please apply, apply and apply when opportunities become available.

21 Year old BhekiThemba was selected to be part of the US Embassy’s African Leadership Program, commonly known as the BoldLeaders Program, which is the name of an organisation known as Critical Mass Education based in Denver, Colorado. The program includes students from other sub-Saharan countries such as Nigeria, Kenya and Tanzania. BhekiThemba speaks to Young Movers & Shakers about his experience of the program.

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Young Movers & Shakers (YMS): How did you first learn about the Aqua Enduro Competition?

YMS: What interested you in participating in the competition?

YMS: You were the overall female winner in the 2012 competition, what prize did you win?

Hlengiwe Mahlangu (HM): I found out about the competition at school from a poster that was sent to my Life Orientation educator.

HM: The wording on the poster which was written: if you love Mathematics and Physical Science but are also interested in doing a career that is water related - grabbed my attention because my interest lies in civil engineering hence I took up the opportunity.

HM: I got a bursary to study at any South African University. The Department of Water Affairs is going to cover my tuition fees, accommodation, pocket money and cost for books.

YMS: What activities did you take part in during the competition?

YMS: What was the biggest lesson you took out of taking part in the competition?

HM: We went on a camp during which we were exposed to Water Treatment Plants/Waste Water Treatment Works and we were shown how water is treated from catchment to when it gets to consumers. We were running and doing physical activities. We wrote a test on Physical Science and Mathematics. The knowledge we got from the camp included water treatment and we attended various lectures during the camp.

HM: I learnt a lot of things but the biggest lesson was on team work. The importance of team work was highlighted to us and we were also exposed to many other life skills.

YMS: How can other young people take part in the Aqua Enduro competition?HM: In some schools learners receive application forms. They can also get information on the competition from the internet. They have to then design a poster on Water Quality and write an essay about themselves, they also need to submit their latest Grade 11 results. There is also an Aqua Enduro Facebook page which has a lot of information on how to enter. They can also visit their nearest Department of Water Affairs offices in their respective provinces to get information about the Aqua Enduro competition. It counts to note the following before entering:What grade are you in? What will you be studying next year?Where will you be studying?

Aqua Enduro is a Department of Water Affairs initiative to address the skills shortage in the scientific and engineering disciplines within the water sector at grass roots level. Aqua Enduro brings together young people from around the country for a week-long event filled with water activities, sports and games. The idea is to engage young people in mental and physical activities that test their intellectual capabilities and stamina while learning about water and having fun. Hence the slogan LEARN WATER THROUGH FUN AND PLAY!

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The competition is a partnership between the Department of Basic Education and South African History Online. The programme is named after Chief Albert John Luthuli, Nobel Prize laureate, educationist and former President-General of the African National Congress. It was started to commemorate and celebrate the lives of key individuals who contributed greatly to the shaping of a democratic South Africa and to teach about them in the classrooms. The competition aims to increase the interest in history and encourage learners throughout the country to engage with their shared history in addition to exploring their personal and community histories. Open to Grade 8-11 learners, the competition has been running since 2005 and provides a platform for learners to share their own history in the age-old discipline of storytelling.

Learners and teachers gathered at Kievits Kroon Estate in Pretoria to present their projects, which compelled them to

research and prepare a presentation or a documentary film or video on one of the following topics:

thThe 100 Anniversary of the Land Act of th1913, The 100 Anniversary of the

Women's Anti-Pass Resistance, Unsung Heroes and Heroines in my local community or A history of my community or school.

Toka Moeketsi did a presentation on the 1913 Land Act which scooped the first prize in the Learners' category. The Grade 11 learner at Zingise Comprehensive was inspired to enter the competition after observing the complexity of land ownership in his hometown of Mthatha, in the Eastern Cape.

“After observing people in my area and their feelings around the emotive issue of land ownership, I wanted to know more and this competition was the perfect opportunity to do that,” explains the 17-year-old.

“I wanted to see how this issue, dating back to 1913, continues to affect people up to this day. Being a part of this competition has shown me that history is not just what is in books, but is also about us, about our own personal stories,” he says.

Lauren Alston, from Danville Girls High School in Durban, who presented on her family's connection to Robben Island predating its use as a prison, agreed that the competition was an opportunity for learners to gain more interest in history.

“When I entered I had no idea what I was in for and since then my project had changed focus at least four times. It has shown me bits of my family history that I never knew about and the experience has been amazing!” says Lauren.

Reflections of 2013

Nkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History Competition

The magic of oral history was on display in all its glory at the finals of the 2013 Nkosi Albert Luthuli Oral History competition.

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Ernst and Young Africa Region launched the NextGen programme in April 2012. The programme aims to develop the next generation of women leaders for Africa. Since launching last year with 30 young girls in Gauteng only the programme has grown substantially to 81 young girls from 18 schools in disadvantaged areas across South Africa. The programme is currently run in Gauteng and Kwa Zulu Natal and will be launched in Cape Town in January 2014.

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time since the launch of the programme we have experienced a number of successes. Our first NextGen matric class (2012) graduated with 80 percent gaining university level passes. We provide bursaries to these NextGen Alumni, who are studying degrees such as BSc, BEd and BComm. We also currently have two girls studying at the prestigious Africa Leadership Academy on full academic scholarships.

In 2013, NextGen was awarded first prize in the Gender Mainstreaming Awards hosted by Business Engage in the “Investing in Young Women” category. This award recognised and acknowledged NextGen for its aim to allow for future education of young women with the objective of addressing social inequities by educating and empowering young women leaders from diverse economic backgrounds. We believe that sustained, h igh impac t and mu l t i -p ronged interventions are key to advancing communities across Africa and to build a better working world.

This year, 24 aspiring doctors, engineers, pilots and accountants from NextGen will sit for their final Matric exams. The NextGen programme will provide financial assistance to those top achievers who are studying towards a professional qualification.

NextGen is a programme for high achieving girl learners from Grade 10-12. EY works closely with school principals and teachers to choose the top students in the NextGen schools. The NextGen schools were selected based on recommendations from the provincial departments of education. The shortlisted schools were selected based on interest, level of engagement, support of the programme, academic performance and management of the school. NextGen aims to develop leadership potential and provide an environment where learners are enabled to attain tertiary level acceptance.

With its focus on developing the next generation of women leaders for Africa, the NextGen programme has developed to include annual leadership camps, one on one mentoring, academic tutoring, educational/cultural experiences and excursions as well as financial assistance for tertiary education. EY views the NextGen programme as a lifelong engagement with the participants, with on-going support and engagement as well as monitoring of progress. A key ethos of the programme is developing a culture of giving back, as such we expect our NextGen girls at university to play a key role in mentoring and supporting the younger girls on the programme.

We are very proud to note that in the short

The NextGen programme has organically grown beyond the focus on the 81 girls. EY currently has interventions and initiatives in the 18 NextGen schools across the country. All interventions are in line with EY's strategic focus on four E's: Education; Entrepreneurship, Environment and Eradication of poverty. Thus far, we have implemented the following projects in schools: Maths and Accounting tuition, building libraries, reading programmes, upgrading science labs, hosting sports days, furnishing sick beds and greening of the school. The NextGen programme has also extended its original mandate to include the coaching and mentoring of young boys at NextGen schools with the "Boyz will be Men" programme. “Boyz will be Men” is currently in its pilot phase and we will be looking to extend the programme nationally in 2014.

Ultimately the impact of the programme is dependent on the experience and success of the girls on the programme. Nobuhle Mpanza from Sithengile Secondary School says: “EY spent money in order for us to get firsthand experience at becoming leaders. I am ready to be a leader and to make a difference in my community!”

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Young Movers & Shakers (YMS): What is your motto on leadership?

YMS: What role has your mother played in your life?

Earl Miller (EM): I have had the good fortune to be a leader in the private sector, as a military officer, and now as a Foreign Service Officer. You would think those positions would require different styles of leadership. I have actually found you can distil leadership anywhere to two basic principles: accomplish the mission and take care of your people. You can't accomplish the mission unless you truly take care of – and care for – your people. I was thinking the best example of that in my life is my mother.

EM: The leader I admire most is my mother. She was born and raised in great poverty in the United States in the rural midwest in the state of Missouri. It was not that long ago we had sharecroppers in the United States, people that worked the land but did not own the land. My mother's parents were sharecroppers. She was married at the age of 15. She had to drop out of school. She had six children and then in her mid-20s, she decided to go back to college – at that time she was a single parent – so while raising six children and working two jobs, she first went back to high school, then community college, and eventually to university. Through hard work and diligence, she got her Bachelors, Masters and eventually her PhD. She was driven to improve herself and that has been inspirational to me.

YMS: What was life like for you when you were growing up?

YMS: How did you move from such an impoverished background to where you are now?

YMS: After leaving your hometown what did you do?

EM: I am one of six children – as you can probably imagine with my mother's struggles we did not have a lot of money. I am from what is known as a rust belt city Flint, Michigan, where factories have closed and the area is going through a lot of economic hardships. I had to work when I was young – I have worked since I was 13.

EM: In my high school we had a graduating class of about 60. I was the only graduate that went to university. The others went to either a factory or into other types of labour. Higher education was just not part of their universe – I think if they had been exposed to those types of opportunities they would have used them. If there is anything I could tell young people it would be not to self-limit, to be courageous, to be willing to relocate and to put yourself out there if you can. I know it is not easy, one of the reasons people did not leave Flint, Michigan, was because they did not have the money to leave. But if you can find a way to get exposure to other aspects of this wonderful world, do it. And you can always go back, but taking that first step is absolutely life changing.

EM: I went to university, I studied journalism, but I realised as I

approached graduation there was not much money in it – at least for someone with my modest talents. I decided to get a steady job and pay cheque, so kind of on an impulse, I joined the military. I joined the Marine Corps, I felt an obligation to serve my country and I loved the idea of seeing the world. I did that for three years, then worked in the private sector in a computer company which was fine but not really what I wanted to do. I was looking at trying to go overseas and teach because I had a teacher's certificate when I learned about the U.S. Foreign Service. I joined when I was 29 and I have done it for the last 27 years. It has been an incredible privilege to represent the United States in a number of different countries. I can't think of a better way to see the world. And for the younger Earl Miller of Flint, Michigan, there was no way I ever thought at the age of 55, I would be sitting here in a suit and tie as the United States Consul General in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was just unthinkable. But you have to follow that inner drive and push yourself out there and you never know what will happen.

EM: I think the example of my mother and watching what she had done and the value she placed on education. I have always had an inner drive to better myself. I am not particularly courageous or brave or bold, but I knew I had to find that strength inside.

YMS: What do you think set you apart from the other young people you went to high school with?

Earl Miller, the Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg, speaks to Young Movers & Shakers about his humble upbringing as one of six children raised by a single mother and his inner drive to better himself.

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Young Movers & Shakers (YMS): What was your experience of school as a young person?

YMS: What kept you motivated as a young person?

YMS: What challenges did you and your peers face?

Max Makhubalo (MM): I had a great time at school both at junior and senior levels. I enjoyed the challenges as well as the opportunities that school provided. It was also easy because I was doing quite well academically. I had very good mentors and teachers who despite the challenging schooling environment in the 60s and 70s did their best to show us that we could rise above where we were. The majority of us came from working class parents. My mother was a domestic worker and my father was a factory worker. Nobody in my family had gone through standard 6 (grade 8). I knew I wanted something more than just a job.

MM: The poverty that I grew up in made it almost mandatory for me to make sure that my children do not have to go through what I experienced as a young person. As the oldest in my family I had to make sure that I also supported my siblings so as to see them succeed and ultimately I did.

MM: We lacked facilities and infrastructure. Our school did not have a library or laboratory. We shared the few books that we had and in most cases the books were expensive, our parents could

not afford them. We took whatever we could find in terms of books and those that I could not afford to buy I would transcribe by hand and write them out. That gave me a double advantage because by the time we got to class the work was not new to me.

MM: What was concretised in my head was to either do medicine or go into teaching. But I did not follow any of those paths. After high school I got a bursary and did a commerce degree. I was very grateful for that opportunity. It was sponsored by South African Breweries (SAB); while I was doing my junior degree they offered me an opportunity to work during school holidays. The opportunity was not only good financially but practically as well because I got an opportunity to get hands-on work experience in a factory environment. By the time I finished my honours SAB asked me to come and work for them and I did.

MM: The advice I would give to young people is two-fold. If you are hard on yourself, life gets easy on you; if you are easy on yourself life will get very hard on you. So I am saying to young people do not take the easy way out, try and push

YMS: What career path did you aspire to follow as a young person?

YMS: What advice would you give to a young person who aspires to your success?

yourself quite early in life and that experience will pay you handsomely later on. Secondly, try and find something that you are interested in because it is a lot easier to be good in something that you are interested in. Do not, in any way, follow the crowds, try to be your own person. If you do something that you are interested in you are most likely to leave a legacy and be particularly good in what you do.

MM: I have great hope for this country, otherwise I would not be doing the job that I am doing. I really believe that we are standing at a cusp of taking some steps towards change as a country. I think we made some mistakes in terms of the expectations and the sense of entitlement after 1994; and also that we actually set bad examples of people who got into wealth without working for it. I still maintain that the youth of South Africa has the same opportunities as their counterparts in other countries such as India, Brazil and America. I think intellectually we are just as gifted as everyone else. The more I do the work that I do and create opportunities for young people, the more I get pleasantly surprised in terms of the number of South Africans who want to take charge and take advantage of the opportunities that are there.

YMS: Where do you see the youth of South Africa in the year 2030?

Max Makhubalo, whose mother was a domestic worker and his father a factory worker knew from a young age that he wanted to make a great success of his life, today he enjoys the fruit of his hard work and determination as the CEO of Bankseta. He says young people should be hard on themselves so as to make their lives easier later in life.

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ProgrammeAfrox Bursary ProgrammeYou have excelled in your first academic year. You are a well-balanced individual seeking to obtain a bursary in the fields of:Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering and Chemical Engineering. As a company that employs high calibre staff, we want to attract people who can contribute towards our drive to make Afrox a world-class company. Afrox, a Linde Group company, manages a bursary scheme. Bursary recruitment is in line with the company's needs. The bursary covers university fees, books, residence fees (including catering and laundry).

A bursary is valid for one year only. Subject to academic success and performance during vacation work in Afrox, the "Young Talent Development Committee", may renew your bursary and contract for another year. This process will continue until you graduate. You are required to do vacation work in Afrox during June/July and December/January university breaks. A line manager will conduct a formal performance appraisal at the end of both vacation work periods. You, in turn, will compile a presentation based on a project you will have completed during the work period. You will present it to the "Young Talent Development Committee". Preference is given to applicants from previously disadvantaged groups. We constantly seek and develop the best talent to help us remain at the cutting edge. To register your CV visit http://careers.afrox.co.za

ATCO Trainee Bursary Programme

ATNS SOC Limited is proud to provide bursaries for motivated and interested candidates to train to become Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCOs). An ATCO is an important member of the team who ensures the safe, orderly and expeditious travel by air of millions of passengers per annum by ensuring that aircraft are separated from one another and ensuring an organised flow of air traffic. ATNS SOC Limited is the sole provider of air traffic and navigation services in South Africa and provides all of the training for career opportunities in air traffic control and related services at our Aviation Training Academy (ATA) in Bonaero Park. ATO Approval Number 0011/Scope: Air Traffic Services.Minimum RequirementsMinimum age of 18Grade 12 with Maths and English (HG D or SG C or level 4 upwards).South African Citizen


Medically fitThe bursary programme facilitates an opportunity to undergo the required studies and to obtain the relevant exposure in order to qualify as an ATCO. The ATCO Trainee programme consists of 3 phases, namely the Bursary Scheme (bursary contract), the ATC Learnership (under fixed term contract) and ATC aerodrome course and validation phase (under fixed term contract). The study bursary provides each bursar with an opportunity to conduct their studies at the ATA.Phase 1: Bursary SchemeThe following is offered as part of the ATCO Trainee bursary:Transport to the guest lodge in Johannesburg at the beginning of the training programme and returning at the end of the programme (if the bursar is from outside Gauteng)Cost of tuitionAccommodation, on a sharing basis, at a guest lodge arranged by the ATA for the duration of the core content courseTransport to and from the ATA as per study requirements for the duration of the core content courseBreakfast, lunch and dinner daily for the duration of the core content courseA monthly allowance payable at the end of each month10 days of non academic activities as determined by the study programme co-ordinators.After the initial course, core content course, when bursars are posted to an operational control center for operational exposure learning, bursars may take care of their own accommodation, meals and transport (ATNS will then increase the monthly allowance) or bursars can opt to continue to stay in the guest lodge provided by the ATA.The bursary arrangement will cease upon successful completion of the ATS rating course. Bursars must ensure that they are on time for their classes and shifts. Punctuality will be strictly enforced. Bursars are required to pass all of their modules, courses and examinations in order for the bursary to continue. Should a bursar not successfully complete an examination or assessment, but achieve more than 50%, he/she may be given the opportunity to rewrite or be re-assessed. Should he/she still not be successful, the bursary will be terminated.Phase 2: ATCO LearnershipOnce a bursar has successfully completed the bursary phase, Phase 1 of the ATCO Trainee training programme, he/she will have graduated with an ATSO license rating qualification. The next step to becoming an ATCO is to validate this rating on operational positions. The following is offered as part of the Learnership program:ValidationIn order to validate the ATSO rating and

continue with the ATCO Trainee training programme, ATNS may offer the bursar:an eighteen month fixed term contract. In terms of the bursary contract, the successful bursar accepts this contractduring this time, the bursar receives a salaryno longer eligible for company accommodation, transport etc.Medical aid and pension are not provided as benefits during this contract period andATCO Trainees should ensure that adequate measures are taken to provide for these.Should a bursar choose not to undertake the fixed term contract, ATNS may claim the investment made to date by the company.Responsibility of Bursar/Learner:During the fixed term contract the bursar must complete all of the necessary validations required to perform solo duties as an ATSO. The ATCO Trainee's performance is continually monitored during this time and feedback is provided on an ongoing basis. During this phase the trainee will be required to sign an Aerodrome training contact. This agreement will cover the aerodrome exposure, rating training and validation and oblige the individual to work for ATNS SOC Limited for five years after aerodrome validation. In the event that an ATC Trainee is not successful in the aerodrome selection process, or fails the aerodrome related courses, or fails the aerodrome validation training, the trainee will not qualify to continue with the ATCO Trainee bursary programme and ATNS SOC Limited may claim the investment made to date by the company. The trainee may apply for other positions e.g. ATSO should vacancies exist and if he/she meets the selection criteria. The fixed term contract will end after the eighteen months or upon successful validation of the Aerodrome rating and subsequent offer of permanent employment, depending on which milestone is reached first. Phase 3: ATCOThe offer of permanent employment as an Air Traffic Control Officer (ATCO) will include an ATCO salary in line with the Air Traffic Services (ATS) salary matrix and full benefits (including medical aid, pension etc.). On acceptance of the offer, the ATCO Trainee becomes a fully fledged member of the ATNS SOC Limited air traffic services team. To apply visit http://www.atns.co.za/atc-trainee-bursary-programme

Sasol Bursary SchemeThe Sasol Bursary Scheme is a talent based scheme, where only applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be invited to a selection interview. It comprises a comprehensive package that covers both financial as well as developmental support throughout the study period. All applications are done electronically,

not only to speed up the selection process but also to ensure fairness and electronic tracking of applications received within a particular period. Fields of studyThe Sasol Bursary Scheme offers bursaries on the basis of a service binding contract after graduating for a period equal to the tenure of the bursary. Applications may be submitted for one of the following fields of study: B Eng or BSc Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, Electronic, Mining, Computer, Mechatronics. B Sc: Chemistry (Masters compulsory), Geology (Hons compulsory), Metallurgy (Hons compulsory). B Com: Logistics (Hons compulsory), Informatics (Hons compulsory), Procurements & Supply (Hons compulsory), Law, Accountingg/BBscience CA Stream (CTA, PGDA compulsory). Note: No bursaries are awarded for fields of study not listed above. Bursaries are not always awarded in each field of study every year. Applicants should submit an application based on a real interest in the field not only because they may secure a bursary. Who must apply?Grade 12 learner who have achieved the following marks: B Eng and B SC: (Old Curriculum) Maths HG A, Science HG B, English HG C, (New Curriculum) Maths 7, Science 6, English 5. B Com Degrees: (Old Curriculum) Maths HG C, English HG C, (New Curriculum) Maths 5, English 5. For more information visit www.sasolbursaries.com

Eskom Bursary and In-Service Training Be part of a challenging, professional and influential environment where individual efforts and skills are respected and rewarded. Be a pioneer of South Africa's sustainable future by working in a profession that supplies energy at a pivotal time in our country. We are currently offering learner/trainee opportunities in the following disciplines, across all divisions in Eskom:Engineers- in- Training, University Graduates –in-Training, University of Technology Trainee, Further Education and Training College Learners/Learnerships. For more information visit www.eskom.co.za

Total BursariesWhat bursaries are offered? We offer bursaries to learners who require financial assistance for full-time tuition at an FET college or university in order for them to achieve a formal qualification e.g. certificate, diploma or degree. The aim of the bursary programme is to: Enhance youth development and

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employability, create a pool of talent to feed into the internship programme, create a skills pool for scarce and critical skills required for the company. We offer bursaries in the following fields: Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial and Civil), Economics, Finance (Accounting or Tax), Marketing, Environmental Studies, Human Resources, Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Law and Governance, Health and Safety. Who is eligible to apply?Priority consideration for bursaries is given to previously disadvantaged South African students who have successfully completed their Grade 12 with a university exemption. Bursaries are also provided to students in their third year of studies provided they have achieved an average of 65% or greater for year 1 and 2 and require funding to continue their studies. To be eligible learners should not be receiving any financial assistance from another institution or company. Applicants should be between the ages of 18 and 23. What does the bursary cover?Tuition fees, books and stationery, accommodation (if necessary subject to review). For more information visit www.total.co.za

Bowman Gilfillan Attorneys BursaryEach year Bowman Gilfillan rewards several students with full bursaries to study law. Students with excellent matric results wanting to study law and exceptional university students currently studying law can also apply for a bursary. Field of study: LawSelection criteria: only applicants from previously disadvantaged backgrounds need apply. Applicants will be considered on the basis of academic merit and proven financial need. Only South African citizens and permanent residents will be considered. Applications close: Continuous recruitmentEnquiries: www.bowman.co.za, [email protected]

Funza Lushaka Bursary ProgrammeThis is a full-cost service bursary available from the National Department of Education for eligible B Ed or PGCE students. Funza Lushaka is a multi-year programme that promotes teaching in public schools. Field of study: Education Selection criteria: The bursary is only awarded to South African citizens and applications will not be considered unless a certified copy of the applicants ID document is submitted, the bursary will only be awarded if one of the priority area specialisation subjects is included as a teaching subject in the qualification and applications must only be made once students have been allocated a valid student number and have been accepted/provisionally accepted at their university of choice.

Applications close: Not specifiedEnquiries: www.fundzalushaka.doe.gov.za

National Student Financial Aid SchemeNSFAS is determined to make a difference in South Africa by providing a sustainable financial aid system for study loans and bursaries, allowing academically deserving and financially needy students to realise their potential and hopes for the future.Fields of study: AllSelection criteria: Applicants should be South African citizens, registered at a South African university or university of technology, an undergraduate, studying for a undergraduate degree or diploma, or studying for a second higher qualification (if necessary to practise in your chosen profession. Eg: LLB or HDE), able to demonstrate potential for academic success; in need of financial assistance. NSFAS also offers bursaries to students enrolled in the National Certificate (Vocational) and Report 191 (NATED) programmes at public Further Education and Training (FET) Colleges in South Africa. Applications close: When chosen tertiary institution closes applicationsEnquiries: www.nsfas.org.za, 021 763 3232, SMS your question to 32261 (Standard SMS rates apply)

LearnershipsSasol LearnershipsLearnerships are learning programmes that require on the job learning supported by structured or institutional learning. You can take up a learnership in the following fields: Chemical Plant Operations, Instrumentation and Control, Electrical operations, Fitting, Turning, Boilermaking, Welding, Rigging. Career opportunities: Artisan, Senior Artisan, Specialist Artisan, Master Artisan, Technical, technologist, Engineer, Foreman, Area Manager, Operations/Maintenance Manager, Learning Practitioner (LP), Principal LP, Learning Manager, Senior Learning Manager. Qualifications and expertise: Grade 12 with Maths HG/SG (does not include Maths Literacy, Additional Maths, Functional Maths, Commercial Maths, Applied Maths). Grade 12 Physical Science HG/SG (does not include Life Science, Science Literacy, Functional Science and General Science) Grade 12 English passed OR and N3 Certificate with Maths, Engineering Science, Business English and any 2 subjects passed (total of 5 subjects) To find out about the Sasol learnership programme and how to apply, email: [email protected]

Total LearnershipWhat is a learnership?A learnership is a learning programme that

facilitates the linkage between structured learning and work experience in order for the individual to acquire a registered qualification. It combines theory and workplace practice into a qualification that is registered in terms of the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). Learnerships are the recommended frame within which to explore new opportunities. They directly address the “how” of the Skills Development Strategy.What is the aim of a learnership?The aim of a learnership is to: Provide learners with necessary skills and experience to pursue opportunities in the chemical industry, bridge the gap between critical skills and qualified candidates and increase employment opportunities. Who is eligible to apply?Unemployed matricualants/youth between the ages of 18 and 35. Applications for learnerships will be aligned to the particular learneship that is offered. How will I know when Total is offering a learnership?Learneship opportunities are advertised through local newspapers.

Graduate Opportunities Standard Chartered International Graduate ProgrammeYou are about to make one of the biggest decisions of your life. What's important to you? What are you looking for when you graduate? The Banking & Finance sector is complex, yet interesting. It's confusing, yet highly stimulating. The landscape is constantly changing. Second by second, minute-by-minute, markets fluctuate, new technologies emerge and customer expectations evolve. Does complexity, innovation and pace stimulate you?We believe a bank can be a force for good. We're well placed to take advantage of the economic shift from West to East. If you want experience in the most exciting growth markets, if you want to explore an industry that is evolving at an epic pace and most importantly, if you want to help shape the next decade of banking, then connect with us to explore the opportunities. What good could you do? It's up to you. Visit www.standardchartered.com/ExploreYou and explore what you can do through our graduate programmes.

Total InternshipsWhat is an internship (workplace


experience)? An internship is a programme for unemployed learners who have concluded their studies successfully in a defined scarce and/or critical skill and who need workplace exposure in order to improve their employment opportunities. The aim of an internship programme is to:Provide individuals with a full and realistic view of workplace culture and expectations, integrate academic preparation with professional challenges. We offer internships in the following fields: Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial and Civil), Economics, Finance (Accounting or Tax), Marketing, Environmental Studies, Human Resources, Logistics/Supply Chain Management, Law and Governance, Health and Safety. Who is eligible to apply?Applications from the following will be considered for internship and workplace experience: Graduates of the Total South Africa bursary programme, qualified students who have excelled academically and require working experience to improve their chances of employability and students who have never been employed or participated in any internship programme before. For more information visit www.total.co.za

Deloitte Consulting Graduate AcademyThe Deloitte Graduate Academy is a 12-month Business consulting programme which is accredited at an NQF Level 5. It has 3 leadership programmes for consulting and ERP which develops strategy, innovation skill, internal computer and IT audit, cost and finance engineering as well as business thinking and life skills. Field of study: All qualified undergraduates and postgraduates in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, IT and Supply Chain Logistics. Application procedure: Go to www.deloitte.co.za and email CV to the Deloitte Graduate AcademyApplications close: Continuous intake throughout the year Enquiries: www.deloitte.co.za

National TreasuryThe National Treasury is responsible for managing South Africa's national government finances. Efficient and sustainable public financial management is fundamental to promoting economic development, good governance, social progress and a rising standard of living for all South Africans. You can form part of the team at the National Treasury as a trainee accountant, and stand to not only qualify as a CA (SA), but to make a contribution to sound financial management of government resources. The programme offers trainees 3 years of articles within the public sector and exposure to the core category areas of

experience prescribed by SAICA. Fields of study: Accounting Science, Accounting Science Honours, Higher Diploma in Accountancy. Applications close: Contact National Treasury. Enquiries: Application forms are available on our website: www.treasury.gov.za, Forward completed forms with your full academic transcript and certified copy of ID to: The Training Officer, National Treasury, P/Bag X115, Pretoria, 0001.

Nielsen CompanyNielsen is a leading global information and measurement company that delivers critical media and marketing information, analytics and industry expertise about what consumers WATCH (consumer interaction with media) and what consumers BUY. With more than 35 000 employees globally, Nielsen is able to deliver clients integrated solutions with information from over 100 countries on audience measurement, advertising information services, internet research, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) and the telecom industry. Fields of study: Marketing and Economics are the most related fields to marketing research, yet all other students who are numerate, articulate and have good presentation skills are encouraged to apply. Applications close: On goingApplication procedure: Apply on Nielsen website: www.nielsen.com.

Scholarships

and FellowshipsThe Rhodes Scholarships for Southern Africa (including South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia and Swaziland)The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards supporting outstanding all-round students at the University of Oxford, and providing transformative opportunities for exceptional individual. The Rhodes Trust provides the Rhodes Scholarships in partnership with Second Century Founder, John McCall MacBain and other generous benefactors. A Rhodes Scholarship covers all University and College fees, a personal stipend and one economy class airfare to Oxford at the start of the Scholarship, as well as an economy flight back to the student's home country at the conclusion of the Scholarship. 83 Rhodes scholars are selected annually from 14 countries or groupings of countries around the world. They are outstanding young women and men of diverse backgrounds and interests who show strong potential to be

public-spirited leaders for the world's future. For more information visit: www.rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk

Eiffel Excellence ScholarshipsThe Eiffel France Scholarships are for international students wishing to study in France. The French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs launched the Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme in January 1999 to support French centres of higher education in their international outreach initiatives, in a context of mounting competition among developed countries, to attract elite overseas students on master's, engineering and PhD courses. For more information visit: www.campusfrance.org/en/eiffel

UWE Global Student Scholarships for International StudentsThe University of the West of England, Bristol offers more than £100, 00 worth of scholarships for international students each year. This includes the Global Student Scholarship and Chancellor's scholarship wherein recipients will be required to undertake an internship working within the Global Student Support/International Development Office. The recipients will also be required to undertake ambassadorial activity for the University through the duration of the course. Host institution(s): University of West England, UKField(s) of study: Any eligible one year Master's Degree Programme offered at the UniversityNumber of scholarships: One (1) for each scholarship programTarget group: International students outside the EU

The Harvard South Africa Fellowship Program (HSAFP)The Harvard South Africa Fellowship Program (HSAFP) is intended for South Africans who in the past were educationally disadvantaged by law and resource allocation under apartheid. In 1979 Harvard University began awarding these fellowships for a year of study in one or more of its faculties or schools. Harvard funds these fellowships from its own resources. Over the years more than one hundred and forty fellowships have been awarded to South Africans. For more information contact: Harvard University Committee on African Studies. Address: 1730 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. Phone: 617 495 5265. Email: [email protected]: www.africa.harvard.edu


University of Twente Scholarships for International StudentsUniversity of Twente Scholarships (UTS) are scholarships for excellent students from non-EEA countries, applying for a graduate programme (MSc) at the University of Twente. Applications close: 15 March/15 December (annually)Contact the university financial aid/bursary/postgraduate office for more details.For application details: Visit http://www.utwente.nl/internationalstudents/scholarshipsandgrants/multiplecontinents/uts/

Taiwan Government Scholarship for International StudentsThe Taiwan Government through the Ministry of Education (MOE) offers Bachelors, Masters and PhD scholarships for international students who want to study in Taiwan Colleges and Universities through the Taiwan Scholarship Program. Applications close: 31 March For application details: Visit http://english.moe.gov.tw

Heinrich Boll Scholarship in Germany for International Students The Heinrich Boll Foundation awards scholarships to German and international students in keeping with the guidelines provided by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Federal Foreign Office (AA). The scholarship covers Bachelors, Masters and PhD studies. Applications close: 1 March/1 September (annually) For application details: Visit http://www.boell.de/scholarships/scholarships.html

For more information on international scholarships for developing countries visit: http://www.scholars4dev.com/tag/scholarships-for-southafricans/

Leadership

Opportunities Leadership Opportunities 2014 SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY (SADC) SECONDARY SCHOOLS ESSAY COMPETITION

The Department of Basic Education wishes to urge all Secondary School learners to be a part of the annual SADC (Southern African Development Community) Secondary Schools Essay Competition.

thNow in its 16 year the SADC Secondary Schools Essay Competition brings to the fore

the undoubted talents of some of South Africa's most gifted young writers, their ability to express themselves, theirthoughts and views.The topic of this year's essay is: “Climate Change is having adverse effect on socio-economic development in the Region. What should the Education Sector do to mitigate the impact on the youth?”Learners are expected to write an essay, focusing on the below guidelines explaining aspects of the theme.Learners are expected to: Explain the causes of global warming and how a change of one or two degrees in global average temperatures can have an impact on our lives? (10 marks)Discuss the effects of global warming and climate change on the socio-economic development in the SADC region? (20 Marks)What are the main challenges in addressing the effects of global warming and climate change? Is it too late to do anything about climate change? (20 Marks)What should the SADC Education Sector do to mitigate the impact of climate change on the youth? (25 Marks)The three selected essays from each Province will be forwarded to the Department of Basic Education by 15 April 2014.The SADC Secretariat has allocated a sum of US $ 1000 as prize money for the national winners of the competition in each Member State. The prize money will be divided as follows:US $ 500 for the first prizeUS $ 300 for the second prizeUS $ 200 for the third prizeEach candidate will receive the equivalent of the prize money in Rands.The three national winning essays will be forwarded to the SADC Secretariat for consideration in the regional competitionEligibility Criteria:Applicants must reside in South Africa,Applicants must be currently attending secondary school,Essays must not be more than 2000 words but not less than 1000 (Ariel 1.5 line spacing for typed essays),Submissions must be the unaided work of applicants,Submissions should be in English,The names of entrants should be the same as those that appear on the Identification Document (ID) or Passport,applicants must be willing and fit to travel.To submit an entry:All entries should be submitted to the nearest District or Provincial Coordinator on a date set at the Provincial Level. National Closing date: 11 April 2014. For more information visit www.education.gov.za

Washington Fellowship For Young African LeadersApply to be part of the next generation of African leaders! The U.S. Government is inviting young African leaders to apply to come to the United States as Washington Fellows. The Washington Fellowship is the new flagship program of the President's Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI). This program will bring over 500 young leaders to the United States each year, beginning in mid-2014, for leadership training and mentoring, and will create unique opportunities in Africa to put those new skills to practical use in propelling economic growth and prosperity, and strengthening democratic institutions. An unparalleled opportunity to...

•Interact with President Obama at a Presidential Summit in Washington, D.C;

•Participate in a 6-week leadership and mentoring program at U.S. institutions;

•Meet with U.S. government, civic, and business leaders;

•Access exceptional internship and apprenticeship opportunities;

•Expand your business or project through access to millions of dollars for small grant funding; and

•Join a continent-wide and global alumni network to help you seek innovative solutions to common challenges.

Applications will be available as of December 2013

One Young WorldAre you a young leader? Apply to join our pool of candidates to attend One Young World, in Johannesburg. One Young World delegates are 18-30 years old and have demonstrated their leadership potential. Many have already had an impact in their home countries on a range of issues, including the role of business in society, transparency in business and government, the impact of climate change, global health and hunger relief. Delegates should have following skills, traits and beliefs: Teamwork, Leadership potential and skills, Concern about global issues, Ability to generate and articulate impactful ideas, a commitment to volunteering or other extracurricular activity (evidence required)If you think you meet the requirements, we'd welcome your application to join the pool of Candidates. Once approved, profiles are displayed on the One Young World website http://www.oneyoungworld.com

University of the Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences The Faculty of Health Sciences offers professional undergraduate degrees in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. Training is offered with practical experience in five major hospitals in Johannesburg as well as several rural hospitals, the state of the art Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre and various clinics. Through its partnership with the Gauteng Health Department, Wits employs over 800 medical and dental consultants who are involved in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates and in the research programmes. Approximately 500 students graduate in these professions each year.

Bachelor of Sciences-BHScThe Faculty of Health Sciences introduced a new degree programme in 2005, the Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) which, in line with new higher education policy, offers flexible entry and exit points, is multi-disciplinary and spans faculties, thus offering a far wider choice of specialisation as well as opportunities for broader formative education. The BHSc is tailored to produce graduates for specific professional, managerial and leadership positions in their chosen fields. Our aim is to provide graduates who will enter a variety of health-related professions with a broad basic education, while at the same time offering in-depth specialisation in a field related to human health and disease, and health care provision.

Career PathsThe degree offers three different tracks catering for the different needs of the health care sector. The Biomedical Sciences track has a strong scientific emphasis and aims to develop much needed medical scientists. The Human Sciences track provides for graduates interested in entering career paths in the commercial, managerial and psychosocial domains. The Biokinetics track is aimed towards the fields of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine.To prepare all students adequately for a career in the health care sector, a unique and defining component of both tracks is the major (unit set) in Fundamentals of Health and Disease, which lays a foundation for understanding the concepts of health, disease, the doctor-patient relationship and the health system in action. This course includes interacting with patients

The Faculty of Health Sciences offers professional undergraduate degrees in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy. Training is offered with practical experience in five major hospitals in Johannesburg as well as several rural hospitals, the state of the art Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre and various clinics. Through its partnership with the Gauteng Health Department, Wits employs over 800 medical and dental consultants who are involved in teaching undergraduates and postgraduates and in the research programmes. Approximately 500 students graduate in these professions each year.

University of the Witwatersrand,

Faculty of Health Sciences


and clinical staff, visits to hospitals, clinics, laboratories and community sites, as well as a theoretical engagement with the process of clinical decision making, bio-ethics, health policy and economics and the big questions facing public health in South Africa and globally. No such course or qualification is currently offered at undergraduate level by any other South African tertiary education institution.The 2nd major may be in the field of biomedical science (such as cell biology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology) or human science (such as ethics, economics, medical history, social sciences) depending on which track is being followed. The choice of major in the 3rd year has implications for the courses that may be chosen at 1st and 2nd year levels.The programme has been designed to help fill certain human resource gaps in the South African health sector. The career opportunities available to graduates include:

· Medical Scientists in academic and commercial research laboratories

· Health policy and economics (policy analysts, public officials, academics)

· Health service and hospital administration

· Pharmaceutical industry research and development, marketing and management

· Insurance and Medical Aid Industry analysts and managers

· Forensic law and sciences· Biotechnology industry· Bio-ethics (academic, advising

policy makers, advising clinical groups and clinical researchers)

· Occupational Health research practice

· Bio-engineering, Health related information technology

· Bio-informaticsAll of these areas have a common need for an understanding of human biology, preferably to a second year level. They require knowledge of medical terminology

and some insight into the philosophy of scientific research. They all need an understanding of the place of Medicine and the health professions in society and they each need their own specialised studies to a third year level.It must however, be understood that although individuals who have completed the degree will be eligible to apply for the Wits Graduate Entry Medical Programme leading to the MB BCh degree, obtaining this degree does not provide automatic entry, nor should any expectations be raised that this may offer applicants any particular advantage when applying.Fees for 2014 (South African Students): R 52 330.00Enquiries about Fees:Please call 27 (11) 717 1533/34/35/36/37/38/46 or27 (11) 717 4906 / 11/ / 12/ 13/ 15Fax: 27 (11) 717 4918Email:[email protected]

South Africa has a critical need for well-trained, knowledgeable medical professionals who are able to provide health care services often with very limited resources. To honour our commitment to improving the lives of our fellow citizens and to address current shortage of well-educated and highly skilled doctors, the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg Faculty of Health Sciences has established the Graduate Entry Medical Programme (GEMP) to increase the number of medical graduates. The GEMP allows entry of suitably qualified candidates who meet certain minimum requirements into the third year of the MBBCh degree. This gives these candidates the opportunity to complete their undergraduate medical studies in a period of only four years after which they enter their internship

The Graduate Entry Medical Programme –GEMPWhy enter the MBBCh degree as a graduate?

and government mandated community service period.

What are the minimum requirements for consideration?A completed undergraduate university degree at a minimum of Bachelor's or B Tech degree level with an average of at least 60% over the final two completed years of study, but National Diplomas, Technical Diplomas, Certificates and similar qualifications cannot be considered for entry. We also accept applications from candidates who are in their final year of study towards their current university degree.A completed Biographical Questionnaire, submitted on or before 30 June 2013.60% for Matric Mathematics or alternatively 50% for a full-course Mathematics at first year university level.50% for first year university level Biology (Full course). Equivalent courses such as Anatomy, Physiology, Zoology, Life Sciences and similar courses will also be considered.50% for first year university level Physics (Half Course).50% for first year university level Chemistry (Half Course).60% for Matric English Home Language or First Additional Language.Applicants who are only applying for the GEMP in the Faculty of Health Sciences do not have to write the National Benchmark Test. If an applicant is also applying for a different degree in the Faculty (example Pharmacy or Physiotherapy), they have to write the NBT, but the NBT results will not be used in the consideration for the GEMP application.An applicant must be under the age of 45 years at the start of their studies, so for the 2014 intake of students no applicants born before 1 January 1969 will be considered.I don't have Biology, Physics and/or Chemistry at University level. What can I do?


Applicants can study these courses for non-degree purposes through most South African Universities, including the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of South Africa (UNISA). PLEASE NOTE: The results obtained in these courses will NOT be used in the calculation of an applicant's Composite Index as these courses form part of the minimum requirements for admission to the programme. Applicants who are busy studying these courses MUST submit the proof of registration for these courses at the time of application.

The deadline for applications was the 30th of June 2013 and no late applications will be considered.On all methods of application please ensure that you are applying for the THIRD year of study for the MBBCh degree. The degree code is MF000, YOS3You can apply online at www.wits.ac.za/undergraduate.You can download the application forms from the same website and submit them via mail to: Wits Student Enrolment Centre, Private Bag x4, Wits, 2050. Postal applications MUST reach the Student Enrolment Centre before the application deadline.The forms may also be handed in at the Student Enrolment Centre, Senate House, Wits East Campus, Braamfontein.Documents required for your application:Completed application formCertified copy of your degree certificate if you have already completed your studies.Certified copy of your academic transcript.Certified copy of your matric certificate or final school leaving certificate.Completed Biographical Questionnaire.Proof of registration if you are currently studying the Minimum Requirement courses (Physics, Chemistry and/or Biology)Proof of payment of the Application Fee.

How do I apply for the Graduate Entry Medical Programme?

I am a foreign applicant – What process should I follow?

What is the Wits Additional Placement Test (WAPT)?

All the regular minimum requirements are also applicable to non-South African applicants.All foreign applicants must contact the Wits International Office to enquire about additional requirements that may apply to them. This includes asylum seekers, refugees and all applicants who are not South African citizens.The Wits International Office will advise on the accreditation of foreign qualifications as well as issues around study permits and accommodation.International applicants who obtained their schooling and their university degrees in a language other than English will have to provide proof of English proficiency. This can be done by submitting the results from writing the IELTS test (www.ielts.org) where an average score of 8 is required with a minimum score of 7 for any component of the test.Contact details for the Wits International Office:Website: http://www.wits.ac.za/internationalstudents/11390/international_students.html.E-mail: [email protected]: +27-11-717-1050.

The WAPT is an entry test for the GEMP that is written only once per year and the test is only open to invited candidates. Candidates prepare for this test purely by self-study. The subjects covered in the WAPT are related to the courses covered by MBBCh students in their second year of study and the knowledge is essential for future success in the degree. The Faculty recommends that all applicants start to prepare for the test once their application is submitted to enable them to perform well in the test.

How are candidates selected for the WAPT?

What is covered in the WAPT?

ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES

The Faculty Officer will calculate a Composite Index for each candidate using the average of a candidate's final two completed years of study of their degree(s) and the score obtained for the Biographical Questionnaire.Using this Composite Index and checking each candidate's fulfilment of the minimum requirements listed above, candidates are ranked and a group of 250 to 300 candidates are invited to write an entrance test called the Wits Additional Placement Test (WAPT). Candidates who do not meet the invitation criteria for the WAPT will be notified that their applications are unsuccessful and will no longer be considered. The invited candidates will be notified via surface mail, e-mail and SMS message at least 3 weeks prior to the test date.

The test covers three main fields of study: Human Anatomy, Human Physiology and Molecular Medicine.The learning objectives and text books from which the test is set are: Terminology for learning objectives Human Anatomy Human Physiology Molecular MedicineThe textbooks listed in the above objectives can be bought from any academic bookstore. Examples of these stores are: Van Schaik Juta Kalahari LootNo previous test papers are available to candidates.

When and where is the WAPT written?


WILL BE INVITED AND ALLOWED TO WRITE THE WAPT.

What happens after the WAPT?

Financial Matters

The test was scheduled for 12 September 2013 at the Wits Faculty of Health Sciences. Registration starts at 7:00 on the 5th Floor of Medical School in front of the Lecture Theatres. All invited candidates must register by 7:30. Detailed information is sent to all shortlisted candidates prior to the test date.No other test dates or venues are available and if a candidate cannot attend the test, their invitation is deemed as rejected and their application status is changed to unsuccessful.No uninvited candidates are allowed to enter the test venue. No discussion around invitation or non-invitation is entered into under any circumstances.

In order to qualify for entry into the GEMP a candidate has to pass the three components of the WAPT separately. All candidates who fail one or more components of the WAPT will be notified that their applications are unsuccessful and that they will no longer be considered. The Faculty will not enter into any disputes and we will not entertain any requests for re-marks or to see the test papers. This decision is final and not open for any reconsideration under any circumstances.The remaining candidates will be placed on a waiting list until such time that the candidates that are still completing their studies have had the opportunity to submit their final academic transcripts (before 15 December 2013). Once this deadline has passed and the actual number of available places has been determined all applications will be ranked according to the Composite Index score and the top-rated applicants will be offered a place in the programme, while the other applications will be classified as unsuccessful. Note that the marks obtained in the WAPT are not taken into account in the ranking; it is sufficient to have passed all three components for a candidate to be eligible for ranking as described above.

To enquire about the tuition and related fees, please contact the Wits Fees Office.Telephone: 011-717-1500Website: http://www.wits.ac.za/prospective/undergraduate/11646/what_will_it_cost.html.E-mail: [email protected] codes you will need for the Fees Office:SCMD3000 – Integrated Basic Medical and Human Sciences AFAHS1898 – First Aid*FAHS1997 – Computer Literacy*

* First Aid and Computer LiteracyIt is a requirement that all undergraduate students admitted into the Faculty of Health Sciences have to complete a Level 1 First Aid course as well as a basic Computer Literacy course. Students who are already in possession of certificate(s) of completion of such courses may present the certificate(s) to the Faculty Office to apply for exemption from this requirement.

Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) registrationIt is compulsory for all students registering for the MBBCh degree to be registered as a Medical Student with the HPCSA. Students complete an application form at the time of registration and the University will submit the forms to the HPCSA. The HPCSA registration fee will be added to the student's University fees account.To enquire about opportunities for financial aid or scholarships, you can contact the Wits Financial Aid and Scholarships Office.Telephone: 011-717-1070/87 Website: http://www.wits.ac.za/financialaid E-mail: [email protected]

The number of available places in the Graduate Entry Medical Programme is severely limited and at no stage of the application process can or will any guarantee of entry be made by any person or department. Places are limited by the number of students proceeding from MBBCh 2 into MBBCh 3 (also called GEMP 1) as well as by the number of students who are repeating the GEMP 1 year. As a result of this there is no fixed number of students accepted into the GEMP every year.Applicants who are invited to write the WAPT are in no way guaranteed a place in the programme. Furthermore, not all applicants who pass the WAPT are guaranteed a place in the programme.The WAPT dates and times may change closer to the time but the final arrangements will be communicated to all invited candidates. The deadline for notifying candidates about their invitation to the WAPT may also change at very short notice. The Faculty will send the invitations to the e-mail address and the mobile telephone number submitted by the candidate on their application and we will not take responsibility for the non-receipt of the invitations by candidates. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their correct up to date contact details are available to the University.The UNISA modules listed in point 3

Disclaimers

above may change at the discretion of UNISA management. Candidates are urged to communicate directly with a UNISA admissions Officer to ensure that they are enrolled for the correct modules.Candidates may be rejected based on their Composite index scores even while they are still studying the minimum requirement subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) as the results of these courses are not used in the Composite Index calculation. Also, candidates who fail these minimum requirement courses will be rejected even if their Composite Index is acceptable and they have written and passed the WAPT, as they will then not have met the minimum requirements for entry into the programme.ContactsWits Student Enrolment Centre (SEnC)Telephone: 011-717-1030Fax: 011-717-1299Website: http://www.wits.ac.za/prospectiveE-mail: [email protected]: Ground Floor, Senate House, Wits East Campus, BraamfonteinMail: Private Bag X4, Wits, 2050Faculty of Health Sciences: GEMP Admissions Officer: Mrs Elize SchreuderTelephone: 011-717-2029E-mail:

thPhysical: Office 4B11, 4 Floor, Wits Medical School, 7 York Road, Parktown.

The Bachelor of Nursing degree is a four year honors' equivalent degree which prepares nursing professionals for nursing and midwifery practice. The degree programme includes theoretical study at the Braamfontein and medical school campuses and clinical training at university affiliate hospitals, community clinics and special areas such as specialist units in hospitals and the health care train.Nursing courses commence in the first year with correlated periods of community based learning activities and in the second semester, hospital-based clinical practice. These become incremental over the next four years of the degree. The curriculum includes a core of knowledge in the biological, natural, physical and social sciences as well as the theory and practice of nursing science. A strong emphasis on the sciences is a characteristic of a Wits Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

The Faculty of Health Sciences does not

The Bachelor of Nursing Degree –BNurs

Admission Requirements


calculate an APS score. Only five subjects are used to derive a matriculation score, which is calculated according to the percentage obtained NOT symbols. These are English, Maths, Physical Science/Life Sciences and the best two other subjects.Wits tabulates the points score for all subjects on the following basis:English is the LOLT (language of learning and teaching) at Wits; a requirement is that English must be taken either as Home Language or the LOLT or as 1st Additional Language. The minimum APS for English is 4 (50 - 59%). Foreign students presenting with English as 2nd Additional Language will have the option of a foreign conditional exemption and / or English proficiency tests. Maths is compulsory for all numerate programmes in Engineering and Built Environment, Commerce, Law and Management, and Science.Maths Literacy will be accepted by Law, Education, and Humanities (except Speech and Hearing). Wits does not distinguish between designated vs. non-designated subjects when calculating the admission point score (APS) The Faculty of Health Sciences allows limited entry with Maths Literacy.

First yearIntroduction to Medical Sciences, Chemistry I , Comprehensive Nursing I, Physics IIntroduction to Psychology, Basic Principles of Group and Individual Psychology 1Human Behavioural Sciences I

Second YearComprehensive Nursing II , Anatomy for Nurses , Physiology and Medical Biochemistry

Third YearComprehensive Nursing III, Microbiology, Women's Health I, Psycho-Social I, Pharmacology, Health Psychology, Research Design and Analysis

Fourth YearComprehensive Nursing IV, Women's Health II, Psycho-Social Health II

Structure of the CourseThe courses are based primarily on small group learning which allows students to complete a series of clinical problems and are carefully structured to cover the whole curriculum.The learning process is supported by a wide range of educational resources, libraries, laboratories, lecturers and clinicians, workshops, information technology facilities, seminars, fieldwork, and tutorials. Introduction to concepts of health, wellness and illness, in relation to

professionals. Pharmacotherapy relates the areas of medicine, surgery, neurology, paediatrics, gynaecology and orthopaedics to treatment with drugs. It helps pharmacists recognise various disease symptoms to initiate treatment when possible and advise doctors or nurses on the appropriateness of drug therapy.In fourth year, business and marketing aspects are covered in Pharmacy Practice. Medicinal Chemistry is the study of chemical properties of drugs. In pharmaceutics, students learn about what happens to drugs in the body, and how to therapeutically monitor drugs and design a dosage regime for patients. Pharmacotherapy is more clinically oriented and students spend time at various clinics and hospitals where theory is now put to practice. An Emergency Medical Assistants course is offered which equips a graduate for unexpected situations. Furthermore, an elective is studied, which is a specialisation in an area of pharmacy, which a student may intend to pursue.To succeed in the field of Pharmacy you will need to be disciplined, dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated. If you are a person prepared to strive to better yourself, make the most of change and serve the needs of your communities, you are the Pharmacy student we need.

Pharmacy is a dynamic, patient-oriented profession committed to fulfilling the health care needs of South Africa and its people. It is a profession that is expanding in new directions to meet the health care needs of all South Africans. Movement is away from the traditional compounding and dispensing of medicine towards a more professional advisory and primary health care role. Through innovative application of knowledge and skills the pharmacist becomes involved in the healing, serving and education - a substantial contribution to the community of which the Pharmacist is an integral part.The Pharmacist is the specialist in the field of the application and usage of pharmaceuticals. This includes the formulation, manufacture, storage, dispensing, counselling and controlling of medicines. Medicines remain the focus of a Pharmacist and represents the uniqueness of their professional activities.The Pharmacist is able to make available his knowledge concerning:the treatment of health problems which fall within his field of training;health and emergency care;the education, promotion and maintenance of the general health of

What is Pharmacy?Role of the Pharmacist

the individual family and community; introduction to professional practice including caring rights, values and beliefs; aspects of trans-cultural care including interpersonal relationships, communication and lifestyle; introduction to research; first aid and clinical skills related to the above.Fees for 2014 (South African Students): R 35 760.00Enquiries about Fees:Please call 27 (11) 717 1533/34/35/36/37/38/46 or27 (11) 717 4906/11/12/13/15Fax: 27 (11) 717 4918Email:[email protected]

First year is spent at the Wits Main Campus where a student can participate in a variety of activities including the Wits Pharmacy Students Association which is proactive in Pharmacy affairs. Here you get to experience student life and meet new friends before the academic year begins. The first year subjects are Human & General Biology; Physics, Chemistry, Biomedical Mathematics and Human Behavioural Sciences which includes aspects of socio-economics and Psychology.From the second year, Pharmacy courses are offered in the Faculty of Health Sciences. In this respect Wits is unique since it provides interaction with medical students, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and nurses - future health professionals with whom successful team work is essential. The second year subjects are more medically and pharmaceutically oriented. The subjects include Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacy Practice. Pharmacy Practice involves teaching the practical applications, legal and ethical aspects, marketing and business skills.Third year is a continuation of second year - only more advanced and detailed - particularly in pharmaceutics and pharmacy practice. Chemistry is divided into two components - organic and analytical. Clinical subjects include Pathology which is the study of disease in the body and its organs. Medical Microbiology covers bacterial, viral and parasitic infections and their respective treatments. Pharmacology also begins in third year. It deals with individual drugs, their mechanisms of action, beneficial and adverse effects. Pharmacology in third and fourth year provides the student with specific drug related information which makes the pharmacist unique from other health care

Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree- BPharm


the public;optimal drug therapy for the patient.

The Pharmacy degree provides training in a wide range of interrelated disciplines and therefore offers a variety of career opportunities to graduates.Community PharmacyHospital PharmacyIndustrial PharmacyManaged HealthcareAcademia and Research

Community Pharmacy Community Pharmacy involves you in the dispensing of medicines, provision of essential clinical services including screening for cholesterol and glucose levels. As a community Pharmacist you will advise patients on general and specific health matters. This patient-pharmacist relationship can be a rewarding one.Community Pharmacy also has to be run as a business, and pharmacists require management and marketing skills. Community Pharmacy thus requires both business skills, and the capacity to serve the local community in health related matters.

Hospital Pharmacy In hospital pharmacy you are not only involved in dispensing of medicines, bandages and surgical instruments to outpatients and patients in hospital, but also in administrative management. There is the opportunity of working as part of a healthcare team advising doctors and nurses on optimal drug therapy for patients.

Industrial Pharmacy In Industrial Pharmacy you will be responsible for the research, development and the manufacturing of drugs. Pharmaceutical companies require pharmacists to supervise drug manufacture and to perform analytical

Careers in Pharmacy

tests on drugs to ensure quality, safety and therapeutic efficiency.Pharmacists in industry are involved in research for new drugs, clinical trials and the registration of regulatory authorities throughout the world.

Managed HealthcareDue to the escalating costs of health care, managed health care in both the public and private sector is becoming an option that is increasingly being considered. Managed Health Care is a management system that links patients to providers (i.e. doctors, pharmacists, nurses etc) in a way to provide good quality health care in the most cost effective way. Pharmacists and other health care professionals are involved in Managed Health Care. It is one of the fastest growing areas and offers numerous employment opportunities for Pharmacists.

Academia and Research Alternatively, if you are keen on teaching or research, you could enter the academic field and share your acquired knowledge with others. Graduates contribute considerably to the advancement of research in a variety of fields.Other Areas in which Pharmacists are involved:Professional bodiesMedicines Control CouncilPublishing of Pharmaceutical PublicationsDrug Abuse CounsellingDrug Information CentrePharmacoeconomicsPoison Information CentreOur curriculum is continually being reviewed to meet the changes in the pharmacy profession.How to applyTo apply for enrolment contact the Student Enrolment Centre on (011) 717-1030, or write to them at:University of the Witwatersrand

Private Bag 4WITS 2050

Pharmacology HonoursApplication forms are available from the Faculty of Science office, and should be submitted to the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology by late October.

Financial supportInformation about financial aid is available from the Financial Aid and Scholarships Office on (011) 717-1070For further informationPostgraduate and Research Office, 4th FloorUniversity of the Witwatersrand,Faculty of Health Sciences, 7 York Road, Parktown 2193Johannesburg. South AfricaTel: 27 11 717 2510Fax: 27 11 717 2119Email: [email protected] and Pharmacology Department (011) 717-2552

Entrance RequirementsEntry into B. Pharm.Pharmacy is an extremely popular choice of career and as such there are limited places for students. Acceptance into the Pharmacy Degree requires a minimum of English and Mathematics (NOT Mathematics Literacy), and Physical Science (all NQF level 5). Life Sciences at NQF level 5 or recognised equivalent and Computer literacy at NQF level 4 are strongly recommended.

Fees for 2014 (South African Students): R 44 410.00

Information courtesy of University of Witwatersrand for more information visit www.wits.ac.zaTel: 011 717 1030/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8


As we look forward to a New Year, we start to consider our resolutions. Many such resolutions include joining gyms, taking more exercise or giving up or cutting down on excesses such as smoking or drinking.

Many people certainly imply that the previous year was not one where living a healthy life was a top priority. Unfortunately, most resolutions target the outer body in the hope that it will improve the inner being. As we all know, most people are lucky if their resolutions last past the end of the first week or the first month.

What these resolutions do show is that people are clearly not totally happy with the way they are living, but wearing yourself out on a treadmill or smoking less cigarettes for a few days isn't going to change the glass from half empty to half full.

In a world where we have come to expect the 'state' or others to fix the problems and where we continue to blame others for the woes of the world nothing much is likely to change.

I have been working on an entrepreneurship project in a university and the difficulty of reawakening the creative spirit in young people who have spent many years on the education conveyor belt was immense. However, the eventual satisfaction in reversing the destructive education process was rewarding.

Yes, I know it was only a small gesture towards solving a worldwide problem, but we all know how to eat an elephant - one bite at a time!

So let's not look towards 2014 with despair and with comments like 'the government will never do anything' and

'what's the use!’ Let us make 2014 the year when we all start to take responsibility for our bit of the elephant.

Let us encourage young people to try and not to be afraid to fail, let us listen to them more and lecture them less, let us discuss with them their failures and help them to learn from them. Let us show them that we don't know all of the answers but that we will work with them to try and find the answers.

People worry too much about the way we waste the earth's natural resources. The resource that we waste most is that of our young people. Everywhere I work I am impressed and encouraged by our young people. We cannot solve the big problems that politicians have created, but we can start to eat the elephant!

May 2014 be a happy and successful one for you and may we all end the year with hope in our young people and with a glass that when we raise it is half full!

New Year’s ResolutionsWritten by Mpho Phala


The centre includes an exhibition hall of over 300 world-class exhibits, an education centre with computer and science labs and a career centre, known as the BHP Career Centre. Interactive workshops are offered in three fully equipped laboratories namely, The Dow Chemistry Lab, The TRAC Lab and the Dell ICT Lab,” says Kramer.

The BHP Career Centre offers programmes guided by the strategic objectives of the Gauteng Department of Education in particular, the goal is to “enable young people to make the transaction from school to further education and/or work that provides further training opportunities.”

“An annual programme is offered to learners across Gauteng and includes life skills and career education workshops, psychometric assessments, as well as a series of special events,” says Kramer.

The career centre offers the following services:

learners in the province and to promote and improve public awareness of and engagement with science and technology. The award winning centre offers edu-taining birthday parties and holiday programmes and boasts over 350 interactive exhibits designed to satisfy curious minds of all ages.

Andiswa Khumalo, Matema Raselalome, Mickayla Mullins and Natalia Chikweshe, all grade 8 learners fed their curiosity when they visited Sci-Bono during their December school break. The four learners who attended Laerskool Elandia in Germiston were accompanied by their teacher to enjoy a science filled day at Sci-Bono.

“We came to Sci-Bono to have fun, to use our brains and to learn more about science,” says Andiswa. Mickayla who would like to be a biologist one day says her visit to Sci-Bono taught her new things, for example, she learnt that there are more galaxies than what she knew of before visiting the centre.

A scientific discovery awaits visitors in the heart of Johannesburg's Newtown Precinct. Housed in the historic Electric Workshop, Sci-Bono is a world-class science centre that supports Maths, Science and Technology education and offers innovative, dynamic learning experiences that contribute to building South Africa's science, engineering and technology capacity. Sci-Bono, South Africa's largest science centre is open seven days a week to schools and the general public.

Initiated by the Gauteng Department of Education and the private sector in 2004, the centre is committed to addressing the scarce skills needs of South Africa by contributing to the effective delivery of quality Mathematics, Science and Technology education in all schools in the province.

Sci-Bono's CEO, David Kramer, says the science centre's goals are to improve teaching and learning in Mathematics, Science and Technology in Gauteng schools, to provide career education to all

A scientific discovery


“Andiswa Khumalo, Matema Raselalome, Mickayla Mullins and Natalia Chikweshe, all grade 8 learners fed their curiosity when they visited Sci-Bono during their December school break.”

•Psychometric assessment and counselling: A team of trained professionals offer individual and group assessment to support study, career and work choices (Bookings are essential)

•Girl Learner Programme: Celebrated annually, this event provides a platform for successful women professionals in the fields of science, technology,

engineering and finance to inspire and mentor young women studying Maths and Science.

•Career Library: Open daily the fully stocked library provides valuable information about a wide range of career and study opportunities. The www.seben.za.net career website offers online support

and can be accessed off site or through computers situated in the library. Career counsellors are on hand to assist in finding current information on bursaries and internships.

•Industry Site Visits: Organised tours to industries within Gauteng provide learners with hands-on experience of daily work environments and processes.

•Stakeholder Relations Management: The Centre has established a career development forum to encourage and facilitate dialogue and create cooperation amongst the various industries, public sector and government role players committed to youth development.

•Career Focus Weeks: Exhibitions to showcase career opportunities in Engineering, Finance and ICT.

•Career Workshops: Workshops to assist learners with subject choices for grade 10 and to prepare grade 11 and 12 learners for the world of work and study.

Sci-Bono Contact Information: AddressCorner of Miriam Makeba & President Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2107

Hours and Prices: Monday-Friday 09h00-17h00Saturday & Sunday 09h30-16h30Entry fees: R10 a child and R20 an adult, pensioners and children under 4 are free. Website: www.sci-bono.co.za Email: [email protected]: +27 11 639 8400Fax: +27 832 3360


Sci-Bono's CEO, David Kramer

If you're a matriculant or a parent of one, you must be feeling the heat right now. Besides having to face exams, you're also under pressure to finalise your applications for further studies and bursaries. You have tons of paperwork to deal with and varying deadlines, as well as finals looming -it is rather crazy out there, isn't it? One way to turn down the heat a notch or two is to consult a trained career advisor, says Natalie Rabson of Boston City Campus & Business College.

As part of its corporate social responsibility, Boston offers computerised career assessment and one-on-one career guidance by trained career advisors at each of the college's branches nationwide. This is offered free of charge and with no obligation to register. Rabson suggests that learners and their parents make use of this service.

“It gets quite hectic towards this time of the year,” she comments. “It is almost as though people feel they have to scramble for a place at university or else they will be putting their career at risk. The reality is that there are so many ways you can study and get good education, that there is no need to panic or make hasty decisions.”

Rabson bel ieves i t is worthwhile investigating other study options at the same time as you are looking into a traditional university education. “Some of these options did not exist a couple of years ago so teachers, parents and learners don't know about them,” she explains. “That is why time spent with a career advisor is probably the best thing you can do. It is also valuable to chat to a recruitment agent, as they are aware of what employers are looking for and what their skills needs are, and the value of various qualifications out in the corporate world. ”

A trained career advisor can give you a proper breakdown of alternative ways of studying and training for the world of work, which should include the following:

* Private colleges and universities - public universities in South Africa don't have enough places to accommodate all the

school leavers that want to study. Government announced earlier this year that it was going to build more universities, but it will take a while before these are ready. Do you know that you can go to a private college like Boston City Campus & Business College and get a degree?

Boston offers a B.Com Management Marketing and a BBA in Media Operations as well as a range of other learning programmes. The college has 40 campuses spread throughout the country and registration for some of the courses is open right through the year,

Boston City Campus

Help for matrics in choosing study alternatives


there is no closing date. As a Unisa licensee, Boston also offers tuition support at selected campuses for students who register for the Unisa BCom; BCompt, LLB and BBA.

* Distance learning and online learning - there are many good, accredited courses offered online or through distance learning, this includes degrees, certificates and diplomas. Boston City Campus & Business College offers a HIV/AIDS Counselling and Management courses as well as Sports Administration via distance learning.

* Skills programmes - a skills programme is a short course of study during which you complete one or more modules or subjects. Some skills programmes can be completed in as little as three weeks, others are as long as 12 months. They can be done part-time or full-time. You can build on existing skills or gain new ones and grow to advanced levels in things such as IT. Skills p rogrammes are accred i ted and recognised by the Setas (sector education and training authorities). They are on an equal footing to other training programmes or courses; some are on graduate level (NQF Level 6). Boston offers skills p rog rammes such as : ass i s tan t

bookkeeper, bookkeeper, payroll, cost and management accounting, income tax, and business management.

I n t e r n s h i p a n d l e a r n e r s h i p programmes –Boston City Campus & Business College has run internship and learnership programmes on behalf of setas. Contact the setas to find out more about the programmes they fund and where you can apply, or alternatively Boston may assist you with the requirements.

P r o f e s s i o n a l i n s t i t u t e s a n d associations – such as the Institute of Certif ied Bookkeepers (ICB), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Computing Technology Association (CompTIA), Prometric and Pastel make use of private colleges like Boston to run their courses. Boston City Campus & Business College has repeatedly been voted as the best computer training college by The Star readers. According to CompTIA Boston certifies the most students on CompTIA in Sub-sahara Africa and they have been rated third globally by CompTIA.

ABOUT BOSTON CITY CAMPUSFounded in 1991, Boston City Campus & Business College was started to assist UNISA students prepare for their examinations. Today it has become one of South Africa's leading tertiary education institutions, offering over 80 career study options at over 40 colleges nationwide servicing more than 20 000 learners annually throughout South Africa.Boston is committed to “Education. For Life.” and prides itself on offering relevant courses that meet industry needs; quality academic material and tuition that delivers a high level of success for students and provides them with employable, work-ready skills.At Boston students are offered assistance with all aspects of student life from training, computer l iteracy, c o m p u t e r i s e d c a r e e r c o m p a s s assessment, moderation and verification of theoretical and practical training schedules. More information on Boston City Campus & Business College is available at www.boston.co.za.


A career in environmental sciences can be immensely rewarding and exciting as it increases our understanding of the world in which we live. It aims to create and maintain harmony between man and the environment. Environmental science encompasses a range of issues that impact on our world: climate change, conservation, biodiversity, water quality, groundwater contamination, soil

contamination, waste management, disaster reduction, pollution – to name but a few. Career opportunities in environmental sciences are vast and diverse – from studying cells under a microscope to studying insects in a rainforest, viruses that affect human beings or ostriches in the Karoo. Environmental scientists at the CSIR make an impact on the environment in a variety of

ways – by monitoring the quality of the environment, interpreting the impact our actions have on the environment and by developing solutions to restore the balance. They also help with the planning, development and construction of infrastructure and utilities that protect water resources and reflect efficient and beneficial land use.

A Career In


CAREERS

Environmental Sciences

Josephine Musango is a resource economist who studies the impact of socio-economic activities on the environment and on the economy. One of her recent projects entailed studying fish farming in China, and advising on appropriate management options to ensure it remains a sustainable industry.

Josephine's advice on becoming a resource economist

Important school subjects: Life Sciences, Maths, Physical Science and Economics. Qualifications: I think the best way to a career in resource economics is to obtain your degree in Life Sciences, specialising in Economics. Alternatively, you could

obtain a degree in Agricultural Economics.

Characteristics: There are so many facets to this career: you have to have a real passion for people; you have to care about communities-how they live and how they interact. However, you also need to have an equal interest in the economy and the environment. In this profession these three aspects go hand-in hand. Best part of the job: It is not easy to find a career that encompasses all three of my interests - communities, the environment and the economy. My job gives me the opportunity to explore the nuts and bolts of the unique relationship between humans and their environment.


Meet a Chemical Oceanographer

with a thesis topic in Ocean Chemistry. This allows sufficient specialisation for you to pursue a Ph.D in Chemical Oceanography or Ocean Biogeochemistry.

Characteristics: You must be curious about how the world works. An inquisitive mind will be constantly stimulated and challenged by this career type. Best part of the job: I often get to work in the field. For example, I've recently been on a scientific cruise to the Antarctic. I joined 67 scientists from 11 countries for six weeks on the open seas. We performed our analysis using state-of-the-art equipment and, of course, we had the most amazing experiences. We saw pods of whales and dolphins and most spectacular of all, we sailed through a fleet of icebergs.

Warren Joubert is a chemical oceanographer at the CSIR who studies the effects of global warming on the world's oceans. Through his research, Warren hopes to gain a better understanding of the interaction between the atmosphere and the oceans as it will help us fight the causes and effects of global warming.

Warren's advice on becoming an oceanographer

Important school subjects: Maths and Physical Science.

Qualifications: The simplest way to become a chemical oceanographer is to obtain a degree in Oceanography or Chemistry. After an undergraduate degree, you can do your master's degree

Meet a Resource Economist

Info Systems- all of which are presented at university level.

Characteristics: You need to have an analytical mind, enjoy sinking your teeth into a problem and not let go until you've found a solution. You must be hard working and show initiative-you must enjoy learning new things. Being an avid reader could benefit you greatly. Best part of the job: I enjoy my job mostly because of its dynamic, versatile nature. There are so many facets to it; every day presents a new challenge and a new revelation.

Information courtesy of The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research for more information visit: http://www.csir.co.za/recruitment/biosciences

Elizabeth Masekoameng is a heavy metal pollution researcher with a special interest in the presence and effects of mercury in the environment. Her research explores the manner in which mercury moves through different environmental media, and the effect it has on the ecosystem and human health.

Elizabeth's advice on becoming a heavy metal pollution researcherImportant school subjects: Maths, science and geography. Qualifications: A BSc in Environmental Sciences is always a good platform for this type of work. You can also benefit greatly from courses such as Ecology, Ecological Modelling, Pollution and Environmental Quality and Geographical

Meet a Heavy Metal Pollution Researcher

The noble Albert Einstein once said ''the only real valuable thing is intuition''. This idea showed insight into what a great scientist he was and gave birth to many famous inventors by helping them implement ideas.Intuition inspires decisions, it is a combination of brains, books and business

know-how that comes at an accelerated rate and comes as a feeling. It helps one to make a choice that often manifests good results, success and most of all personal growth and self-awareness. This ''gut feeling'' fits in every situation, be it making a call or going to a place .I don't know of a person who had once

listened to their ''gut instinct'' and regretted it. However I know a lot, myself included, who ignored it and grieved over the bad decision.Intuition is the compass of the soul to making brave decisions leading to success. Zanele Kumalo

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possibilities are endless if you're willing to take the necessary risks. We were selling products for four times their cost price, which in itself was a huge step for us, considering that we all came onto the programme with little to no entrepreneurial experience, but we never questioned what we wanted to achieve.

The success of our business also landed myself and my financial manager (Yolandi Le Roux) a trip to attend a Sustainable Development Programme in Bulgaria in 2010, a once in a lifetime trip that I will never forget! I later on went to receive a John Craig award for Entrepreneurial Spirit at our school's prize giving.

It still overwhelms me when I think of how many doors a programme like JASA opened for me, I just had to ensure I

I participated in the Mini Enterprise Programme, funded by Graftec in 2009 when I was a Grade 11 learner at General Smuts High School. The programme sessions were held at Graftech's offices in Meyerton. Our company's name was Chain-It! and we sold key chains in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes. As the financial accountant for Chain-It! I was responsible for the money side of our business, from costing to profit and loss to balancing our balance sheet.

The programme was a lot of fun but we also worked hard to ensure the success of our mini-company. I remember when our

thcompany broke even in the 4 week of business (which was a record at the time) we were ecstatic. We made a tidy profit by the end of the programme!

The programme taught me that the

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wasn't afraid to dive into opportunities I was given.

These days, I'm a very busy 21 year old entrepreneur. I am currently in my final year of study towards my B.Com Entrepreneurship and Business Management degree, at the North-West University in the Vaal Triangle. (I'm planning on doing my Honours next year). I'm also in the process of starting up my own mobile beauty salon AND I'm also a part-time model at Models Unlimited, doing both photographic and ramp work. I'm also an MC and I MC at beauty pageants and talent events around Vaal.

“It still overwhelms me when I think of how many doors a programme like JASA opened for me”.

Phela


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If you cannot present your product or service to your customers in a way that makes it more attractive than your competitors, your business has little chance of success. Marketing includes sales, advertising, promotional activities, pricing, packing, the location and even the name of your business. Improve your marketing skills to improve sales. Marketing is your most important organising tool. There are four basic aspects of marketing, often called the “four Ps.” Product: the item or service you sellPrice: the amount you charge for your product or servicePromotion: the ways you inform your market as to who, what and where you areProvision: the channels you use to take the product to the customerThe principles of determining your market share and market potential are the same for all geographic areas. First determine a customer profile (who) and the geographic size of the market (how many). This is the general market potential. Knowing the number and strength of your competitors (and then estimating the share of business you will take from them) will give you the market potential specific to your enterprise.

Bureau of Market Research-BMR-UNISA Marketing and socioeconomic research. Training is also provided in research methodology. Southern African Marketing Research AssociationSAMRA, The Southern African Marketing Research Association is a professional body of individuals engaged in every

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aspect of marketing research – from planning, supervising and setting standards for the industry, to teaching and promoting professionalism in marketing research. The Association provides its members with numerous benefits, not least of which is the opportunity to share knowledge and learn from the experience of other members. SAMRA has been the professional association for members of the marketing research industry since 1963. Its main aims are: - To ensure the maintenance of professional standards - To provide members with an educational, information and social forum for the promotion of marketing research- To represent the interests of the marketing research profession in the wider society - To promote the professional image and good standing of marketing research in or society.

Create a demand for your product and service by means of a good promotional campaign. A good advertisement could see all your stock sold in a single day whilst a bad advertisement could cost the same and have damaging effects on

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your sales. How do you spend your promotional investment well? Know what to look for. Tell the customer only what is in it for him. That is all he will be interested in.

Keeping or losing customersRunning a small and growing business can be a constant battle, there's often so little time for planning ahead. Yet, as well as devoting some time to your business plan and strategy, putting some planning into sales can also yield plenty of benefit in the long run. These ideas are only a start, of course you will have others which are perhaps more applicable to your business. The secret, of course is to plan ahead. Almost every business has some form of seasonality, a time of year that represents their biggest push. Like a good wedding speech, your promotional ideas need to be thoughtfully put together, inspired and original, and massaged into shape before unveiling to your public. Word of mouth, marketing, advertising and public relations can bring customers into your business.

Information courtesy of Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA)

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