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Keneuoe Mokati & Zanele Khumalo

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YMS Magazine congratulates Mrs Rakgadi Mathathe, school principal at Lesiba Secondary School who was recently awarded as second place winner in the Secondary School Leadership category at the National Teaching Awards.

According to the teacher awards,‘Mrs Mathathe was appointed as principal of Lesiba Secondary School three years ago. Under her stewardship, the school improved its pass rate from the 40s to 88.9% in her first year and there has been improvement ever since’. At YMS Magazine we are proud to have an educator and leader of Mrs Mathathe’s calibre on our programme. Lesiba Secondary School is sponsored by Gold Fields to receive YMS Magazine.Kindly see page 13 for Mrs Mathathe’s Full article.

Excellence In Leadership

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Finding Your PurposeBonnke Shipalana

Hold On To Your Dreams

Marcel von Aulock

Lessons From Mandela

Excellence In Leadership

Lincoln Mali

10 Leading Tsogo Sun

12 Philip Panaino

13 Rakgadi Mathathe

15 Bursary Programmes

16 Graduate Opportunities

17 Scholarships & Fellowships

17 Scarce Skills Opportunities

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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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CONTENTS

CAREERS

18 Careers In Science

19 A Career In Agricultural Engeneering

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20 Have You Got What It Takes? Am I Ready For Business? Part 4

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Achieve Physical Health.' Ms. Melanie Brickles, a District representative, delivered a speech to highlight the importance of counselling services for learners in schools. The Counselling Centre was officially opened by Dr. H Meyer.

Steve Tshwete Secondary School recently opened a Counselling Centre with the vision of assisting learners and community members who need counselling services. The theme of the day was 'Make Mental Health a Priority to

The Johannesburg Art Gallery is the biggest gallery on the sub-continent, with a collection larger than that of the South African National Art Gallery in Cape Town. The Johannesburg Art Gallery is home to some of the most prized works not just in the country but also in the world.

CollectionsThe gallery currently has over 9 000 artworks in its collection. The contemporary South African collection is the largest and comprises photography, installations, new media and digital works, painting, sculptures, prints and ceramics. It includes work by renowned artists Tracey Rose, Robin Rhode, Jane

Alexander, Jackson Hlungwani and William Kentridge.

Library and Archives The library and archives are a specialised reference resource of information on art, artists, exhibitions, museology and the history of the gallery and collection. It contains over 9 000 art books, supplemented by archived material, pamphlets, news-cuttings, art and museum journals, as well as videos, CDs and DVDs. Services include queries on art for all users; and assistance for learners, groups, students from schools and all tertiary institutions.

Where to find The Johannesburg Art GalleryJoubert Park GardensKing George StreetJoubert Park

Entrance Fees: FreeOpening HoursTuesday to Sundays, 10am-5pm (Closed on Christmas Day and the Day of Goodwill)

Information from www.joburgculture.co.za

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Steve Tshwete Secondary School: Opening of Counselling Centre

Mrs Kujwana with Steve Tshwete learners.

Melanie Brickles, district rep with Annemarie Swanepoel & Talila Serfontein, the counsellors at the centre.

Official Opening by Dr. H Meyer, IDSO together with Mr Mtimunye, acting principal.

A learner delivers a poem to the audience.

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Young Movers and Shakers (YMS): Which high school did you attend last year?

YMS: How well did you do in your final matric exams?

YMS: What are you doing this year in terms of studies?

YMS: What challenges come with adapting to tertiary life?

YMS: What are the highlights of being in tertiary?

YMS: Are you doing anything of significance outside of your academic

Ashton Samuels (AS): I went to Eden College Lyndhurst, Johannesburg.

AS: I achieved 3 distinctions: LO (86%), Accounting (89%), History (80%) and a 77% aggregate with 8 subjects.

AS: I am studying Accountancy at UJ towards a CA (Chartered Accountant) qualification.

AS: Deciding whether to study or party during the weekend, adapting to larger workloads and making new colleagues.

AS: Freedom! The ability to drive your own car is great; varsity is only on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday for me so I always get a long weekend!

work?

YMS: How would you advice a person who is still in high school about adapting to tertiary life?

Young Movers and Shakers (YMS): You matriculated last year, so what are you doing this year?

YMS: You got distinctions in Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Life Orientation, how did you keep yourself motivated to study hard and achieve such great results?

AS: I am currently expanding my vending machine business, I have recently established a website www.ashtonscreations.com that does web development and I have entered the Liberty Life Investment Challenge for my 5th year with eyes set on winning again!

AS: Go to open days at varsity and don't think because you are done with matric everything will be easy, life is tough out there, although 50% is a pass it's not what employers are looking for!

Keneoue Mokati (KM): This year I am studying towards a Bachelors Degree in Mining Engineering at the University of Pretoria.

KM: My mom was my motivation. She

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strived so hard to see me acquiring the best education ever and that pushed me to work hard enough towards my studies so that I will be able to take her out of the situations we are in at home.

KM: The greatest highlights were having to understand a chapter of 23 pages in two days and having no one else but my peers to discuss with, having to juggle around long hours of no sleep with long hours of lectures have all come with adapting to life outside of school.

KM: Meeting a lot of people from all over and actually having to stand up for what you believe in is a big challenge. Standing up for your morals and attributes (discipline and commitment).You learn to do things for yourself with no mom, dad or dear teacher to guide you.

KM: Adapting to tertiary took 3-4 weeks for me. During that time I had a chance to evaluate things like time

YMS: What have been the highlights of adapting to life outside of high school?

YMS: What are the challenges of life after high school?

YMS: How have you adapted to tertiary life?

Achievers

Ashton Samuels

Ashton Samuels, Keneuoe Mokati and Zanele Khumalo are three young movers and shakers who achieved distinctions in their final matric exams. They speaks to us about adapting to life outside of school and how they keep themselves motivated to achieve great results.

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management, discipline, commitment, hard work and most importantly.....a NO PROCASTINATION rule. Those are my keys to adapting to tertiary life.

KM: Know your goals in life and always keep them in mind. If possible, write them everywhere. And always remember that life is a journey of thorns and stumbles. Whatever obstacle you encounter, let it not stop you from achieving what everyone thinks is impossible for you to reach. Dedicate yourself fully to your work and love it. Live it and believe me, it will work in your favour. If I did it, why wonder if you can do it as well? Believe in yourself and enjoy the ride OF YOUR JOURNEY TO SUCCESS.

YMS: What advice would you give to a person who is still in high school and would like to achieve the great results that you have achieved?

Zanele KhumaloYoung Movers and Shakers (YMS): You matriculated last year what are you doing this year?

YMS: You got distinctions in Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Geography, Life Orientation, English and Sesotho, how did you keep yourself motivated to study hard and achieve such great results?

YMS: What have been the highlights of adapting to life outside of high school?

YMS: What are the challenges of life after high school?

Zanele Khumalo (ZK): I am currently doing my BCMP (Bachelor of Clinical Medical Practice) at Wits.

ZK: Well.....I must say studying is not one of my favourite hobbies, but it's one of those things you have to do in order to better your life. My motivation was and still is my family, especially my mother. She has sacrificed a lot for me and passing was one of the few "thank yous" I could give her.

ZK: Nobody cares about me here....everything is bigger, textbooks, lecture rooms, responsibilities....like they say, I am a small fish in a big pond.

ZK: It's almost the same but there are more responsibilities.

YMS: What do you think the advantages of taking a gap year are?

YMS: What advice would you give to a person who is still in high school and would like to achieve the great results that you have achieved?

ZK: I am not taking a gap year but I would like to think that those taking a gap year are having a well deserved break after excelling in their matric year. A gap year allows one to do some self-introspection and decide on the best possible way forward

ZK: Opportunity follows struggle. It follows effort. It follows hard work. It doesn't come before struggle, sacrifices will be necessary on the road to success.

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Send us your secret of success and win a copy of Secrets of Success, an inspirational book by Dr Marko Saravanja.

situations in order to make their dreams come true. These courageous people say no to the way things have always been done and find new solutions to age-old problems. It is courage that makes me want to wake up every morning and look at every challenge as a step towards my successful future!

Courage gives you the guts to step towards your goals. It takes courage to move out of your comfort zone and take the narrow road which leads to success. Courage separates the winners from the losers. As a secret of success courage can be used by those who have big goals and are willing to look beyond their current

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Leadership Opportunities

2013 SADC

Secondary

Schools Essay

CompetitionThe Department of Basic Education wishes to urge all Matric Learners in 2013 to be a part of the annual SADC (Southern African Development Community) Secondary Schools Essay Competition.

thNow in its 15 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, their thoughts and views.This year's topic '' The ultimate objective of the SADC Protocol on Education and Training is to progressively achieve the equivalence, harmonisation and standardisation of the education and training systems in the SADC Region''. Learners will be expected to discuss (a) the challenges faced by Member States in implementing this protocol and the progress made in the last 15 years as well as (b) What should be done to accelerate the realisation of this provision of the protocol” This year's topic will challenge the current crop of matrics and certainly enlighten

learners on the history of the entire SADC region and the roles played by these liberation movements in achieving the current political and social climate. The winner of the essay competition will not only be recognised as the best young and most expressive writer, the learner will also receive $500 as the winner for the 2013 competition, second prize will be $300 while the third place learner will receive $200.The Department of Basic Education wishes to encourage all matric learners to be a part of SADC Secondary Schools Essay Competition this year. Please visit www.education.gov.za where a list of provincial coordinators and further information is available.

Brightest Young Minds 2013 Summit

thThe 12 annual Brightest Young Minds summit will take place between 23-28 July 2013 in Johannesburg. The summit brings together the best and brightest in SA youth-from multiple disciplines, various cities and diverse backgrounds-for a week of inspiring presentations, constructive debates and engaging discussions on topical and relevant issues. To apply complete an online application form. For more information visit www.bym.co.za.

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 the 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

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yours. Everything you need to succeed is within you.

Dr Marko Saravanja Chairperson Regenesys Business School

Dream big! Persevere! Be brave and take the risks! Dreaming, perseverance and courage is the winning formula for success. Express freely, love fully and just be your best. Work for a greater cause, give unconditionally, and victory will be

You Need To Succeed Is Everything

Within You

Founder and Chairman of Power of

1 Leadership Agency - Bonnke

Shipalana, challenges youth from

all walks of life to seek and

understand their God- given

purpose.

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

YMS: What profound moment do you remember about your school days?

YMS: What kept you motivated as a young person?

Bonnke Shipalana (BS): For me it was fun. I had the fortune of going to school at the age of 4. There was no one to look after me at home because both my parents were teachers. My uncle who was a builder was involved in building a primary school so he decided that I should attend at the school that he was involved in building. I started grade 1 at the age of 4 and I started matric at the age of 15 and managed to pass. That is why I say school was fun for me it was more like going to crèche.

BS: I remember that when I went to what was then known as standard 3 (Grade 5). I was taken to the C class. In our days the A and B classes were for the clever people. The C, D and E classes were not classes one would be proud of being in. I got concerned when my friends told me that the C class was not for smart people. I made sure that I passed well and the following year I went to 4A.

BS: The amount of belief that my teachers had in me. I think they saw potential in me which I did not see. Every time someone important like an inspector came to the school they would call me. When the

matric results came out one of the teachers called me and said he looked up my name first because he knew that if I had not done well it meant the whole school had done badly. I think as teachers with experience they could see someone who was focused. They never allowed the circumstances to define me. They saw beyond my circumstances they could see that if I was outside of that environment I would do well.

BS: When I speak to young people I remind them to try as much as possible to discover their purpose at an early age. A purpose is simply defined as your reason for being on earth. With most young people you find that because they have discovered their talent, they tend to stop and not want to go beyond that. Talent can simply be defined as that special something that you are born with, you do not have to work hard for it. Talent at a young age puts you on a pedestal. People praise you for it and you might even get paid for it. You then find that talented people do not want to move from their talent to their purpose.

BS: Moving from your talent to your purpose takes a bit of pain. It means you

YMS: When motivating young people what is the one thing that you want them to walk away with?

YMS: What does it take for a person to move from their talent to their purpose?

will be forgotten for some time. So know your talent but be willing to move to your purpose. Purpose has a lot to do with passion. The root Greek word for passion is suffering. So passion is about suffering. When you choose your purpose and say I am passionate about this thing it means you are saying you are willing to suffer for what you have chosen.

BS: The first and most important thing is to read. Being a speaker is 80% reading and 20% speaking. The reading is constant, regardless of how big you become as a speaker, you need to read. The second thing is to take risks, organise your own events. I do not book anyone to come and speak at my events if they have never organised their own events. Thirdly you must be willing to take the risk of stepping up and taking authority when you are asked to. At the age of 17 I was asked to speak at a psychologists' conference. I could have turned down the invitation because I was scared and intimidated by the calibre of the audience. But I took up the challenge and went to speak. I do not even want to remember what I said. But I risked. When you risk you gain confidence.

YMS: What advice would you give to a young person who would one day like to be a motivational speaker like yourself?

Finding Your Purpose Finding Your PurposeFounder and Chairman of Power of

1 Leadership Agency - Bonnke

Shipalana, challenges youth from

all walks of life to seek and

understand their God- given

purpose.

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

YMS: How did you get involved in politics?

Lincoln Mali (LM): I had a lot of fun. I was quite driven as a student. I had very strict parents who really wanted me to succeed, so doing well in my studies and passing was important. I always categorise my life as two stages, before 1984 and what happened after 1984. Before 1984, I was diligent. I played a lot of sports and focused on what my parents wanted me to do. I was also very naughty like any other young person. After 1984 I became involved in politics and this changed my life, forcing me to balance my political and school life.

LM: There were two big influences, the first one was my father who taught me a lot and taught me to read newspapers, so from an early age I was well informed. I could name any president from all the countries in the continent and overseas. I would read the newspapers and follow what was going on. That gave me my first real sense of political consciousness. When I got to high school in 1984, I met some of my close friends who were already involved in 'real' politics. They tried to persuade me to join them, because they saw leadership potential in me, which I couldn't really relate to at the time because I wasn't in their immediate circle of influence. I decided to join them and within a short period of time I became a leader in the school and within the broader community. That is how I became

involved in politics, but I also experienced the brutality of the police as a result of this. At the age of 18, I had been expelled from school, had been to jail twice and had attempted to skip the country to go into exile. During this time I also experienced the brutality of the police

LM: I was an all-rounded student in academics and sports. My teachers were an inspiration because they continually guided me and imparted words of wisdom and advice about life, even under the most difficult working conditions. Sports played an important part in my school going days, and having achieved my provincial colours in rugby, cricket, football and athletics is still something I feel incredibly proud of. Generally I was a fun loving student. I believed in becoming a whole person rather than just concentrating on the books. Books are important but an overall person is what you want to be at the end of the day.

LM: We faced a lot of things like gangestarism, pregnancy amongst people we grew up with, students dropping out of school, just giving up on life, and drug abuse. School was not seen as the sexiest thing to be doing with your life. That is why I admire those who stayed and stuck it out. I am no better than a lot of the people I grew up with but what was different is that there were

YMS: What were the highlights of your high school days?

YMS: What challenges did you and your peers face when you were growing up?

always people who were there to give me guidance and support and show me the way when I went off the path. I wrote an article for the Sunday Times,

thpublished on the 8 of April 2012, titled Yes, it takes a village to raise a child, which emphasises the importance of having positive role models. Some of the people I grew up with are now late, some of them are unemployed and some of them have no prospects. The difference was how much of that village was around its child, those that had a broader village could survive, those that did not, could not survive.

LM: The most important thing is to hold on to your dreams because the dream is yours it does not belong to anyone else. But the dream has to be natured, fought for, contested for and one day the dream becomes a reality. I will soon be going off to Harvard, now that is a dream I had when I could not even pass matric. When I was in prison I had a dream that I would one day be a successful person in my own right and go to the best universities and compete with people who went to schools where they paid R100 000 whereas in our school we only paid R100. Those are the dreams you have to hold onto. Be clear in your mind that your background does not determine your future. It does not and it should not.

YMS: What advice would you give to a young person who is in high school and would one day like to enjoy the same success that you are enjoying today?

Lincoln Mali, Regional Head:

Western Region, Personal &

Business Banking, Africa at

Standard Bank speaks to

Young Movers and Shakers

about the importance of

holding on to your dreams

and the value of a village in

raising a child.

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Hold On To YourDREAMS

Marcel von Aulock, Chief Executive Officer and Executive

Director of Tsogo Sun speaks to us about his career journey and

the advantages his young age brings to the Tsogo Sun Group.

Young Movers & Shakers (YMS): May you please take us through the highlights of your career journey, which lead to where you are today?

YMS: When you were starting out as a young person, how did you know that the hotel industry was ideal for you?

Marcel von Aulock (MvA): I studied towards a qualification in Chartered Accountancy. I knew that I wanted to be in the hotel industry when I was still in high school. During my articles my main audit companies were amongst others Southern Sun. As soon as I finished my articles I joined Southern Sun and I have been with the group ever since. I have been lucky in that I was with the group from its smaller days until now. I knew the industry was the right industry for me.

MvA: I like the industry because it is quite attractive, with resorts and things like that. I found it quite appealing versus being in a bank or the insurance industry. I knew then that operations were not for me because I do not have the personality to run a hotel. My dad advised me that if I do a CA qualification I can do anything because my basic education would mean I can be in any industry I choose. I was also lucky in that since I was in the company there were people who effectively looked after me. They were my mentors but not in the sense that they gave me special treatment. I had to play my part by doing my day to day tasks well. Whatever your job is at the time if you do that well you get opportunities, I was lucky because I was rewarded for the work that I was doing by being given more and more responsibilities and opportunities in the company. Once you have the opportunity, that is half of it, you still have to make it work.

YMS: What do you think motivated your mentors to help you in advancing your career?

YMS: Do you think leaders are born or are they made?

YMS: What kind of learner were you at school?

MvA: I think it is twofold, it is in their nature. People do actually want to help other people to achieve. Secondly I never failed at the tasks that I got and I did not drop anything. Mistakes cost money. There are two types of mistakes. There are those where you take a judgment call which does not work out well and there are mistakes that you make because you just did not bother because of sloppiness and not speaking up when you do not understand something. Those mistakes are unforgivable. You do not have to do much to stand out, you just have to do your job properly and people will look after you.

MvA: It is a bit of nature versus nurture, there are elements of both. You have got to have your basic ability. If you are absolutely useless with numbers then you cannot go into accounting. For example, I know that I could never go into any form of art because I have zero artistic ability. So there is an element of having to be good at what you do but most people have much more talent than they know. Then the rest comes through the nurture people are given opportunities and their own attitudes gives them the ability to make the most of those opportunities.

MvA: I was not a very good learner at school. I succeeded a lot better

academically at university. I think that is because there is a different way of learning at university than what there is at school and somehow the way things were taught at university worked much better for my way of thinking.

MvA: Yes, my father was a professional. He was a financial director at Siemens. I grew up in a corporate household which gave me a good understanding of corporate life versus someone who had no experience with corporate life. How my home background helped was in that there was no tolerance for not succeeding, you had to study; you had to do your homework. There was never any question about whether I would get a tertiary education or not they did not mind what I did as long as I would get an education.

MvA: Being younger probably brings with it a greater willingness to drive change and an element of taking more risks because you are less risk averse when you are young than when you are older. That also brings some risk with it so you have to pay a lot of attention to consulting with people who have been in business longer. You can have the enthusiasm of youth but you do not want to make mistakes which you can avoid by learning from people who have more experience. But the advantage of youth is that your drive is higher.

YMS: Do you think your home background had anything to do with your academic success:

YMS: What advantage does your young age bring to the Tsogo Sun Group?

Leading Tsogo Sun

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Philip Panaino, MasterCard's Division President for South Africa shares a lesson in humility that he learnt from former President Nelson Mandela. He also tells us about the importance of energy and passion on the journey to success.

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Young Movers and Shakers (YMS): What did you find most challenging as

Philip Panaino (PP): Having to decide what I was going to do with my life was probably the biggest challenge I faced as a young school graduate. It can be pretty intimidating having to think about your future all of a sudden after being guided by your school and parents throughout your life up until the day you finish high school. This is where I believe parents, career counsellors and mentors, and business people have a big role to play, as they have been through these challenges, have experience in this regard and could potentially offer some sound advice. The big world can be really daunting because up to when you finish high school, everything has just about been perfectly planned for you.

PP: When I was young, my grandmother was admitted to a state hospital. I went with my parents to visit her one day and it so happened that our former president, Nelson Mandela, was also visiting the hospital. What I clearly remember is that he took the time to greet a very long queue of people. When he got to me, he asked me what I was doing at the hospital. I told him that I was visiting my sick grandmother, and he said he was sorry to hear that she was ill. He also said I should tell her that she is in very good

a young person fresh out of school?

YMS: What has been your greatest lesson in leadership and humility?

hands. I then asked him why he was at a state hospital (because it wouldn't be wrong to assume that a president would choose to go to a private hospital.) He said he was there for a check-up as the hospital had some of the best doctors. I'll never forget that day, how he took time out of his very busy schedule to personally greet everyone in the queue. From a humility perspective, that shows you that you should always take the time to connect with people, no matter who they are, or who you are.

PP: As a business operating in South Africa, we not only have to drive the commercial interest of the company, but we also should leave a legacy. Not all of us will be famous for it but we can all play our part. MasterCard is committed to empowering women all over the world in order to uplift and improve their quality of life. We do this by supporting several women’s and children’s causes through scholarships, financial assistance, and educational programmes, helping provide them with the skills they need to stand on their own feet and support themselves and their families. If we can all adopt the pay it forward principle we could realise the true potential of our country.

YMS: What role do you think businesses such as MasterCard can play in the advancement of leadership in South Africa?

YMS: What were some of the things you did to get to where you are today?

YMS: When having to make a decision around hiring a person what are the things that you consider?

YMS: MasterCard has recently partnered with Junior Achievement South Africa (JASA) to empower young, predominantly female entrepreneurs. Why does MasterCard find value in such a partnership?

PP: I studied really hard, and I worked hard too while doing so. I decided that I wanted to work in the financial services environment from the get-go. I applied for an entry level job at a bank which I was successful in getting. I started out selling life insurance and unit trusts. I constantly reminded myself not to become complacent in one position/job, and always promised to challenge myself as I moved up in my career. Leading MasterCard in South Africa has been a really rewarding position, it keeps me motivated, it keeps me on my toes too, and no two days are the same. If you set your mind to something, you can achieve it; my hard work is definitely paying off.

PP: What really stands out for me is the person's level of enthusiasm towards wanting to learn new things. This demonstrates that the person has the tenacity to get involved, complete a task and deliver results. They say that first impressions count, this is true especially if they come prepared, are enthusiastic, have energy and passion and can prove to me they can offer something different to everyone else applying for the job – they will stand out.

PP: Junior Achievement South Africa (JASA) is very special to me. It is an organisation that does wonderful work in the communities and especially in societies in need of support. 2013 is the third year we have partnered with them to train South Africa's next generation of entrepreneurs. This year's programme is called the Mini Enterprise Programme. We have sponsored 440 Grade 11 and 12 learners from 11 schools to complete an entrepreneurship programme that will teach them to develop and sell a product or service, while at the same time ensuring that there is economic value and community interest in that product/service. The learners on the programme are taught how to develop a sound business plan, execute the plan, accept payment for their product/service and ensure that, at the end of the day, their businesses are profitable. The learner groups that are most successful in this programme reap real rewards. It teaches young minds to facilitate commerce so when they enter the business world or start their own businesses, that they have a solid foundation to do so.

Lessons From Nelson MandelaLessons From Nelson Mandela

Young Movers and Shakers (YMS): You recently came second in the Excellence in Secondary School Leadership category at the National Teaching Awards. With all the challenges faced by those in the teaching profession, how do you keep yourself motivated to always lead with dedication?

YMS: What challenges does leading young people who we know are the country's future leaders come with?

Rakgadi Mathathe (RM): What keeps me motivated is the passion that I have for education and my vision, learners that I see every day in their full school uniform arriving at school on time and very eager to be taught and learn, educators who are forever energetic, passionate, committed and ready to deliver what's expected of them, engaging with all members of the school community to ensure that all activities within the school are performed to the latter and parental involvement in their children's education.

RM: The socio-economic background of most learners becomes a barrier in their learning. These are learners who are exposed to alcohol, drug abuse, lack of values and morals due to family structures and peer pressure, learners' anger from

various factors which later manifest themselves in vandalising of school property, absenteeism, low self-esteem and the fact of over- age learners in lower grades due to late school entry who then become a problem in classes.

RM: The lessons I've learnt from leading young people are tolerance and listening to all the challenges our learners are faced with, identification of truancy from truthful absenteeism, engaging learners to a level of opening up and not to conclude before acquiring all facts.

RM: The love for working with people and ensuring capacitation, development and growth in spheres of life so that people can be self- sufficient.

RM: Learner motivation comes from ensuring that educators are always

YMS: What lessons have you learnt from leading young people?

YMS: What motivated you to get into the teaching profession?

YMS: Your school achieved great results in last year's National Senior Certificate exams, how do you keep learners in your school motivated to always strive for excellence?

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Rakgadi Mathathe, school principal at Lesiba Secondary School was recently awarded as second place winner in the Secondary School Leadership category at the National Teaching Awards. She speaks to us about what keeps her motivated and dedicated to her work.

prepared and attend to their classes promptly at all times, learner recognition on achievement in aspects within the school, introduction of “white blazers” for the overall performer per grade, DUX award for a learner that is an all rounder i.e. in curricula and extra-curricular activities, the performance shield at the administration foyer to be seen by any person visiting the school and assisting grade 12 learners with tertiary and bursary applications.

YMS: Encourage hard work, dedication and commitment. Invite motivational speakers of their age or public people of their liking to emphasize that all is not lost. Allow learners to utilize computers in search of information to improve their performance. Invite learners who were students at our school who also had similar problems to encourage them. Listening to their problems and assisting where possible or refer them to the district ISS unit.

YMS: What advice do you have for a young person who feels de-motivated and has lost interest in his or her studies?

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thOn the 11 of January 2013, I heard about a boy from my community (Katlehong, East Rand) who obtained 6 distinctions. As a 'moral obligation' I went to search for the boy, until I found him. He shared with me his passion and dream of becoming a medical doctor, but due to financial problems it seemed that the dream was fading away. He also introduced me to the other six students who also obtained six distinctions each, and eager to get education but also had the same financial problems. I then contacted one of the local businessmen, Mr. Lebohang Khitsane to assist me with sourcing funds for these promising future leaders of the country.

We approached individuals, businesses and the municipality (Ekurhuleni) for assistance. Fortunately, Ekurhuleni municipality was able to sponsor all seven students to pursue their dreams at respective institutions i.e. The University of Cape Town and Wits University. We then approached Birchwood Hotel to pledge their venue and food to host a cocktail farewell dinner for these students, and invited parents, headmasters and business people.The event went extremely well, both students and parents were truly grateful for the assistance! A lot of people have been asking me

why, what inspired me to go and search of the boy? The answer is simple….. I fully understand the value of 'mentorship'….I know the importance of holding someone by their hand and guiding them to the dream on top of the mountain. It is against this background that I am in the process of establishing a “Career Information Centre” within the community. The primary objective is to enable young people to have access to career information, i.e information about various careers, university entrance requirements and application forms, bursary information; internships and leanerships. I am confident that “Itukiseng Career Information Centre” would serve the needs of learners and serve as a backbone of support to ensure that learners have access to relevant information, thereby taking informed decisions.

Comfort Poole and Tirelo Mongale are two young people who have taken up leadership roles in their communities and school respectively. They share their motivation with Young Movers and Shakers.

Comfort Poole who is a coordinator at the Flight Operations Department at the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) tells us about how his passion for mentorship helped six students who obtained six distinctions each reach their dream of getting tertiary education.

Young Movers and Shakers (YMS): What inspired you to start conducting the school choir?

YMS: How long have you been conducting the choir?

YMS: What leadership lessons have you learnt from conducting the choir?

Tirelo Mongale (TM): I started singing at assembly and that is where my talent was noticed. I was singing alone at assembly and a group of learners approached me to start a choir. A teacher from my school helped us to put the choir together. From a conducting point of view I am the one that organises everything.

TM: It has been four years now.

TM: I have learnt lessons on time

management and the importance of being patient with the people that I lead. When I talk to them I have to do so in a respectful way.

TM: Leading a person is very important because you can be an example to others by being a good leader. You have to display good behaviour and respect others. You have to start by respecting yourself so that others can respect you.

YMS: How important do you think it is for young people to take on leadership roles like you have done with the choir?

YMS: How important do you think youth month is for South Africa's young people?

TM: It is very important because the youth need to be reminded of the kind of activities that they can be part of so as to get away from drugs and do things that will benefit their schools and communities.

TM: Yes I am doing a musical instrument course with Unisa, I am learning how to play the chelo.

TM: I would like to study towards a qualification in music through Unisa.

YMS: Besides leading the choir is there any other extra mural activity that you are involved in?

YMS: What would you like to do after matric?

Tirelo Mongale a Grade 11 learner at Steve Tshwete Secondary School who is passionate about music started singing in primary school. He is now the choir conductor at his school.

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Information Opens Doors

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Bursary Programmes

EDUCATIONEDUCATION

Bursary Programmes

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 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

Is our bursary for you?You have excelled in your first academic year. You are a well-balanced individual seeking to obtain a bursary in the fields of:Metallurgy (physical), Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Electrical Engineering (heavy current). 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

Afrox Bursary Scheme

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.” You will be allocated a mentor. An HR specialist will liaise with you throughout the year. Preference is given to applicants from previously disadvantaged groups. How to apply?Click on Bursary Application on the Afrox website (http://www.afrox.com), complete the form and email or fax it back to Afrox. Fax your most recent academic record and a copy of your matric results to 086 673 6425. Contact telephone number: 0860 020202Bursary enquiries: Bursary.afrox@afrox.linde.comQualifying candidates must indicate their field of study/intended field of study. We constantly seek and develop the best talent to help us remain at the cutting edge. Closing date: 31 July every year.

ATNS is proud to provide bursaries for motivated and interested candidates to train to become Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCO's). 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 aircrafts are separated from one another and ensuring an organised flow of traffic. ATNS 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). Minimum requirements: Minimum age of 18, Grade 12 with Maths and English (HG D or SG C or level 4 upwards), South African Citizen, medically fit. Bursary enquiries: www.atns.comContact telephone number: 011 607 1000

The 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

ATCO Trainee Bursary Programme

Sasol Bursary Scheme

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

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

Each 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

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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, careers@bowman.co.za

Denel Dynamics is a business entity of the Denel Group, which is South Africa's largest manufacturer of defence equipment. Denel Dynamics is at the forefront of the conceptualising, development, design and production of competitive missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVS), which compete successfully on an international stage, making Denel Dynamics a truly world calss organisation. We offer bursaries to academically excelling students in engineering fields that are related to our core business along with exciting opportunities for vocational work that provides meaningful experience. We also offer internships to graduate engineers. Contact: Makhotso Mabote. Tel: (012) 671 2448. Email: Makhotsho.Mabote@deneldynamics.co.za. Website: www.deneldynamics.co.za Students: BSc Engineering: Aeronatical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronic/Electrical, Computer, Software and Industrial. Apply online: www.deneldynamics.co.za

This 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

NSFAS 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)

Denel Dynamics Bursary Programme

Funza Lushaka Bursary Programme

National Student Financial Aid Scheme

Graduate Opportunities

Accenture Graduate ProgrammeThis is your invitation to join an organisation offering greater opportunity, greater challenge and greater satisfaction. Our capabilities are so broad, you can even change jobs without ever changing companies. For the third year in a row, Accenture has been recognised as one of the top employers in South Africa by the CRF Institute. Talk to Accenture and discover how great you can be. Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive, capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high performance business and governments. Accenture offers a wide variety of careers for graduates-all of which allow the individual to build on his/her knowledge, skills and interests, and launch a rewarding career. Our capabilities are so broad: you can even change jobs without ever changing companies. Talk to Accenture and discover how great you can be. Visit accenture.co.za/careers. Contact: Lerato Erasmus: Tel (011) 208 3000. Email: lerato.erasmus@accenture.com. Website: www.accenture.co.za/careers. Students: For our Technology consulting stream we consider applications from students in their final year of study, in possession of a strong academic record with degrees in the following disciplines: Information Technology/Information Systems/Informatics/Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Electrical, Electronic Engineering. For our Management consulting stream we consider applications from students in their final year study, in possession of a strong academic record with degrees in the following disciplines: Finance/Economics/Supply Chain/Marketing/Organisational Psychology/Management/Strategy/Industrial Engineering/Statistics. To apply: Send an email to Anushika.singh@accenture.com and lerato.erasmus@accenture.com.

At BDO each one of our 48 000 staff members has helped position BDO as one of the leading audit and accounting networks in the world. With a global network of more than 1 118 offices in 135 countries, we can service clients on an international scale-wherever they are in the world. If you are considering a career as a CA (SA), BDO can offer you a rewarding, stimulating future. We are a registered training office SAICA and in the Johannesburg office we have 67 trainees. Contact: Nadia Coetzee. Tel: (011) 488 1807. Fax: (011) 388 8178. Email: ncoetzee@bdo.co.za. Website: www.thinkdifferent.co.za

British American Tobacco South Africa (BATSA) is the local arm of UK-based British American Tobacco (BAT) plc, the world's most international tobacco company. Brands are sold in more than 180 countries. BAT South Africa is one of the group's most successful companies. While it is responsible for the

BDO Graduate Programme

British American Tobacco South Africa Graduate Programme

running of 10 countries in Southern Africa, it employs more than 2000 people in South Africa. BAT South Africa is one of the top investors in employee development and attributes its success to the attitudes and talent of its employees. Contact: Chandri van der Merwe. Tel (021) 888 3986. Fax: (012) 887 3065. Email: chandri_vandermerwe@bat.comStudents: Students completing their post graduate/Honours degrees and undergraduate degrees in Commerce (Information System, Human Resource/Industrial Psychology, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting and TOPP) and Engineering (Industrial). To apply: In order to start the application process, you will need to register your CV on www.batsa.com.

The Absa Graduate Development Programme is a year-long development programme that positions you to be the driver of your career. We offer you fulltime permanent employmeny with a local giant that has international reach. With your development at the heart of programmes, we offer you training and development at the heart of the programme, we offer you training and development opportunities to accelerate your personal development. We look for postgraduate students from various disciplines to join our business units within Retail and Business Banking as well as Investment Banking. Be part of a transforming organisation and help shape the future of banking. Contact: Lenoreee Bellings. Tel: (011) 350 5425. Fax: (011) 350 4000. Email: Lenore.bellings@absa.co.za. Students: All BCom students, BEconSc, BSc (Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Finance and Agricultural Science) and Engineering. Apply online: www.absa.co.za/careers

As a pay TV provider, our dynamic technology platform and varied bouquet of channels, built on a foundation of compelling premium. Entertainment has seen DSTV grow the business to almost 3.5 million subscribers in South Africa. Impressed? You could be part of the DSTV magic by joining us on the cusp of the technology revolution. Contact: Robert Moore. Tel (011) 289 3360/4680. Email: graduate@dstv.com. Students: Engineering, IT and Media students. To apply: visit our website and apply online www.graduate.dstv.com

Google's mission is to organise the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Google is not just a search engine-we are always working on innovative new products and solutions to achieve our core mission, including AdWords, AdSense, Google Maps, Android (and many more!) Contact: matt Mitro Email: studentsemea@google.com. Website www.google.com/studentsStudents: All, Google always looks for students who fit our recruiting profile: entrepreneurial, innovative, self-directed and analytical.

ABSA Group Ltd Graduate Programme

DSTV (Multichoice)

Google Graduate Programme

HP Graduate ProgrammeHP is the largest technology company that operates in more than 170 countries around the world. We explore how technology and

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Scarce skills refer to those skills needed in particular occupations/jobs where they are in short supply. This is where there are insufficient skilled people to meet current or future labour market demands, either because such skilled people are not available or they are available but do not meet the employment criteria. Studying for entry into any of these careers might offer

Relative scarcity refers to jobs for which skilled people are available but may not necessarily have a high level of work experience located within a specific geographical location and equity considerations, e.g. fewer women in engineering and science related careers.

The following occupations experience a shortage of skilled people:

Engineering and built environment specialistsHealth professionsFinance professionsCity plannersLaw professionsIT/ICT professionsNatural Science professionsManagement professionsEducation professionsTransport professionsArtisans

Make use of the resource link address below and consult other resources, such as the SETAs and the NQF and Career Advice Services website, to get more information about the scarce and critical skills in your field of interest.

http://careerhelp.org.za

rewards and job opportunities upon completion.

Scarce skills also differ in these ways:

Absolute scarcity refers to jobs for which skilled people are not available in the labour market such as actuarial scientists and instrumentation.

Continued from page 16service can help people and companies address their problems and challenges, and realise their possibilities, aspirations and dreams. We apply new thinking and ideas to create more simple, valuable and trusted experiences with technology, continuously improving the way our customers live and work. Contact: Anelda Visser. Tel: (011) 758 1211. Email: Anelda.visser@hp.com. Website: www.hp.com/go/jobs. Students: Final year students. To apply: Please apply via the HP website, www.hp.com/go/jobs.

The Alan Gray Orbis Foundation exists to provide access to education and exposure to entrepreneurial leadership to individuals who display the potential to be agents of change. The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is of the firm belief that high impact entrepreneurial leaders will dramatically contribute to a positive economic, social and political change in Southern Africa.

Scholarships &

Fellowships

Allan Gray Orbis Foundation: Fellowship for university studies

The Allan Gray Fellowship is an opportunity that invests in students for university studies, known as Allan Gray Candidate Fellows. The Fellowship is the most comprehensive university scholarship opportunity in Southern Africa. The Fellowship selects and support individuals from South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland. Applications open: 21 January 2013. For more information about the Foundation go to www.allangrayorbis.org. You can also visit our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter@AllanGrayOrbis

University 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/

University of Twente Scholarships for International Students

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. For application details: Visit http://english.moe.gov.tw

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/scholarship

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Heinrich Boll Scholarship in Germany for International Students

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CAREERS

As a Nuclear Scientist, you will design power plants and develop nuclear machines and equipment. Nuclear scientists are employed in a wide range of exciting fields such as nuclear medicine, radiation physics and nuclear energy.

This career requires excellent marks in mathematics and science, as extensive research is conducted on nuclear models, where after calculations are

Careers In

If you are fascinated by the moons and stars, this is the perfect career for you. Man is constantly seeking to develop a clearer and deeper understanding of the planets and galaxies in outer space through space exploration.

Space exploration, however, is not confined to Astronauts. Modern technologies such as telescopes allow astronomers the chance to delve deep into space, without being propelled on a rocket. Astronomers analyse information relayed to earth by satellites, creates theories concerning various aspects of the universe, and publish it so that others may have access to it. Compulsory subjects: Pure Maths, Physical Science

Qualifications: BSc Astronomy

PhysicistA Physicist studies the fundamental properties of matter. Physicists are concerned with unknown, whether it is discovering a new planet or the nature of particles that makes up the nucleus of an atom. There are many fields to specialize in, such as nuclear or radiation physics, environmental physics or astrophysics. Many Astronomers for instance are Physicists. Physicists are employed in a wide range of industries including mining, medical and research.

Compulsory Subjects: Pure Maths, Science Recommended Subjects: Biology

Qualifications: B.Sc Physics: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan UniversityUNISAUniversity of Kwa-Zulu NatalUniversity of StellenboschWalter Sisulu University of Technology & Science

B.Sc Nuclear Physics: University of Stellenbosch

Other Careers:Biomedical EngineerMicrobiologist

UNISA

MSc Earth & Atmospheric SciencesUniversity of Kwa-Zulu Natal

Useful Contact Details: SA Institute of Physics(035) 902-6000

done and published in journals.

The work of a Nuclear Physicist includes the observation, measurement and control of radioactivity and radiation.

Compulsory SubjectsPure Maths, Physical Science

Qualifications BSc Nuclear PhysicsUniversity of Stellenbosch

South African Agency for Science & Technology Advancement(012) 392-9300

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The Agricultural Engineering programme is termed differently by different universities namely: biological and agricultural engineering, and processing engineering and bioresource engineering. The latter is more likely to be used widely by most institutions as recommended in the academic circles.

You must really enjoy studying science and engineering to be able to successfully complete your studies in this field and thereby ultimately realise your dream of becoming an agricultural or bio-resource engineer.

Agricultural Engineers apply engineering sciences and technology to agricultural production and processing, and to the management of natural resources. Agricultural engineers design agricultural machinery, equipment and agricultural structures. Agricultural Engineers may perform tasks as planning, supervising and managing the building of dairy effluent schemes, irrigation, drainage, flood water control systems, perform environmental impact assessments and interpret research results and implement relevant practices.

Some specialities include power systems and machinery design; structures and environmental science; and food bioprocess engineering. They develop ways to conserve soil and water to improve the processing of agricultural, food and bio-renewable products. A large percentage of agricultural engineers work in academia or for government agencies such as the Department of Agriculture or state agricultural extension services. Many are

What do I need to become an Agricultural Engineer?

employed by manufacturers of agricultural machinery and equipment. Agricultural engineers work in production, sales, management, research and development, or applied sciences.

o Agricultural engineers contribute through research and development of alternative energy sources and machines, testing and improvement of existing sources of machinery. Agricultural engineers also provide consultation services on implement replacement, especially expensive machinery which is not always suitable to local conditions. o Farm structures contribute to a successful farming enterprise. The agricultural engineer creates these facilities in accordance with animals' needs and product demands within the boundaries of structural durability and the sensible application of capital. This field includes buildings for intensive meat, milk and egg production; storing, drying, refrigeration and processing of a large variety of agricultural and other products; glasshouses, plastic-covered tunnels, etc. for animal, flower and vegetable production.

The agricultural engineers' services involve the design of new irrigation systems, e.g. pivot and conventional irrigation systems, micro, drip and flood irrigation and drainage. They also play a leading role in the planning and design of large state water schemes, hydrological research and water usage in South Africa. o Conservation of Natural Resources

Agricultural engineers work in the following focus areas:

Energy Sources and Mechanisation

Farm Structures

o Irrigation and Drainage

Soil and water are limited but necessary for economical food production. Here the agricultural engineer can also help by means of advisory services relating to protective soil conservation and pasture systems and may get involved with the design and planning of conservation structures and safe transport systems for flood water control.

An agricultural engineer may work across fields such as production, sales, management, research, assessment, development and applied sciences as a junior engineer, senior engineer and chief engineer, or also as a project manager.

Employers of agricultural engineers include the agricultural sector (farms-dairy factories, cattle and poultry feedlots, coldrooms, irrigation, drainage, and flood and water control systems), government, research councils and higher education institutions such as agricultural colleges or universities. Agricultural engineers may also be employed in forestry industries, bio-fuel industries, food processing and packaging industries, the environmental sector, water-focused industries and also the sugar industry.

Qualification: BSc Eng. Agric. Duration: Four years (full time)Institutions in South Africa: This course may be followed at either the:

o University of Natal o University of Pretoria

During the first year of study courses are the same for all the different engineering disciplines as specialisations commence only from the second year onwards.

Mathematics, Physical Science and Biology (Higher Grade) at matric as well as an aggregate pass of C (HG) symbol is a prerequisite for admission to the agricultural programme by institutions offering it.

The South African Institute of Agricultural Engineers (SAIAE)PO Box 912719; Silverton; 0127Tel: 012 842 4043Website: www.saili.co.za

This article was taken from a brochure called, “Careers in Engineering,” published by The South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement and the Limpopo Department of Agriculture website (www.lda.gov.za)

Career path in agricultural engineering

Where can I get a job as an Agricultural Engineer?

In a nutshell

Entry requirements:

Where can I get information on

Agricultural Engineering?

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your general strategy, your written document can follow the same structure as the process described above. In other words:

o A general overview of your business (your overall business strategy)

o Marketing plano Operations plano Staffing plan o Financial plan

Depending on who is going to read it, you can change the level of detail and order.

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Staffing plan

Financial plan

THE STRUCTURE OF A WRITTEN PLAN

Ideally, you should plan your staffing around your business not your business around your staff. In reality you might have to rely on the loyalty of enthusiasm of close friends or family to staff your business initially. You are probably also going to have to jump in and do lots of work yourself. But it is good to plan your true staffing needs and the costs of these needs at least in theory, so that you know what to aim for. Your staffing plan should be a “roadmap” of how your business gets from the real situation to the ideal.

Your fincial plan puts all your findings into figures and helps you to calculate whether you have the potential to be profitable and whether you will have enough cash to survive times of low sales. It consists of:

o The income statemento The cash flow statemento The balance sheet.

If you know how to read these documents, you will know how to compile them. If you don't know how to read these documents, you will remain a small and struggling business. Learn how to read and compile them, and make lots of money.

Starting with a summary description of

Your overall business strategy

Marketing plan

Operations plan

This is a broad look at your core business, what your business is not, your target market, and concrete targets in rand terms of the turnover and profit that you want to make. It helps to narrow the focus of the rest of your business planning and make it manageable. Your business strategy needs to be revised based on the findings of the other parts of the business plan. Once revised, it provides a useful introduction for the written business plan.

The marketing plan describes your clients, competitors, location, products, promotion, and method of distribution. Based on this, you must estimate how much you are likely to sell-in the short and long term. This sales forecast is crucial for the rest of your business plan, because you need to plan your operations, staffing and finances around it. Business owners are optimistic people, and there is a very real danger of exaggerating your sales forecast. The rule, when it comes to devising a marketing plan, is to be very conservative in your estimates.

Here you plan how your business will operate and think through the details and costs of manufacturing, delivering, stock control, merchandising and storing. If you sell services rather than products, you also need to put some thought into operations, for example your workflow.

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