The purpose of advertising is to communicate the benefits of a product or service to the public. Advertisements are designed and are placed in newspapers, magazines and on radio and television by advertising agencies on behalf of companies or other institutions.

An Auctioneer sells goods by auction to the highest bidder. The Auctioneer acts as go-between for the seller and buyer. The Auctioneer sells that the articles to the highest bidder, after the auction bidders pay for their sales.

Catering companies supply meals on a contract basis to businesses and other organisations. Service range from the supply of exquisite meals at glittering gala functions to the daily supply of meals to workers in business canteens.

The Construction Manager’s duties include the planning, execution and supervision of building projects. Most of these duties involve working outside and in close collaboration with members of the professional design team.

Detectives and Investigators work for the South African Police Services or for private investigation companies. When Detectives receive cases, they begin by gathering data. They interview witnesses, suspects and other people who might have information.

Employment Recruiters work in recruitment companies or human resource departments. Their job is to recruit and screen prospective employees or match job seekers with available employment opportunities.

Energy Auditors evaluate the usage of energy through an in depth investigation. They use their expertise in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technologies to inspect the energy usage in the building.

With jobs becoming a very scarce commodity in South Africa, more and more people have to rely on their own initiative and entrepreneurial skills for an income. Some of them become very successful businessmen.

Estate Agents provide an essential service in finding and bringing together the sellers and buyers of all types of immovable property, including houses, town houses, flats, farms, factories, shops and offices.

Duties of Financial Managers may vary according to their positions in the company or organisation. They oversee all financial functions. They also prepare and implement the organisation’s financial plans and policies.

Hawkers sell a wide range of products on the streets or door-to-door. Most Hawkers are innovative salespeople with good entrepreneurial skills. They deliver an important service to the community.

Hotel Managers are responsible for the effective control and co-ordination of all facets of the hotel and its operation. To become a Hotel Manager one must have experience of the different aspects of running a hotel.

Insurance Consultants market insurance policies on behalf of insurance companies to individuals, to provide in their needs for life cover, savings or pension.

Being a Politician is probably one of the most powerful careers you can wish for as Politicians determine the general rules that give order to our society.

A Project Manager manages a team of people in order to get a project completed. Project Managers work in every industry and are held accountable for the outcomes of the projects.

The Public Relations Officer aims to improve his or her organisation’s relations with clients, develop good-will, confidence and support and enhance levels of understanding between all parties involved.

Publishers finance the production costs of fictional and non-fictional books. They pay Authors a royalty fee based on the number of books sold.

The Tool Room Manager has a strong line management function and are responsible for co-ordinating all tool room activities. Their duties include the analysing and co-ordination of the logical functions of the manufacturing plant.

To operate as a Transport Contractor one has to own a reliable, properly licensed roadworthy vehicle as well as personnel to handle the loading and off-loading of cargo.

Wedding Planners work with couples who are about to get married. The Wedding Planner helps these couples to organise and coordinate the event of their wedding.