Science Careers SA Magazine (Western Cape 2016 issue)

Western Cape Issue 2016





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\"Every problem has a solution\"Jason Slaverse sports a curly Q1: How do you define success? Q1: Were you prepared for how look and t-shirt. different the type of work The 21-year-old IT intern from a: and workload is now in Carnarvon, Northern Cape is part comparison to school, and of the IT department at the Square Success is a result of hard work. how you have had to cope Kilometre Array South Africa (SKA What you put in, you will get out. and adjust to it? SA) based in the Western Cape. If you work hard, then you will a: The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) end up being successful. is a large multi radio telescope Prior to this, I was studying project aimed to be built in Q1: Far away from family support, for two years. So at first, everything Australia and South Africa. is it daunting to face the seems a bit different and I had to changes in lifestyle and study adapt to this specific working Slaverse attended high school in work? environment. In the beginning, I Carnarvon. After completing high quickly realised that being an intern school, he received a bursary from a: at SKA SA is hard work. But now I SKA SA and went on to study for am accustomed to it and I find it the next two years. Thereafter, he Yes, it is, but I believe one has to kind of nice working in an IT received an internship at SKA SA, evolve and embrace your department. which was a great opportunity and surroundings in order to reach he therefore grabbed it with both success in your future. So being far Q1: Advice for grade 11 and 12 hands. Today, he’s really glad that away from my family actually learners considering this he made that decision to go into IT, motivates me to work harder and career? because this is the type of work he smarter every day. really enjoys doing. a: Q1: How do you find the courage His plan: to become an A-class within yourself to get through Working in IT is a lot of work. You international IT expert: “There is the new challenges you face need to have a passion for what no limit on how I can grow in my daily, and not allow self- you are doing. IT is an awesome career, based on merit.” doubt to creep in? career and you always have to be up to date with the latest Q1: What is your greatest a: technology. If you are considering a: achievement to date? going into IT, you have to work Some days you will get challenges hard, give it your best and it will Being an intern at SKA SA is one that are hard to overcome, but with all pay off in the end. of my greatest achievements to every problem there is a solution. date, because I’ve learned a lot The harder the problem, the better since the first day I started you become at your job. working here.

SASSETA has exciting career options for school leavers School leavers who are interested in the exciting career options available within the safety and security sector, including roles within the defence force, navy, medical services recruited to government departments, correctional services, and judicial services etc. should keep reading. Safety and Security Sector is a dynamic and exciting sector to work in. Choosing the right career is one of the most decisions that you will ever make. Most disadvantaged learners tend to choose the field of study that the scares skills are not in demand. There are vital skills that are needed in the safety and security sector and there are two parts to follow to gain a qualification either through Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges or Universities as well as Universities of Technology. SASSETA offers different learning programmes such as bursaries, learnerships, internships, apprenticeships and artisans.Learnerships How long is the Learnership? How will I as the learner benefit from a Learnership?What is a learnership? The duration of a Learnership takes a minimum of one year. • You will have high quality and relevantLearnership is a learning programme education and training;which consists of structured learning What will I get at the end of thecomponent; a Learnership includes Learnership? • You will have developed appliedtheoretical training with an accredited competence required in the workplace;training provider and practical work If the learnership is successfullyexperience of a specified nature and completed you will have a qualification • You will have national recognition ofduration. Learnership should lead to a that is recognised throughout the competence and your learningqualification consisting of unit standards country. To prove that you have the achievements have national recognitionand levels, registered by the South African qualification you will be given a that have wider application toQualification Authority and related to an certificate. workplaces;occupation. Will I get a job after completing • Learnerships improve access to andWho can apply to be on a the Learnership? opportunities for employment;Learnership? If you are unemployed when the • Learners offer access to further learningAnyone can apply for a Learnership. learnership begins, there is no guarantee opportunities;Learnerships are available for both of a job on successful completion of theemployed and unemployed learners learnership. The employer who offers you • You will receive a certificate confirmingand are not restricted to any workplace learning is not obliged to offer the credits obtained when youoccupation or age group. you a job. But with a qualification and a successfully complete a Learnership. minimum one year workplaceHow much will a Learnership cost experience, you will be in a better Bursariesthe learner? position to get a job than before. You might also think of getting more What is a bursary?There is no fee charged for a person to qualifications or starting up your ownbe on a Learnership. The employer must business. Bursary is a financial assistance topay a learner allowance to unemployed study towards a registered and/orlearners selected for a Learnership. recognised qualification with aEmployed learners who already have a registered institution.salary do not qualify for a learnerallowance. The precise amount woulddepend on the type and level of theLearnership.

Who qualifies to apply for Internship • Apply knowledge gained fromSASSETA bursary? coursework to on-the-job What is an internship? situations;The people who have registered withthe preferred public institution in a An internship is an on-site work • Experience new work environ-field of study which is a scare skill in experience that is either directly ments.the Safety and Security Seta. related to your field of study or your career interest. It is paid and held Can one apply for an internshipWhat is the threshold per throughout the academic year. directly to SASSETA oncelearners and what does it completed their qualification?cover? How long is the programme and what does it cover? No, only candidate attorneysThe threshold is a maximum of are allowed to apply. But forR30 000.00 for Undergraduate The duration of internship takes a other qualifications, thestudies and up to a maximum of minimum of one year and it covers employers apply on behalf ofR35 000.00 for Post Graduate practical learning. the learners.studies per annum which coverstuition fees and the books only. Do we get the certificate Artisan after completion?When can I apply for a What is an artisan?bursary? Yes, the company that appointed you for internship should give you An artisan is a skilled worker in aWhen the application period is the certificate at the end of the skilled trade that involves workingopen and you have registered programme. with their hands e.g. bricklayers,with the preferred public carpenters, electricians, mechanicsinstitution in a field of study Who qualifies for an and plumbers.which is a scare skill in the internship?Safety and Security Seta. Who qualifies to be an Students who have completed artisan?How long are the theory at the tertiary institutionsbursaries for? and are looking for experiential Anyone who has an interest in learning. Or students who have working with their hands can beThe bursaries will be for twelve completed Grade 12 and are trained to become an artisan.months (calendar year) with a looking for work exposure.new application process each What subjects must one doyear. When can learners apply at high school to be able to for an internship? enrol as an artisan?How do I apply It is best to begin your internship One would be required to studyApplications can be submitted search the semester prior to your mathematics and physical sciencethrough completion of application desired placement. That way, you at high school to be able to enrolform linked to the SASSETA website: will have time to respond to as for artisan developmentwww.sasseta.org.za. The form will be advertised internships positions programs.available online during the and initiate contacts on your ownapplication open period. as well. For further information on career options in the Safety andWhen will applications What are the benefits for Security Sector Education andopen? internships? Training Authority, contact the Call Centre: 011 087 5555The application process will be An internship gives you the or visit www.sasseta.org.zaconducted twice each calendar opportunity to:year with applications opening • Gain valuable work experiencefor 21 days. before you graduate;Do I have to pay back the • Develop new skills and refinemoney once I have completedthe qualification? others;No, you do not pay SASSETAback.



MeerKAT FIRST LIGHT IMAGE OF THE SKY with the sKAThe MeerKAT First Light image of the Through MeerKAT, South Africa is MeerKAT is a precursor to the Squaresky, released by Minister of Science playing a key role in the design and Kilometre Array (SKA) and follows theand Technology, Naledi Pandor, development of technology for the KAT-7 telescope which was anshows unambiguously that MeerKAT SKA. The South African team of engineering test-bed for MeerKAT.is already the best radio telescope of more than 200 young scientists, MeerKAT is funded by the Southits kind in the Southern Hemisphere. engineers and technicians, in African Government and is a South collaboration with industry, local and African designed telescope with 75%Array Release 1 (AR1) provides 16 of foreign universities and institutions, of its value sourced locally. MeerKATan eventual 64 dishes integrated into has developed the technologies and will be an integral part of SKA Phasea working telescope array. It is the first systems for MeerKAT. These 1. An important aspect of the SKA sitesignificant scientific milestone include cutting edge telescope decision in 2012 was that MeerKATachieved by MeerKAT, the radio antennas and receivers, signal would be part of the sensitive SKAtelescope under construction in the processing, timing, telescope Phase 1 array, which will be the mostKaroo that will eventually be management, computing and data sensitive radio telescope in the world.integrated into the Square Kilometer storage systems, and algorithms for Upon completion at the end of 2017,Array (SKA). data processing.” MeerKAT will consist of 64 dishes and associated instrumentation. SKA1In a small patch of sky covering less In May 2016, more than 150 MID,will include an additional 133than 0.01 percent of the entire researchers and students, two-thirds dishes, bringing the total number forcelestial sphere, the MeerKAT First from South Africa, met in Stellenbosch SKA1 MID to 197.Light image shows more than 1300 to discuss and update the MeerKATgalaxies in the distant Universe, science programme. This will consist The SKA is an international effort tocompared to 70 known in this location of already approved “large survey build the world’s largest radioprior to MeerKAT. “Based on the projects”, plus “open time” available for telescope – one hundred times moreresults being shown, we are confident new projects. An engineering test sensitive than any current radiothat after all 64 dishes are in place, image, produced with only 4 dishes, telescope. The scale of the SKAMeerKAT will be the world’s leading was made available just before that represents a huge leap forward in bothtelescope of its kind until the advent of meeting. engineering, and research andSKA,” says Professor Justin Jonas, development towards building andSKA South Africa Chief Technologist. “The scientists gathered at the May delivering a unique instrument. meeting were impressed to see whatMeerKAT will consist of 64 receptors, four MeerKAT dishes could do,” As one of the largest scientificeach comprising a 13.5-meter says Dr Fernando Camilo, SKA endeavours in history, the SKA willdiameter dish antenna, cryogenic South Africa Chief Scientist. “They bring together a wealth of the world’scoolers, receivers, digitizer, and other are astonished at these exceptionally finest scientists, engineers and policyelectronics. The commissioning of beautiful images, which demonstrate makers to bring the project to fruition.MeerKAT is done in phases to allow that MeerKAT has joined the big SKA will be built in two phases – SKA1for verification of the system, early leagues of world radio astronomy”. and SKA2 – starting in 2018. SKA1 willresolution of any technical issues, and include two components – SKA1 MIDinitial science exploitation. Early Minister Pandor says: “South (to be built in South Africa) and SKA1science can be done with parts of the Africa has already demonstrated its LOW (to be built in Australia); they willarray as they are commissioned, even excellent science and engineering observe the Universe at different radioas construction continues. AR1 skills by designing and building frequencies.consists of 16 receptors, AR2 of 32 MeerKAT. This telescope, which isand AR3 of 64, expected to be in predominantly a locally designed For more information, contact us:place by late 2017. and built instrument, shows the SKA SA world that South Africa can compete 3rd Floor, The Park, Park RoadDr Rob Adam, Square Kilometre in international research, Pinelands, Cape TownArray South Africa (SKA SA) engineering, technology and 7405Managing Director, says: “The science.Government is proud of our www.ska.ac.zalaunch of MeerKAT AR1 and its first scientists and engineers forresults is a significant milestone for pioneering a radio telescope that willSouth Africa. lead to groundbreaking research.”

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how the components work. We change and so does technology. put in extra effort and work hardget to open them up and see the One should never say “I know and to understand all the concepts ofsystems that make them operate I have the experience”. Times are being an aircraft avionic.the way that they do. I also love the changing and one has to undergopeople that I work with, we are a training to keep up with the times What qualificationsgreat team. They make my work so and changes. do I need?much more fun. The thrill of gettingunserviceable components to their Advice for grade Matric & Avionic trade test.serviceable state. 11 & 12 learners considering this Does the Industry (andWhat is the least career? your type of position)enjoyable part of your that you are in, facejob? Go for it…nothing beats the joy of gender bias? doing what you love and gettingThe pressure that comes with the paid for it. Well, as a female you have to workmeeting targets. extra hard to prove that your gender Type of personality does not define your working and3 important qualities that would enjoy this performing abilities. At the momentthat your position kind of career? I’m the only female in my department.requires In the past I can say it was believed A person with a curious mind and that the aviation industry is a men’s1. Apply theory into the real who loves challenges, would enjoy world but I’ve been with Denelworld. 2. Curiosity about electrical being an aircraft avionic. Aviation since 2011 and I can saycomponents. Denel aviation is a Transformation3. Solve systematic problems. Potential for growth driven company and responds very - Where can your well to females in the industry.In 1 sentence, describe current position lead?your job? Is continuing There is potential for grow in my education and furtherRepair, overhaul and testing of current position where one can studies important inaircraft electrical components. actually head the whole electrical your type of career? and avionic department in future.Experience vs Training? Absolutely, unless as an individual What challenges have you don’t have goals and highWith experience you work better you had to overcome? dreams, just like within any otherand you know how to handle career. If you want to grow andchallenges that comes with doing I had no back ground of aircrafts improve in this career, furtheringyour job. But experience comes and everything was new to mehand in hand with training. Times when I first went to DTA. I had to your studies is very important. ■

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WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS DESCRIBE AN AVERAGE therefore it becomes hard to haveCAREER? DAY? these skills and qualities which are quite essential in this field of study.Growing up I did not know that An average day as a trainee isthere were so many careers to assisting and learning new things ADVICE FOR GRADE 11 AND 12choose from. I thought that you from my supervisors, receiving LEARNERS CONSIDERING THIScould either be a doctor, nurse, different tasks to complete, ranging CAREER?teacher, lawyer or an engineer. I from administrative tasks to testing My main advice would be todidn’t like medicine because I was and designing a project. With doing extensively research what theafraid of blood, I didn’t go for these tasks I get to know the career is all about, look at the keyteaching because I was told that it documentation standards of the attributes required for this careerdidn’t pay well. I didn’t do law company, the supply chain process and honestly see if you possessbecause I was told it contradicted and the utilisation of different them. If you do, take part inmy religion and so I was left with components, equipment and science expos and other platformsengineering. It Cwaarseenroht ihgahrldigfhotrsm? e software used in the industry. that can help you know more aboutto warm up to the idea because science and technology; ask to do job shadowing at engineeringsome of my family members took 3 IMPORTANT QUALITIES THAT companies; learn about basicthe same path and they were very YOUR POSITION REQUIRES electronic components and how they work; and most importantlysuccessful. Analytical and critical thinking, do not choose the field becauseWHAT TRAINING DID YOU problem solving skills, creativity. you want to be wealthy one day;UNDERGO, AND WHERE? choose it because you want it to be a career and not a job,I am studying Electrical Engineering EXPERIENCE VS TRAINING? something you would do even if(Electronics and Telecommunication) I think that experience is better, you did not have bills to pay,at the Mangosuthu University of something you are passionate because the training is very about.Technology (MUT) in KwaZulu-Natal structured for learning. Experiencein Durban. MUT is a IS CONTINUING EDUCATION is the utilisation of the training. You AND FURTHERSTUDIESaKttinehci-celqoshreumenri.riveceIitacdraeelm/mpAtrrocaarrsuciantrtyriioIp3pcnenrfSaogtnioemmlsobtlaliillyuntipyetgitsmooceShbtnrnoiaqsttAcmuoasurefletin,ravpicDoqiitcrlnenetiuaqsgrtcia.uiari(nipeaSnnglslidiKnintmeAgiIe,yCsrtehataivtitycelWeyoaxaiHunenrcrnAtuheTtediQnnagUanAtpdaLpsfIlikynFsdIw.CbhAeaTtttIeOyroNuwSahyasveof IMPORTANT IN YOUR TYPESA), which is aIpnla1tsfoernmtefnocrea, cdqeuscirrinibge youDrOjobI ?NEED? OF CAREER?aofdtvhaencNeadtiotrnaainl iIaDndrgtioipf,iclcoauiamstltliyaangi.nreteeqdlgluigeirerenemtsemeaarncnthaginetmo eNEthnnaetgtoioifnneaelrDinigpl(oEmleac:tErolencictsricaanld Yes. Furthering your studies inWHAT DOES YOUR JOB ENTAIL? Telecommunications). this career narrows down your area of specialisation and youI am part of a control and monitoring TYPE OF PERSON THAT can never be too educated inteam that performs researching, WOULD ENJOY THIS KIND this field of study as technologydesigning, development, construction, OF CAREER? advances each and every day.testing, qualifying and implementing You have to be up to date withelectronic systems for different Inquisitive and critical thinking the latest developments andfunctions according to the people are best suited for this apply them in our electronicrequirement specifications; utilising career. system to simplify and amplifyhardware, software, firmware,theoretical and practicalconsiderations. WHAT CHALLENGES HAVE its performance. YOU HAD TO OVERCOME?IN 1 SENTENCE, DESCRIBE The main challenge I had was the DOES THE INDUSTRY (ANDYOUR JOB? lack of exposure to the industry and YOUR TYPE OF POSITION) not knowing where and how to apply THAT YOU ARE IN, FACEMy job is a daily learning curve. the things that we studied in high s aGtoEuNghDER BIAS? school. I thererofaodr,ebuhtaitd’s stoo slaetaisrfynintgheand intereYsetinsg, !I do think so because it isWHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST? fundamentals at tertiary level whichSince this is the early stages of was hard. Another key challenge a male dominated industry.my career, learning something since being exposed to the industry There are still many instancesnew builds my passion for is that as students we were taught where it is widely assumedengineering and at the sametime helps me decide which how to be workers, creative thinking that a man would do a betteraspect of engineering I want to job than a woman. and innovation is not properly exercised at a young age,focus on and specialise in. academic research. 

Q’s and A’sWEinnd TguribnineeerWHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS Boris WanschuraCAREER? is to manage and structure training related industry, people are passionate about greenI was born and lived my whole life in Germany. aspects, like meeting with key decision and sustainable ways of living in general.When I finished school with Abitur, which making people from industry, to better un- Helping our students to understand this newqualifies you to enrol at any university, I basi- derstand what the needs and requirements technology and how to install, maintain andcally had no idea what I wanted to do. I was for technicians of this new RE technology are operate it gives me great pleasure.very good at mathematics and physics, but and how I can address and tailor our trainingdidn’t want to miss out on the practical side modules to this. Additionally, I manage and WHAT ARE THE MOSTof it. That’s why I chose to study mechani- organize short courses and workshops for ENJOYABLE ASPECTS OFcal engineering at a University of applied people from the relevant industry. YOUR POSITION?sciences. DESCRIBE AN AVERAGE DAY. Working in a small team of professionals where WHAT TRAINING DID YOU decisions making processes are still quick and UNDERGO, AND WHERE? I usually start my day by checking my emails efficient, is great fun. I can bring in my own and calendar. I try to answer as many emails ideas and feel well respected in my team.I studied mechanical engineering at Kiel as possible and prepare for myself later meet-University of Applied Sciences in Germany. ings before I have my first cup of cappuccino WHAT IS THE LEASTMy first contact to the Renewable Energy with my colleagues. We would then typically ENJOYABLE PART OF YOUR(RE) industry was my last semester industry discuss what needs to be done or talk about JOB?project at one of the wind technology lead- RE industry related news. Back behind mying companies REpower Systems (today desk I research, develop and put together There is not much that I don’t enjoy in mySENVION). After working abroad in South new learning, teaching and training material job. I’m not that kind of person that wouldAfrica for a year in the heavy metal industry for our long and short term courses we offer work only to make a living. If things don’t gomade me realize I wanted to know more here at SARETEC. well for too long I would try to change themabout RE technology, especially wind driven or simply move on. You can only be good inenergy converters. I enrolled for a 2 year in- In the afternoon I sometimes have meet- what you are doing when you enjoy doing it.ternational Master of Science programme ings with people from the RE industry to The only thing I would like to change is thein Wind Engineering at Kiel/ Flensburg discuss topics around our training, or new way I commute to work. For time and safetyUniversity of Applied Sciences and success- ideas for the training facility. reasons I need to take my car. Back then infully graduated last year. Germany I enjoyed the organized, reliable WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST? and safe public transport.WHAT DOES YOUR JOB The cappuccino that our very fancy fullyENTAIL? automated German Miele coffee machine CAREER HIGHLIGHTS? produces! Besides that, I enjoy working withI develop and review the teaching, training like-minded people. Especially in the RE My current position at the new South Africanand learning material for the occupational Renewable Energy Technology Centrecertificate of the Wind Turbine/ Solar PVService Technician course at SARETEC.Besides that, one of my main responsibilities

Q’s and A’s(SARETEC). Developing and shaping the TYPE OF PERSON THAT passport. You got to play by the rules and befirst recognized qualification to become a WOULD ENJOY THIS KIND OF patient. Career wise, being a first and secondWind Turbine Service Technician is a unique CAREER? time dad while you are busy finishing youropportunity. master’s degree and trying to find a job was In this particular field as a Wind Turbine probably one of the best experiences in my3 IMPORTANT QUALITIES Engineer or Service Technician you have to life, although the most challenging.THAT YOUR POSITION have many skills. You must be fit for climbingREQUIRES up 100 meter wind turbine towers; a service WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I lift is not always available. You have to be NEED?First, you need a good understanding of how able to understand mechanical and electricalelectrical and mechanical components of this components of the system when operating, The Master of Science degree in Windnew RE technology work. Second, you have to servicing or performing fault-finding. You Engineering is an international study pro-feel comfortable to speak in front of students also might be ending up fixing damaged gramme held in Kiel and Flensburg in Northand last, you have to be passionate about what wind turbine blades in 50-100 meter heights, Germany. The programme is open to inter-you teaching. Only then, you will succeed. which requires knowledge on how to handle national students, having finished a 4-year and repair composite materials. You got to be Bachelor of Engineering programme. ThereIN 1 SENTENCE, DESCRIBE an “all-rounder”. are many study programmes offered aroundYOUR JOB? the globe and even here in South Africa, to POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH - become involved with RE technology. If youIn my job I develop the necessary theoreti- WHERE CAN YOUR CURRENT want to become a Wind Turbine Servicecal and most important practical training for POSITION LEAD? Technician, you should have at least one theWind Turbine and Solar Photovoltaic Service following trades: Electrician / Mechatronics /Technicians to get them 100% ready for the I foresee a huge demand for engineers and Millwright / Fitters and Turners / NDip Mechwork they have to perform on site, some- technicians for RE technologies. With the / Electrical / Mechanical with +/- 3 yearstimes in 100 meters height. DoE’s current Renewable Energy Independent Experience or applicable Power Producer Procurement ProgrammeEXPERIENCE VS. TRAINING (REIPPPP) that started 2011, a total of 6327 WHAT ARE YOUR CAREER MW capacity in four and a half rounds of com- GOALS?Nothing in the world beats professional work petitive bidding has been awarded, of whichexperience; doing hands-on work shows if about 1709 MW is already connected to the Becoming a technical expert for wind turbineyou really understand what you are doing. grid and feeding in much needed electricity. and solar technology.But proper work planning and understand- The minister of Energy has even made a newing what is behind the technology requires determination of additional 6300 MW capac- IS CONTINUING EDUCATIONclass-room training and reading books. In my ity for RE technology. AND FURTHER STUDIESexperience, the best solution is a mix of both, IMPORTANT IN YOUR TYPE OFlearning in class and being able to apply it in WHAT CHALLENGES HAVE CAREER?the workshop straight away. This is our con- YOU HAD TO OVERCOME?cept here at SARETEC. “Chalk & Talk” is easy Yes, it is very important as an engineer toto do, but it is the practical exercises in our Being a foreign national in this county is keep up to date with the technology andworkshop that adds value to our courses and surely not easy. There is a lot of paperwork refresh your basic knowledge in terms of en-will give the student confidence to perform required to get the right stamp in your gineering principles.good work on site. ADVICE FOR PEOPLE CONSIDERING THIS CAREER.Working in the field of RE energy technologyis a lot of fun. You need to think “green” andsometimes I see myself as an “ambassador”for RE when convincing the people aroundme how much sense these new technologiesmake and how fortunate the people of SouthAfrica are with the countries abundanceof wind and sun resource. A Wind TurbineEngineer or Service Technician has to havemany talents.



WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST? 3 IMPORTANT QUALITIES THAT YOUR POSITION I enjoy meeting and interacting with REQUIRES? different people, from students and fellow researchers, to senior Understanding the dynamics of executives from around the world, all the country and the world as of whom add value to the work that I whole, discipline and commitment. am involved in. IN THREE WORDS DESCRIBE I chose toCAREER HIGHLIGHTS? become aCompleting my PhD, publishing YOUR JOB? space sciencearticles in top international Exciting, researcherscientific journals and presenting Thought-provokin g because I likemy research at international Captivating. discoveringconferences around the world. new things. EXPERIENCE VS TRAINING?: my field of research Experience and formal training provides a are equally important. One gains great platform experience through hands-on for exploring training and exposure to different unanswered levels of expertise in your field of scientific work. Formal training provides essential skills and knowledge, as ”questions. well as an understanding of how to work independently and manage your time. ADVICE FOR GRADE 11 AND 12 LEARNERS CONSIDERING THIS CAREER? Strive for excellence! Be willing to learn from others and ask for help if you are unsure about what to do. Have a positive attitude and make things fun to ensure you enjoy your work. WHAT ARE YOUR CAREER GOALS? Having just started my career as a space science researcher, my aim is to become a highly respected expert in my field. I know I still have a long way to go and will have to work extremely hard to achieve this goal. I also want to share the work I do with the world, so that it continually inspires young learners to follow a career in science and technology.

With DR.TRACEY-LEE AUSTIN\" I get to meet people from all walks of life who allow me into their lives and I get to explore the mysteries of the human brain. \" CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST AND LECTURER IN PSYCHO-PATHOLOGY

Why did you choose this career? What does your job entail? What formal qualification did you have to attain?Neuroscience and psychopathology I am a Clinical Psychologist A Masters degree in Clinicalare the most interesting branches of specializing in clinical psycho- Psychology is a necessity,science. Each brain is unique, what pathology, which means that I preceded by an undergraduatetriggers pathology in one brain will study the brain and psycho- degree with Psychology as ahaveno effect on another brain. I have logical disorders in order to major and an Honours degreealways been fascinated by the causes understand causes of pathology in Psychology. A PhD will openof pathology, by what makes people and how best to treat psycho- doors but is not yet a necessarytick and how best to help unique pathology. I get to work with requirement.individuals. Now I get to live my people from all walks of life.dream of researching and teaching I do therapy with people who Is continuing education andfurtherpsychopathology and helping those have psychological disorders studies important in your type ofwho suffer from pathology. and I get to teach and train career? students in Psychopathology1 sentence to describe your job? as well as conduct research in Absolutely! This is a continually the field. developing field. New discoveriesI get to meet people from all walks are made and new theories are putof life who allow me into their lives Potential for growth - Where can forward every day. One needs toand I get to explore the mysteries of your current position lead? make sure that one is up to datethe human brain. There are countless opportunities. with current trends and research in One can climb the ranks in academia, order to do the best one can.What challenges have you had to one can do research, one can workovercome? in government institutions, hospitals and private practice. There areLearning how to do research is opportunities in the fields of artificiala skill that takes a while to learn, intelligence, corporate work andbut with thehelp of more experienced neuroscience to name a few.colleagues it becomes doable. 3 important qualities that your What do you enjoy most? position require?I get to explore the complexities ofthe brain in order to understand both Empathy,health and pathology. One of the bestaspects of my job is the fact that Curiosity and Patience.people open up to me and allow meto try to figure out how best to help Experience Vs Training?them. The coursework theory is veryAdvice for grade 11 and 12 learners important in order to lay theconsidering this career? foundations and develop under-There are no compulsory subjects, standing of the complexities ofhowever a background in biology will human behaviour. The practicalbe beneficial. Read as much as you component is just as importantcan, talk to professionals, make sure as it allows one to put theory intothat you have an interest in people. practice.This is a profession inBe aware that this is a difficult field to which one will never know allget into as there are limited internship there is to know. One needs toplacements. You need good marks continually grow and developand good academic abilty. one’s skills and knowledge.





with dr. ASHWIL KLEINPlant BiotechnologistWhy did you choose this career? What is the least enjoyable part of your job?I chose this career because it is very rewarding. “What is theuse of obtaining knowledge and not sharing it with anyone?” Administration. Although, it is an integral part of being aThis career allows me to train and contribute towards the lecturer/researcher. It significantly impacts on time that coulddevelopment of our next generation of scientists, who have a be well spent by assisting students and doing experimentalkeen interest within my field of study (plant biotechnology). work. This develops knowledge, while adding to one’s pool of existing knowledge.WanhdatWthraerine?ing did you undergo, career highlights?A doctoral degree in Biotechnology, with a specific focus onPlant biotechnology. • Being part of a dynamic group of plants scientist at UWC, that is making a significant impact on anWhat does your job entail? international level.A lecturer/researcher’s job consist of three interlinked parts. • Publishing good impact research in peer reviewedFirstly, it involves teaching undergraduate and postgraduate scientific journals.courses, whilst performing routine administrative tasks atboth departmental and faculty levels. Secondly, you need to • Being part and contribute to the successful journey oflead and manage research projects within your area of my studentsspecialization. Lastly, you need to actively engage withinvarious community outreach programmes. 3 important qualities that your position requires?describe an average day? • Good presentation skills: This is essential for teaching andAn average day consist of presenting lectures to presenting your research at conferences.undergraduate and postgraduate students. Managing theadministration is also associated with it. The rest of the day • Resilience: If you shrink at the mere hint of a criticism of youris dedicated to postgraduate student supervision i.e. work, then being a lecturer/researcher may not be right for you.Honours, Masters and Doctoral students. • Management and leadership: From the earliest stages of yourWhat do you enjoy most? academic/research career, you will need to manage your own projects and start to develop as a leader in your research field.I always enjoy the- interactive nature of my undergraduateclass and the “hands on” supervision of my postgraduate in 1 sentence, describe your job?students. I also enjoy being in a very interactive classroomand laboratory setting. Developing new knowledge through Develop new knowledge through research and share thisexperiments is very rewarding. knowledge with the next generation of scientists. experience vs training? There should be a correct balance between experience and training. Being a lecturer/researcher is a lifelong learning process. You constantly learn and grow whilst within your position. advice for grade 11 and 12 learners considering this career? Be pro-active and work hard to achieve you career goals and don’t take anything for granted. Make the right career choices early in in life. If you love what you do, you don’t have a work a single day in your life.



type of person that Would enjoy this Dr. Ashwil Kleinkind of career? If you loveThis career is for individuals that are very enthusiastic, what you do,energetic and overall critical thinkers. Innovative strategies you don’tshould always form part of your course curriculum and have to workresearch planning. a single daypotential for groWth - Where can ”in your life!your current position lead?In this career, there is always an opportunity for growth.You determine your level of growth with your dedication,commitment and of course your scientific output in the formof peer reviewed journal articles.What challenges have you had toovercome?The fear of public speaking especially in front of largeaudiences. Part of the job entails teaching large classes andpresenting your research outcomes to colleagues atconferences.What qualifications do i need?You need at least a Masters degree in any biological sciencediscipline, to become a lecturer/researcher. However, adoctoral degree is recommended especially if you want toestablish your own research group.What are your career goals?My goal is to make a meaningful contribution to society at large.My passion is plant science with specific emphasis using variousbiotechnology tools to improve essential/important food cropsagainst detrimental environmental changes such as drought stressand diseases. In doing so, we could significantly improve foodsecurity in South Africa and the entire African continent.is continuing education and furtherstudies important in your type of career?Yes. Learning is a lifelong process. You learn through theresearch you do and facilitate. Science is constantly evolving andyou need be up to speed with the change, otherwise you mightbecome irrelevant in your field of research.



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General Prerequisites There are five programmes presented at certificate and degree level in the followingAn appropriate BMil or other comparable B-degree,approved by the Senate for this purpose, and •BMil Programme in Technology and Defenceapproval by the Senate, or Executive Committee Management.acting on its behalf, to register for the Bmil Honoursprogramme. A final mark of 60% in the prescribed •BMil Programme in Technology.major subjects. •BMil Programme in Security and •BMil Programme in Human and Organisation Development. •BMil Programme in Organisation and Resource Management.INTRODUCTION UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES THROUGHThe Military Academy, situated in the West Coast town INTERACTIVE TELEMATIC EDUCATIONof Saldanha, is a training unit of the South AfricanNational Defence Force (SANDF) and houses the The entry requirements for Interactive TelematicFaculty of Military Science, University of Stellenbosch. Education are as follows:It provides university education and professionalmilitary development for young, career-orientated * Candidates must be computer literate by the time theyofficers. This education will equip them with knowledge, commence with their studies.analytical skills and insight, thus enabling the SA * Compliance with the minimum academic entranceNational Defence Force not only to cope with a fast requirements as prescribed by the University ofchanging environment, but also to meet the Stellenbosch.demands of the future. On successful completion of * Matriculation or conditional exemption with a Dthe undergraduate studies the student is awarded a aggregate.B Mil degree from the University of Stellenbosch. * Compliance with the minimum programme-specific entrance requirements as prescribed by the University ofOPTIONS OF STUDY AT THE MILITARY Stellenbosch. * Recommendation by the Military Academy Selection ACADEMY Board. * Residential undergraduate studies The Interactive Telematic Education option * Undergraduate studies through interactive offers the following three programmes: telematic education • BMil Programme in Security and African Studies. * Postgraduate Studies (residential and modular) • BMiI Programme in Human and Organisation Development.RESIDENTIAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES • BMil Programme in Organisation and Resource Management. The general and academic entrance requirements for full-time residential studies (degree/certificate) are as The Interactive Telematic Education study option follows: allows students a maximum of six years to complete their studies. This option is available to all members * Successful completion of the Officers' Formative of the SANDF and PSAP of the DOD. Candidates will course within the candidate's Service and in the be expected to attend a residential phase of one week rank group of Candidate Officer or Midshipman per semester every academic year at the Military (SAN) to Lieutenant or Sub Lieutenant (SAN) on Academy. entering the Military Appropriate medical classification. * Matriculation or conditional exemption with a D aggregate. * Compliance with the minimum programme-specific entrance requirements as prescribed by the University of Stellenbosch Academy Selection. * Recommendation by the Military Board.

21stArtisanWhy study at a public situated, providing accessibility to various provinces flood the gates ofTVET College? satisfy the immediate need for skills these colleges to experience all the and further training. Artisan skills different courses the TVET Colleges“It definitely is cool to be a 21st training are one of the ways that have to offer.Century Artisan” – These words were can improve the socio-economicspoken by the Deputy Minister Manana environment of the community that the Students, who are not able to studyof the Department of Higher Education potential students are a part of. due to financial constraints, now haveand Training (DHET) during the the opportunity to apply for financialopening ceremony of the South African There are 50 TVET Colleges in South assistance, if they meet the criteriaWorldSkills Competition which was Africa and six in the Western Cape as set out by DHET and the bursaryheld in early 2015 in Cape Town. The that assist with the development of funder. Those who wish to apply forTechnical Vocational Education and skills. The DHET’s announcement of a bursary must also adhere to allTraining (TVET) Colleges are seen as the “Decade of the Artisan” has been the criteria to be successful. Oncethe live-blood of artisan skills training, an initiative that gives prospective the application has been approved,not only in South Africa, but the world students the opportunity to discover students can enjoy peace of mindat large. These higher education what the TVET sector is all about. and focus on their studies withoutinstitutions are part and parcel of having any fear of financial concerns.the communities in which they are Annually prospective students from ▶Continued on page 16

▶Continued from page 14 cosmetology, the world truly is their The students oyster. who study at theThe TVET Colleges offerqualifications such as National The students who study at the TVET TVET CollegesDiplomas, National Certificates Colleges also have access to student also have accessas well as National Certificate support services that look after the(Vocational) (NC (V)). To obtain an health / wellness of the students, to studentNC (V) qualification, a grade nine as well as any academic support support servicespass is required and after three years they might need. Should the student that look afterthis qualification will be equivalent to experience any personal challengesa grade 12 senior certificate / N3. NC they can make use of a student the health /(V) courses are vocationally driven support officer’s service. wellness of thein a specialised field and can givethe student access to study other students.National Certificate courses. Apply now at any of the 50Some of the Colleges in the “Education is our core business, and National TVET Colleges todaycountry, such as Northlink TVET with that comes other responsibilities or visit the TVET College websiteCollege, have accredited trade test to help support the students to on www.fetcolleges.co.zacentres that will allow any student become the best at what they setwho wishes to become a qualified out to become,” says Trish van derartisan to attempt their trade test. Merwe, Deputy Principal: InnovationOnce they completed their trade and Development at Northlinktest successfully, they will then be College.awarded a red seal as an indicationof their training and expertise in the So what more do you need?artisan trade. Students have a variety of courses to choose from, many qualifications thatWith so many Colleges and courses will suit their level of education, asto choose from prospective students well as the opportunity to be placedcan realise their dreams. Amongst in the industry. Also they have another courses in the fields of design, opportunity to adjust to College lifeeducation, information technology, with the support of people that arebusiness, hospitality, tourism, safety, centred around their academic andhealth, engineering, hair care and personal well-being. ■

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