The Department of Higher Education and Training identifies key occupations for students in South Africa. Get educated (gain scarce skills) and be employed soon thereafter!
Here is a list of the key occupations in South Africa:
- Administration
- Business
- Child Care
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
- Agriculture
- Community, social and personal services (CSP)
- Construction
- Health care
- Manufacturing
- Mining
What Is The Role Of The Department Of Higher Education And Training?
The role of the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) is to oversee higher education in South Africa, whether it be education funded by government or private institutions.
It also ensures the following:
- Quality assurance
- Quality promotion
What Is A Higher Education And Training Qualification?
A Higher Education and Training qualification is any qualification that you can achieve at a college or university.
Here is a table with all the qualifications that you can achieve with its NQF Level:
Higher Education and Training Qualification | NQF Level |
Higher Certificate | NQF Level 5 |
Diploma Advanced Certificate | NQF Level 6 |
Bachelor’s Degree Advanced Diploma | NQF Level 7 |
Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s Honours Degree Postgraduate Diploma | NQF Level 8 |
Master’s Degree Master’s Degree Professional | NQF Level 9 |
Doctoral Degree Doctoral Degree Professional | NQF Level 10 |
Which Courses, That Are In Demand, Can I Study?
You can study many courses at Matric College that will help you gain scarce skills. Some of which are designed by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
National Diploma (NATED) Courses
Here is a list of our NATED Courses that were designed by the DHET:
- NATED Business Management Courses
- NATED Financial Management Courses
- NATED Human Resource Management Courses
- NATED Legal Secretary Courses
- NATED Management Assistant Courses
- NATED Marketing Management Courses
NATED Courses have both theoretical and practical components that allow students to easily find employment.
Business & Bookkeeping (ICB) Courses
Here is a list of our ICB Courses that give you scarce skills:
ICB Courses are nationally and internationally recognised. You can use your ICB Qualification and find employment abroad.
All ICB Courses are in demand, which means your employment options increase, and you can work in almost any industry.
For example, all industries need administrators, financial managers and business managers.
Why Is Practical Training Important?
Most employers in South Africa employ students that have work experience over those who have no experience at all.
This is because of the following factors:
- Less training time. NATED Students have experience in the working environment because of the practical component. This means that employers will not have to do much training.
- Understanding your responsibilities. Employers want to employ people that understand what they should be doing or have an idea of what they should be doing. Practical experience allows this because you have worked in your field of study.
How Can I Get Practical Training?
You can get practical training by gaining work experience in your chosen field of study. Here are the different types of practical training:
- Part-time or full-time employment in your chosen field of study
- Internships in your chosen field of study
- Learnerships in your chosen field of study
- Voluntary work in your chosen field of study
Frequently Asked Questions
Higher Education and Training (HET) also known as tertiary education in South Africa includes the following programmes:
- Diploma
- Undergraduate Degree
- Postgraduate Degree
These programmes typically go from NQF Level (5) five to NQF Level (10) ten.
To qualify for any of these programmes you must have completed Matric. We offer two Matric Courses:
The table below indicates the main differences between Higher Education and Further Education.
Higher Education | Further Education |
Students that have Matric can do courses under this department of education. | Students that are working towards getting Matric or have Matric fall under this department of education. |
This goes from NQF Level (5) to NQF Level (10) ten. | This goes from NQF Level (1) one to NQF Level (4) four. |
These institutions are usually colleges and universities. | These institutions are usually High School, private colleges that specialise in Adult Matric, or Adult Basic Education Training Centres (ABET). |
Yes, you can complete your Matric as an adult. At Matric College, we offer (2) two Matric Courses that you can complete:
- Adult Matric
- This course allows you to complete your Matric. All you need is a Grade 9 or ABET Level 4 Certificate.
- You can complete this course in Afrikaans or English
- Matric Rewrite
- This course also allows you to complete your Matric. Whether you have failed or passed your Matric but need to improve your marks, you can complete this course. All you need is a failed, passed, or incomplete Matric Certificate. You can also apply with your Matric statement of results.
- You can complete this course in English
To apply for these courses, you need to keep the following in mind:
You will learn through distance learning. All of our courses are provided through distance learning.
You can apply as young as 19. To write the final exam, you have to be 21 years old
You can rewrite your Matric at Matric College. We are a distance learning college, which means that you can:
- Register any time of the year
- Study at your own pace
- Only rewrite the subjects you want
- Change your subjects to ones you like or that are required for further studies
- Add subjects to your Matric
- Get study material (textbooks) delivered to your door
- Receive updated exam resources and good study tips
Yes, you can study without Matric. At Matric College, we offer over 40 courses that you can choose from. Here is a list of our courses categorised in programmes:
- Matric Courses. Apply with a failed Matric or Grade 9 Certificate.
- Short Courses. Be at least 16 and read, write and understand English to apply.
- ICB Courses. Apply with a Grade 10 Certificate, be at least 16 and understand, read and write English.
Get our full course list and study today!
Author: Jesmé Africa
Editor: Tammy Fredericks
Date Published: November 29, 2022