{"id":223468,"date":"2018-02-06T18:00:48","date_gmt":"2018-02-06T16:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=223468"},"modified":"2018-02-06T18:47:14","modified_gmt":"2018-02-06T16:47:14","slug":"27-new-and-unusual-south-african-jobs-which-you-could-soon-receive-a-qualification-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/business\/223468\/27-new-and-unusual-south-african-jobs-which-you-could-soon-receive-a-qualification-for\/","title":{"rendered":"27 new and unusual South African jobs which you could soon receive a qualification for"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) has called for\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.za\/sites\/default\/files\/41424_gon78.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">public comment<\/a> <\/strong>on 27\u00a0occupational qualifications which are being considered for TVETs and other registered private education providers around the country.<\/p>\n<p>An occupational qualification is a qualification associated with a trade, occupation or profession resulting from work based learning.<\/p>\n<p>First established in\u00a02010 the QCTO&#8217;s role\u00a0is to oversee the design, implementation, assessment and certification of occupational qualifications, including trades, on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF).<\/p>\n<p>It also offers guidance to skills development providers who must be accredited by the QCTO to offer occupational qualifications.<\/p>\n<p>There are currently over fifty QCTO qualifications registered, including:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Airline Ground Crew<br \/>\n\u2022 Boat Builder and Repairer<br \/>\n\u2022 Chef<br \/>\n\u2022 Chemist (Surface Coatings Technologist)<br \/>\n\u2022 Electrical Line Mechanic &#8211; Overhead Lines Mechanic<br \/>\n\u2022 Financial markets practitioner<br \/>\n\u2022 Health Promotion Officer (Community Health Worker)<br \/>\n\u2022 Insurance Agent &#8211; Insurance Underwriter<br \/>\n\u2022 Mining Technician (Mine Ventilation Observer)<br \/>\n\u2022 Organisational Risk Manager (Risk Practitioner)<br \/>\n\u2022 Supply and Distribution Manager<br \/>\n\u2022 Plastics Manufacturing Machine Setter<br \/>\n\u2022 Port Manager<br \/>\n\u2022 Railway Signal Operator<br \/>\n\u2022 Retail Manager General &#8211; Retail Store Manager<br \/>\n\u2022 Road Transport Manager<br \/>\n\u2022 Tax Professional<\/p>\n<p>Below you can find the 27 occupations and a short job description. By clicking on the link you can also find the full proposed assessment and curriculum criteria.<\/p>\n<p>In some instances where the occupations themselves are not necessarily new, they have been revised into a new singular qualification.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/aids-to-navigation-manager?layout=table\">Aid to Navigation Manager<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>ensures the provision of visual, audible and electronic aids to ensure safe and efficient movement of vessels (inland, coastal, ports, harbour, marinas).<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/aids-to-navigation-technician?layout=table\">Aid to Navigation Technician<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0 installs, commissions, maintains and repairs infrastructure and equipment.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/aircraft-structures-technician?layout=table\">Aircraft Structures Technician <\/a>&#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0manufactures, inspects, modifies, dismantles, assembles, repairs and replaces the components of aircraft structures using metal and carbon fibre composite materials.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/apparel-related-manufacturing-machine-mechanic?layout=table\">Apparel &amp; Related Manufacturing Machine Mechanic<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; repairs, maintain, service and set-up a range of sewing machines and related auxiliary equipment used within the clothing manufacturing processes.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/aquaculture?layout=table\">Aquaculture<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; promotes productivity through overseeing activities performed by team members within the Aquaculture Industry to ensure the attainment of aquaculture production objectives, economic and environmental sustainability. They predominantly oversee the farming of aquatic organisms.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/commercial-diver?layout=table\">Commercial Diver<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211;\u00a0 enters water or other liquid or a pressurized environment at a pressure exceeding 100mb above atmospheric pressure, using breathing apparatus, in order to carry out a range of tasks underwater either inshore or offshore depending on the type of diving industry they work in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Best-job-paradise.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-85704 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Best-job-paradise.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Best-job-paradise.png 600w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Best-job-paradise-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/concentrated-solar-power-process-controller?layout=table\">Concentrated Solar Power Process Controller<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0 provides technical support and services in the installation, operation, and maintenance of solar power plant processes, systems, facilities, and equipment.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/customs-compliance-manager?layout=table\">Customs Compliance Manager<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0 manages, maintains and controls customs compliance and other statutory requirements within the organisation relating to international logistics and supply chain activities, beyond the generic management skills.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/diesel-electrical-fitter?layout=table\">Diesel Electrical Fitter<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0 inspects, qualifies, overhauls, repairs, assembles and fits diesel engines and electrical and mechanical parts.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/dock-master?layout=table\">Dock Master<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0plans, coordinates and controls the safe and efficient docking and undocking of all vessels and or structures for the purposes of surveys, planned maintenance, unplanned repairs, alterations and refits.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/electric-cable-jointer?layout=table\">Electric Cable Jointer <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; plans, prepares, installs, joints and terminates low voltage (LV) (1000V) and medium voltage (MV) (up to and including 44kV) cables under dead (at zero potential) conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/fuel-pipeline-controller?layout=table\">Fuel Pipeline Controller<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0 operates monitors and controls pipeline operations for the bulk transport of petroleum, in, through and out of pipeline depots.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/furniture-maker?layout=table\">Furniture Maker<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0cuts, shapes, assembles and finishes\u00a0products such as pedestals, chairs, tables, desks, cabinets, wall units, cupboards, bookcases and parts for wooden articles.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/furniture-upholsterer?layout=table\">Furniture Upholsterer<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0manufactures an upholstered furnishing item by fitting suspension and padding and covering a frame to give it shape, comfort, and functionality for a range of domestic, commercial and decorative uses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Steinhoff.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-214891 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Steinhoff.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Steinhoff.jpg 640w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Steinhoff-300x202.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/hairdresser-r?layout=table\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hairdresser<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>This reconceptualises the qualification for hairdressers as a single qualification culminating in a trade test and the recognition of qualified hairdressers as a trade person.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/industrial-water-plant-operator?layout=table\">Industrial Water Plant Operator<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0 operates and monitors industrial plants to store\u00a0\u00a0and process water including water for human consumption, industrial use, wastewater treatment and firefighting for sustainable industrial water production.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/industrial-water-process-controller?layout=table\">Industrial Water Process Controller<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0controls, monitors and manages industrial plants to store and process water including water for human consumption, industrial use, wastewater treatment and firefighting for sustainable industrial water production.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/insullation-installer?layout=table\">Insulation Installer<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211;\u00a0 plans and installs insulation and finishing materials in various buildings and industrial applications to maximise energy efficiency by controlling the effects of heat, cold, air, sound and moisture in accordance with the legislative requirements and\/or specifications.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/maritime-search-and-rescue-mission-coordinator?layout=table\">Maritime Search and Rescue Mission Coordinator<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0directs, organises and manages search-and-rescue operations within rescue regions.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/master-insullation-electrician?layout=table\">Master Insulation Electrician<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0verifies and certifies the construction, testing, and inspection of any electrical installation in a hazardous area to ensure compliance with the Occupational, Health and Safety Act and all relevant legislation, electrical codes, standards and regulations.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/meteorological-technician?layout=table\">Meteorological Technician<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0installs and inspects weather stations, conducts climate data checking, conducts surface and upper air observations and disseminates data into specific coded forms.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/production-process-machine-operator-and-assembler?layout=table\">Production Process machine Operator and Assembler<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0operates and monitors and adjusts equipment to manufacture and assemble components\/parts to specifications given, using applicable equipment and tools.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/rigger?layout=table\">Rigger<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0uses basic, intermediate and advance lifting techniques to shift, lift, move, and place and secure loads at end-points, without damage. They do this by operating and supervising\u00a0 a variety of mechanical lifting equipment.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/rolling-stock-electrical-fitter?layout=table\">Rolling Stock Electrical Fitter<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0maintains, tests, repairs, overhauls, assembles and fits electrical and mechanical parts and bodies of locomotives\/motor coaches.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/water-liaison-practitioner?layout=table\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Water Liaison Practitioner<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<\/strong>develops and implements communication strategies by relaying appropriate water-related information to internal and external stakeholders through suitable channels and platforms to promote water stewardship.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/water-reticulation-practitioner?layout=table\">Water reticulation Practitioner<\/a><\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0maintains the integrity of the portability of the water supply from the water reservoir to the household water point.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.qcto.org.za\/index.php\/wood-processing-machine-operator?layout=table\">Wood Processing Machine Operator<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0\u00a0converts logs into lumber (sawn boards) and by-products in accordance with specific clients&#8217; requirements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/business\/221213\/the-10-jobs-which-pay-the-most-on-average-in-south-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The top 10 highest paying jobs in South Africa<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Government recently made a massive push in encouraging South Africans to learn a trade or occupation  &#8211; here are 27 new ones which are set to become officially recognised.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":223724,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9872],"tags":[26,12804],"class_list":["post-223468","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business","tag-headline","tag-qcto"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223468","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=223468"}],"version-history":[{"count":33,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223468\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":223740,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/223468\/revisions\/223740"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/223724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=223468"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=223468"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=223468"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}