Radio Stations: SABC Radio Stations
Topic: Careers in the transport sector
Original Script Written by: Dineo Kgabale
Script amended by: Sabelo Mbuku
Programme Date: 15 - 18 October 2018
Week: 41
Experts Consulted by: Sabelo Mbuku (TETA - Marketing and Communications)
Target Audience: Young people – Grade 09-12, school leavers as well as college and university graduates
Script Notes
Objectives of the Programme
The objectives of this programme are to:
The entire programme runs for 30 minutes.
Opening Billboard: ‘This programme is brought to you by SABC Education in partnership with the Department of Higher Education and Training’.
Programme Introduction
Presenter: Good day and a warm welcome to all our listeners. It is time for another exciting episode of Khetha, brought to you by SABC Education in partnership with the Department of Higher Education and Training. Today we are talking about career opportunities within the transport sector. Are you someone who likes innovation, movement, logistics, and structure? Do you enjoy working with systems, electronics or even engineering? Can you be trusted with people’s lives; can you take responsibility for other people’s belongings? How would you feel about being a traffic officer in the air? Or being a doctor in the air? Are you a fast driver enjoying the company of others? Do you enjoy the movement of water and all it can offer?
Then a career in the transport sector is definitely for you!
Today we are joined by our guest speaker from the Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA), ********who will tell us a little more about exciting career opportunities available within the transport sector. It’s good to have you on the show ********.
Guest: Good evening ******** and a warm welcome to the listeners. Thank you for having me on the show.
Presenter: What does TETA do?
Guest: The Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) is responsible for education, training and skills development in the transport sector. We do this through the implementation of programmes such as bursary funding for the employed and unemployed, internship and learnership support, small business support and other skills development interversion. Our services are confined to the following subsectors: aerospace, freight handling, forwarding and clearing, maritime, road freight, road passenger, rail and taxi.
Presenter:****** Why is it important for anyone to know about careers in the transport sector?
Guest: ****** The transport sector is one of the economic industries the government earmarked for the advancement of the South African economy. The sector is also characterised by unique challenges which include gender inequalities, scarce skills and rapid changes in technologies. A workforce that possesses advanced skills and competencies required in the modern day transport sector is essential in addressing these challenges. It has, therefore, become of great importance for TETA to expose South Africans to exciting and rewarding career opportunities within the transport sector.
Presenter: What career opportunities are available in the transport sector?
Guest: Career opportunities in the transport sector are galore. One may choose a career in:
Aerospace:
Responsible for the design, development, modification, and maintenance of the components and systems of all types of flight vehicles (aircraft, helicopters, and missiles)
Learning pathways: Degree in aeronautical engineering
Entry Requirements: Grade 12 with Mathematics, Physical Science and English
Institutions offering this programme: Wits University, University of Pretoria and UCT
Job opportunities: Aircraft Assembler, Aircraft Electrician, Aircraft Painter, Flight-line Mechanic, and Electro-Mechanic to name a few
Funding opportunities: This course can be funded by TETA
Specialising in the legal field of civil aviation
Learning pathways: Law degree with aviation specialisation
Entry Requirements: Matric and Law Degree
Institutions offering this programme: UJ, Wits, UL, and UCT
Job opportunities: Aircraft purchases, leasing, and finance, accident/incident litigation, commercial agreement
Funding opportunities: This course can be funded by TETA
Forwarding and Clearing
Managing the movement of goods both locally and internationally, ensuring exports and imports requirement are met and maintain the records for goods received and goods dispatched
Learning pathways: NQF Level 03
Entry Requirements: Matric, Freight Forwarding, and Clearing qualification
Institutions offering this programme: SA Maritime school, Transport college and School of Shipping.
Job opportunities: Forwarding agent, Clearing agent and Shipping agent
Funding opportunities: This course can be funded by TETA
Planning, organise, execute, control and coordinate the processes and interrelationships across the supply chain activities (operational, strategic, performance and risk management) including, but not limited to, supply and demand, acquisition, logistics, and disposal functions.
Learning pathways: National Diploma or degree
Entry Requirements: Matric, National Diploma: Freight Forwarding and Customs Compliance NQF Level 4 or equivalent
Institutions offering this programme: UJ, UP, NWU, UNISA, and TUT to name a few.
Job opportunities: Supply Chain Practitioner, Supply Chain Officer, and Supply Chain Manager
Funding opportunities: This course can be funded by TETA
Freight Handling:
Co-ordinate the movement of materials along the supply chain, including the procurement of raw materials; liaising with manufacturers and transportation of finished goods to retailers and consumers.
Learning pathways: National Diploma or degree
Entry Requirements: Matric with Accounting
Institutions offering this programme: UNISA, CHE provider
Job opportunities: Warehouse Manager, Operational Manager
Funding opportunities: This course can be funded by TETA
Organises the storage and distribution of goods thereby ensuring that the right products are delivered to the right place at a reasonable cost. They are also involved in the inventory control warehousing and monitoring of the flow of goods.
Learning pathways: National Diploma or degree
Entry Requirements: Matric with Accounting
Institutions offering this programme: Pretoria University, Wits University
Job opportunities: Supply Chain Manager, Stock Officer, and Inventory Controller
Funding opportunities: This course can be funded by TETA
Maritime:
Navigating the ship safely and efficiently, controls the safe operation of the ship and supervises and coordinates the activities of the deck crew.
Learning pathways: Degree and qualifications from Maritime schools
Entry Requirements: Grade 12 with Maths and Sciences, Medical fitness and eyes test certificate
Institutions offering this programme: CPUT and Durban University of Technology
Job opportunities: Ship Officer
Funding opportunities: This course can be funded by TETA
Maintaining the engine of a ship and performing a range of engineering functions that contribute towards a successful oceangoing voyage
Learning pathways: Degree and qualifications from Maritime schools
Entry Requirements: Grade 12 with Maths and Sciences, Medical fitness and eyes test certificate
Institutions offering this programme: CPUT, Nelson Mandela University and Durban University of Technology
Job opportunities: Ship Engineer
Funding opportunities: This course can be funded by TETA
Rail
Controlling the flow of railway traffic over sections of railway lines, communicate with Train Control Officer and control shunt movement of motor powered rail cars(wagon)
Learning pathways: Learnership programmes and Training
Entry Requirements: Knowledge of rail operation, including mathematics
Institutions offering this programme: Transnet School of Rail, Mbombela Operating Company and PRASA
Job opportunities: Railway Signal Operator
Funding opportunities: TETA funds training providers
Drive trains in accordance with rules and laws, ensure safety for passengers and inspections of train systems before departure.
Learning pathways: Learnership and Training
Entry Requirements: Grade 10 with Mathematics, or Grade 10 with N1, National Certificate Vocational Level 2
Institutions offering this programme: Transnet School of Engineering
Job opportunities: Electrical Fitter
Funding opportunities: This course can be funded by TETA
Road Freight:
Driving heavy trucks, removal vans, tankers and tow trucks to transport bulky goods and liquids; loading and off-loading deliveries between customers and delivery centres.
Learning pathways: Training from services provide e.g. Kempston Driver Academy
Entry Requirements: Grade 10
Institutions offering this programme: Private providers
Job opportunities: Truck Driver
Funding opportunities: This course can be funded by TETA through private providers
Organising and controlling the operations of enterprises that lease and hire vehicles and operate a fleet of transport vehicles.
Learning pathways: National Diploma or Degree
Entry Requirements: Matric or NQF Level 4 with Mathematics Literacy and English
Institutions offering this programme: HET or private providers
Job opportunities: Transport Service Manager
Funding opportunities: This course can be funded by TETA
Selecting vehicles to keep deliveries and distribution on schedule, manage operating costs and ensures the efficient use of resources.
Learning Pathways: Degree
Entry Requirements: Matric, Degree in Transport and Logistics Management
Institutions offering this programme: UJ, TUT, Durban University of Technology and North-West University
Job opportunities: Fleet Controller or Manager
Funding opportunities: This course can be funded by TETA
Road Passenger
Diagnosing, adjusting, repairing and/or overhauling buses, all types of
diesel engines, including mechanics. Learning pathways: Working primarily with automobile diesel engines. Maintains, test and repairs commercial vehicles (more
than 3 tons GMV) including engines, mechanical parts transmissions, suspension,
steering and brakes.
Entry Requirements: Grade 10 Maths & Science,
The institution of Study: Institution: Technical College
Job opportunities: Diesel Mechanic at Bus; Road Freight and Transport Companies;
Funding opportunities: This course can be funded by TETA
Ensuring dispatching of quality transport service effectively and efficiently, internally and externally.
Entry Requirements: Grade 12
The institution of Study: University studying a Diploma RTM
Job opportunities: Transport Superintendent
Funding opportunities: This course can be funded by TETA
Controlling and Supervising of daily operations in the operational areas.
Entry Requirements: Grade12, Driver Licence
The institution of Study: College
Job opportunities: Transport Supervisor
Funding opportunities: This course can be funded by TETA
Taxi:
Routine servicing, breakdown maintenance and recommending of pre-emptive maintenance of taxis and troubleshooting electronic circuits and repairing general electrical components.
Learning pathways: Apprenticeship, Learnership and Skills Programmes including Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL)
Entry Requirements: Grade 10 with Maths and Science/NQF 2
Institutions offering this programme: QCTO accredited provider
Job opportunities: Motor Mechanic
Funding opportunities: This course can be funded by TETA
Drives motor cars to professionally and effectively transport passengers safely to their destinations, at a metered or prescribed fee. A qualified learner will be able to: Drive a legally compliant taxi, Serving customers in the taxi environment; manage taxi routing, comply with relevant rules and regulations.
Learning pathways: Occupational Qualification or Skills Programme
Entry Requirements: Minimum of NQF Level 1 qualification plus a driver’s license
Institutions offering this programme: QCTO accredited providers
Job opportunities: Taxi Driver, Chauffer, and Service driver, Rank Manager
Presenter: What skills does one require to have a successful career in the transport sector?
Guest: Most careers in the transport sector require physical science, mathematics, and medical fitness. With regard to soft skills, among others, one requires communication skills, problem-solving and attention to details.
Presenter: Please tell us about the funding opportunities available?
Guest: For several years we have been running leadership and executive development programmes through leading institutions in the country which includes amongst others Wits University and Gordon Institute of Business Science. These programmes include the International Executive Development Programme, International Leadership Development Programme and the International Leadership Development Programme for Women. The programmes prioritise women in the transport sector and expose them to local and international transport and logistics industries. We also support different programmes aimed at addressing youth-related issues. This is done through funding for learnerships, skills programmes, AET programmes, cadetship, artisan training and placement of learners for workplace experience.
TETA continues to prioritise support of students at institutions of higher learning with bursaries offered to deserving students interested in pursuing transport related qualifications.
**call-ins**
Presenter:*******, very exciting! Please tell us how can we access these important services offered by the Transport SETA?
Guest: Just visit TETA’s website at www.teta.org.za which is a platform purposed to empower YOU with relevant information. Further, as a young person, you may like our Facebook page: “transport education training authority” to receive our updates timeously
Presenter: You can also contact Career helpline to speak to a career advisor in any of the following ways:
Presenter: Any closing remarks from you *****?
Guest: Yes, the Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) would like to encourage female learners to take up careers previously dominated by males such as; marine pilots, aircraft pilots, commercial divers and other careers within the transport sector.
We would like to extend a word of appreciation to all stakeholders including youth organisations that have carried out our mandate and assisted us in reaching our strategic goals as well as affirm our vision “to be at the heart of skills innovation in the transport sector”.
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Closing Billboard: ‘This programme was brought to you by the Department of Higher Education and Training in partnership with SABC Education’.