Career Guidance

In-person or online from anywhere.

 

Sessions done on location in Strand, Cape Town

Online meetings and consultations done over a variety of platforms

Clarity for Your Future

Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions you will ever make, yet many people do it with very little guidance.

Professional career assessment and structured support can help you discover career paths that truly fit your strengths, interests and goals.

Who This Service Is For

Our Career Guidance assessment and programme options are ideal for:

Teenagers choosing school subjects or future study options

School leavers unsure about what to study next

Students questioning their current study path

Adults considering a meaningful career change

With the right guidance, you can make confident, informed decisions about your future.

The Profiles Career Keys (PCK) Assessment

This internationally recognised assessment provides valuable insight into:

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Your interests – the types of work and environments you naturally enjoy

Your strengths and abilities – what you are naturally good at

Your career priorities – what matters most to you in a career

Careers that are a strong match for you

The Career Compass Programme

The Career Compass Programme is a structured and supportive process designed to help teenagers and adults make informed, confident decisions about their study and career direction.

The programme includes:

• The Profiles Career Keys assessment and comprehensive report
• A professional feedback session to interpret and understand your results
Guided career research, including subject choices, tertiary options, admission requirements and possible funding opportunities
Guidance for teens and parents navigating the transition from school to tertiary education
• A counselling-based approach to reduce anxiety, overwhelm and pressure around career decisions

This programme provides an affordable, structured and practical solution to effective career guidance.

Professional Insight You Can Trust

Tracey brings extensive experience in the South African post-school education and training sector, including knowledge of:

SETAs and
learnership pathways

Accreditation of private learning institutions

Public and private university options

TVET
colleges

Funding opportunities and study pathways

This local expertise allows clients not only to identify suitable careers, but also to understand the real-world pathways needed to get there.

What do you receive in the PCK Report?

Your detailed report includes:

Clear feedback on interests, priorities and abilities

Best job matches based on your results

Job Zone details, showing the level of education or training required

Access to O*Net career information to explore skills, knowledge, competencies and work environments related to recommended careers.

What is the process?

Step 1

Complete the PCK Assessment

Step 2

Attend the feedback session to explore your results

Step 3

Complete the Guided Career Research assignment

Step 4

Attend a research feedback and discussion session

Step 5

Participate in the Transition to Tertiary Education coaching workshop (where applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the PCK Assessment assess?

The assessment provides insight into three key areas:

  1. Occupational Interests
    Mechanical, practical, technical, scientific, creative, people-service, enterprising, business, financial and administrative interests.
  2. Occupational Priorities
    Factors such as recognition, achievement, independence, relationships, support and working conditions.
  3. Cognitive Abilities and Strengths
    Including verbal, numerical, spatial and perceptual abilities.

Ready to gain clarity about your career direction?