10 unconventional jobs in South Africa you didn’t know existed
Looking for a unique career that will set you apart? Then you’ve come to the right place because we’ve got some awesome suggestions for you! Whether it’s scientific pursuits you’re after or fun alternatives to the daily grind, there’s sure to be an option that suits your requirements. South Africa offers a range of unconventional jobs you didn’t even know about, so read on to find out if one of these careers are suitable for you. Upload your CV and apply for jobs on Job Mail to get your career off to a great start.
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1. Phlebotomist
This strange-sounding job title is actually a specialised role in the medical field. A phlebotomist is responsible for taking samples of blood from patients using venipuncture. The samples are placed in vials and taken to where they can be used for medical testing or research. These vials of blood are also used for transfusions.
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2. Mystery Shopper
When it comes to unconventional jobs, becoming a mystery shopper is definitely worth considering. The advantages of this job are that it’s fun and you don’t need any qualifications to apply for this role. It’s a great option if you’re looking for your first job. If you’re a student or you need to make some extra cash, this could be the right option for you.
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3. Sheep Shearer
You can consider becoming a sheep shearer since there’s a demand for people to fulfil this role on South African farms. You’ll be responsible for using shears to clip the wool off sheep. Sheep shearing is also considered a sport with competitions held all over the world.
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4. Ayurveda Practitioner
If you’re passionate about health and wellness, this might be the right career for you. You’ll help people to overcome physical ailments using a combination of yoga postures, herbal therapy and dietary changes. Ayurveda has its origins in India, and it makes use of ancient wisdom to promote holistic healing. While ayurvedic professionals are common in India, this type of career goes unconsidered by many South Africans.
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5. Voiceover Artist
A voiceover artist works on radio, television commercials, and other projects. They read from a script to get the brand’s message across to potential customers. You’ll need to undergo training to adjust your tone, speed, volume, and pitch for effective vocal delivery. This is an interesting job and it’s a convenient opportunity to make some extra cash. If you’re interested in a career in the broadcasting industry, you’ll also be getting some much-needed exposure when you work as a voiceover artist. Communication, interpersonal, and presentation capabilities are required to succeed in this role.
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6. Space Weather Analyst
This type of scientist is responsible for recognising and predicting important weather events that take place in space, such as geomatic storms and solar flares. They’re particularly interested in weather developments that have an impact on earth. Space weather specialists are responsible for making sense of the meteorological data that’s collected by both surface and air stations. Employment opportunities exist at the weather bureau and at weather stations. Positions are also offered by educational institutes and energy providers.
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7. White Hat (Ethical) Hacker
So, there are two different types of hackers in the world. One is a “black hat” hacker, who is a threat to security systems, and then a “white hat” hacker who is responsible for finding security vulnerabilities and improving the digital security systems to prevent cyber-attacks, viruses, and more.
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8. Sports Commentator
Sports commentators are responsible for keeping fans entertained and engaged with the game.
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9. Animator
The digital environment is ever-growing and video content is more popular than ever, which means that animators are in increasing demand. From movies to TV shows, marketing collateral, video games, education, multimedia projects, and much more, the work of animators is more widespread than ever. This is a very exciting and challenging career that allows you to be creative, which definitely makes it worth considering.
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10. Soil Consultant
This job requires you to measure the PH of soil and outline the nutrients that are required for optimal growing conditions. This is particularly important information for farmers, allowing them to work towards optimal growth and increased profits.
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With so many unconventional jobs to choose from, there’s no reason to be bored at work. Ready to launch your career? Visit Job Mail to discover a broad range of vacancies perfectly suited to you.
Would love to apply for the mystery shopper
Hi Destiny,
If you have not registered your CV on Job Mail, follow this link: http://bit.ly/2Lk3C0b.
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Hi, I would like to know how to apply for the positions (1) Mystery Shopper, (2) Voiceover Artist
Hi Sanja-Mari,
You have a couple of options for voice-over. You can get in touch with industry professionals to give you some guidance in where to start or to hand in your voice-over portfolio. You can also use Google to find opportunities. This is also a good method to find mystery shopping jobs.
You can also do the following:
If you have not registered your CV on Job Mail, follow this link: http://bit.ly/2Lk3C0b.
Once you’ve registered, look for jobs that suit your skill set at http://bit.ly/2mFMBPB and apply for them!
Alternatively, set up a job alert to receive the latest jobs in your field via email at http://bit.ly/2LxITpe.
We hope you find employment soon!