Khetha Career Guidance

Learners can make informed career and study choices with the help of the Department of Higher Education and Training operates Khetha career development service.

This multi-channel platform provides free access to career information, advice and guidance through telephone, SMS, social media, face-to-face and outreaches to schools among others.

Over the past two years, almost 51,000 individuals have made use of this service.

Through Khetha, schools are visited and exhibitions held where Grade 9 to 12 learners are encouraged not only to do their best in their studies but also to apply in time for post-school education and training opportunities.

Last year, the service reached 135,360 learners and youth.

These services complement the online platforms which include the National Career Advice Portal (http://ncap.careerhelp.org.za) and Careerhelp web and mobi sites.

These largely self-help platforms provide information on career pathways, occupations and relevant education and training opportunities and facilitate career decision making also through cellphones.

Through the Khetha radio programme, the Department reaches approximately 3,5 million listeners on 10 SABC African language radio stations, including Afrikaans on a weekly basis.

Leaners who still need information, advice and guidance on where to go after Grade 12, should contact one of these services.

Those who wish to use the service can call 0860 999 0123 for advice or send an SMS or “Please Call Me” to 072 204 5056.