Six Career Options To Consider In 2018
The ever-changing business landscape leads to changes in demand for people with certain skill. While some become sought after, others become dispensable. In this article we look at six career options to consider in 2018.
Environmental Engineering
An increasing number of organisations are integrating environmental initiatives into their corporate management policies
and strategies. Businesses that incorporate green initiatives usually
experience significant business expansion, improved business performance and
further enhanced credibility with various stakeholders. The importance of adhering to environmentally friendly
practices has led to an increase in demand for Environmental Engineering skills. 
These engineering professionals use the principles of engineering, soil science,
biology, and chemistry to develop solutions to environmental problems.
They work to improve recycling, waste disposal, public health, and water and
air pollution control.
Big Data
The data
volumes are exploding more data has been created in the past two years than in the entire previous
history of the human race. Data is growing faster than ever before and by the
year 2020, about 1.7 megabytes of new information will be created every
second for every human being on the planet. - This is according to an article
published on Forbes.com
All this data will
need to be analysed and processed to produce information that will assist
business to get insight into customer behaviour, improve manufacturing
operations and supply chain management as well as formulate sales and marketing
strategies.
The integrity and
security of the very same data is critical. Infrastructure and software to
process and store the data will need to be designed and maintained.
Listed below are some
of the jobs that have seen a growth in demand as a result of the big data boom
.
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Data Analyst
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Database Administrator
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Data Architect
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Database Manager
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Big Data Engineer
Digital Marketing
Gone are the days when most of the digital marketing work was
outsourced to freelancers and agencies. Companies have realised how critical a
digital presence is for brand awareness and positioning and are now creating
fully fledged digital marketing departments.
Digital marketing is the promotion
of products or brands via one or more forms of electronic media. It uses
channels and methods that enable an organisation to analyse marketing campaigns and
understand what is working and what isn't – typically in real time .
As a Digital Markerter, if you complement your digital
marketing skills with web development and coding skills you are guaranteed to
go far in the digital space.
Some of the in demand people are the ones that are proficient in Java, Wordpress and PHP.
There are a lot of free online training resources on the
internet. The kind of course you take will be determined by the Digital Marketing job that you are interested in pursuing, some of which are listed
below
Digital Strategist
Social Media Brand Manager
SEO Specialist
Content Manager
Blockchain
The topic of Bitcoin – still a marginally understood concept,
triggers thoughts of lucrative
investment opportunity and on the other extreme end scepticism.
Blockchain, the technology behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
is known and understood to an even lesser degree. The continued rise in Bitcoin price has caused
the business world to take Blockchain seriously and it is now finding
its way into many industries such as logistics, manufacturing and finance.
Blockchain development is the second-hottest skill in the job market today, coming second robotics specialists.
Some career prospects around the Blockchain technology would be in the
area of;
Sales
Design
Marketing
Customer service and support
Links to visit for
more information;Maritime Economy
Careers In The Maritime Industry.
Naval Architecture, Marine and Ocean Engineering are fast growing
and dynamic fields with plentiful opportunities that are improving as people
turn to the oceans for resources such as food, transportation and energy.
Operation Phakisa is growing the maritime
sector by providing support for more South Africa-owned vessels to import and
export goods through the country’s ports. Under
the national government’s Operation Phakisa, the oceans economy is predicted to
contribute R177bn to the GDP and between 800,000 and one million direct jobs by
2033.
An
emphasis has been placed on the employment of younger people in order to ensure
the shipping industry’s growth and survival.
Norwegian-based Klaveness
Shipping Management, has identified South Africa as its new source of
next-generation sea staff. Klaveness signed a skills development agreement with
the South African Maritime Training Academy and
invested heavily in the country’s national cadetship programme.
Marine and Ship Engineers; Maritime Law; Ship surveyors; Harbour Masters
Sales
A career in sales offers
great earning potential and quick career progression for sales professionals
that deliver results. Landing a job with good company will, in most cases, get you
access to amazing personal development and training programs.
A good Sales and Marketing qualification, training, attitude and mindset will catapult you to sales rockstar status.
If you are the type of person that thrives on
challenges and always ready to learn and interact with people then sales
might just be a career option worth considering.
The beauty of being a
sales professional is that the sales principles are the same across industries
so the skills you learn in a communications company will not become redundant
when you move to an agri-processor. This makes it easy to make a move when you
feel you have hit a plateau in your current job and feel the need to change.
Wish you all the best
in whatever career path you take. The main thing to remember when making the
decision is to follow your passion.
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