Accountants are responsible for the financial administration and accurate record keeping of financial affairs of individuals, companies, and public institutions. They prepare and submit financial reports.

The Appraiser determine the value of any property, merchandise, goods and assets. He or she gathers all the relevant facts and analyses them correctly.

Assessors assess the value of properties on behalf of a bank. The aim is to establish whether the money a client wants to spend on purchasing a property is worth it’s price.

Bank Officials are trained to make use of computers to provide a series of banking services to clients. These services include cheque and savings accounts personal loans, credit cards, investments and the financing of houses and cars.

Supermarkets, cinemas, restaurants, banks and many other businesses employ Cashiers. They receive payment for goods and services delivered.

Computer Numerically Controlled or CNC Programmers write computer programmes that control the machine tools and machining processes of CNC machines.

The computer Operator uses the following equipment: a keyboard, a monitor and a printer.. The Computer Operator must have a thorough knowledge of the computer’s software, as the software enables him or her to efficiently perform task.

Computer Security Specialists normally work for large companies and institutions, using extensive computer networks and systems. They plan and introduce strategies and measures to protect companies’ information.

Cost Estimates analyse blueprints, project proposals and drawings to prepare cost estimates. They use computers and cost estimating software programmes to prepare budgets and cash flow estimates.

The Credit Check keeps record of the accounts of clients. The recording of financial matters is done in credit registers. Credit Clerk are alert, resourceful and discerning to maintain effective credit control at all times.

The Customs Officer exercises control over imports and exports to ensure that products such as fauna and flora are not exported or imported illegally. He or she will also check import and export documents to ensure that the correct import duties are paid.

Dispatchers are responsible for designing dispatching stock to clients according to instructions. They ensure that articles are addressed to and arrive at the right address.

Filing Clerk Classify, store, retrieve and update office information in records, which are conveniently located and easily accessible.

It is the responsibility of the South African Post Office to receive, sort and deliver these postal items undamaged to the right addresses on time. To handle this massive task, the Post Office employs thousands of people. One of the important links in this service chain is the Postman and women.

The Receptionist welcomes visitors at a desk located in a highly visible area of a company. The Receptionist is the first person to collect the image of the company and the first to create a favourable or unfavourable impression with visitors.

The secretary deals with clients on a daily basis and needs to have good interpersonal and telephone communication skills. In addition, they must be well organised, systematic, accurate and computer literate.

Storeman, or Stock Clerks as they are also called, receive, unpack and check material into the stockman. Storeman keep records of items entering and leaving the stockroom.

All business and government institutions have switchboards where Telephone Operators handle incoming calls. Many businesses have telephone systems that enable direct dialing to individuals in the business.

Transport Clerks are responsible for the administration of the transport at businesses, government and other institutions. Transport Clerks receive and process requests for transportation, for example pick-ups at the airport, courier services or inter-departmental transport.

Travel Agents are professionals who handle travel arrangement on behalf of other people. They are employed by travel agencies who might have branches throughout the country or world.