Careers in Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Officiate at competitive athletic or sporting events. Detect infractions of rules and decide penalties according to established regulations. Includes all sporting officials, referees, and competition judges.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Dancers

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Choreographers

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Music Directors and Composers

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Conduct, direct, plan, and lead instrumental or vocal performances by musical artists or groups, such as orchestras, bands, choirs, and glee clubs; or create original works of music.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Musicians and Singers

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Play one or more musical instruments or sing. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for sound or video recording.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Disc Jockeys, Except Radio

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Play prerecorded music for live audiences at venues or events such as clubs, parties, or wedding receptions. May use techniques such as mixing, cutting, or sampling to manipulate recordings. May also perform as emcee (master of ceremonies).

Requires a Matric Certificate

Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

All entertainers and performers, sports and related workers not listed separately.

No requirement is specified

Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Speak or read from scripted materials, such as news reports or commercial messages, on radio, television, or other communications media. May play and queue music, announce artist or title of performance, identify station, or interview guests.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for print, broadcast, or other communications media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, or television. May collect and analyze information through interview, investigation, or observation.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above

Public Relations Specialists

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.

Requires a Bachelor's Degree or above