Careers in Personal Care and Service

Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance

Personal Care and Service

Apply makeup to performers to reflect period, setting, and situation of their role.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Manicurists and Pedicurists

Personal Care and Service

Clean and shape customers' fingernails and toenails. May polish or decorate nails.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Shampooers

Personal Care and Service

Shampoo and rinse customers' hair.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Skincare Specialists

Personal Care and Service

Provide skincare treatments to face and body to enhance an individual's appearance. Includes electrologists and laser hair removal specialists.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Baggage Porters and Bellhops

Personal Care and Service

Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Concierges

Personal Care and Service

Assist patrons at hotel, apartment, or office building with personal services. May take messages; arrange or give advice on transportation, business services, or entertainment; or monitor guest requests for housekeeping and maintenance.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Tour Guides and Escorts

Personal Care and Service

Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Travel Guides

Personal Care and Service

Plan, organize, and conduct long-distance travel, tours, and expeditions for individuals and groups.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Childcare Workers

Personal Care and Service

Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Nannies

Personal Care and Service

Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Duties may include meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and outings, discipline, intellectual stimulation, language activities, and transportation.

Requires a Matric Certificate