There are plenty of jobs in the world that don’t require you to have a college degree to hold them down. There are more options than you might think, and if you’re not ready to go back to school just yet, you can still find some great work opportunities if you know where to look! Here are five of the best jobs you can get without a degree in South Africa!
Retail Assistant
A retail assistant is usually one of several entry-level positions for people without degrees. If you’re hardworking, organized and eager to learn, a job at retail may be just what you need to get your foot in the door while you continue pursuing your degree. Retail assistants are often tasked with assisting customers on site or working with suppliers and shipping departments—and since they have direct interaction with customers, they can quickly rise up through management ranks if they show leadership skills and motivation.
Personal Assistant
One of our favorite jobs without a degree is being someone’s personal assistant. This job involves coordinating schedules, fulfilling requests, and giving direction to another person or team. While you need to possess incredible people skills for any position in management, being someone’s PA doesn’t require that you have higher education—all it takes is some basic computer skills and an eye for detail. The best part about being someone’s PA?
Kitchen Porter
A kitchen porter assists in food preparation, by keeping cooking areas clean, sanitary and organized. A kitchen porter also needs to keep work areas stocked with supplies needed for ongoing food preparation tasks. Kitchen Porter earns an average salary of R1 884 per month, says BLS data. In order to get a job as a kitchen porter you need no formal qualifications – just relevant experience or relevant skills.
Freelance Writer
Freelance writing is an ideal choice for those who have a natural flair for storytelling, creativity and communication. Freelance writers often specialize in one particular subject matter or content area. For example, if you’re interested in travel and history, you might write about travel destinations or historic places to visit on your own blog, website or magazine. Or if you want to work as a copywriter or content marketer, freelance writing can be an excellent entry-level opportunity.
Receptionist
There are many functions of a receptionist. They not only greet clients, they schedule appointments, and serve as customer service representatives who handle phone calls and complaints. Some receptionists may be asked to take messages when more than one person is out of their office. Companies that want to keep their patients coming back often look for people with excellent communication skills, because those make good receptionists.