Expert Career Guidance & Subject Choice Counselling in Centurion & Middelburg
Your teen shouldn’t face subject choices or post-matric decisions alone. With our professional career guidance service, your child gets evidence-based insight from a registered educational psychologist, not guesses, paving a path that makes sense for who they are and where they want to go.
This service includes psychometric career assessments for teens in Centurion and Middelburg, as well as subject choice guidance and career counselling for high school learners and recent matriculants.
Who can benefit
We help:
- Learners in Grade 9 deciding which subjects to carry into Grades 10-12
- Learners in Grades 11 or 12 who want direction on courses, careers or study options
- Recent matriculants or gap year students reconsidering choices
- Teachers or counsellors who wish to refer students to an objective professional
Even if your teen isn’t sure about a precise career, we help them identify areas where they are likely to succeed and feel fulfilled.
How it works
- Psychometric testing: Aptitude, interests and personality assessments that reveal patterns of strength. For students with learning challenges, we may recommend a comprehensive psychoeducational assessment first to understand their full cognitive profile.
- Conversation and exploration: We sit with your teen and unravel their dreams, values, and real-world options
- Professional input: We share information about careers, tertiary institutions, required qualifications, and current market demand in South Africa
- Feedback meeting: You’ll get a clear, honest summary with 2-3 recommended pathways, each grounded in your teen’s profile
- Support in implementation: We help your child (and you) take that next step - whether applying to a course, exploring financial aid, or preparing for entrance exams
What you’ll gain
- Clarity: no more “I have no idea what I want to do”
- Confidence: subject choices and post-matric planning make sense, not panic-driven
- Motivation: when a path comes from your teen’s own strengths, they often engage more with their current schoolwork
- Assurance: you’ll be guided by someone who knows local institutions in both Gauteng and Mpumalanga
Because Ronita is not affiliated with any institution, she gives unbiased advice aligned just with your teen’s best fit, not pushing a college or programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should my child do career guidance?
Ideal timing is end of Grade 8 or beginning of Grade 9 (before choosing Grade 10-12 subjects). For career planning and tertiary options, Grade 11 or early Grade 12 is perfect. Gap year students or recent matriculants can also benefit if reconsidering their path.
What tests do you use?
We use a combination of standardized aptitude tests, interest inventories, and personality assessments validated for South African contexts. These identify strengths in areas like verbal reasoning, numerical ability, spatial skills, and interests across Holland’s career categories (RIASEC model).
How long does career guidance take?
The full process typically takes 2-3 sessions over 2-3 weeks. Session 1: Testing (2-3 hours). Session 2: Discussion and exploration (1 hour). Session 3: Feedback meeting with parents and teen (1 hour) where we present results and recommendations.
What will we receive at the end?
You’ll receive a comprehensive report including aptitude results, interest profile, personality insights, and 2-3 recommended career pathways. We also provide information on relevant tertiary institutions, required subjects, approximate course costs, and career outlooks in South Africa.
Do you recommend specific universities or colleges?
We provide unbiased information about various institutions (universities, FET colleges, private colleges) that offer relevant programmes. We’re not affiliated with any institution, so our recommendations are based solely on your teen’s profile, academic performance, budget considerations, and career goals.
How much does career guidance cost?
Contact us for a detailed quote. This is a one-time investment that can save years of studying in the wrong direction.
What if my child’s academic performance is poor?
We work with teens across all academic levels. If marks are a concern, we explore realistic options including FET colleges, learnerships, artisan training, gap year programmes, or foundation courses. We also identify whether learning difficulties may be impacting performance and recommend a psychoeducational assessment if needed to understand underlying challenges.
What about NSFAS and bursaries?
We provide guidance on financial aid options including NSFAS, company bursaries, and university scholarships. We help your teen understand application processes, deadlines, and eligibility criteria for South African funding opportunities.
Can you help with university applications?
While we don’t complete applications for you, we guide you through the process, discuss APS score requirements, help with course selection, and provide timeline recommendations. We can also advise on backup options and multiple applications.
Want to chart your teen’s path with confidence? Contact us to book a career guidance session. Whether you’re in Centurion or Middelburg, we’re here to help navigate the decisions ahead.