2632-Sociologists, Anthropologists and Related Professionals

Job Title: 

Sociologists, Anthropologists and Related Professionals

Job Description: 

Sociologists, anthropologists and related professionals investigate and describe the structure of societies, the origin and evolution of societies, and the interdependence between environmental conditions and human activities. They provide advice on the practical application of their findings in the formulation of economic and social policies.

Tasks: 

Advising on the practical application of findings in the formulation of economic and social policies for population groups and regions, and for the development of markets

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

2007 - Sociology
2001 - Anthropology

Specific Occupations: 

263201 - Anthropologist
Description : Studies humanity at all times and dimensions, often concentrating on tribal societies.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Anthropologist (Governance), Cultural Affairs Advisor, Cultural Consultant, Cultural Development Advisor, Cultural Development Facilitator, Cultural Development Officer, Cultural Officer, Ethnologist, Ethnomusicologist

263202 - Archaeologist
Description : Collects and studies artefacts of the near and distant past to develop a picture of how people lived in earlier cultures and societies.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

263203 - Geographer
Description : Studies and analyses the relationships between human activities and the natural and built environment.
Green Occupation : Yes
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

263204 - Sociologist
Description : Researches the science of society, social institutions and social relationships, and specifically the systematic study of development, structure, interaction and collective behaviour of organised human groups.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

263205 - Criminologist
Description : Studies the etiology of crime, criminal behaviour, types of crime, and social, cultural and media reactions to crime.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Analyst Criminal

263206 - Heritage Consultant
Description : Provides guidance in the conservation, management and monitoring of heritage resources of national and other significance.
Green Occupation : No
Green Skill : NoTrade : No

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa