Holland Codes (RIASEC) assessment

Help your child discover their ideal career path.

Give your child clarity and confidence about their future with a scientific career assessment. Understand their strengths, explore suitable careers and make informed decisions about subjects and university.

  • ~90 minutes
  • Grades 7–12
  • Only R350

Why your child needs career guidance

The wrong subject or career choice can cost years of time and thousands in tuition.

Confusion & uncertainty

Many learners choose subjects or careers based on pressure from parents, peers or trends — not what truly suits them.

Costly mistakes

The wrong field means wasted years, money spent on degrees they won't use and unhappiness in unsuitable careers.

Missed opportunities

Without understanding their strengths, your child may miss careers where they could genuinely excel.

The Holland Codes (RIASEC) model

A scientifically validated framework used worldwide to match personalities with careers.

Realistic

Practical, hands-on problem solvers

Careers: Engineering, aviation, agriculture, construction

Investigative

Analytical thinkers and researchers

Careers: Science, medicine, research, IT

Artistic

Creative and expressive individuals

Careers: Design, arts, writing, music, media

Social

People-oriented helpers and educators

Careers: Teaching, healthcare, social work, counselling

Enterprising

Leaders and persuaders

Careers: Business, law, sales, management, politics

Conventional

Organised and detail-oriented

Careers: Accounting, administration, banking, data

Your child is a unique combination of these types. The assessment identifies their top three Holland Codes, revealing which careers align best with their natural strengths.

How the assessment works

  1. 140 minutes

    Questionnaire

    Your child completes a comprehensive questionnaire on interests, preferences, values and natural abilities — multiple choice questions about activities they enjoy and environments where they thrive.

  2. 220 minutes

    Analysis & profiling

    Our trained assessor analyses the responses to identify their Holland Code profile and match it to suitable careers and fields of study.

  3. 330 minutes

    Consultation & guidance

    The assessor discusses the results with you and your child: career options, subject selection advice and university programme suggestions.

What your child receives

Detailed career profile report

  • Their top 3 Holland Codes explained
  • Personality strengths and preferences breakdown
  • A list of careers that match their profile
  • Work environments where they will thrive

Personalised guidance

  • Subject selection advice for Grades 10–12
  • University programmes that align with their profile
  • Career exploration resources and next steps
  • A 30-minute follow-up consultation if needed

When should your child take it?

Grades 7–9

Early career exploration

Start thinking about interests early and understand the range of careers available.

Grades 9–10

Subject selection guidance

Perfect timing — make informed FET-phase subject choices based on careers that suit your child.

Grades 11–12

University & career planning

Guide university applications and choose programmes aligned with real career goals.

An affordable investment

In person

At our Westville centre

R350

  • Face-to-face consultation
  • Interactive discussion
  • Printed report provided

Online

Via MS Teams

R350

  • Video consultation
  • Convenient from home
  • Digital report emailed

Already in the ICAN2 Club? The career assessment is already included in your setup fee.

How it helped our students

The assessment revealed my son's strengths we never knew about! He's now studying Engineering and absolutely loves it. Worth every cent.
Themba R.Father — son now at UCT
My daughter was torn between Medicine and Business. The profile gave her the clarity to commit with confidence.
Parent of a Grade 11 learnerWestville