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Find the path that fits your life.

Take focused assessments, compare subject choices and explore realistic career and university routes—with clear reasons behind every recommendation.

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YOUR PATH SNAPSHOTSample

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Analytical thinking91
Practical problem solving84
People & communication78
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Six focused assessments Subject-choice guidance 16 SA institutions Private, secure accounts
ONE PATH. A CIRCLE OF SUPPORT.

Built for the people
behind the next step.

Different perspectives, one shared aim: helping a young person find a direction that makes sense for them.

MY NEXT CHAPTER

A path that feels like you.

1Discover what interests you
2Connect subjects to possible paths
3Build a shortlist and a first CV
ReportsNext steps
Your choices. Your pace.
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For students

Turn your interests into a plan you can actually use. Explore subjects, compare careers and build the confidence to take your first step.

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LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR FUTURE

Explore it. Together.

1Listen to their interests
2Read a plain-language report together
3Agree on one practical next step
ReportsNext steps
A shared conversation, a personal path.
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For parents

Help your child explore their own direction. Make space for their interests, understand the options together and turn uncertainty into a manageable family plan.

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LEARNER GUIDANCE PLAN

Small steps. Clear direction.

1Invite the learner to reflect
2Discuss their shared report
3Agree on actions and a review date
ReportsNext steps
A shared conversation, a personal path.
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For schools

Bring structure to individual career conversations. Use learner-shared reports to connect interests, subject choices and achievable next steps.

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CAREER LIBRARY

See enough to explore. Unlock the depth when you’re ready.

Browse a public sample. Full access opens 32 detailed career profiles with subject choices, qualifications, skills, employers, earning ranges and reality checks.

01

Technology & analytics

Data analyst

Turn messy information into clear decisions.

Indicative SA range
R240k–R540k
Demand
High
MathematicsInformation Technology
02

Technology

Software developer

Build, test and improve digital products.

Indicative SA range
R300k–R900k
Demand
Very high
MathematicsInformation Technology
03

Technology & risk

Cybersecurity analyst

Protect systems, investigate threats and reduce digital risk.

Indicative SA range
R300k–R850k
Demand
Very high
MathematicsInformation Technology
04

Technology infrastructure

Cloud engineer

Design and run reliable cloud systems.

Indicative SA range
R420k–R1.1m
Demand
Very high
MathematicsInformation Technology
05

Design & technology

UX/UI designer

Research users and design clear digital experiences.

Indicative SA range
R220k–R600k
Demand
High
DesignVisual Arts
06

Business & technology

Product manager

Coordinate people, evidence and priorities to improve a product.

Indicative SA range
R420k–R1.1m
Demand
High
Business StudiesMathematics
26 more career profiles are in Trailblazer.

Unlock the complete evidence, qualification routes, subject recommendations and employer research.

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UNIVERSITY EXPLORER

Compare routes, costs and strengths.

The public sample introduces four institutions. Trailblazer opens the complete searchable comparison with programme notes and official source links.

University of Cape Town official logo
University · Cape Town

University of Cape Town

Science, commerce, engineering, humanities and health sciences

University of the Witwatersrand official logo
University · Johannesburg

University of the Witwatersrand

Commerce, engineering, health sciences and humanities

Stellenbosch University official logo
University · Stellenbosch

Stellenbosch University

Science, engineering, commerce, health and humanities

University of Pretoria official logo
University · Pretoria

University of Pretoria

Business, engineering, veterinary science, law and health

Unlock all 16 institution profiles.

Compare university and university-of-technology routes, fees and official programme links.

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ONCE-OFF PRICING

Choose how far Reggie guides you.

Two clear Pathfinder packages with no subscription and no AI chat.

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HATCHLING

R249 once-off

  • Core career assessment
  • Three explained matches
  • Subject and study shortlist
  • Saved results and audience reports
  • Three editable CV templates
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BEST VALUE
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TRAILBLAZER

R699 once-off

  • All six intensive assessments
  • Complete career library and deep profiles
  • Complete university comparison
  • Leadership, EQ and learning insights
  • Student, parent and school reports
  • Three editable CV templates
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YOUR NEXT STEP

Start with an honest ten minutes.

Use the public sample first. Pay only when the deeper pathway is useful to you.

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