The African Journal of Career Development (AJCD) is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that provides a forum for the dissemination of cutting-edge research relating to career development predominantly in Africa (but also to career development elsewhere in the world). The core aim of the AJCD is to promote sustainable decent work for all. Here, decent work is regarded as a basic human right for all those who are willing and able to work. View our Editorial Team.
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Exploring the influence of collaborative leadership on Grade 12 mathematics results in a low-resourced secondary school | |
Hendri J. Theron | |
09 May 2025 | |
Original Research |
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Where does it all start? Gender-differences in athletes’ intention to pursue a coaching career | |
Refiloe Majake, Alliance Kubayi | |
13 December 2024 | |
Original Research - Special Collection: Advancing career intervention in developing countries |
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Career adaptability as an instructional scaffold for career education in South African schools | |
Marlene Algra, Hermien Olivier | |
11 December 2024 | |
Editorial - Special Collection: Queering the role of Educators in the Workplace |
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From the margins to the mainstream: LGBTQ+ professionals’ lived experiences in the education workplace | |
Anthony Brown | |
28 November 2024 | |
Original Research - Special Collection: Queering the role of Educators in the Workplace |
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On the crossroads: Gender and career-transitioning experiences of a young transgender employee | |
Boitumelo M. Diale | |
25 November 2024 | |
Original Research - Special Collection: Queering the role of Educators in the Workplace |
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Teaching sexuality in a climate of ambiguity: Namibian Life Skills teachers negotiating intersectionality | |
Erwin R. Awarab, Anthony Brown | |
22 November 2024 | |
Reviewer Acknowledgement |
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Acknowledgement to reviewers | |
Editorial Office | |
31 October 2024 | |
Original Research - Special Collection: Queering the role of Educators in the Workplace |
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Queering the role of hostel carers within the sexuality education of visually impaired learners | |
Lindokuhle M. Ubisi | |
30 September 2024 | |
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The psychological factors influencing youth moving from unemployment to employment in South Africa | |
Daphne J. Pereira, Noorjehan Joosub, Pieter Basson | |
26 September 2024 | |
Original Research - Special Collection: Queering the role of Educators in the Workplace |
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Positive inclusive experiences of a same-sex desiring male Foundation Phase teacher | |
Obakeng Kagola | |
16 September 2024 |
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Notification: Concluding Article of Special Collection Published! |
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The final article in our special collection, 'Advancing career intervention in developing countries,' is now available! Dive into ‘Career adaptability as an instructional scaffold for career education in South African schools’ by Marlene Algra and Hermien Olivier, offering the last perspectives on the career adaptability construct was chosen to support learners and serve as an instructional scaffold in career path development. Explore it here: Advancing career intervention in developing countries. We appreciate your interest in the series. If you’d like to launch a new special collection, please reach out to special-issues@aosis.co.za. | |
Posted: 2024-12-12 | More... |
Notification: Special Collection Completion! |
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We’re pleased to share that all the articles of our special collection, ‘Care and Support for Queering the Role of Educators in the Workplace’ have been published and the editorial is now live! Check out ‘From the margins to the mainstream: LGBTQ+ professionals’ lived experiences in the education workplace’ by Anthony Brown for the concluding insights on ‘a collection of thought-provoking articles that explore diverse perspectives on queering educational workplaces.’ Read it now Vol 6, No 2 (2024) We appreciate your engagement with this collection. If you’re interested in creating a new special collection, get in touch at special-issues@aosis.co.za. |
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Posted: 2024-11-29 | More... |
Call for Papers: The ‘African Journal of Career Development’ (AJCD) invites you to submit |
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Posted: 2024-10-10 | |
Call for Papers: ‘African Journal of Career Development’ (AJCD) 2025 Topical Collection: We invite you to submit |
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AOSIS calls on all authors to participate in the 2025 topical collection that will be published in the open-access scholarly journal African Journal of Career Development (AJCD).
Title: Innovative career development strategies to unveil unique talents among outliers and marginalised populations.
· Submissions open: 30 November 2024 · Deadline for submissions: 31 July 2025 · Expected publication date: 20 March 2026
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Posted: 2024-10-01 | |
Notification: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Research History |
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Embark on a journey through the annals of research history! Our journal's archives hold a wealth of knowledge waiting to be rediscovered. From pioneering studies to timeless insights, explore the foundations of today's discussions. Join us in celebrating research history and uncovering the gems that continue to shape our understanding. | |
Posted: 2024-05-16 | More... |
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