Field 13 of 13
Trade Occupations
39 careers in this field. 34 full profiles are ready to read.
- Hairdresser / Hair Stylist
Hair cutting, styling, and treatment
- Braider / Natural Hair Specialist
African braiding and natural hair — cultural and commercial
- Barber
Men's hair cutting and grooming
- Beautician / Beauty Therapist
Skin and beauty treatments
- Nail Technician
Nail care and nail art
- Makeup Artist (Bridal & Events)
Professional makeup application
- Massage Therapist
Therapeutic body massage
- Tailor / Dressmaker
Custom clothing construction — Ankara, Aso-oke in Africa
- Fashion Seamstress
Garment sewing and alteration
- Shoe Cobbler / Cordwainer
Footwear repair and construction
- Leather Worker
Leather goods and accessories
- Potter / Ceramicist
Clay and ceramic craft
- Basket Weaver / Craft Artisan
Traditional crafts with commercial value in Africa
- Beadwork Artist
Jewellery and decorative beadwork — Africa-specific
- Upholsterer
Furniture fabric and padding repair
- Sign Writer / Signage Artist
Hand-painted and printed signage
- Screen Printer
Fabric and garment printing
- Embroiderer
Decorative fabric needlework
- Photo Studio Operator
Portrait and event photography business
- Film / Video Production Assistant
Entry-level film and TV production
- Sound Technician
Live event audio management
- Lighting Technician
Stage and event lighting
- Event Decorator
Event space styling and decoration
- Florist
Flower arrangement and floral design
- Bakery Owner / Baker
Commercial bread and pastry production
- Confectionery Maker
Sweets, chocolates, and snacks production
- Caterer
Food preparation and service for events
- Street Food EntrepreneurBeing written
Small-scale food vending business
- Market Trader / RetailerBeing written
Goods trading in markets
- Secondhand Clothing Dealer (Okrika/Bend Down Select)
A major informal economy trade in Africa
- Phone Repair Technician
Smartphone and device repair — very high demand in Africa
- Computer Repair Technician
PC and laptop maintenance and repair
- Generator TechnicianBeing written
Generator servicing — essential in Nigeria and wider Africa
- Tyre & Vulcaniser TechnicianBeing written
Tyre repair and vehicle wheel services
- Household Appliance Repair Technician
Fixing domestic electronics and appliances
- Block Industry Operator
Concrete block production for construction
- Poultry FarmerBeing written
Chicken and egg production — popular small business in Africa
- Fish Monger / Fish Trader
Fish sales and distribution
- Grinding Mill Operator
Grain and food milling — community trade in Africa