Careers - Sector 1 - Technology & DataQualificationLearning InstitutionHigh School Subjects
Software DeveloperBSc Computer Science / Software Eng.UCT, Wits, UP, UJ, Stellenbosch, private coding bootcamps (WeThinkCode_, HyperionDev)Mathematics, Physical Sciences, IT/CAT
Data ScientistBSc Data Science / StatisticsUCT, Wits, UP, StellenboschMathematics, Physical Sciences, IT
Cybersecurity SpecialistBSc IT + Cybersecurity CertsUJ, UP, NWU, private collegesMathematics, IT/CAT
AI / ML EngineerBSc CompSci + Honours / MSc AIUCT, Wits, UPMathematics, Physical Sciences, IT
Cloud EngineerBSc IT / Engineering + Cloud CertsUP, UJ, private academiesMathematics, Physical Sciences, IT
Business AnalystBCom Informatics / BSc ITUJ, UP, StellenboschMathematics, Business Studies, IT
Web DeveloperBSc IT / Short Course / BootcampPrivate academies, UNISAMathematics, IT/CAT, Design
UX / UI DesignerBDes / UX Short CoursesRed & Yellow, Vega, CPUTEnglish, Art, IT, Mathematics
Game DeveloperBSc Computer Science + Game DevUP, Wits, private academiesMathematics, Physical Sciences, IT
Network EngineerBSc IT + Cisco/Networking CertsUJ, UP, private collegesMathematics, Physical Sciences, IT
Robotics EngineerBEng Mechatronics / RoboticsStellenbosch, UP, WitsMathematics, Physical Sciences, IT
Software TesterBSc IT / DiplomasUP, UJ, private academiesMathematics, IT
E-commerce SpecialistBCom Marketing / InformaticsUJ, Stellenbosch, private academiesMathematics, Business Studies, IT
Mobile App DeveloperBSc Computer ScienceUP, UCT, Wits, bootcampsMathematics, Physical Sciences, IT
IT AuditorBCom Informatics / IT AuditingUP, UJ, UNISAMathematics, Accounting, IT
Blockchain DeveloperBSc Computer Science + Short CoursesUP, UCT, Wits, private academiesMathematics, IT
DevOps EngineerBSc Computer Science / ITUP, UJ, Wits, StellenboschMathematics, IT
Digital Marketing SpecialistBCom Marketing / DiplomaUJ, Stellenbosch, Vega, Red & YellowMathematics, English, Business Studies, IT
Technical Support SpecialistDiploma IT / CertificatesTVET Colleges, private academiesMathematics, IT
Computer Systems AnalystBSc IT / BCom InformaticsUJ, UP, StellenboschMathematics, IT
Careers - Sector 2 - Health & Life SciencesQualificationLearning InstitutionHigh School Subjects
Medical DoctorMBChBUCT, Wits, UP, Stellenbosch, UKZNMathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences
PharmacistBPharmUCT, Wits, UP, NWUMathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences
NurseBCur / DiplomaUP, UNISA, Nursing CollegesLife Sciences, Mathematics or Math Lit
PhysiotherapistBSc PhysiotherapyWits, UP, UCTMathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences
Occupational TherapistB Occ TherWits, UP, UCTMathematics, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences
DentistBDSUWC, WitsMathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences
Speech TherapistB Speech-Language TherapyUP, Wits, UKZNMathematics, Life Sciences, English
DieticianBSc DieteticsUP, Stellenbosch, UFSMathematics, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences
Veterinary SurgeonBVScUPMathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences
Clinical PsychologistBA/BSc + Honours + Master’sUNISA, Wits, UPLife Sciences, Mathematics, strong English
RadiographerBSc RadiographyUP, Wits, CPUTMathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences
BiotechnologistBSc BiotechnologyUP, UCT, StellenboschMathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences
Biomedical ScientistBSc Medical ScienceUP, Wits, UCTMathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences
Environmental Health PractitionerB Environmental HealthCPUT, DUT, Tshwane Univ TechMathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences
Genetic CounsellorBSc Genetics + Master’sUP, StellenboschMathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences
AudiologistB AudiologyUP, Wits, UKZNMathematics, Life Sciences, English
OptometristBOptomUL, UJMathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences
Public Health AdminB Public HealthWits, UP, UKZNMathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences
Medical Laboratory ScientistBSc Medical Lab ScienceUP, WitsMathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences
ParamedicDiploma in Emergency Medical CareCPUT, DUTMathematics, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences
Careers - Sector 3 - Business, Finance & LawQualificationLearning InstitutionMatric Subjects
Investment BankerBCom Finance/BusSciUCT, Wits, UP, UJMaths, Accounting, Econ
Financial PlannerBCom Financial PlanningMilpark, STADIOMaths, Accounting, English
Chartered AccountantBCom AccountingUP, Wits, UCT, UJPure Maths, Accounting
ActuaryBSc Actuarial ScienceUCT, UP, Wits, UJMaths, Phys Sci
EconomistBCom EconomicsUCT, Stellenbosch, UP, WitsMaths, Economics
Management ConsultantBCom Business MgmtUP, UJ, Wits, StellenboschMaths, Business Studies
Risk OfficerBCom Risk/Internal AuditUP, UJ, UNISAMaths, Accounting
Corporate LawyerLLB (+ PG Dip)UCT, UP, Wits, UKZN (upconnect.co.za, en.wikipedia.org, Wits University)English, Maths/MathLit
Tax AdvisorBCom Accounting/LLMUP, Wits, UJMaths, Accounting
StockbrokerBCom FinanceWits, UCT, UPMaths, Economics
Wealth ManagerBCom Finance/BankingRegenesys, UJ, UPMaths, Accounting
Real Estate ManagerBCom PropertyUCT, UP, UJMaths, Economics
Insurance UnderwriterBCom InsuranceUCT, UP, UJMaths, Economics
EntrepreneurBCom Entrepreneurship, MBAGIBS, UCT, WitsMaths, Business Studies
Forensic AccountantBCom Forensic AccountingUP, UNISAPure Maths, Accounting
Policy AnalystBCom/BA Public PolicyUP, UCT, UKZNMaths, Economics
M&A SpecialistBCom Finance/LLB+MBAWits, UCT, UPMaths, Economics
Management AccountantBCom Mgmt AccountingUCT, Wits, UPMaths, Accounting
Compliance OfficerBCom Law, Risk MgmtUCT, UP, WitsEnglish, Maths
Public Financial ManagerBCom Public FinanceUNISA, UP, UKZNMaths, Economics
Careers - Sector 4 - Engineering, Energy & Built EnvironmentQualificationLearning InstitutionMatric Subjects
Civil EngineerBEng Civil EngineeringUP, Wits, UCT, Stellenbosch, UKZNMathematics, Physical Sciences
Mechanical EngineerBEng Mechanical EngineeringUP, Wits, UCT, Stellenbosch, NWUMathematics, Physical Sciences
Electrical EngineerBEng Electrical EngineeringUP, Wits, UCT, Stellenbosch, UJMathematics, Physical Sciences
Chemical EngineerBEng Chemical EngineeringUP, Wits, UCT, Stellenbosch, UKZNMathematics, Physical Sciences
Industrial EngineerBEng Industrial EngineeringUP, Wits, Stellenbosch, NWUMathematics, Physical Sciences
Mechatronics EngineerBEng Mechatronics EngineeringStellenbosch, NMU, UP, WitsMathematics, Physical Sciences
Mining EngineerBEng Mining EngineeringWits, UPMathematics, Physical Sciences
Metallurgical EngineerBEng Metallurgical EngineeringUP, WitsMathematics, Physical Sciences
Petroleum EngineerBEng Chemical / Petroleum EngineeringUP, WitsMathematics, Physical Sciences
Aerospace EngineerBEng Mechanical / Aeronautical Eng.Wits, UP, private academiesMathematics, Physical Sciences
ArchitectBAS (Bachelor of Architectural Studies) + MArchUCT, Wits, UPMathematics, Visual Arts (advantageous), Physical Sciences
Quantity SurveyorBSc Quantity SurveyingUCT, Wits, UP, Stellenbosch, NMUMathematics, Physical Sciences
Construction ManagerBSc Construction Studies or BSc Construction ManagementUCT, Wits, NMU, UPMathematics, Physical Sciences, Geography
Urban PlannerBSc City and Regional PlanningWits, UP, UCTMathematics, Geography, Physical Sciences
Environmental EngineerBEng or BSc Environmental EngineeringUP, Wits, UCTMathematics, Physical Sciences, Geography
Renewable Energy EngineerBEng Electrical/Mechanical + energy specialisationUP, Stellenbosch, CPUTMathematics, Physical Sciences
Geotechnical EngineerBEng Civil Engineering (specialisation)UP, WitsMathematics, Physical Sciences, Geography
Structural EngineerBEng Civil Engineering (structural focus)UP, Wits, UCTMathematics, Physical Sciences
Water Resource EngineerBEng Civil Engineering (hydrology)UP, Stellenbosch, UCTMathematics, Physical Sciences, Geography
Land Surveyor / Geomatics SpecialistBSc Geomatics / SurveyingUP, UKZN, CPUT, UCTMathematics, Geography, Physical Sciences
Career - Sector 5 - Creative Industries, Education & Social ServicesQualificationLearning InstitutionMatric Subjects
Teacher (Foundation Phase)BEd Foundation Phase TeachingUP, Wits, UCT, UNISA, StellenboschEnglish, Maths or Math Lit, any subjects
Teacher (High School)BEd Senior & FET Phase (specialised)UP, Wits, UCT, Stellenbosch, UNISAVaries: depends on teaching subject (e.g., Maths for Maths teachers, Life Sciences for Bio, etc.)
Educational PsychologistBA or BEd + Honours + Master’s in PsychUP, UJ, Wits, UNISALife Sciences, English, Mathematics
Social WorkerBachelor of Social WorkUP, Wits, UCT, UNISAEnglish, Life Sciences, recommended: Maths
Counselling PsychologistBA Psychology + Honours + Master’sUP, Wits, UNISA, StellenboschLife Sciences, English, strong Maths (advantage)
Graphic DesignerBA Visual Communication DesignVega, UJ, CPUT, Stellenbosch, DUTVisual Arts, Design, English, Mathematics or Math Lit
Fashion DesignerDiploma/Bachelor in Fashion DesignLISOF (STADIO), DUT, CPUT, UJVisual Arts, Design, Mathematics or Math Lit
Animator / Motion DesignerBA Animation or MultimediaAFDA, Vega, UJ, private academiesVisual Arts, IT, English
Film Director / ProducerBA Film & Television ProductionAFDA, UCT, Wits, private film schoolsEnglish, Visual Arts, recommended: IT, Business Studies
Journalist / Media SpecialistBA Journalism or BA Media StudiesRhodes, Wits, UP, StellenboschEnglish, History, recommended: Languages
Public Relations OfficerBA Communication or PR DiplomaUJ, DUT, private academiesEnglish, Business Studies, recommended: Maths
Music Performer / ProducerBachelor of MusicUCT, Wits, UP, Stellenbosch, NWUMusic, English, recommended: Mathematics
Fine Artist / IllustratorBA Fine Arts or Visual ArtsWits, Stellenbosch, NWU, UCTVisual Arts, English
Chef / Culinary ArtistDiploma in Culinary ArtsCapsicum, CTIA, ICA, private collegesConsumer Studies, Life Sciences, English
Event ManagerBCom Events Management / DiplomasTUT, CPUT, private academiesBusiness Studies, English, Mathematics or Math Lit
Sports Coach / Sport ScientistBA/BSc Sport ScienceUP, Stellenbosch, UJ, NWULife Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics
Librarian / Information ScientistBInf Information ScienceUP, UNISA, UCTEnglish, Mathematics or Math Lit
Heritage or Museum CuratorBA Heritage & Cultural StudiesUP, Wits, UCTHistory, English, recommended: Visual Arts
Community Development WorkerBachelor of Community DevelopmentUNISA, UWCEnglish, Life Sciences, recommended: Business Studies
NGO Manager / Humanitarian WorkerBA Social Work or BA Development StudiesUP, UNISA, UCTEnglish, Life Sciences, recommended: Business Studies
Careers - Sector 6 - Trades, Artisans & TechnicalQualificationLearning InstitutionMatric Subjects
ElectricianNATED N1–N6, Trade Test, Red SealTVET Colleges (e.g., Tshwane South, Ekurhuleni East),
private technical colleges		Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Technical Subjects
PlumberNATED N1–N3, Trade Test, Red SealTVET Colleges, Plumbing AcademyMathematics, Physical Sciences, Technical Subjects
BoilermakerNATED N1–N3, Trade Test, Red SealTVET Colleges, private training centresMathematics, Physical Sciences
Fitter & TurnerNATED N1–N3, Trade Test, Red SealTVET Colleges, private centresMathematics, Physical Sciences, Technical Subjects
Diesel MechanicNATED N1–N3, Trade Test, Red SealTVET Colleges, private automotive academiesMathematics, Physical Sciences, Mechanical Technology
Automotive TechnicianNational Diploma Mechanical Engineering or ApprenticeshipTVET Colleges, private automotive collegesMathematics, Physical Sciences, Mechanical Technology
WelderN1–N3 Certificates, Trade Test, Red SealTVET Colleges, private welding schoolsMathematics, Technical Subjects
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration MechanicNATED N1–N3, Trade Test, Red SealTVET Colleges, private academiesMathematics, Physical Sciences, Technical Subjects
MillwrightNATED N1–N6, Trade Test, Red SealTVET Colleges, private engineering academiesMathematics, Physical Sciences
CarpenterN1–N3 Certificates, Trade TestTVET Colleges, private carpentry schoolsMathematics, Technical Subjects
Bricklayer / MasonN1–N3 Certificates, Trade TestTVET CollegesMathematics, Technical Subjects
Heavy Equipment MechanicN1–N3 Certificates, Trade TestTVET Colleges, private training centresMathematics, Physical Sciences, Mechanical Technology
Aircraft Maintenance EngineerNational Diploma Aircraft Maintenance Engineering or Trade TestTUT, private aviation academiesMathematics, Physical Sciences
Mining TechnicianNational Diploma Mining EngineeringTUT, Wits, TVET CollegesMathematics, Physical Sciences
ToolmakerN1–N3 Certificates, Trade TestTVET CollegesMathematics, Technical Subjects
Lift MechanicN1–N3 Certificates, Trade TestTVET Colleges, private technical schoolsMathematics, Technical Subjects
Solar PV Installer / Renewable Energy TechnicianCertificates + Trade TestTVET Colleges, renewable energy academiesMathematics, Physical Sciences
Instrumentation TechnicianNational Diploma InstrumentationTVET Colleges, private academiesMathematics, Physical Sciences
Sound / Audio TechnicianNational Diploma or Certificates in Sound EngineeringSAE Institute, Oakfields, private academiesMathematics or Math Lit, English
Printing TechnicianNational Certificates in PrintingTVET Colleges, private print schoolsMathematics, Technical Subjects