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Accounting
Audit, tax, financial reporting and management accounting. Pathways include CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA and internal finance roles in commerce and the public sector.
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Architecture
Design of buildings and built environments, combining creativity, technology and planning. Architects work in private practice, property development and government.
Business Management
Management, entrepreneurship, marketing, operations and strategy. Opens generalist careers in corporate, public and SME environments.
Civil Engineering
Design, build and maintain infrastructure such as roads, bridges, water systems and buildings. Civil engineers are central to South Africa housing, transport and public works programmes.
Computer Science
Software development, systems design, data science, AI and cybersecurity. Demand remains strong across South African tech firms, banks, telecoms and fintech.
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Electrical Engineering
Design, develop and test electrical systems, devices and power infrastructure. Graduates often pursue Professional Engineer, Electronic Engineer or Control and Instrumentation Engineer roles across Eskom, mining, telecoms and manufacturing.
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Law
Legal practice, corporate law, human rights, litigation, policy and compliance. Graduates can pursue attorney or advocate pathways after completing the required practical vocational training.
Mechanical Engineering
Work with machines, energy systems and manufacturing processes. Graduates commonly pursue roles in automotive, aerospace, mining equipment and heavy industry.
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Nursing
Healthcare professionals who provide patient care in hospitals, clinics and community settings. South Africa has sustained demand for both general and specialised nurses.
Psychology
Study of human behaviour and mental health. Career routes include counselling, educational psychology, industrial-organisational psychology and research.
Teaching
Educators in Foundation, Intermediate or Senior Phase or FET. South Africa has ongoing demand for maths, science, technology and language teachers.