In-demand careers to consider for job seekers in South Africa. In South Africa, the shortage of skills in 140 professions presents both a challenge and an opportunity for job seekers.
Whether you’re a young student deciding on a career path or an experienced professional seeking a change, aligning your skills with in-demand careers can be a strategic move.
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While emigration might be an option for some, many prefer staying in South Africa and finding fulfillment here.
To help you navigate the job market, we’ve compiled a list of 7 professions in critical demand, along with the qualifications you need to meet the job requirements.
- Environmental Manager –
- Job description: This position plans, organizes, directs, controls, and coordinates the development and implementation of an environmental management system within an organization.
This is done by identifying, resolving, and reducing environmental problems like pollution and waste treatment in accordance with environmental legislation and ensuring corporate sustainable development.
- Qualifications: Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8)
2. Industrial Engineer
- Job description: Performs investigations and assessments of the use of personnel, facilities, equipment, and materials, as well as current operational procedures and accepted practices.
This done with the goal of recommending improvements in operational efficiency in a variety of commercial, industrial, and production events.
- Qualifications: Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree – NQF Level 8
3. Climate Change Scientist –
- Job description: Conducts climate research and data analysis to build predictive models of expected changes in the global climate and their effects on ecosystems, civilization, and natural resources.
Qualifications: Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9)
4. Anaesthesiologist –
- Job Description: Provide medical services limited to the field of anesthesiology.
- Qualification: Medical Degree Master of Medicine (Anaesthesiology)
5. Forensic Accountant –
- Job Description: Examines financial information in order to identify and prevent fraud and other white collar crimes.
- Qualifications: Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8)
6. Civil Engineer –
- Job Description: Plans, organizes, and supervises the building and operation of civil engineering projects, such as hydraulic, structural, or transportation engineering systems.
- Qualifications: Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8)
7. Architect
- Job description: Designs structures, offers purchasing advice, develops concepts, plans, specifications, and detailed drawings, and bargains with contractors.
- Qualifications: Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9)
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Remember, finding the right career isn’t just about job availability; it’s also about personal fulfillment.
As you embark on this journey, consider your passion and interests, and aim for a career that brings you joy every day.
