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Health & social services
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Health & social servicesSocial worker
Social workers help people through hard times: children who are not safe, families with problems, and people who are sick or sad.
From R 24 000/mo · In demand
How to become a social worker
Health & social servicesNurse
Nurses care for people who are sick, hurt, or having a baby. They work in hospitals, clinics, and communities all over South Africa.
From R 22 000/mo · In demand
How to become a nurse
Health & social servicesPsychologist
Psychologists help people with their feelings, thoughts, and mental health. They work in clinics, schools, companies, and private practice.
From R 40 000/mo · In demand
How to become a psychologist
Health & social servicesDoctor
Doctors find out what is wrong with sick and hurt people and help them get better. They work in hospitals, clinics, and private practice.
From R 40 000/mo · In demand
How to become a doctor
Health & social servicesParamedic
Paramedics give emergency care and save lives at accidents and emergencies. You study Emergency Medical Care and register with the HPCSA.
From R 18 000/mo · In demand
How to become a paramedic
Engineering & technology
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Technology & IT
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Technology & ITSoftware developer
Software developers build the apps, websites, and systems we use every day. You can get in with a degree, a bootcamp, or by teaching yourself.
From R 25 000/mo · In demand
How to become a software developer
Technology & ITCybersecurity specialist
Cybersecurity specialists protect computers, networks, and data from hackers and attacks. You can get in with a degree, or with certifications and no degree.
From R 30 000/mo · In demand
How to become a cybersecurity specialist
Trades & artisans
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Trades & artisansElectrician
Electricians install and fix electrical wiring and systems. You train through an apprenticeship and a trade test, no degree needed.
From R 12 000/mo · In demand
How to become a electrician
Trades & artisansPlumber
Plumbers install and fix water, drainage, and gas systems. You train through an apprenticeship and a trade test, no degree needed.
From R 12 000/mo · In demand
How to become a plumber
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