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Careers without maths in South Africa

Good careers you can study for without pure Mathematics in matric. Maths Literacy is fine for these. Sorted by pay.

Did you take Maths Literacy, or did Mathematics not go your way? You still have strong career options. The careers here do not need pure Mathematics to get in. Each one links to a full guide with the exact subjects and marks you need, where to study, and how to pay for it.

A few, like software developer, also have a university route that does need Mathematics. But there is a way in without it, like a college diploma or a coding bootcamp. Always check the subjects on the guide.

  1. 1

    Cybersecurity specialist

    Technology & ITIn demand

    Degree · from R 30 000/mo

    R 70 000

    median /mo

  2. 2

    Psychologist

    Health & social servicesIn demand

    Degree · from R 40 000/mo

    R 60 000

    median /mo

  3. 3

    Pilot

    Transport & aviation

    Licence · from R 20 000/mo

    R 60 000

    median /mo

  4. 4

    Software developer

    Technology & ITIn demand

    Degree · from R 25 000/mo

    R 55 000

    median /mo

  5. 5

    Lawyer

    Law & justice

    Degree · from R 25 000/mo

    R 50 000

    median /mo

  6. 6

    Real estate agent

    Property & real estateIn demand

    Learnership or trade · from R 12 000/mo

    R 35 000

    median /mo

  7. 7

    Nurse

    Health & social servicesIn demand

    Degree · from R 22 000/mo

    R 33 000

    median /mo

  8. 8

    Social worker

    Health & social servicesIn demand

    Degree · from R 24 000/mo

    R 32 000

    median /mo

  9. 9

    Teacher

    Education

    Degree · from R 18 000/mo

    R 28 000

    median /mo

  10. 10

    Police officer

    Safety & security

    Learnership or trade · from R 16 000/mo

    R 26 000

    median /mo

  11. 11

    Chef

    Food & hospitality

    Learnership or trade · from R 8 000/mo

    R 18 000

    median /mo

How we choose these. We list a career here when its matric requirements do not include pure Mathematics, so Maths Literacy is accepted for at least one route in. Requirements can differ by university or college, so always confirm on the guide.

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