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Popularity: High/Medium/Low = Competition level for subject combinations

Job Prospects: Excellent/Good/Fair/Limited = Employment demand in South Africa

Popular Subject Combinations

STEM Core

High
MathematicsPhysical Sciences+2

15 universities

Avg APS: 38

Business & Commerce

High
MathematicsAccounting+3

12 universities

Avg APS: 32

Humanities & Social Sciences

Medium
English Home LanguageHistory+2

18 universities

Avg APS: 28

Creative Arts

Low
English Home LanguageVisual Arts+2

8 universities

Avg APS: 25

Career Paths (30)

Medical Doctor

Healthcare

Excellent

Diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions in patients.

Min APS: 42R800,000++

Engineer

Engineering

Excellent

Design, build, and maintain structures, machines, systems, and processes.

Min APS: 35R400,000++

Dentist

Healthcare

Excellent

Diagnose and treat dental and oral health problems.

Min APS: 40R600,000++

Veterinarian

Healthcare

Good

Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries in animals.

Min APS: 38R450,000++

Pharmacist

Healthcare

Good

Dispense medications and provide pharmaceutical care to patients.

Min APS: 36R400,000++

Chartered Accountant

Finance

Good

Manage financial records, prepare reports, and provide financial advice to organizations.

Min APS: 32R350,000++

Lawyer

Legal

Good

Represent clients in legal matters, provide legal advice, and interpret laws.

Min APS: 30R300,000++

Software Developer

Technology

Excellent

Design, develop, and maintain software applications and systems.

Min APS: 30R300,000++

Psychologist

Healthcare

Good

Study human behavior and mental processes, provide therapy and counseling.

Min APS: 28R250,000++

Teacher

Education

Good

Educate and inspire students in various subjects and grade levels.

Min APS: 24R200,000++

Architect

Design

Good

Design buildings and structures, combining aesthetics with functionality.

Min APS: 32R350,000++

Journalist

Media

Fair

Research, write, and report news stories for various media platforms.

Min APS: 26R180,000++

Nurse

Healthcare

Excellent

Provide patient care, administer medications, and support medical treatments.

Min APS: 26R200,000++

Physiotherapist

Healthcare

Good

Help patients recover from injuries and improve physical function through exercise and therapy.

Min APS: 34R300,000++

Occupational Therapist

Healthcare

Good

Help people with disabilities or injuries perform daily activities and improve quality of life.

Min APS: 32R280,000++

Social Worker

Social Services

Good

Help individuals, families, and communities overcome challenges and improve their well-being.

Min APS: 24R180,000++

Business Manager

Business

Good

Plan, organize, and oversee business operations to achieve organizational goals.

Min APS: 28R300,000++

Marketing Manager

Business

Good

Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote products and services.

Min APS: 26R250,000++

HR Manager

Business

Good

Manage employee relations, recruitment, training, and organizational development.

Min APS: 26R280,000++

Economist

Finance

Good

Analyze economic data, trends, and policies to provide insights for decision-making.

Min APS: 30R350,000++

Graphic Designer

Creative Arts

Fair

Create visual concepts and designs for print and digital media.

Min APS: 24R200,000++

Agricultural Scientist

Agriculture

Good

Research and develop methods to improve crop production and livestock management.

Min APS: 28R250,000++

Environmental Scientist

Environmental

Good

Study environmental problems and develop solutions to protect the environment.

Min APS: 28R280,000++

Geologist

Earth Sciences

Good

Study the Earth's structure, composition, and processes to locate natural resources.

Min APS: 30R400,000++

Actuary

Finance

Excellent

Use mathematics and statistics to assess risk and uncertainty in insurance and finance.

Min APS: 36R500,000++

Statistician

Mathematics

Good

Collect, analyze, and interpret data to help solve real-world problems.

Min APS: 32R350,000++

Food Scientist

Food Technology

Good

Study the physical, chemical, and biological properties of food to improve food products.

Min APS: 30R300,000++

Biotechnologist

Biotechnology

Good

Use biological systems and organisms to develop products and technologies.

Min APS: 32R350,000++

Sports Scientist

Sports

Fair

Apply scientific principles to improve athletic performance and prevent injuries.

Min APS: 26R250,000++

Tourism Manager

Tourism

Fair

Plan and manage tourism operations, attractions, and hospitality services.

Min APS: 24R220,000++