Career field
Business & Finance
Careers working with money, people and companies. Pure Mathematics opens the highest-paying routes; Accounting helps but is usually not compulsory.
Mathematics Accounting Business Studies Economics
- Chartered Accountant CA(SA)
Audit, report on and advise about company finances. One of South Africa's most respected and portable qualifications.
Pure Mathematics requiredSubjects, marks and pay - Actuary
Price risk for insurers, medical schemes and pension funds using advanced statistics. Among the highest-paid careers in the country.
Pure Mathematics requiredSubjects, marks and pay - Financial Adviser / Planner
Help people plan savings, insurance, retirement and investments. Regulated under the FAIS Act with fit-and-proper requirements.
Mathematics strongly preferredSubjects, marks and pay - Human Resources Practitioner
Recruit staff, manage payroll and discipline, and keep employers compliant with South African labour law.
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy acceptedSubjects, marks and pay - Marketing Manager
Plan campaigns, manage brands and grow sales across digital and traditional channels.
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy acceptedSubjects, marks and pay
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