Career field

IT & Data

Careers in software, data and computer systems. Some routes accept Maths Literacy, but pure Mathematics keeps every door open and is required for most degrees.

Mathematics Information Technology CAT Physical Sciences

Software Developer
Build websites, apps and business systems. One of the few fields where a bootcamp or self-taught portfolio can still open doors.
Pure Mathematics required
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Data Scientist / Data Analyst
Turn company data into decisions using statistics, dashboards and machine learning.
Pure Mathematics required
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Cybersecurity Analyst
Protect companies from hacking, fraud and data breaches — a fast-growing field since POPIA came into force.
Mathematics strongly preferred
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Network Engineer
Keep company networks, Wi-Fi, servers and cloud connections running. A practical IT career with clear certification ladders.
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy accepted
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