Best careers without a degree in South Africa

Trade, aviation, public service and portfolio-led careers that can pay well without a university degree.

  1. #1
    Commercial Pilot
    Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
    R35 000 to R160 000 /mo
  2. #2
    Boilermaker
    N2/N3 + apprenticeship + trade test
    R14 000 to R60 000 /mo
  3. #3
    Electrician
    N3 + Trade Test (Red Seal)
    R12 000 to R48 000 /mo
  4. #4
    Welder
    Welding training, apprenticeship or trade test route
    R10 000 to R45 000 /mo
  5. #5
    Plumber
    N3 + Trade Test (Red Seal)
    R11 000 to R42 000 /mo
  6. #6
    Software Engineer
    BSc Computer Science or equivalent bootcamp
    R22 000 to R90 000 /mo
  7. #7
    Data Scientist
    Degree in Stats, Maths, CS or related
    R30 000 to R110 000 /mo
  8. #8
    Financial Analyst
    BCom Finance / Investment Management
    R25 000 to R85 000 /mo
  9. #9
    Police Officer
    Matric + SAPS training academy
    R14 000 to R45 000 /mo
  10. #10
    Teacher
    BEd or PGCE
    R18 000 to R48 000 /mo

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