Explore Careers
573 career paths to discover.
Ceramic Artist
Creative Arts
Ceramic Artists create pottery and clay-based artworks. Day-to-day: • Shape clay • Fire ceramics • Design products • Sell work Where you work: Studios, markets Demand in SA: NICHE
Charter Pilot
Aviation
Charter Pilots fly private aircraft for clients, tourism, or business. Day-to-day: • Fly private flights • Plan routes • Ensure safety • Communicate with clients • Manage schedules Where you work: Charter companies, private aviation Demand in SA: HIGH
Chartered Accountant (CA)
Business
Chartered Accountants are among the highest-earning professionals in South Africa. CAs manage financial reporting, auditing, tax, and business advisory. The CA(SA) designation from SAICA is highly respected globally.
Chef (Professional Chef)
Food & Hospitality
Chefs prepare, cook, and present food in restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses. Day-to-day: • Prepare meals • Design menus • Manage kitchen staff • Ensure food quality • Maintain hygiene Where you work: Restaurants, hotels, catering companies Demand in SA: VERY HIGH
Chemical Engineer
Engineering
Chemical Engineers design processes that convert raw materials into valuable products. Day-to-day: • Design chemical processes • Monitor production • Improve safety • Analyse materials • Optimise efficiency Where you work: Petrochemical, mining, pharmaceuticals Demand in SA: HIGH
Chemical Engineer (Petrochemical)
Petrochemical
Chemical Engineers in petrochemicals design and manage processes that convert oil and gas into fuels and products. Day-to-day: • Design refining processes • Monitor production plants • Improve efficiency • Ensure safety compliance • Analyse chemical reactions Where you work: Refineries, Sasol, oil & gas companies Demand in SA: EXTREMELY HIGH
Chemical Engineering
Engineering
Explore a career in Chemical Engineering.
Chemistry
Science & Research
Explore a career in Chemistry.
Choreographer
Creative Arts
Choreographers create dance routines for performances. Day-to-day: • Create routines • Train dancers • Rehearse performances • Perform/showcase work Where you work: Dance studios, theatre Demand in SA: MODERATE
Christian Philosophy / Education Specialist
Education & Development
Focuses on philosophy, ethics, and Christian worldview integration into education systems. Day-to-day: • Teach philosophy or ethics • Conduct research • Develop educational frameworks • Write academic content • Engage in thought leadership Where you work: Universities, schools, research institutions Demand in SA: MODERATE
Cinematographer
Creative Arts
Cinematographers handle camera work and visual storytelling in film. Day-to-day: • Operate cameras • Plan shots • Work with directors • Manage lighting Where you work: Film, TV Demand in SA: HIGH
Civil Construction
Construction
Explore a career in Civil Construction.