Which jobs have the best salaries and most job security in South Africa? What industries pay the highest salaries? And, most importantly, what jobs will there be the most of in 2022? If you want to work in South Africa, then it’s crucial that you know the answer to these questions so that you can make sure your career choice will still be viable in future years. This article will take a look at the 10 best jobs in South Africa in 2022, based on current trends and expected changes in employment and demand over the next decade.
1) Healthcare
Becoming a healthcare worker is one of the most important career decisions you can make. In fact, only about 2% of people are fortunate enough to find a job that they love and doesn’t feel like work. Healthcare workers will always be needed and can enjoy job stability and great benefits with good training programs. There is also plenty of room for advancement within any organization you choose. The biggest negative is dealing with other people’s pain and sickness on a daily basis. However, if your passion lies in helping others – healthcare might just be right for you!
2) ICT/Computing
Computing and Information Technology are trending careers in South Africa. Although outsourcing jobs do pay well, it’s a good idea to train for a career that will offer growth opportunities and a steady stream of income. A degree in computing can lead to work as an application developer, network administrator or data analyst—all high-growth careers with great job prospects. If you’re interested in working overseas, seek out jobs that teach skills like software development or information security analysis; these positions are most popular outside of North America and Europe. The jobs with highest earning potential are largely available only to people with advanced degrees—but there are many jobs available without having to go back to school.
3) Construction
The construction industry is a lot more robust than most realize. It’s predicted to grow by 3% by 2022, and if you want to be a part of that growth, consider a career as an electrician or HVAC technician. This sector doesn’t rely on new construction alone; it needs maintenance work and repair jobs too. So if you have experience with plumbing, plumbing fixtures, and other utility-related work, you can thrive in these growing fields.
4) Information Technology & Telecommunications
The world is running on technology and it’s not slowing down anytime soon. If you are looking for a career in which you can make an impact on tomorrow, consider Information Technology & Telecommunications. Graduates of these programs may work as computer programmers, network analysts, systems engineers, database developers and more. While these degrees often require an extensive commitment to post-graduate education (unless your natural talent is beyond compare), they’re projected to continue growing through 2022 at a rate of over 20%. This is due to rapid advances in technology that require experts who can keep up with all things digital. Job prospects are expected to be excellent: almost 400 jobs for every 1,000 people will be created between 2012 and 2022.
5) Health services support workers
An estimated 21,000 new jobs will be created for health services support workers in 2022, with these positions expected to have average salaries of R176,795 a year. As our population ages and more people are living with chronic conditions like diabetes and cancer, it’s important that we properly care for them. Health services support workers provide assistance to those who can’t care for themselves—they might help an elderly person bathe or dress or cook meals. They must ensure patients adhere to their treatment plans and take prescribed medications at appropriate times. If you’re compassionate and want to work with some of society’s most vulnerable people, give health services support worker a try!
6) Mining, construction & engineering related workers
Mining, construction and engineering workers perform many tasks. They extract natural resources and build large-scale structures such as bridges and highways. While technology has made certain roles easier to complete, there is still a great deal of variety amongst these roles. Exploration geologists, for example, are involved with physically finding and determining how much of certain resources can be found at different locations around South Africa. In comparison, construction managers ensure that projects progress as planned from start to finish on time and within budget limits. The below careers are projected to show significant growth by 2022.
7) Natural resources, agriculture & related workers
These workers perform work closely associated with cultivating land and extracting natural resources. Often, natural resources jobs are tied to a particular location. Therefore, it is not surprising that employment growth for these workers is forecasted to be below average by 2022. This will still be a high-growth sector, however, due to increasing raw material demand from industries like energy and construction. Natural resource jobs should still remain an option for those who prefer a rural setting and outdoor lifestyle.
8) Financial management, directors and admin. supervisors
Financial managers, directors and admin. supervisors will be responsible for ensuring that a company’s financial affairs are on track and up to date with regulations. The best candidates will be highly numerate and methodical, as well as having knowledge of tax law and an ability to communicate clearly. Work experience is crucial for these positions, so you should only consider applying if you already have some relevant skills. In terms of salaries, your initial earnings could start at about R170 000 per year but could quickly rise to around R750 000 after five years or more of experience working in finance. For example, becoming a financial director of a big multinational firm could earn you around R1 million per year by 2022 if we assume salary growth over time continues at its current rate – not bad!
9) Office and admin. support workers
Administration and office support workers perform a wide variety of tasks. They work behind-the-scenes to keep an organization functioning smoothly. Although they usually don’t need specialized education, they often have strong computer skills and solid communication skills, both written and verbal. They are also usually well organized with excellent attention to detail—these are valuable traits that employers look for when filling office support positions. In addition to administrative assistants, other typical administration and office support jobs include medical secretaries, receptionists, court reporters, records clerks, word processors and typists/transcriptionists. Projected growth for these occupations is about 16% over a decade—much faster than average for all occupations.
10) Sales consultants – wholesale & retail trade.
Sales consultants – wholesale & retail trade.Sales consultants are found across a number of industries, including wholesale and retail trade, property and business services. They typically deal with prospective clients at meetings or exhibitions, showrooms or sales centres to promote products and secure orders. They are employed by companies selling goods to businesses (such as industrial machinery manufacturers) as well as by firms selling directly to individuals (such as cosmetics companies). Sales consultants usually hold a relevant degree qualification and carry out regular training on topics such as new product developments and communication skills development. A typical working day for a sales consultant would include a mix of appointments, visits to clients’ premises, socialising with customers and attending events.
Conclusion
If you love what you do, it is easy to get excited about it and make sure that your passion becomes your profession. Make sure that you are educated on the job field and make a plan for a perfect career path to follow. Not all careers start when we want them to, but with a plan, anything is possible. So now it’s your turn; select one of these jobs based off interest and see where that leads you. And remember, always have fun!
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