Highest Earning Careers in South Africa

 

A career can be referred to as an occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress. Also, the career is an individual’s metaphorical “journey” through learning, work and other aspects of life.

 

Which job has highest salary in 2022?

The following jobs are the highest earners in 2022:

• Medical Professionals (Doctors and Surgeons)
• Data Scientist
• Machine Learning Experts
• Blockchain Developer
• Full Stack Software Developer
• Product Management
• Management Consultant
• Investment Banker
• Chartered Accountant
• Marketing Manager
• Business Analyst.

 

Which career has the most job opportunities in South Africa?

According to Statistics, the IT, business & management and finance sectors are the most sought-after sectors, followed by the sales, admin, office & support and architecture & engineering sectors, among others.

Which job is easy and high salary in 2022?

In 2022, the following jobs are ranked as the highest paying easiest jobs:

• House Sitter.
• Personal Trainer.
• Optometrist.
• Flight Attendant.
• Dog Walker.
• Toll Booth Attendant.
• Massage Therapist.
• Librarian.
• Tour Guide.
• Private Tutor.
• Park Ranger.
• Pharmacy Technician.

 

• Specialist Doctors:

 

Specialist doctors are currently the highest-earning professionals. They are highly skilled individuals who usually specialize in a particular medical field. These can include neurology, cardiology, and urology. Qualifying to be a specialist doctor such as a neurosurgeon is not only rigorous but very expensive, hence the high income.

Average Annual Salary: 1,600,000.00 ZAR

 

• Chartered Accountant:

Average Annual Salary: 1,200,000.00 ZAR

The average salary  for a chartered accountant in South Africa with 4–7 years of work experience ranges between R800,000 and R1.2 million per annum. To be a chartered accountant, you need to be a very disciplined and efficient person as the job can be very tasking.

 

• Actuarial Scientists:

Average Annual Salary: 1,100,000.00 ZAR

• Architect:

Average Annual Salary: 715,000.00 ZAR

• Judges:

Average Annual Salary: 2,500,000.00 ZAR.

The Average Salary for a Judge in South Africa is R2,5 million. With the Chief Justice earning approximately R3 million, Deputy Chief Justice R2,6 million, Constitutional Court judges R2,3 million and High Court Judges R1,9 million Becoming a judge is not similar to most professions where you study and attain a degree for that particular profession you want to pursue.

• Management Consultant

Average Annual Salary: 800,000.00 ZAR

• Biomedical engineers

Average Annual Salary: 730,000.00 ZAR

• Lawyers

Average Annual Salary: 8500,000.00 ZAR

• Sales Manager

Average Annual Salary: 727,000.00 ZAR

• Pilots

Average Annual Salary: 950,000.00 ZAR

 

• Pharmacist

Average Salary for a Pharmacist in South Africa is R487, 000.00