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Career guides

What subjects does this career need?

118 careers, each with the Grade 10 subjects it requires, how you qualify, and where to study in South Africa. Written for learners choosing subjects in Grade 9.

The one that catches people out. 49 of these 118 careers require Core Mathematics, and will not accept Mathematical Literacy. That decision is made in Grade 9 and is very hard to undo. Careers marked Core Maths below are the ones to check first.

Showing all 118 careers

Realistic

Hands-on, practical work with tools, machines, materials or the outdoors.

Investigative

Analysing, researching and solving problems with ideas and evidence.

Aesthetic

Creative and expressive work — design, writing, performance, making.

Social

Working directly with people — teaching, helping, healing, guiding.

Enterprising

Leading, persuading, selling, organising and running things.

Conventional

Order, accuracy and systems — records, numbers, procedures.

Before you decide. Entry requirements change every year and differ between institutions. We do not publish admission point scores here, because a number that is right for one university in one year is wrong for another. Confirm the requirements directly with the institution before your subject selection form is signed. In KwaZulu-Natal, applications go through the Central Applications Office (cao.ac.za).
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