Career Choices in South Africa

Acupuncturist

Help improve patent’s health with the use of acupuncture needles to restore the body’s natural balance. Learn how to be an acupuncturist in South Africa here.

Addictions Counsellor

Help patients understand and modify underlying issues and behavioral patterns that tend to lead to addiction. Learn how to be an addictions counsellor here.

Aged or Disabled Carer

Help the aged or disabled with performing specific tasks while providing them company at the same time. Learn how to be an aged or disabled carer here.

Ambulance Officer/ Emergency Service/ Paramedic

Apply basic first aid or specialised treatment to patients or victims on site. Learn how to be an emergency service personnel or paramedic in South Africa here.

Anaesthetic Technician

Learn about what Anaesthetic technicians do, what qualifications they need to be an anaesthetic technician, how long they study, and what jobs they can get.

Anatomist/ Physiologist

Help improve human health by understanding the parts of the body and how they work together. Learn how to be an anatomists or physiologist in South Africa here.

Ancillary Healthcare Worker

Liaise with patients, hospital or clinic staff to deliver healthcare services. Learn how to be an Ancillary Healthcare Worker in South Africa here.

Audiologist

Diagnose and treat hearing loss and balance disorders as well as fit, adjust and maintain hearing aid devices. Learn how to be an audiologist here.

Audiometrist

Perform hearing tests under the supervision of an audiologist or refer them to specialists for further treatment. Learn how to be an audiometrist here.

Auxiliary Child & Youth Care Worker

Help the youth solve social, emotional, developmental & behavioural problems in an agency framework. See how to be an Auxiliary Child & Youth Care Worker here.

Biochemist

Use scientific knowledge to develop medicines that can be used to treat illnesses in humans. Learn how to be a biochemist in South Africa here.

Biokineticist

Prescribe specific exercise routines as a preventative health measure or to help correct specific health problems. Learn how to be a biokineticist here.

Biomedical Engineer

Use the various principles of engineering to develop devices that can help correct or manage medical conditions. Learn how to be a biomedical engineer here.

Cardiac Technician

Help doctors diagnose, monitor and treat heart disorders including with the use of specialised equipment, recording devices and laboratory instruments.

Child & Youth Care Worker

Help promote a healthy environment for children to help them reach their full potential. Learn how to be Child and Youth Care Worker in South Africa here.

Child Care Centre Manager

Plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate activities of a child-care centre or service. Learn how to be a Child Care Centre Manager in South Africa here.

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