Qualification-to-Career Pathways Tool

Qualification-to-Career Pathways Tool

Qualification → Career Pathways (South Africa)

Type your field (e.g. "Human Resources", "Information Technology") and pick your highest qualification. We'll suggest career pathways, roles, and next steps.

 

How to Use the Qualification-to-Career Pathways Tool

The Qualification-to-Career Pathways Tool helps students, job seekers and career changers understand exactly which careers they qualify for based on their highest level of education. It instantly matches your qualification (Grade 9–12, TVET, NC(V), NATED, Diploma, Degree and more) with real career options across South Africa.

Use this guide to get the best results.

  1. Select Your Highest Qualification

Start by choosing the qualification you currently hold. This may include:

  • Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11 or Grade 12
  • NC(V) Level 2–4
  • NATED N1–N6
  • National Diploma or Degree
  • Postgraduate qualification

This step ensures your results are accurate and aligned with real industry requirements.

  1. Choose Your Field of Interest

Pick the field you want to work in — for example:

  • Engineering
  • Education
  • Business Administration
  • IT and Digital Careers
  • Health and Social Services
  • Agriculture
  • Finance
  • Safety and Security

If you’re unsure, select “General Careers” to explore multiple options.

  1. View Suggested Career Pathways

The tool will instantly show:

  • Careers you qualify for
  • Careers you are almost qualified for
  • Suggested additional courses to increase your eligibility
  • Typical duties for each career
  • Recommended SETAs and training providers

This helps you understand where you currently fit — and where you can grow.

  1. Explore Recommended Courses

Each result includes training suggestions that can improve your job prospects, such as:

  • Short accredited courses
  • Learnerships
  • Internships
  • TVET programmes
  • Online upskilling options

Use these recommendations to build a concrete career plan.

  1. Save or Share Your Results

Once you find a path that suits you, save your results or share them with your mentor, teacher, parent or career advisor. Use them to guide your next application for:

  • Learnerships
  • Internships
  • Entry-level jobs
  • College or university admission

Why This Tool Matters

Most South Africans struggle to match their qualification with the right job. The Qualification-to-Career Pathways Tool simplifies this by giving you a clear, personalised career map in seconds—helping you make informed decisions and increasing your chances of employment.

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