South Africa boasts of a gigantic economy whose industry is characterized by companies award high salaries to their employees. Worth noting is that some sectors of the economy are very influential when it comes to pumping money in the country hence such jobs end up paying more than others.
Meanwhile, a high paying job is influenced by factors chief among them one’s level of education, type of qualification, experience, type of company. Below are some of the highest paying jobs in South Africa:
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Petroleum engineers: The profession demands so much attention and dedication; one has to work hard to attain such a qualification. Most people within this profession are holders of a Masters Degree. An average amount earned by someone within this profession is R572 600 per annum.
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Actuaries: this is one of the most top ranked job in South Africa, Actuaries are well compensated and experienced fellows have a potential of earning R650 000 to R75000. Compensation within this industry varies; a good example will be that an Actuary with a fellowship designation working as a Finance Manger in the banking industry can earn a higher salary than another fellow in the health insurance industry.
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Air traffic controllers: So much experience and commitment is required here, most air traffic companies award workers around R583 450 per annum for such an occupation.
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Computer and Information Systems managers: IT gurus are paid very well if they have four basic years of experience and he/she can begin getting an average of R587 230 per annum.
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Physicians/Doctors: the average pay for a Physician/Doctor is R415 600 per year.
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Lawyers: Growing up to become a Lawyer is almost everyone’s dream, and it is for this reason that everyone wants to become Lawyer because the job is so paying. An initial salary package of a Lawyer varies from R643 440 to R665 000 per annum.
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Airline pilots and flight engineers: The profession requires long years of learning but the wait worth it. Upon completion of studies, a candidate can begin earning a minimum salary package of R695 800 per annum.