The South African Critical Skills Visa is a temporary residence visa that allows skilled foreign workers with expertise in specific critical occupations to work and live in South Africa. This visa is designed to address skill shortages in key sectors of the South African economy and attract qualified professionals from around the world.
Pathways
To be eligible for the South African Critical Skills Visa, applicants must possess skills and qualifications that are listed on the Critical Skills List of South Africa. This list includes occupations in various fields such as engineering, healthcare, ICT, finance, and more. Applicants must have their qualifications assessed by a relevant South African professional body or authority to ensure their skills meet the required standards. Once the assessment is successful, applicants can apply for the Critical Skills Visa through the Department of Home Affairs.
Validity and Financial Requirements
The South African Critical Skills Visa is typically issued for a period of up to 5 years, depending on the specific occupation and the applicant's circumstances. During this period, the visa holder is allowed to work and live in South Africa in their nominated occupation. Financial requirements may vary, but generally, applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to support themselves and any accompanying family members during their stay in South Africa. This may include proof of financial assets, bank statements, or employment contracts with adequate salary.
Obligations
As a holder of the South African Critical Skills Visa, there are certain obligations that must be fulfilled. The visa holder must engage in employment within their nominated critical skill area and work for the employer specified in their visa application. They are not allowed to change employers without obtaining a new visa or work permit. The visa holder must also comply with all South African laws and regulations, including tax obligations and any specific requirements related to their profession or industry. It is important to keep the visa valid at all times and ensure timely renewal if required.
Critical Skills List
Please note there are few occupations that do not have a professional body, and some that do but the body is not have the necessary registration with SAQA
This list is expected to change as various bodies get their registration updated or get permission to provide registration for the Critical skills visa
Number | OFO-Code | Occupation Name | Occupation description | Minimum Qualification | Statutory Professional body |
1. | 2019-112101 | Director (Enterprise/ Organisation) (Medium enterprises or larger) | Determines, formulates, and reviews the general policy program and the overall direction of an organisation within the framework established by a board of directors or a similar governing body | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | IoDSA - Institute of Directors in South Africa |
2. | 2019-121301 | Policy and Planning Manager | Plans, develops, organises, directs, controls and coordinates policy advice and strategic planning within organisations | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | IoDSA - Institute of Directors in South Africa |
3. | 2019-121901 | Corporate General Manager (Medium enterprises or larger) | Plans, organises, directs, controls, and reviews the day-to-day operations and major functions of a commercial industrial or other organisation (excluding governments) through departmental managers and subordinate managers | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | IBA - Institute of Business Advisers Southern Africa OR IoDSA - Institute of Directors in South Africa |
4. | 2019-121905 | Programme or Project Managers | Plans organises, directs controls and coordinates special programmes or projects | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | IITPSA https://www.iitpsa.org.za/critical-skills-list-2022/ OR PMSA - Project Management South Africa |
5. | 2019-121908 | Quality Systems Managers | Plans organises, directs controls and coordinates the deployment of quality systems and certification processes within an organisation | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | IITPSA |
6. | 2019-122105 | Customer Services Manager (Business Process Outsourcing sector) | Plans administers and reviews customer services and after sales services and maintains sound customer relations | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | CCMG - Contact Centre Management Group
https://www.ccmg.org.za/individual-members/visa |
7. | 2019-122301 | Research and Development Manager | Plans organises directs controls and coordinate research and development activities within organisations | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | IITPSA |
8. | 2019-132102 | Manufacturing Operations Manager | Plans organises directs and controls the manufacturing activities of an organisation including physical and human resources. Measures performance, quality and implements continuous improvement strategies | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | SAPICS - Association for Operations Management of southern Africa https://www.sapics.org/ |
9. | 2019-132104 | Engineering Manager | Plans organises, directs controls and coordinates the design, operation and construction of engineering and process, plants, and mining operations | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | ECSA (Engineering council of South Africa) https://www.ecsa.co.za/default.aspx |
10. | 2019-132401 | Supply and Distribution Manager | Plans administers and reviews the supply, storage and distribution of equipment materials and goods used and produced by an organisation enterprise or business | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | CIPS - Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply |
11. | 2019-133101 | Chief Information Officer | Plans organises directs, controls, and coordinates the ICT strategies plans and operations of an organisation to ensure the ICT infrastructure supports the organisations overall operations and priorities | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | IITPSA |
12. | 2019-133103 | Data Management Manager | Plans coordinates and supervises all activities related to the design, development, and implementation of organisations data base systems | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | IITPSA |
13. | 2019-134901 | Environmental Manager | Plans organises directs, controls, and coordinates the development and implementation of an environmental issues such as pollution and waste treatment in compliance with environmental legislation and ensures corporate sustainable development | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | EAPA-SA (Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa https://eapasa.org/site/) OR SACNASP (South African Council for natural Scientific Professionals - https://www.sacnasp.org.za/requirements-for-registration) |
14. | 2019-143905 | Call or Contact Centre Manager | Manages the performance of call centre workers, processes, and technology against financial and non-financial operational targets | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | CCMG Contact Centre Management Group
https://www.ccmg.org.za/individual-members/visa |
15. | 2019-211101 | Physicist | Studies matter space time, energy, forces and fields and the interrelationship between these physical phenomena to further understanding of the laws governing the behaviours of the universe and seeks to apply these laws to solve practical problems and discover new information about the earth and the universe | Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) | SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS (SAIP) http://oldsite.saip.org.za/ |
16. | 2019-211205 | Climate Change Scientist | Evaluate scientific data carries out research on the climate to create predictive models of likely changes in the earth’s climate and concomitant impacts on natural ecosystems and civilisation | Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) | EAPA-SA (Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa) - https://eapasa.org/site/
SACNASP - South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions - https://www.sacnasp.org.za/
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17. | 2019-211301 | Chemist | Studies the chemical and physical properties of substances and develops and monitors chemical processes and production | Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) | SACNASP - South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions - https://www.sacnasp.org.za/
SAIP (South African Institute of Physics http://oldsite.saip.org.za/ |
18. | 2019-211401 | Geologist | Studies the composition structure and other physical attributes of the earth to increase scientific knowledge and to develop practical applications in fields such as mineral explorations, civil engineering, environmental protection, and rehabilitation of land after mining | Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) | SACNASP - South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions - https://www.sacnasp.org.za/
SAGC (South African Geomatics Council) https://www.sagc.org.za/ |
19. | 2019-211402 | Geophysicist | Studies the composition structure and other physical attributes of the earth, locates minerals, petroleum, or ground water, and detects, monitors and forecasts seismic, magnetic, electrical, thermal, and oceanographic activity | Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) |
SAIP - South African Institute of Physics
SAGC - South African Geomatics Council
SACNASP - South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions - https://www.sacnasp.org.za/ |
20. | 2019-211403 | Materials Scientist | Studies the properties and uses of non-metallic materials and advises on the technical aspects of their manufacture and processing | Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) | SAGC - South African Geomatics Council
SACNASP - South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions - https://www.sacnasp.org.za/ |
21. | 2019-211405 | Mineralogist | Studies the chemistry, crystal structure and physical (including optical) properties of minerals | Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) | SACNASP - South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions - https://www.sacnasp.org.za/ |
22. | 2019-211406 | Hydrologist | Research the distribution circulation and physical properties of underground and surface waters and the form and intensity of precipitation its rate of infiltration into the soil, movement through the earth and its return to the ocean and atmosphere | Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) | SACNASP - South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions - https://www.sacnasp.org.za/ |
23. | 2019-211407 | Oceanographer | Studies the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the ocean water masses | Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) | SACNASP - South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions - https://www.sacnasp.org.za/ |
24. | 2019-212101 | Actuary | Analyses mathematical, statistical, demographic, financial or economic data to predict and assess the long-term risk involved in financial decisions and planning | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | Actuarial Society of South Africa - https://www.actuarialsociety.org.za/ |
25. | 2019-213102 | General Biologist | Studies the origin, anatomy, physiology, reproduction and behaviour of living organisms and the ways in which they interact with the environment in which they live | Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) | SACNASP - South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions - https://www.sacnasp.org.za/ |
26. | 2019-213105 | Biotechnologist | Studies the anatomy, physiology and characteristics of living organisms and isolated biological molecules and develops new materials for applying to a range of purposes | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | SACNASP - South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions - https://www.sacnasp.org.za/ |
27. | 2019-213108 | Microbiologist | Studies microscopic forms of life such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa | Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) | SACNASP - South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions - https://www.sacnasp.org.za/ |
28. | 2019-213202 | Zoologist | Studies the anatomy physiology, characteristics, ecology, behaviour, and environments of animals | Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) | SACNASP - South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions - https://www.sacnasp.org.za/ |
29. | 2019-213202 | Agricultural Scientist | Studies commercial plants, animals, and cultivation techniques to enhance the productivity of farms and agricultural industries | Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) | SACNASP - South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions - https://www.sacnasp.org.za/
The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/
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30. | 2019-213205 | Food and Beverage Scientist | Studies the physical and chemical properties of food and beverages and develops new and improved food and beverage products and sets standards for producing packaging and marketing food and beverages | Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) | SACNASP - South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions - https://www.sacnasp.org.za/ |
31. | 2019-213301 | Conservation Scientist | Develops and implements programs and regulations for the protection of fish, wildlife, and other natural resources | Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) | SACNASP - South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions - https://www.sacnasp.org.za/ |
32. | 2019-213302 | Environmental Scientist | Studies and develops policies and plans for the control of factors which may produce pollution, imbalance, or degradation of the environment | Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) | EAPA-SA (Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa https://eapasa.org/site/)
SACNASP - South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions - https://www.sacnasp.org.za/ |
33. | 2019-214101 | Industrial Engineer | Investigates and reviews the utilisation of personnel facilities equipment and materials, current operational processes, and established practices to recommend improvement in the efficiency of operations in a variety of commercial, industrial and production environments | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/
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34. | 2019-214102 | Industrial Engineering Technologist | Analyses and modifies new and existing industrial engineering technologies and applies them in the testing and implementation of industrial engineering projects. | Diploma or Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/ |
35. | 2019-241201 | Civil Engineer | Plans, designs, organises, and oversees the construction and operation of civil engineering projects such as structural, transportation or hydraulic engineering systems | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/ |
36. | 2019-214202 | Civil Engineering Technologist | Analyses and modifies new and existing engineering technologies and applies them in the testing and implementation of civil, mechanical, electronical, or electronic engineering projects. | Diploma or Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/ |
37. | 2019-214401 | Mechanical Engineer | Plans, designs, organises, and oversees the assembly, erection operation and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/ |
38. | 2019-214402 | Mechanical Engineering Technologist | Analyses and modifies new and existing mechanical engineering technologies and applies in the testing and implementation of mechanical engineering projects | Diploma or Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/ |
39. | 2019-214403 | Aeronautical Engineer | Performs and supervises engineering work concerned with the design, development, manufacture maintenance and modification of aircraft for flight | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/ |
40. | 2019-214404 | Aeronautical Engineering Technologist | Analyses and modifies new and existing engineering technologies relating to the design and construction of aircraft for flight | Diploma or Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/ |
41. | 2019-214405 | Naval Architect | Designs, constructs and repairs ships, boats, other marine vessels, and offshore structures both civil and military | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF MARINE ENGINEERS AND NAVAL ARCHITECTS
https://www.saimeche.org.za/general/recommended_links.asp?cc=19948 |
42. | 2019-214501 | Chemical Engineer | Designs and prepares specifications for chemical process systems and the construction and operation of commercial scale chemical plans and supervises industrial processing, fabrication and manufacturing of products undergoing physical and chemical changes and related technologies | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/ |
43. | 2019-214502 | Chemical Engineering Technologist | Analyses and modifies new and existing chemical engineering technologies and applies them in the testing and implementation of chemical engineering projects | Diploma or Advanced certificate (NQF Level 6) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/ |
44. | 2019-214601 | Mining Engineer | Plans and directs the engineering aspects of locating and extracting minerals (excluding petroleum) from the earth | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/ |
45. | 2019-214605 | Metallurgist | Researches, develops, controls, and provides advice on processes used in extracting metals from their ores and processes used for casting, alloying, heat treating or welding refined metals, alloys, and other materials to produce commercial metal products or develop new alloys and processes | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/ |
46. | 2019-214901 | Biomedical Engineer | Combines biology, engineering, and medicine to help solve medical and scientific health problems | Maters Degree (NQF Level 9) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/ |
47. | 2019-214904 | Quantity Surveyor | Estimates and monitors construction costs from the feasibility state, through tender preparation to the construction period and beyond | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | SACQSP - South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession
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48. | 2019-214905 | Agricultural Engineer | Performs and supervises engineering work related to the use and development of agricultural land, buildings, machines, and equipment | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/ |
49. | 2019-214906 | Agricultural Engineering Technologist | Analyses and modifies new and existing engineering technologies relating to the use and development of agricultural land, buildings, machines, and equipment | Diploma or Advanced certificate (NQF Level 6) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/ |
50. | 2019-215102 | Electrical Engineering Technologist | Analyses and modifies new and existing electrical engineering technologies and applies them in the testing and implementation of electrical engineering projects | Diploma or Advanced certificate (NQF Level 6) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/ |
51. | 2019-215103 | Energy Engineers | Plans, designs, organises, and oversees the construction or remodelling of energy generation plants and designs, develops, or evaluates energy related projects to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/ |
52. | 2019-215104 | Energy Engineering Technologist | Analyses and modifies new and existing engineering technologies relating to the design and construction of nuclear reactors and auxiliary facilities | Diploma or Advanced certificate (NQF Level 6) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/ |
53. | 2019-215201 | Electronics Engineer | Designs, develops adapts, installs tests and maintains electronic components circuits and systems used for computer systems, communication systems and other industrial applications | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) https://www.ecsa.co.za/ |
54. | 2019-216101 | Architect | Designs building and advisees on the procurement of buildings provides concerns, plans, specifications, and detailed drawings and negotiates with builders | Master’s degree (NQF Level 9) | SACAP - South African Council for the Architectural Profession https://www.sacapsa.com/ |
55. | 2019-216401 | Urban and Regional Planner | Develops and implements plans and policies for the controlled use of urban and rural land and advises on economic environmental and social needs to land areas | Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) | The South African Council for Planners (SACPLAN)
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56. | 2019-216603 | Multimedia Designer | Plans designs and develops the production of digitally delivered information, promotional content, instructional material, and entertainment through online and recorded digital media using static and animated information, text, pictures, video, and sound to produce information and entertainment tailored to an intended audience and purpose | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | IITPSA https://www.iitpsa.org.za/critical-skills-list-2022/
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57. | 2019-222114 | Nurse Educator | Designs plans and implements and evaluates the delivery of nursing education and staff development programs and manages educations resources | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | South African Nursing Council
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58. | 2019-231101 | University Lecturer - Senior Lecturer and above for only those CESM categories listed in Annexure 2 | Lectures students and conducts tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university and conducts research in a particular field of knowledge | Professional Doctoral Qualification (NQF Level 9) or Doctorate (NQF Level 10) | SACE - South African council for Educators |
59. | 2019-233107 | FET Phase School Teacher (Grade 10-12) – STEM Subjects only | Teachers one or more subjects at FET phase, including subjects intended to prepare students for employment in specific occupational areas as well as vocational | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | SACE - South African Council for Educators |
60. | 2019-233108 | Senior Phase School Teacher (Grade 8-9) STEM Subjects only | Teachers one or more subjects at FET phase of schooling | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | SACE - South African Council for Educators |
61. | 2019-241103 | Tax Professional | Analyses, reports, and provides advise on taxation issues to tax entities prepares and reviews tax returns and reports and handles disputes | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | South African Institute of Tax Practitioners |
62. | 2019-241104 | External Auditor | Designs and operates information and reporting systems, procedures, and controls to meet external financial reporting requirements | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors |
63. | 2019-241108 | Forensic Accountant | Examines financial records to detect and deter fraud and white-collar crime | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | There are a number of professional bodies dealing with accounting; the person needs to register with one of those many bodies ACCA/CIMA/ICBA/SAICA/SAIPA/SAIBA |
64. | 2019-241201 | Investment Analyst | Analyses individual securities, industries, and the economy, publishes reports and makes recommendations regarding investments | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | Membership in the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa will be preferable |
65. | 2019-241202 | Investment Manager | Manages portfolio of securities in which he/she may exercise his/her own discretion on behalf of clients | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | Membership in the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa will be preferable |
66. | 2019-241203 | Investment Advisor | Advises clients in respect of securities and other financial investments and instruments | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | Membership in the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa will be preferable |
67. | 2019-242103 | Business Development Officer | Supports the coordination implementation, monitoring and reporting of local economic development initiatives in creating a conducive environment for entrepreneurs and businesses, encouraging investment, job opportunities to improve the economy and social upliftment of an area | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | |
68. | 2019-242202 | Policy Analyst | Collects and analyses information and data to produce intelligence for public or private sector organisations to support planning, operations, and human resource functions | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | |
69. | 2019-242204 | Corporate Treasurer | Managers corporate funding, liquidity and financial risk associated with the profitable development and operation of an organisation, may be involved in acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | Association of Corporate Treasurers of Southern Africa (ACTSA) |
70. | 2019-242208 | Organisational Risk Manager | Advises organisations on assessment processes to determine actual and potential risks pertaining to the organisation as a total entity | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | IRMSA - Institute of Risk Management South Africa |
71. | 2019-242211 | Internal Auditor | Evaluates and improves the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes within an organisation | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors |
72. | 2019-242402 | Occupational Instructor (Air Traffic Space) | Conducts and assesses training and development to ensure management and staff acquire the skills and develop the competencies required by an organisation to meet organisational objectives | Bachelor Honours Degree, Postgraduate Diploma OR Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 8) | IATA Training |
73. | 2019-243102 | Market Research Analyst | Determines the market for new goods and services, develops advertising strategies and evaluates the best business sites for commercial organisations | Master’s Degree (NQF Level 9) | SAMRA - Southern African Marketing Research Association |
74. | 2019-251101 | ICT Systems Analyst | Evaluates processes and methods used in existing ICT systems proposes modifications, additional system components or new systems to meet use needs as expresses in specifications and other documentation | Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) | IITPSA |
75. | 2019-251102 | Data Scientist | Collects large amounts of unruly data and transform it into a more usable format. They solve business related problems using data driven techniques, they work with a variety of programming languages including SAS, R and Python. They look for pattens in data as well as spotting trends that can help businesses. Data scientists use the most powerful programming systems and most efficient algorithms to solve problems | Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) | IITPSA |
76. | 2019-251202 | Software Developer | Research, analyses, and evaluates requirements for existing or new software applications and designs develops tests and maintains software solutions | Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) | IITPSA |
77. | 2019-251203 | Programmer Analyst | Designs, develops modifies documents and tests implements, installs, and supports software applications and systems | Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) | IITPSA |
78. | 2019-251203 | Developer Programmer | Interprets specifications technical designs and flow charts builds, maintains, and modifies the code for software applications, constructs technical specifications from a business functional model and tests and writes technical documentation | Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) | IITPSA |
79. | 2019-251301 | Multimedia Specialist | Creates and manipulates computer animation, audio, video, and graphic image files into multimedia programs to produce data and content for information kiosks, multimedia presentations, web sites, mobile telephone resources electronic gaming environments e-commerce and e-security solutions and entertainment and education products | Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) | IITPSA |
80. | 2019-251401 | Applications Programmer | Writes and maintains programmable code of software applications and operating systems | Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) | IITPSA |
81. | 2019-251901 | Computers Quality Assurance Analyst | Installs software and hardware and configures operating system software in preparation for testing and conduct testing | Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) | IITPSA |
82. | 2019-252301 | Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Plans develops deploys, tests, and optimises network and system services taking responsibility for configuration management and overall operational readiness of network systems especially environments with multiple operating systems and configurations and provides troubleshooting and fault-finding services for network problems | Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) | IITPSA |
83. | 2019-252302 | Network analyst | Research and analyses network architecture recommends policies and strategies for designing planning and coordinating an organisations network such as the total system environment and architecture. May also perform operational tasks such as monitoring system performance, software and hardware upgrades, backups, support, and network maintenance | Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) | IITPSA |
84. | 2019-252901 | ICT Security Specialist | Establishes manages and administers an organisations ICT security policy and procedures to ensure preventive and recovery strategies are in place and minimise the risk of internal and external security threats | Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF Level 7) | IITPSA |
85. | 2019-263101 | Economist | Performs economic research and analysis; develops and applies theories about production and distribution of goods and services and peoples spending and financial behaviour and provides advice to governments and organisations on subjects relating to economic policies | Master’s degree (NQF level 9) | CGISA - Chartered Governance Institute of Southern Africa |
86. | 2019-311101 | Chemistry technician | Performs laboratory tests on organic and inorganic chemicals analyses test data and carries out technical | Diploma or Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6) | SACNASP - South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions - https://www.sacnasp.org.za/ |
87. | 2019-311203 | Town Planning Technician | Provides technical support to town planners by preparing and maintaining plans, documents, charts, photographs, tables, reports and exhibition material for projects, public meetings and committees related to the controlled use of urban and rural land | Diploma or Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6) | The South African Council for Planners SACPLAN: Homehttps://sacplan.org.za |
88. | 2019-311401 | Electronic Engineering Technician | Conducts tests of electronic systems collects and analyses data and assembles circuitry in support of electronics engineers and engineering technologists | Diploma or Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) |
89. | 2019-311501 | Mechanical Engineering Technician | Conducts tests of mechanical system, collects, and analyses data and assembles and installs mechanical assemblies in support of mechanical engineers and engineering technologists | Diploma or Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6) | The Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) |
90. | 2019-311801 | Draughtsperson | Prepares technical drawings, maps and illustrations from sketches measurements and other data and copy final drawings and paintings into printing plates in support of architects, engineers, and engineering technologists. Note: the terms drafting technician or drafting officer can be used interchangeably | Diploma or Advanced Certificate (NQF Level 6) | |
91. | 2019-315401 | Air traffic controller | Ensures the safe and efficient movement of aircraft in controlled airspace and aerodromes by directing aircraft movements | National Certificate (NQF level 4) and Air traffic qualification not benchmarked to the NQF | Confirmation in writing from Air Traffic Navigation systems (ATNS) or South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) |
92. | 2019-422201 | Inbound Contact Centre Consultant (with first language speaking and translating capabilities in the following languages: German, Swiss German, Flemish, Greek, Swedish, Danish, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, mandarin, and French) | Provides expert response to complex customer inquiries according to agreed key performance indicators | National Certificate (NQF Level 4) | Contact Centre Management Group https://www.ccmg.org.za/individual-members/visa |
93. | 2019-422202 | Outbound Contact Centre Consultant (with first language speaking and translating capabilities in the following languages: German, Swiss German, Flemish, Greek, Swedish, Danish, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, mandarin, and French) | Initiates specialised contact with targeted and/or selected customers according to agreed key performance indicators or outcomes | National Certificate (NQF Level 4) | Contact Centre Management Group https://www.ccmg.org.za/individual-members/visa |
94. | 2019-642701 | Air conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic | Installs, maintains, and repairs piping, ducting and equipment for heating, cooling and ventilation of buildings or vessels | Intermediate Certificate (NQF Level 3) | SA Trade Test/register Foreign National as an Artisan: https://nadsc.dhet.gov.za/Registration/Artisan/Registration%20Process.aspx |
95. | 2019-652301 | Metal Machinist | Sets up and operates machine tools to shape and form metal stock and castings to fine tolerances, using detailed drawings and specifications | Intermediate Certificate (NQF Level 3) | SA Trade Test/register Foreign National as an Artisan: https://nadsc.dhet.gov.za/Registration/Artisan/Registration%20Process.aspx |
96. | 2019-671202 | Millwright | Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs stationary industrial machinery and electromechanical equipment | National Certificate (NQF Level 4) | SA Trade Test/register Foreign National as an Artisan: https://nadsc.dhet.gov.za/Registration/Artisan/Registration%20Process.aspx |
97. | 2019-671203 | Mechatronics Technician | Repairs and maintains integrated industrial systems based on mechanical electrical electronic and information technology and advanced technology components | Intermediate Certificate (NQF Level 3) | SA Trade Test/register Foreign National as an Artisan: https://nadsc.dhet.gov.za/Registration/Artisan/Registration%20Process.aspx |
98. | 2019-671204 | Lift Mechanic | Designs, installs, maintains, services, and repairs electric and hydraulic passenger and freight lifts, escalators, moving walkways and other lift equipment | Intermediate Certificate (NQF Level 3) | SA Trade Test/register Foreign National as an Artisan: https://nadsc.dhet.gov.za/Registration/Artisan/Registration%20Process.aspx |
99. | 2019-671206 | Electrical Equipment Mechanic | Services and repairs electrical equipment and household appliances | Intermediate Certificate (NQF Level 3) | SA Trade Test/register Foreign National as an Artisan: https://nadsc.dhet.gov.za/Registration/Artisan/Registration%20Process.aspx |
100. | 2019-671208 | Transportation Electrician (Automotive Electrician) | Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring and electronic components in motorised vehicles | National Certificate (NQF Level 4) | SA Trade Test/register Foreign National as an Artisan: https://nadsc.dhet.gov.za/Registration/Artisan/Registration%20Process.aspx |
101. | 2019-672105 | Instrument Mechanician (Industrial Instrumentation & Process Control) | Installs modifies and maintains and repairs electronic instruments and control systems | Intermediate Certificate (NQF Level 3) | SA Trade Test/register Foreign National as an Artisan: https://nadsc.dhet.gov.za/Registration/Artisan/Registration%20Process.aspx |