National Scarce Skills in South Africa List: Top 100 Occupations in Demand
Government Gazette No. 37678, 23 May 2014 (Extract)
No. | Occupational Title | OFO* Code |
1 | Electrical Engineer | 215101 |
2 | Civil Engineer | 214201 |
3 | Mechanical Engineer | 214401 |
4 | Quantity Surveyor | 214904 |
5 | Programme or Project Manager | 121905 |
6 | Finance Manager | 121101 |
7 | Physical and Engineering Science Technicians* | 311 |
8 | Industrial and Production Engineers* | 2141 |
9 | Electrician | 671101 |
10 | Chemical Engineer | 214501 |
11 | Construction Project Manager | 132301 |
12 | Mining Engineer | 214601 |
11 | Accountant (General) | 241101 |
14 | Energy Engineer | 215103 |
15 | Materials Engineer | 214907 |
16 | Electronics Engineer | 215201 |
17 | Metallurgical Engineer | 214603 |
18 | 18 Medical Superintendent / Public Health Manager | 134201 |
19 | Telecommunications Engineers* | 2153 |
20 | Energy Engineering Technologist | 215104 |
21 | Millwright | 671202 |
22 | Public Health Physician | 221103 |
23 | Nursing Professionals* | 2221 |
24 | Registered Nurse (child and family health) | 332102 |
25 | General Medical Practitioner | 221101 |
26 | Veterinarian | 225101 |
27 | Industrial Pharmacist | 226202 |
28 | ICT Systems Analyst | 251101 |
29 | Geologist | 211401 |
30 | Hospital Pharmacist | 226201 |
31 | Boiler Maker | 651302 |
32 | Fitter and Turner | 652302 |
33 | Carpenter and Joiner | 641501 |
34 | Welder | 651202 |
35 | Environmental Engineers* | 2143 |
36 | Retail Pharmacist | 226203 |
37 | Manufacturing Managers* | 1321 |
38 | SHEQ Practitioner | 226302 |
39 | Vocational or Further Education Teachers* | 2321 |
40 | Natural Science Teacher (Grade 10-12) | 233102 |
41 | Plumber (General) | 642601 |
42 | Automotive Motor Mechanic | 653101 |
43 | Agricultural Engineer | 214905 |
44 | Foundational Phase School Teacher | 234101 |
45 | Mechanical Engineering Technologist | 214402 |
46 | Software Developers* | 2512 |
47 | Toolmaker | 652201 |
48 | Electrical Engineering Technologist | 215102 |
49 | Land Surveyor | 216502 |
50 | Diesel Mechanic | 653102 |
51 | Electronic Instrument Trades Worker | 672105 |
52 | Sales and Marketing Manager | 122101 |
53 | Mathematics Teacher (Primary) | 233101 |
54 | Metal Fabricator | 651401 |
55 | Industrial Machinery Mechanic | 653301 |
56 | Draughtsperson | 311801 |
57 | Actuary | 212101 |
58 | Agricultural Scientist | 213202 |
59 | Retail Buyer | 332301 |
60 | Air Conditioning and Mechanical Services Plumber | 642701 |
61 | Automotive Electrician | 672106 |
62 | Supply and Distribution Manager | 132401 |
63 | Civil Engineering Technologist | 214202 |
64 | Materials Engineering Technologist | 214908 |
65 | Electrical Installation Inspector | 671102 |
66 | ICT Project Manager | 133102 |
67 | Mining Engineering Technologist | 214602 |
68 | Metallurgical Engineering Technologist | 214604 |
69 | Electronics Engineering Technologist | 215202 |
70 | Computer Network and Systems Engineer | 252301 |
71 | Mechatronics Technician | 671203 |
72 | Research and Development Manager | 122301 |
71 | Chemical Engineering Technologist | 214502 |
82 | Architect | 216101 |
83 | Mathematics Teacher (Grades 10 to 12) | 232123 |
74 | Pressure Welder | 651201 |
75 | Retail Manager (General) | 142103 |
78 | Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators* | 7342 |
79 | Computer Network Technician | 351301 |
80 | Personnel / Human Resource Manager | 121201 |
81 | Environmental Manager | 134901 |
82 | Production/Operations Manager | 134915 |
83 | Urban and Regional Planner | 216401 |
84 | Network Analyst | 252302 |
85 | Industrial Designer | 216302 |
86 | Local Authority Manager | 111203 |
87 | Financial Investment Advisor | 241301 |
88 | Health and Safety Manager | 121206 |
89 | Water Quality Analyst | 213306 |
90 | Logistics | 132402 |
91 | Chief Information Officer | 133101 |
92 | Occupational Instructor / Trainer | 242402 |
93 | Corporate General Manager | 121901 |
94 | External Auditor | 241104 |
95 | Ship’s Engineer | 315101 |
96 | Rigger | 651501 |
97 | Forestry Technician | 314301 |
98 | Retail Manager (General) | 142103 |
99 | Quality Systems Manager | 121908 |
100 | Medical Scientist | 213110 |
*Refers to a cluster of occupations in this OFO (“Organising Framework of Occupations”) category. Refer to Annexure A (below) for specific occupations under these clusters.
NOTE: Chartered accountants are an occupation in high demand. However, these professionals work in a range of occupations such as, but not limited to, CEOs, CFOs, financial managers, financial analysts, audits, project managers, general managers, and so. Thus the occupational title CA is not listed.