What does a Engineer do?
Applies scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, test or improve systems, structures, products and processes within a chosen engineering field.
Demand level: Very High
Engineer
Applies scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, test or improve systems, structures, products and processes within a chosen engineering field. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 35 linked programmes across 3 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.
Check which programmes I qualify forEstimated annual salaries
JuniorR420 000 p.a.Mid-levelR720 000 p.a.SeniorR1 100 000 p.a.
Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Skills linked to this career
Engineering design · EssentialMathematics · EssentialProblem solving · EssentialProject management · ImportantTechnical analysis · ImportantProgrammes linked to this career
These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Chemical Engineering — Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering — Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Computer Engineering — Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering — Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bachelor of Marine Engineering — Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bachelor of Marine Engineering ECP — Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Diploma in Chemical Engineering — Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Diploma in Civil Engineering — Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Diploma in Engineering Technology in Computer Engineering — Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Diploma in Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering — Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering — Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics) — Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Diploma: Engineering: Industrial — Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgical Engineering — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Engineering Geology — University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Engineering Science in Biomedical Engineering — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Engineering Science in Digital Arts — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Chemical Engineering — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering — University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Electrical Engineering — University of the Witwatersrand
These are only some of the programmes linked to this career.
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Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Chemical Engineering →Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Civil Engineering →Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Computer Engineering →Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Electrical Engineering →Bachelor of Marine Engineering →Bachelor of Marine Engineering ECP →
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Engineer do?
Applies scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, test or improve systems, structures, products and processes within a chosen engineering field.
What skills are important for this career?
Important skills include Engineering design, Mathematics, Problem solving, Project management, Technical analysis.
What salary can I expect?
VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.
Which programmes can lead to this career?
35 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.