Mathematician

Uses advanced mathematical thinking to model and solve problems. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 31 linked programmes across 5 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Mathematician do?

Uses advanced mathematical thinking to model and solve problems.

Demand level: Medium

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR360 000 p.a.Mid-levelR600 000 p.a.SeniorR900 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Abstract thinking · ImportantLogic · ImportantMathematics · ImportantProblem solving · Important
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Applied Mathematics — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Astrophysics — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Mathematics — University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science (BSc) majoring in Physics — University of Cape Town

APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE — University of Johannesburg

APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS — University of Johannesburg

APPLIED MATHEMATICS AND MATHEMATICS — University of Johannesburg

CHEMISTRY AND MATHEMATICS — University of Johannesburg

CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS — University of Johannesburg

GEOLOGY AND MATHEMATICS — University of Johannesburg

GEOLOGY AND PHYSICS — University of Johannesburg

MATHEMATICS — University of Johannesburg

MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE — University of Johannesburg

MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMICS (WITH FINANCIAL ORIENTATION) — University of Johannesburg

MATHEMATICS AND INFORMATICS — University of Johannesburg

MATHEMATICS AND MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS — University of Johannesburg

MATHEMATICS AND MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS (WITH FINANCIAL ORIENTATION) — University of Johannesburg

MATHEMATICS AND PSYCHOLOGY — University of Johannesburg

PHYSICS AND APPLIED MATHEMATICS — University of Johannesburg

PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS — University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial and Financial Mathematics — University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics — University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics — University of Pretoria

Bachelor of Science in Physics — University of Pretoria

BEd Accounting (FET), Economic and Management Sciences (SP) and Mathematics (SP) — University of the Western Cape

BEd Languages (SP & FET) and Mathematics (SP) — University of the Western Cape

BEd Mathematics (SP), Mathematical Literacy (SP & FET) and Natural Science (SP) — University of the Western Cape

BSc Mathematics & Statistical Sciences — University of the Western Cape

Bachelor of Science in the field of Astronomy and Astrophysics — University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in the field of Computational and Applied Mathematics — University of the Witwatersrand

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What does a Mathematician do?

Uses advanced mathematical thinking to model and solve problems.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Abstract thinking, Logic, Mathematics, Problem solving.

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?

31 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.