Company directors and chief executives continue to dominate the number one spot with an average salary of R1.9 million per year.

Here are the top paying jobs in Africa.

Directors and Chief
Executives
What they do*: Directors and CEOs are responsible for a company’s overall performance and answerable to its share-holders.
How to get there: The likes of Sir Richard Branson and Sir Alan Sugar are in the minority of UK chief executives, with the majority traditionally requiring a degree and possibly an MBA.
What they earn: R1.9 million

Brokers
What they do: Their basic salary may only position
them as second on the list but, with some city brokers earning bonuses in excess
of R22 million a year their place in real terms can be much higher. A broker manages the
investment portfolio of private clients or companies by buying or selling stocks
and shares to generate the maximum return on investment.
How to get there: A degree in any discipline
although a business, economics or finance degree would be advantageous.
What they earn: R1.5 million

Financial Managers and Chartered
Secretaries
What they do: Financial managers provide advice,
financial and strategic support — such as budgetary controls or financial
implications of a particular course of action — to organisations to enable them
to make effective business decisions. Chartered secretaries work at board level
to ensure that an organisation complies with regulations and provide legal,
personnel, property and financial advice. With their key business knowledge
across a wide range of operational areas, chartered secretaries are highly
valued by their organisations.
How to get there: Financial Managers require a
degree in any discipline coupled with professional accountancy qualifications.
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators recommends that
entrants have a degree in law or business.
What they earn: R892000.00

Medical Practitioners
What they do: Medical Practitioners provide
primary and ongoing care in the community for patients. They are skilled in
diagnosing a patient’s condition based on physical, psychological and social
factors and recommend patients for further treatment or referred to hospital
clinic if required.
How to get there: A degree in medicine is
essential obtained over a five-year period (or four years for a graduate entry
programme), followed by a two-year foundation programme whereby junior doctors
will earn up to R395 000.00 per year.
What they earn: R831 000.00

Aircraft Pilots and Flight
Engineers
What they do: Exactly what it says on the tin –
to fly commercial, business or freight aircraft on short- or long-haul flights.
How to get there: A-levels/HND are sufficient and pilots must
undertake an intensive training programme to obtain their commercial pilot’s
licence (CPL) and Airline Transport Pilot’s Licence from a CAA-approved training
school. Oh, and you’ll need a good pair of sunglasses, too.
What they earn: R797 000.00

Air traffic Controllers
What they do: With more than 500 million
passengers travelling to and from African airports every year, air traffic
controllers really do have their work cut out. Their job is to manage the safe
take-off and landing of several aircraft at the same time by monitoring and
controlling an aircraft’s height, speed and course.
How to get there: Contrary to common assumptions,
entry is not the preserve of university degree holders, although an increasing
number of graduates are entering the profession. The minimum requirement is five
GCSEs (grades A-C including English and Maths) in addition to two A-levels/GNVQ
advanced level. Most people enter the profession via the National Air Traffic
Services (NATS).
What they earn: R723 870.00

Police Officers (Inspectors and above)
What they do: A detective police inspector is a middle
manager who is responsible for supervising the ranks of constable and sergeant
and acting as a link between the investigating team and senior officers. And
they are usually the public face of the Force – responsible for ensuring good
community relations. Tact and diplomacy are essential characteristics, unlike
Inspector Clouseau who famously commented, “Madame, that is by far the ugliest
nose I have ever seen and I compliment you on it, it suits you!”
How to get there: No formal requirements, entry is
open to anyone with a clean criminal record.
What they earn: R637 699.00

Solicitors, Lawyers,
Judges and Coroners
What they do: Solicitors fall into two categories:
commercial and non-commercial. Broadly speaking, they provide a wide range of
legal support and advice to business and private clients on issues such as
landlord and tenancy agreements, buying and selling property or matrimony.
Judges are the arbitrators appointed to oversee the legal proceedings in court.
Coroners direct and conduct the post-mortem investigation to determine the cause
and responsibility for an accidental, unexplained or violent death.
How to get there: Solicitor – degree (any
discipline) or via the legal executive route. Judge – qualification upon
completing minimum seven years as a practising solicitor. Coroner – must be a
qualified barrister, solicitor or medical doctor.

What they earn: R629 810.00
Marketing and Sales Managers
What they do: Marketing and sales managers are
tasked with developing and launching new products into the marketplace,
implementing marketing plans, creating brand awareness and, ultimately,
increasing sales.
How to get there: Marketers typically enter the
profession upon graduation (a degree in Marketing or Business is not necessary
but is advantageous) or after completing either a HNC or HND. Professional
marketing and sales qualifications can be obtained through the Chartered
Institute of Marketing.
What they earn: R621 220.00

Purchasing Managers
What they do: Purchasing Managers are responsible
for buying equipment, goods and services for their company. Their main aims are
comparing costs, quality and service in order to get the best value for their
employer. In larger organisations they run a purchasing department and lead a
team of buyers and administrators.
How to get there: One way to start is as an
administrator or assistant in a company’s purchasing department. For some jobs,
employers may prefer you to have qualifications and technical knowledge in your
particular industry. You may be able to join some large companies through a
management training scheme.
What they earn: R615,675.00

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