A new study conducted by consumer insights company Pondering Panda, finds that young South Africans favour a career in medicine over other professions.<\/p>\n
The survey asked 1,043 young South Africans between the ages of 15 and 24,\u00a0what their dream job is.<\/p>\n
Respondents were then allowed to describe their dream job in their own words.<\/p>\n
The survey found that medical professions were the most sought-after, with 18% saying they aspired to be either a doctor, nurse, or have another job in the medical field.<\/p>\n
Half that number (9%) said it was their dream to become an engineer, 9% said working in the financial sector was ideal for them, and 7% aspired to a career in policing.<\/p>\n
Of those who aspired to a medical career, 58% would like to become a doctor. In contrast, 26% said they would most like to become a nurse, while 16% aspired to another branch of medicine.<\/p>\n
Significantly more respondents (78%) hankered for a career in the private sector career, rather than one in the public sector. Less than 1% aspired to work in the charitable sector.<\/p>\n
Public sector career choices were dominated by those wanting to pursue a career in policing, education or social services. Only 1% of respondents dreamed of a career in politics or government, either local or national.<\/p>\n
Interviews were carried out both on cellphones and online between the 3rd and the 8th of June across South Africa, excluding deep rural areas.<\/p>\n
Responses were weighted to be nationally representative in terms of age, gender and race.<\/p>\n
Jobs in demand in South Africa<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n