Q1 2026·Verified data
VUKA.
Decision tool
Compare two pathways, side by side
Pick any two qualification routes and see hire probability, salary band, time investment and outlook against each other — verified data, no marketing.
Pathway A
GOAI / Machine Learning Engineer
BSc Computer Science / Data Science → Specialisation
- Hire probability
- >85%
- Starting salary
- R700K–R1M+
- Time investment
- 3–5 yrs
- 2030 outlook
- ★★★★★ Explosive
Pathway B
GOElectrical Engineer
BEng Electrical → ECSA registration
- Hire probability
- >88%
- Starting salary
- R350K–R560K
- Time investment
- 4–6 yrs
- 2030 outlook
- ★★★★★ Critical Need
Source: SAGEA 2025 · DHET 2023 · Stats SA QLFS · GTAC · Xpatweb 2025
The verdict
Both pathways carry the same signal grade. Decide on interest, aptitude and access — the data does not separate them.