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  4. Religious professionals

Religious professionals

Religious professionals function as perpetuators of sacred traditions, practices and beliefs. They conduct religious services, celebrate or administer the rites of a religious faith or denomination, provide spiritual and moral guidance and perform other functions associated with the practice of a religion.

Skill level: Highly skilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Religious professionals - from R15 817 to R61 000 per month - 2025.
  • A Religious professionals typically earns between R15 817 and R34 441 net per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between R23 141 and R48 483 per month for a working week of 45 hours.

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  • Priest, minister, imam

Duties and tasks

  • Perpetuating sacred traditions, practices and beliefs
  • Conducting religious services, rites and ceremonies
  • Undertaking various administrative and social duties, including participating in committees and meetings of religious organizations
  • Providing spiritual and moral guidance in accordance with the religion professed
  • Propagating religious doctrines in own country or abroad
  • Preparing and presenting religious sermons
  • Developing and directing study courses and religious education programmes
  • Counselling individuals regarding interpersonal, health, financial, and religious problems
  • Scheduling and participating in special events such as camps, conferences, seminars, and retreats

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  • Priest, minister, imam

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