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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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
