Love working with metals and getting them just right? If you have a passion for craftsmanship, being a Goldsmith could be what you’re meant to be.
A goldsmith is a person who makes jewelry using gold and other precious metals.
They use special tools to cut, shape, and create items like rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.
Goldsmiths start with raw materials, like gold bars or wires, and turn them into beautiful pieces.
They can also fix or change jewelry that people already own.
A goldsmith takes metal and turns it into something beautiful things that people love to wear or put on show.
Skills and Attributes
- Creativity
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Technical knowledge of materials
- Ability to use tools and machinery
- Problem-solving skills
- Patience and precision
Subjects
Art or design are highly recommended
- National Senior Certificate meeting degree requirements for a degree course
- National Senior Certificate meeting diploma requirements for a diploma course
Each institution has its own entry requirements.
Study Paths
- Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Duration: 3 years - Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Duration: 3 years - Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
Duration: 3 years - University of Johannesburg (UJ)
Duration: 3 years
Salary Range:+/-R187,489 Per year
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