Built by IALE Institute — free for every young person in South Africa.
IALE Career Compass is a product of IALE Institute (PTY) LTD, a QCTO-accredited skills development partner based in Sandton, Johannesburg. We build and run AI transformation programmes, and we believe every young South African deserves the same quality of career insight that private schools and well-resourced families take for granted.
This app is presented as a free donation. No sign-ups, no fees, no hidden offers. We've shipped it on our Google Cloud profile alongside the rest of our public tools, and we'll keep it running for as long as young people need it.
How the AI stays honest
- Verified sources only. The AI pulls live data from DHET, Stats SA, Universities South Africa, CAO, NSFAS, and each university's own admissions page before answering.
- Every number is cited. APS cut-offs, salary bands, application deadlines — you'll see where each figure came from.
- Transparent tooling. The app shows you which tools the AI ran to answer your question.
- Honest uncertainty. When the AI can't verify something, it says so and points you to the official institution page.
Who it's for
- Grade 10 learners choosing subjects for Grade 11 and 12. Start with your dream career, and we'll reverse-engineer the subjects, marks, and universities you need.
- Grade 12 learners deciding where to apply. Enter your current marks and we'll calculate your APS, show the courses you qualify for, and project your earning potential.
About IALE Institute
IALE Institute is an AI Transformation Company helping African organisations build AI capability and African learners build AI-ready careers. To apply and learn AI www.ialeinstitute.org.