Sales and telemarketing jobs are the most in-demand positions in South Africa, followed by Construction work, Accounting and Financial jobs and Logistics and Transport jobs.
"Employers are always looking for skilled workers in these fields – sales executives being the most in-demand across provinces, while there are more Construction vacancies in Gauteng than any other province." The most frequently advertised vacancies are: However, competition for these roles remain stiff. There are ten times as many applicants looking for work as there are vacancies available.
60% of frequently advertised jobs are Full-Time, 12% are Contract positions and 8.5% are Part-Time, but most require at least some form of qualification and/or experience. Only 0.35% of advertised positions are suitable for matriculants or recent graduates. "The job market is extremely tough and competitive, which is why anyone seeking to start a career should put their best foot forward. Compile a professional CV and have a hard copy and a digital version on hand. If you need experience, volunteer where possible. Employers can make a selection from thousands of candidates – make sure that you stand out," says Nagel.
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