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Last updated: April 2026 | Reading time: 15 minutes | For: South African job seekers, recent matriculants, unemployed graduates, and anyone wanting to upgrade their CV without spending money | Sources: Google, NEMISA, Digify Africa, IBM, HubSpot, Coursera, Career Junction Employment Insights Report 2026,...
For a job seeker in South Africa right now, this creates a situation that is simultaneously more difficult and more nuanced than it appears. Some sectors are genuinely expanding because of this conflict. Others are contracting. And how you position yourself in the next...
The job market can feel like a wall. Advertisements ask for experience you do not have and qualifications you cannot afford. It feels like every employer wants a degree, and every entry-level role requires two years of work history. This is discouraging, and for...
South Africa has one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the world. For many young people, the biggest obstacle is not a lack of ambition — it is the frustrating catch-22 of needing experience to get a job, but needing a job to...
Every week, thousands of South Africans search for DPSA vacancies — and for good reason. Government jobs offer stable salaries, pension benefits, and genuine long-term career growth. But many first-time applicants either get rejected or disqualified simply because they did not follow the correct...
You know that feeling when you update your CV, send five applications, and… nothing happens? Sometimes it isn’t your skills—it’s your online presence. In South Africa today, recruiters and hiring managers often discover candidates through LinkedIn before ever seeing a CV. If your LinkedIn...
Looking for work in South Africa is still one of the toughest challenges people face. The official unemployment rate is above thirty percent, and for young people it is even higher. Many graduates still struggle to find their first proper job, while those without...
The job market in South Africa is as changing as the KZN coast line, a constant ebb and flow of supply and demand. In a world that is becoming more and more dependant on data protection, we find industries evolving, and new technologies emerging....
Resigning from a job is a big decision, and in South Africa, the process can sometimes be a little more complicated than simply handing in your notice. It does not really matter why you are planning on resigning. Perhaps you have new opportunities on...
Do you dream of getting away the daily grind of a commuting and office politics? Working from home could be the answer to for you then. Imagine saying goodbye to traffic jams and office drama, and hello to a more relaxed environment, a more...
Job interviews are unavoidable and are important moments in your career. They give you an opportunity to show off your skills, experience, and personality directly to potential employers. A well-executed interview not only demonstrates your qualifications but also highlights your personality, enthusiasm and fit...
At the time of writing this article, Chat GPT has been publicly available for exactly 3 years to the day (11 June 2023.) I am actually a massive fan of this AI technology, so, to commemorate this auspicious occasion I have decided to interview...
The hospitality industry in South Africa has plenty of job opportunities to offer, and finding the best online hospitality jobs website might be a daunting task. I hope that I have made it a little easier for you. While all three websites discussed in...
Your CV layout can either make or break your chances of landing your dream job. With countless applications competing against yours it is essential to make yours is the one that stands out. In this article, we'll go through creative CV layout ideas and...
So 2023 is in full swing, in fact, we are almost in the second month of the new year. Often people use the start of a new year to search for new employment. But can the timing of your job search make a big...
