In-Demand Skills in South Africa
Explore the most sought-after professional skills in South Africa. See real-time supply and demand data, salary premiums, and top hiring cities for each skill.
Based on 105 249 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
Recruiting & Staffing
6 989 job openings
Financial Services
6 475 job openings
Avg. salary range
240 125 - 289 375ZAR/yr
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
3 974 job openings
Avg. salary range
33 889 - 36 667ZAR/yr
Manufacturing
3 771 job openings
Avg. salary range
553 333 - 813 333ZAR/yr
Logistics & Supply Chain
3 762 job openings
ecology-environment
3 242 job openings
Avg. salary range
43 334 - 45 000ZAR/yr
training-and-development
3 179 job openings
Avg. salary range
35 556 - 36 667ZAR/yr
time-and-attendance
3 063 job openings
Avg. salary range
15 000 - 20 000ZAR/yr
Consulting
2 905 job openings
Compliance
2 835 job openings
Avg. salary range
29 933 - 32 600ZAR/yr
Software
2 744 job openings
Avg. salary range
20 000 - 25 000ZAR/yr
Microsoft Excel
2 695 job openings
Avg. salary range
210 674 - 257 402ZAR/yr
planning-and-design
2 670 job openings
Avg. salary range
16 667 - 20 000ZAR/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
2 503 job openings
Avg. salary range
30 417 - 32 500ZAR/yr
eCom
2 474 job openings
education-training
2 389 job openings
Avg. salary range
43 334 - 45 000ZAR/yr
Microsoft Office
2 338 job openings
Avg. salary range
107 405 - 129 025ZAR/yr
policies-and-practices
2 251 job openings
Avg. salary range
45 000 - 45 000ZAR/yr
training-certification
2 182 job openings
Avg. salary range
43 334 - 45 000ZAR/yr
Accounting
2 163 job openings
Avg. salary range
35 000 - 45 000ZAR/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
1 815 job openings
Avg. salary range
17 222 - 20 000ZAR/yr
adaptive-project-management-and-reporting
1 808 job openings
Avg. salary range
17 222 - 20 000ZAR/yr
planning-and-forecasting
1 806 job openings
Avg. salary range
15 834 - 20 000ZAR/yr
Retail
1 777 job openings
Avg. salary range
220 782 - 287 500ZAR/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
1 772 job openings
Avg. salary range
16 667 - 20 000ZAR/yr
Agency
1 693 job openings
microsoft-excel
1 650 job openings
testing-and-analysis
1 614 job openings
Avg. salary range
70 000 - 70 000ZAR/yr
workday
1 533 job openings
management
1 449 job openings
Avg. salary range
15 000 - 45 833ZAR/yr
competencies
1 391 job openings
Avg. salary range
16 667 - 20 000ZAR/yr
Marketing
1 358 job openings
Avg. salary range
19 625 - 26 583ZAR/yr
product-development-and-design
1 357 job openings
Communication
1 350 job openings
Avg. salary range
21 500 - 39 417ZAR/yr
visual-art-design
1 327 job openings
microsoft-powerpoint
1 322 job openings
Construction
1 319 job openings
support
1 254 job openings
Avg. salary range
21 500 - 39 417ZAR/yr
ups
1 220 job openings
Avg. salary range
22 222 - 45 000ZAR/yr
Python
1 161 job openings
Communication
1 145 job openings
Avg. salary range
99 579 - 176 024ZAR/yr
environment
1 106 job openings
Avg. salary range
21 500 - 39 417ZAR/yr
knowledge
1 095 job openings
objectives-and-key-results
1 087 job openings
Avg. salary range
70 000 - 70 000ZAR/yr
SAP
1 064 job openings
business
1 052 job openings
Avg. salary range
21 500 - 39 417ZAR/yr
microsoft-azure
1 042 job openings
Avg. salary range
26 667 - 34 167ZAR/yr
external-workforce
1 029 job openings
performance
1 026 job openings
laws-and-regulations
1 023 job openings
Avg. salary range
45 000 - 45 000ZAR/yr
This skills intelligence report shows the most in-demand professional skills in South Africa for 2026. Data is sourced from active job listings across the country, showing real-time employer demand.
Each skill page provides a unique supply vs demand analysis, comparing the number of jobs requiring the skill against the number of professionals who have it. Use this data to guide your career development, identify skill gaps, and understand salary premiums.