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 105 800 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
Recruiting & Staffing
6 989 job openings
Financial Services
6 476 job openings
Avg. salary range
240 125 - 289 375ZAR/yr
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
4 030 job openings
Avg. salary range
33 889 - 36 667ZAR/yr
Manufacturing
3 777 job openings
Avg. salary range
553 333 - 813 333ZAR/yr
Logistics & Supply Chain
3 762 job openings
ecology-environment
3 291 job openings
Avg. salary range
43 334 - 45 000ZAR/yr
training-and-development
3 223 job openings
Avg. salary range
35 556 - 36 667ZAR/yr
time-and-attendance
3 106 job openings
Avg. salary range
15 000 - 20 000ZAR/yr
Consulting
2 905 job openings
Compliance
2 850 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
2 696 job openings
Avg. salary range
210 674 - 257 402ZAR/yr
planning-and-design
2 694 job openings
Avg. salary range
16 667 - 20 000ZAR/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
2 534 job openings
Avg. salary range
30 417 - 32 500ZAR/yr
eCom
2 474 job openings
education-training
2 419 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
2 273 job openings
Avg. salary range
45 000 - 45 000ZAR/yr
training-certification
2 213 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
1 841 job openings
Avg. salary range
17 222 - 20 000ZAR/yr
adaptive-project-management-and-reporting
1 834 job openings
Avg. salary range
17 222 - 20 000ZAR/yr
planning-and-forecasting
1 830 job openings
Avg. salary range
15 834 - 20 000ZAR/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
1 793 job openings
Avg. salary range
16 667 - 20 000ZAR/yr
Retail
1 775 job openings
Avg. salary range
220 782 - 287 500ZAR/yr
Agency
1 693 job openings
microsoft-excel
1 656 job openings
testing-and-analysis
1 627 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
1 406 job openings
Avg. salary range
16 667 - 20 000ZAR/yr
product-development-and-design
1 369 job openings
Marketing
1 355 job openings
Avg. salary range
19 625 - 26 583ZAR/yr
Communication
1 350 job openings
Avg. salary range
21 500 - 39 417ZAR/yr
visual-art-design
1 339 job openings
microsoft-powerpoint
1 326 job openings
Construction
1 320 job openings
support
1 254 job openings
Avg. salary range
21 500 - 39 417ZAR/yr
ups
1 222 job openings
Avg. salary range
22 222 - 45 000ZAR/yr
Python
1 165 job openings
Communication
1 150 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
1 094 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
external-workforce
1 043 job openings
microsoft-azure
1 043 job openings
Avg. salary range
26 667 - 34 167ZAR/yr
laws-and-regulations
1 032 job openings
Avg. salary range
45 000 - 45 000ZAR/yr
job-descriptions
1 027 job openings
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.