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 116 657 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
Recruiting & Staffing
6 989 job openings
Financial Services
6 505 job openings
Avg. salary range
240 125 - 289 375ZAR/yr
environment-health-and-safety-hsse
4 895 job openings
Avg. salary range
29 833 - 37 833ZAR/yr
ecology-environment
4 013 job openings
Avg. salary range
33 542 - 42 292ZAR/yr
training-and-development
3 937 job openings
Avg. salary range
30 833 - 37 833ZAR/yr
Manufacturing
3 773 job openings
Avg. salary range
553 333 - 813 333ZAR/yr
Logistics & Supply Chain
3 762 job openings
time-and-attendance
3 702 job openings
Avg. salary range
23 750 - 26 667ZAR/yr
Compliance
3 329 job openings
Avg. salary range
30 361 - 32 722ZAR/yr
planning-and-design
3 298 job openings
Avg. salary range
16 667 - 20 000ZAR/yr
maintenance-repair-and-operations-mro
3 046 job openings
Avg. salary range
30 833 - 32 667ZAR/yr
education-training
2 938 job openings
Avg. salary range
39 722 - 41 111ZAR/yr
Consulting
2 915 job openings
Avg. salary range
30 000 - 55 000ZAR/yr
Microsoft Excel
2 798 job openings
Avg. salary range
210 674 - 257 402ZAR/yr
policies-and-practices
2 755 job openings
Avg. salary range
40 833 - 41 111ZAR/yr
Software
2 744 job openings
Avg. salary range
20 000 - 25 000ZAR/yr
training-certification
2 731 job openings
Avg. salary range
39 722 - 41 111ZAR/yr
eCom
2 474 job openings
Microsoft Office
2 442 job openings
Avg. salary range
107 405 - 129 025ZAR/yr
planning-and-forecasting
2 243 job openings
Avg. salary range
15 834 - 20 000ZAR/yr
reporting-and-disclosure
2 218 job openings
Avg. salary range
21 042 - 23 333ZAR/yr
adaptive-project-management-and-reporting
2 210 job openings
Avg. salary range
21 042 - 23 333ZAR/yr
electrical-engineering-and-planning
2 201 job openings
Avg. salary range
16 667 - 20 000ZAR/yr
Accounting
2 173 job openings
Avg. salary range
35 000 - 45 000ZAR/yr
testing-and-analysis
1 995 job openings
Avg. salary range
70 000 - 70 000ZAR/yr
Retail
1 787 job openings
Avg. salary range
220 782 - 287 500ZAR/yr
microsoft-excel
1 719 job openings
competencies
1 712 job openings
Avg. salary range
24 584 - 26 667ZAR/yr
Agency
1 694 job openings
product-development-and-design
1 674 job openings
visual-art-design
1 636 job openings
workday
1 542 job openings
management
1 449 job openings
Avg. salary range
15 000 - 45 833ZAR/yr
microsoft-powerpoint
1 371 job openings
Marketing
1 367 job openings
Avg. salary range
21 300 - 28 300ZAR/yr
external-workforce
1 362 job openings
Avg. salary range
32 500 - 33 333ZAR/yr
Communication
1 350 job openings
Avg. salary range
21 500 - 39 417ZAR/yr
objectives-and-key-results
1 322 job openings
Avg. salary range
70 000 - 70 000ZAR/yr
Construction
1 317 job openings
ups
1 268 job openings
Avg. salary range
20 417 - 45 208ZAR/yr
insurance-consulting-and-technology
1 266 job openings
Avg. salary range
15 834 - 32 917ZAR/yr
laws-and-regulations
1 265 job openings
Avg. salary range
40 833 - 41 111ZAR/yr
support
1 254 job openings
Avg. salary range
21 500 - 39 417ZAR/yr
job-descriptions
1 250 job openings
Python
1 235 job openings
assessment-assessment-tools
1 193 job openings
Avg. salary range
32 500 - 33 333ZAR/yr
Communication
1 190 job openings
Avg. salary range
79 183 - 105 773ZAR/yr
dating-personals
1 123 job openings
Avg. salary range
39 722 - 41 111ZAR/yr
cabinet-construction-materials-hardware
1 113 job openings
Avg. salary range
21 389 - 33 055ZAR/yr
SAP
1 112 job openings
Avg. salary range
32 500 - 33 333ZAR/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.