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In-Demand Skills

Software Development in South Africa: Supply vs Demand Analysis

Real-time skill intelligence based on 3 046 job listings - 2026

Job Demand

3 046

active job listings

Professional Supply

476

professionals with this skill

Supply/Demand Ratio

0.16

High Demand

Market Insight

3 046 jobs require Software Development, while 476 professionals have it. More jobs than candidates -- excellent opportunities for professionals with this skill.

Salary Impact

400 686 ZAR424 571448 456 ZAR

Average salary range for jobs requiring Software Development in South Africa.

Top Cities for Software Development

Cape Town580 jobs
Johannesburg547 jobs
Centurion140 jobs
Pretoria117 jobs
Durban98 jobs
Kimberley80 jobs
Sandton76 jobs
Midrand65 jobs
Gauteng50 jobs
Hamburg41 jobs
Randburg22 jobs

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