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 124 486 job listings - 2026
Top 50 Skills by Demand
Recruiting & Staffing
6 869 job openings
ecology-environment
6 314 job openings
Avg. salary range
41 667 - 51 042ZAR/yr
Financial Services
6 141 job openings
Avg. salary range
209 000 - 254 000ZAR/yr
planning-and-design
5 163 job openings
Avg. salary range
35 278 - 48 056ZAR/yr
Compliance
4 928 job openings
Avg. salary range
94 333 - 121 313ZAR/yr
education-training
4 616 job openings
Avg. salary range
48 333 - 49 500ZAR/yr
policies-and-practices
4 425 job openings
Avg. salary range
36 250 - 36 875ZAR/yr
training-certification
4 322 job openings
Avg. salary range
48 333 - 49 500ZAR/yr
Manufacturing
3 695 job openings
Avg. salary range
553 333 - 813 333ZAR/yr
Logistics & Supply Chain
3 674 job openings
reporting-and-disclosure
3 636 job openings
Avg. salary range
34 445 - 36 250ZAR/yr
planning-and-forecasting
3 596 job openings
Avg. salary range
18 056 - 21 389ZAR/yr
testing-and-analysis
3 178 job openings
Avg. salary range
64 792 - 73 542ZAR/yr
Microsoft Excel
3 162 job openings
Avg. salary range
215 700 - 256 566ZAR/yr
Consulting
2 766 job openings
Avg. salary range
30 000 - 55 000ZAR/yr
Microsoft Office
2 723 job openings
Avg. salary range
104 975 - 126 509ZAR/yr
competencies
2 722 job openings
Avg. salary range
23 889 - 25 833ZAR/yr
Software
2 631 job openings
visual-art-design
2 494 job openings
Avg. salary range
66 667 - 100 000ZAR/yr
eCom
2 321 job openings
external-workforce
2 111 job openings
Avg. salary range
27 500 - 28 750ZAR/yr
Accounting
2 026 job openings
Avg. salary range
26 500 - 35 000ZAR/yr
laws-and-regulations
2 004 job openings
Avg. salary range
36 250 - 36 875ZAR/yr
microsoft-excel
1 950 job openings
assessment-assessment-tools
1 894 job openings
Avg. salary range
27 500 - 28 750ZAR/yr
Agency
1 642 job openings
youth-organizations-resources
1 635 job openings
Avg. salary range
45 000 - 45 000ZAR/yr
recruiting-career-management
1 603 job openings
Avg. salary range
70 000 - 70 000ZAR/yr
Retail
1 591 job openings
Avg. salary range
421 564 - 550 000ZAR/yr
audits
1 561 job openings
Avg. salary range
22 917 - 24 375ZAR/yr
workday
1 555 job openings
microsoft-powerpoint
1 544 job openings
presentations
1 523 job openings
Avg. salary range
100 000 - 100 000ZAR/yr
management
1 447 job openings
Avg. salary range
15 000 - 45 833ZAR/yr
ups
1 429 job openings
Avg. salary range
20 417 - 45 208ZAR/yr
state-local-municipal
1 387 job openings
Avg. salary range
30 000 - 37 667ZAR/yr
information-technology
1 384 job openings
Avg. salary range
58 334 - 60 000ZAR/yr
Python
1 382 job openings
mentoring
1 379 job openings
time-management
1 357 job openings
Communication
1 347 job openings
Avg. salary range
21 500 - 39 417ZAR/yr
Marketing
1 343 job openings
Avg. salary range
38 800 - 48 760ZAR/yr
data-analytics
1 303 job openings
Avg. salary range
61 111 - 73 333ZAR/yr
credit-and-collections
1 287 job openings
Avg. salary range
20 000 - 20 000ZAR/yr
SAP
1 277 job openings
Avg. salary range
32 500 - 33 333ZAR/yr
support
1 251 job openings
Avg. salary range
21 500 - 39 417ZAR/yr
logistics-and-procurement
1 240 job openings
Avg. salary range
70 000 - 70 000ZAR/yr
Construction
1 223 job openings
Avg. salary range
812 303 - 955 647ZAR/yr
microsoft-azure
1 219 job openings
Avg. salary range
26 667 - 34 167ZAR/yr
project-management
1 216 job openings
Avg. salary range
100 000 - 100 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.