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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 128 044 job listings - 2026

Top 50 Skills by Demand

Recruiting & Staffing

6 869 job openings

ecology-environment

6 624 job openings

Avg. salary range

41 667 - 51 042ZAR/yr

Financial Services

6 140 job openings

Avg. salary range

209 000 - 254 000ZAR/yr

planning-and-design

5 413 job openings

Avg. salary range

35 278 - 48 056ZAR/yr

Compliance

5 146 job openings

Avg. salary range

94 333 - 121 313ZAR/yr

education-training

4 822 job openings

Avg. salary range

48 333 - 49 500ZAR/yr

policies-and-practices

4 664 job openings

Avg. salary range

36 250 - 36 875ZAR/yr

training-certification

4 506 job openings

Avg. salary range

48 333 - 49 500ZAR/yr

reporting-and-disclosure

3 814 job openings

Avg. salary range

34 445 - 36 250ZAR/yr

planning-and-forecasting

3 751 job openings

Avg. salary range

18 056 - 21 389ZAR/yr

Manufacturing

3 694 job openings

Avg. salary range

553 333 - 813 333ZAR/yr

Logistics & Supply Chain

3 674 job openings

testing-and-analysis

3 334 job openings

Avg. salary range

64 792 - 73 542ZAR/yr

Microsoft Excel

3 158 job openings

Avg. salary range

215 700 - 256 566ZAR/yr

competencies

2 865 job openings

Avg. salary range

23 889 - 25 833ZAR/yr

Consulting

2 764 job openings

Avg. salary range

30 000 - 55 000ZAR/yr

Microsoft Office

2 714 job openings

Avg. salary range

104 975 - 126 509ZAR/yr

visual-art-design

2 632 job openings

Avg. salary range

66 667 - 100 000ZAR/yr

Software

2 629 job openings

eCom

2 321 job openings

external-workforce

2 214 job openings

Avg. salary range

27 500 - 28 750ZAR/yr

laws-and-regulations

2 119 job openings

Avg. salary range

36 250 - 36 875ZAR/yr

Accounting

2 026 job openings

Avg. salary range

26 500 - 35 000ZAR/yr

assessment-assessment-tools

2 001 job openings

Avg. salary range

27 500 - 28 750ZAR/yr

microsoft-excel

1 982 job openings

youth-organizations-resources

1 711 job openings

Avg. salary range

45 000 - 45 000ZAR/yr

recruiting-career-management

1 697 job openings

Avg. salary range

70 000 - 70 000ZAR/yr

audits

1 655 job openings

Avg. salary range

22 917 - 24 375ZAR/yr

Agency

1 642 job openings

presentations

1 602 job openings

Avg. salary range

100 000 - 100 000ZAR/yr

Retail

1 590 job openings

Avg. salary range

421 564 - 550 000ZAR/yr

microsoft-powerpoint

1 570 job openings

workday

1 569 job openings

state-local-municipal

1 472 job openings

Avg. salary range

30 000 - 37 667ZAR/yr

mentoring

1 461 job openings

ups

1 457 job openings

Avg. salary range

20 417 - 45 208ZAR/yr

information-technology

1 455 job openings

Avg. salary range

58 334 - 60 000ZAR/yr

management

1 447 job openings

Avg. salary range

15 000 - 45 833ZAR/yr

time-management

1 418 job openings

Python

1 404 job openings

data-analytics

1 369 job openings

Avg. salary range

61 111 - 73 333ZAR/yr

credit-and-collections

1 356 job openings

Avg. salary range

20 000 - 20 000ZAR/yr

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

logistics-and-procurement

1 305 job openings

Avg. salary range

70 000 - 70 000ZAR/yr

SAP

1 301 job openings

Avg. salary range

32 500 - 33 333ZAR/yr

project-management

1 253 job openings

Avg. salary range

100 000 - 100 000ZAR/yr

support

1 251 job openings

Avg. salary range

21 500 - 39 417ZAR/yr

CRM

1 250 job openings

Avg. salary range

35 000 - 51 667ZAR/yr

trade-shows-events

1 243 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.