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.