# South Africa hiring trends

> 31,098 new job posts in South Africa in the last 90 days from 1,363 companies: monthly volumes, top roles, hiring companies, remote share and salaries.

Page: https://jobdataapi.com/hiring-trends/country/south-africa/
Updated: 2026-11-12
Source: jobdata API (https://jobdataapi.com/) - job posts sourced directly from company career sites, updated daily.

## Key numbers

- New job posts, last 30 days: 9,264
- New job posts, last 90 days: 31,098
- New job posts, last 12 months: 114,121
- Hiring companies, last 90 days: 1,363
- Remote or hybrid share, last 90 days: 17%
- Median advertised salary, last 12 months: $30,000 per year (USD; 7,173 job posts)

## In short

### How many jobs were posted in South Africa last month?

9,810 new job posts in October 2026, down 22% from the month before.

### Is hiring in South Africa going up or down?

New job posts in the last three completed months were up 9% compared with the three months before (32,104 vs. 29,366).

### Which roles are most in demand in South Africa?

Most job posts in the last 90 days: Manager (4,540), Analyst (3,017) and Engineer (2,758).

### Which companies are hiring the most in South Africa?

In the last 90 days: Old Mutual (1,544), FirstRand Corporate Centre (1,162) and Netcare (1,147).

### How common is remote work in South Africa?

17% of job posts in South Africa in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

### What is the median advertised salary in South Africa?

$30,000 per year (USD) across 7,173 job posts with disclosed pay in the last 12 months.

## New job posts per month

| Month | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| 2025-11 | 6939 |
| 2025-12 | 5546 |
| 2026-01 | 9014 |
| 2026-02 | 9171 |
| 2026-03 | 13012 |
| 2026-04 | 8499 |
| 2026-05 | 9457 |
| 2026-06 | 9547 |
| 2026-07 | 10362 |
| 2026-08 | 9653 |
| 2026-09 | 12641 |
| 2026-10 | 9810 |

## Top roles (last 90 days)

| Role | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Manager | 4540 |
| Analyst | 3017 |
| Engineer | 2758 |
| Salesperson | 2606 |
| Specialist | 2129 |
| Financial Analyst | 1408 |
| Nurse | 1195 |
| Consultant | 874 |
| Administrator | 867 |
| Advisor | 850 |

## Companies with the most posts (last 90 days)

| Company | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Old Mutual | 1544 |
| FirstRand Corporate Centre | 1162 |
| Netcare | 1147 |
| TFG | 832 |
| Mediclinic | 806 |
| Nedbank | 498 |
| Absa Group | 447 |
| Sanlam | 422 |
| Tiger Brands | 421 |
| Cashbuild | 329 |

## Top industries (last 90 days)

| Name | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Financial Services | 5112 |
| Retail | 2557 |
| Human Resources | 2485 |
| Hospitals and Health Care | 2187 |
| Staffing and Recruiting | 1978 |
| IT Services and IT Consulting | 1352 |
| Human Resources Services | 949 |
| Internet Marketplace Platforms | 870 |
| Software Development | 824 |
| Business Consulting and Services | 693 |

## Query this data

```bash
curl -H "Authorization: Api-Key YOUR_API_KEY" "https://jobdataapi.com/api/jobs/?country_code=ZA&max_age=30"
```

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## Notes

Counts cover jobs from active companies by publish date; monthly numbers are completed calendar months.