Labor market in South Africa: 376 active jobs
Which fields are hiring, where, and at what salaries in South Africa, based on jobs posted on Saplic.
Data from jobs posted on Saplic as of September 29, 2026. Not an official statistic nor a sample of the whole market.
Today's numbers
across 86 listings that state it
Jobs by field
| Field | Jobs | % of total | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 50 | 13% | R25,000 |
| Maintenance and Technical Repairs | 29 | 8% | — |
| Administration and Office | 23 | 6% | — |
| Production, Operations and Manufacturing | 17 | 5% | — |
| Heavy Cargo Handling and Transport | 15 | 4% | — |
| Human Resources | 13 | 3% | — |
| Teaching | 11 | 3% | — |
| Medicine and Health | 8 | 2% | — |
| Customer Service and Call Center | 6 | 2% | — |
| Accounting and Finance | 6 | 2% | — |
| Agriculture and Livestock | 5 | 1% | — |
| Hospitality and Tourism | 5 | 1% | — |
| Marketing, Advertising and Communications | 5 | 1% | — |
| General Services, Cleaning and Security | 3 | 1% | — |
| Research and Quality | 1 | — | — |
Jobs by city
| City | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 25 |
| Centurión | 24 |
| East London | 22 |
| Pretoria | 22 |
| George | 21 |
| Cape Town | 21 |
| Stellenbosch | 20 |
| Pietermaritzburgo | 20 |
| Gqeberha | 19 |
| Welkom | 19 |
| Polokwane | 19 |
| Rustenburg | 19 |
| Durban | 18 |
| Bloemfontein | 18 |
| Kimberley | 17 |
What the jobs look like
Employers with the most jobs
| Employer | Jobs |
|---|---|
| Streetlight Schools High | 3 |
| Nomad Assisted | 1 |
| ContentXHouse | 1 |
| Find Talent Co | 1 |
| Patience House of Workers | 1 |
| ConvexAI | 1 |
| N1 Construction Group | 1 |
| Dis-Chem Pharmacies | 15 |
| Dante Personnel | 8 |
| Staff Solutions Recruitment | 7 |
Month-by-month trend
| Field | Active jobs | Companies hiring |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 367 | 231 |
| September 2026 | 367 | 231 |
How to cite these figures
Saplic, "Labor market in South Africa", https://saplic.com/za/labor-market, data as of September 29, 2026.
You may use these figures by citing the source and linking to this page.
Frequently asked questions
How many jobs are there in South Africa?
As of September 29, 2026 there are 376 active jobs posted on Saplic for South Africa, from 238 different companies.
Which field hires the most in South Africa?
The field with the most open jobs is Sales. The full breakdown is in the by-field table on this page.
What is the median salary in South Africa?
The median salary stated in listings is R18,000. Note: only some listings publish a salary, so this is the median of those that state it, not of the market.
Where do these figures come from?
From the jobs posted on Saplic, counted once a day. They are not official statistics and don't cover the whole market: they're a snapshot of what's being sought on this platform.
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