Latest newsPnet, South Africa's leading job portal, is using World Youth Skills Day (15 July) as an opportunity to highlight how the country’s economy and the potential of its youth are being held back by the disconnect between the demand for information technology (IT) skills and the talent available in the market. 15 Jul 2026 Read more When you apply for your next dream job, your CV will be one of hundreds competing for the recruiter’s attention. You will get only a few minutes and one chance to make a good impression on them. For that reason, it is important to ensure that your CV is slick and professional. 8 Jul 2026 Read more If you’re eager to get a new job, you might think that playing the numbers game is the best way to get interviews and hopefully a job offer or two. After all, job hunting is stressful and keeping busy feels more productive than doing nothing. But applying for hundreds of jobs can do more harm than good to your prospects. 24 Jun 2026 Read more Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, has released its Pnet Job Market Trends Report for June 2026, featuring a closer look at the top entry-level job opportunities in South Africa. Based on vacancies posted across the company’s platforms, this special Youth Month edition identifies realistic entry points into employment for school leavers, graduates and first-time jobseekers. 15 Jun 2026 Read more Youth unemployment remains stubbornly high in South Africa, with many jobseekers facing a range of structural barriers as they look for work. One of the most commonly overlooked obstacles youth from disadvantaged backgrounds face in securing a job are the high costs of transport to get to job interviews. 4 Jun 2026 Read more Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, has released its May 2026 Job Market Trends Report, including an exploration of how salary ranges vary for the same job roles across different provinces. Based on vacancies posted across the company’s platforms, the data shows significant variances in how much professionals in different parts of South Africa can earn based on regional labour market dynamics. 28 May 2026 Read more South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April 2026. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12 months required candidates with a bachelor's or post-graduate degree. However, only 36% of applicants met these qualification requirements. 19 May 2026 Read more Having a relevant qualification and experience in your profession can help you to land an interview for your dream job. But showing that you have the skills and qualities to thrive in a fast-changing working environment can often be the factor that gets you the offer for the role. 4 May 2026 Read more Now that you’ve graduated from tertiary education, you are no doubt looking forward to landing your dream job. But your excitement might be balanced with anxiety about how quickly you will be able to find a position in a tough economy. The good news is that the job market offers exciting entry-level opportunities in virtually every industry. 20 Apr 2026 Read more Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, has released the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, including an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are evolving in South Africa. Based on data sourced from the company’s online recruitment platforms, the report shows that AI exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche to mainstream. 13 Apr 2026 Read more Long-term unemployment is a crisis in South Africa, with more than three-quarters of unemployed people out of work for a year or more. Ranging from school leavers struggling to get their first job to those affected by redundancies, this group faces an uphill battle to get into formal employment. 12 Mar 2026 Read more Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, has released its Pnet Job Market Trends Report for February, including an analysis of trends in international recruitment of South African professionals. Based on actual vacancies posted across the company’s platforms, the data shows that the portion of international job ads targeting South African candidates increased from 1.6% in 2021 to 2.2% in 2025. 6 Mar 2026 Read more Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, welcomes Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s commitment to reforming South Africa's national skills ecosystem in today’s Budget Speech. It was refreshing to hear his acknowledgement that the Skills Development Levy and Seta model could be improved. 26 Feb 2026 Read more If you wanted to know which jobs offer the best pay in South Africa, wonder no longer. Pnet’s 2026 Salary Guide reveals that the three roles that attract the highest compensation are, in order, chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial offer (CFO) and executive manager - credit risk. 18 Feb 2026 Read more Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, has released its Pnet Job Market Trends Report, including the 2026 Salary Guide. This essential analysis offers salary ranges for more than 100 roles across 11 different job sectors, helping employers and professionals make informed decisions in a fast-changing labour market. 6 Feb 2026 Read more Some days, going to work feels like you are fighting one battle after another. Deadlines fly at you. Everything, everywhere, all at once. As for when your hard work will be recognised with a promotion? That remains a complete unknown. When these days occur more often than not, it’s time to change the script. This is your career, after all – not an award-winning movie – and it’s within your power to create a new version of the story. 28 Jan 2026 Read more Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, has released its Job Market Trends Report for December 2025, including the Pnet Job Guide for the year ahead. The analysis highlights fierce competition for jobs with low barriers to entry in terms of experience and qualifications as well as healthy demand for skills in sectors such as Healthcare, Finance and Information Technology. 15 Jan 2026 Read more 2026 is here, with the start of the new year offering an ideal opportunity to take stock of your life and make changes. If you’re wanting to take your career to a new level, January is an ideal time to plan a job search. It gives you a few weeks to prepare for February, when the recruitment cycle generally starts to pick up. 8 Jan 2026 Read more Demand for technology professionals in South Africa has bounced back strongly in the second half of 2025, suggesting that the technology sector is turning a corner. Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for November 2025 shows meaningful signs of recovery for the IT sector following a prolonged slump from 2022 through to the first half of 2025. 5 Jan 2026 Read more
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