Latest newsIn a competitive job market, learning new skills can help you to advance your career and stand out from other candidates when applying for roles. Best of all, you can upskill without spending a fortune on short courses, formal certifications or full-time studies. 21 Sep 2026 Read more South Africa's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a central role in the economy, accounting for around 91% of formal businesses, 60% of employment and 34% of GDP. Yet many jobseekers overlook the potential this sector offers to advance their careers and find meaningful work opportunities. 8 Sep 2026 Read more The South African Human Resources (HR) community gathered for HR Summit – held at Sandton Convention Centre on 2 September - to discuss the future of work and talent in South Africa. At the Summit, the Talent Conference (sponsored by Pnet) explored how organisations can no longer approach talent as a series of isolated vacancies or processes. 3 Sep 2026 Read more Most professionals today know how to send an email, navigate a basic spreadsheet, put together a presentation or make a video call without thinking twice. Even young people joining the workforce have grown up with smartphones and know how to use the internet and applications. As such, digital literacy has become a basic requirement for most jobs. 2 Sep 2026 Read more There is a general belief that you need experience to get a job - but you need a job to get experience. 19 Aug 2026 Read more Looking for a new job is hard work that can take an enormous toll on your mental and physical health. Whether you are searching because you feel stuck or undervalued in your current role or because you are unemployed, job seeking can be stressful, exhausting and disheartening. 12 Aug 2026 Read more Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, has released its Pnet Job Market Trends Report for August 2026. Based on analysis of 1.5 million South African jobseeker profiles, the Women’s Month edition of the report shows how South African women are narrowing the artificial intelligence (AI) skills gap with their male counterparts. 7 Aug 2026 Read more It is not unusual to go through a rough patch at work or to dislike some elements of your job. It is also not uncommon to find yourself in a work environment that does not suit your personal needs or style. But if you have been unhappy in your job for a long time and do not believe that a change of employers or a promotion will improve things, it might be time to consider a career pivot. 28 Jul 2026 Read more Pnet, 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
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