The Gauteng Government has been heavily contributing to recruitment in Gauteng this year to improve youth unemployment in the province. The Nasi iSpani Campaign is a shining example, with thousands being recruited and trained for various state needs. But according to PNet, private-sector recruitment in Gauteng has also been quite active. PNet’s Job Market Trends Report for the 2nd quarter of 2023 shows many interesting insights into the job market and what it means for those looking for a job.
If you would like to find out more, reading to the end of this article should be helpful.
Sectors with the Highest Recruitment Numbers This Year According to Trends
Monthly job postings increased by 5% between March and June 2023. And many of the private sector companies that are hiring new employees are small businesses.
Market trends demonstrate that the job sectors that have attracted the highest number of professionals are:
- Admin and Office Support
- Business & Management
- Finance
- IT
- Sales
These are the same skill sets that are highly demanded by small businesses to help them grow.
Recruitment in Gauteng:
Salary Trends for Admin and Office Support Staff
Salary offers for Admin and Office Support professionals have gone up by almost 38% over the past five years. Here is an idea of what you can expect to be paid in the different roles in this sector:
| Admin and Office Support Role | Salary Range |
| Call Centre Operator | R9,167 – R11,627 |
| Switchboard/Receptionist | R8,000 – R12,037 |
| Admin Clerk | R14,000 – R18,821 |
| Secretary | R12,500 – R19,500 |
| Client/Customer Support | R15,000 – R22,800 |
| Personal Assistant | R20,000 – R28,793 |
| Human Resources | R25,000 – R37,963 |
Salary Trends for Sales Staff
| Sales Role | Salary Range |
| Telesales/Telemarketing | R5,000 – R15,000 |
| Retail | R13,000 – R19,488 |
| Representative/Sales Consultant | R16,000 – R24,916 |
| Account Manager | R12,500 – R19,500 |
| Client/Customer Support | R30,000 – R45,283 |
Recruitment in Gauteng: Gauteng has the Highest Job Opportunities in South Africa
Gauteng continues to offer the most job opportunities in South Africa. Between January and June 2023, recruiters in the province represented 53% of the overall labour demand in the country. Recruitment in Gauteng was higher for most sectors in Gauteng between March and June 2023. Major increases in recruitment were recorded in the Finance, Sales, and Business and Management sectors.
Regarding Admin and Office Support appointments, 85.6% of those hired were employment equity candidates. Also, 58.5% of Admin and Office Support recruits live in Gauteng. Interestingly, 47.1% of applicants are willing to relocate to the province for a job.
Conclusion
The South African economy is improving after the pandemic, which is a great thing for recruitment, especially recruitment in Gauteng. Gauteng has the largest population of youth in the country at 53%, most of whom do not have any formal qualification (26%). And most of those that are qualified have a diploma (17%), matric certificate (16%), or degree (16%).
Consider studying further through NSFAS to enhance your employability if you are not qualified.
And why not try and show some initiative by using YouTube (or a mentor, or other free resources) to gain a skill in the sectors that are hiring the most if you are just entering the job market, or you have been looking for employment?
Also, continue to keep up with hiring trends (like recruitment in Gauteng) so that you can keep learning and updating your skills as technology and recruitment demands change. With some time, you will find the right opportunity.
Do not give up on South Africa and yourself!
