Career explorer

Careers in South Africa

What each career involves, how people get in, the skills employers ask for, and how many vacancies SPANi has open right now.

Sales Representative

Sales representatives find and win new customers, look after existing accounts and meet sales targets.

285 open vacancies

Administrator

Administrators keep offices running: filing, data capture, scheduling, correspondence, ordering and reception.

145 open vacancies

Accountant

Accountants record, report on and analyse an organisation's finances: bookkeeping, month-end, tax, budgeting, audits and financial statements.

143 open vacancies

Software Developer

Software developers design, build, test and maintain applications and systems.

68 open vacancies

Warehouse Worker

Warehouse staff receive, store, pick and dispatch stock, keep inventory records accurate and operate equipment such as forklifts..

65 open vacancies

HR Officer

HR officers handle recruitment, onboarding, employee records, leave, disciplinary processes and staff queries.

55 open vacancies

Call Centre Agent

Call centre agents answer or make calls, chats and emails on behalf of a company, resolving queries, making sales or collecting payments.

50 open vacancies

Engineer

Engineers design, build and maintain structures, machines, processes and systems.

50 open vacancies

Mechanic

Mechanics and fitters inspect, service and repair vehicles, machinery and equipment.

37 open vacancies

Data Analyst

Data analysts collect, clean and analyse data to answer business questions, then present findings through reports and dashboards.

31 open vacancies

Driver

Drivers transport goods or people, from delivery and courier work to long-distance heavy vehicles.

29 open vacancies

Chef

Chefs and cooks prepare food in restaurants, hotels, catering and institutions, and senior chefs manage kitchens, menus, stock and staff..

23 open vacancies

Electrician

Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems in homes, businesses, factories and mines, working to safety regulations..

18 open vacancies

IT Support Technician

IT support technicians set up and maintain computers, networks and accounts, and resolve problems for staff or customers in person, by phone or remotely..

17 open vacancies

Teacher

Teachers plan and deliver lessons, assess learners and support their development in schools, colleges and early childhood centres..

16 open vacancies

Payroll Administrator

Payroll administrators calculate and process salaries, deductions and statutory payments (PAYE, UIF, SDL), keep employee records accurate and answer staff payroll queries..

15 open vacancies

General Worker

General workers carry out practical tasks such as cleaning, loading, maintenance, packing and site work..

13 open vacancies

Nurse

Nurses care for patients in hospitals, clinics, homes and workplaces: assessing, treating, administering medication and educating patients and families..

10 open vacancies

Pharmacist Assistant

Pharmacists and pharmacist assistants dispense medicine, advise patients and manage stock in retail, hospital and manufacturing pharmacies..

5 open vacancies

Security Officer

Security officers protect people, property and premises: access control, patrols, monitoring and incident reporting..

2 open vacancies