Resources
Career Guides
Practical guides for the South African job market, whether you're a school leaver, a student, a graduate or changing careers.
Written for South African job seekers
Much career advice online is written for American or European job markets. These guides cover what is specific to South Africa: SETA learnerships, certified documents, load shedding and remote work, government application processes, and the job scams that target people who are desperate for work.
We update guides when hiring seasons or safety advice change. See our editorial policy for how we source, review and correct content.
Finding work
The Real Guide to Finding a Job in South Africa
CV building, where to search, a daily routine that works, and staying motivated through a long search.
Read guideHow to Write a CV in South Africa
What employers expect, what to leave out, and a simple format, with or without work experience.
Read guideHow to Apply for Government Jobs: the Z83 Form
The public service application process, what to attach, and the mistakes that get applications rejected.
Read guideHow to Prepare for a Job Interview in South Africa
Interview formats, questions to prepare for, what to wear, and how to follow up afterwards.
Read guideEntry routes
How to Apply for Internships in South Africa
Finding internships, writing a one-page CV, and avoiding common application mistakes.
Read guideInternships vs Learnerships: What's the Difference?
Duration, pay, qualifications and SETA accreditation, and which route suits your situation.
Read guideLearnerships Explained: SETAs, NQF Levels and Stipends
How learnerships work, what the NQF level means, how stipends work and how to check a programme is real.
Read guideWhat Is a Graduate Programme?
How graduate programmes work, who qualifies, the application process and how to stand out.
Read guideRemote work
Safety and side income
How to Avoid Job Scams in South Africa
Red flags, how to verify an employer, common scam types and what to do if you've been targeted.
Read guideWhatsApp Job Scams in South Africa
Common WhatsApp and social media job scams, the warning signs, and what to do if you've shared details.
Read guideBest Legit Survey Sites in South Africa
How to recognise real paid survey platforms, avoid scams and set realistic earning expectations.
Read guideJob market data
What employers are advertising right now
Live figures from the vacancies SPANi indexes: categories and provinces with the most openings, employers advertising most, skills in demand, remote share and advertised salaries, with our methodology.
See market dataClosing-soon roundups
Deadlines in the next few days
Regular roundups of vacancies about to close, grouped by category, with links back to each original advert. For the live list, use the closing-soon page.