January often comes with a boom in employment as companies have new budgets and business goals to achieve. Recent years have shown that the South African workforce is going back to basics. Companies are turning back to offering positions which have years of proven job security. Jobs which show previous, current and growing demand which have contributed to growth in the business service and professional sector includes administrators, medical professionals and sales personnel.
Critical Skills or application for a permanent residence permit
With the technological revolution presenting jobs which no one thought to exist 5 years ago, a mass scurry to learn these skills and focus on this market has left a growing gap in the likes of the basic skills required to operate a business successfully. From this basic talent shortage effects are being felt by employers and entrepreneurs who are losing money rapidly due to hindered productivity.
In South Africa, the below-listed qualifications are some of the skills in demand and if possessed, could be grounds for an application for a critical skills visa or for a permanent residence permit:
- Software Developers (IT)
- Developer Programmers (IT)
- Data Scientists (IT)
- Multimedia Specialists and Designers(Design, Media & Arts)
- Civil Engineers (Engineering)
- Architecture and urban and regional planning
Ultimately, South Africa’s objective from this list is to encourage foreign skilled professionals to migrate to South Africa in order to grow the economy and create new employment opportunities.
The company profile of a South African business in 2023 is proving to be staggeringly unique as remote and online work options lead to a flexible corporate culture which is only growing in productivity. A major benefit of this corporate work style is of its unremarked resilience to economic, public health and environmental shocks and uncertainty.
Recruitment trends in South Africa – Back to the basics
The stabilising economy post-pandemic has brought about a surge of job search energy. Employees wanting to resign and start something new, or perhaps consider a position that is more fulfilling has caused a global movement known as “The Great Resignation.” A trend which is echoed in the South African workforce. However, major increases in personnel can be noted in many industries outlining the positive trajectory of South Africa’s employment market. Industries such as medical and health care as well as security and emergency services have both seen an increase of more than 100 percent (BizCommunity). Although these specified markets are growing, a notable increase in the demand for qualified finance, admin and management staff is predominant when companies approach recruiters.
According to statistics, 36% of candidates that have started new positions in 2023 were recruited by recruitment agencies. A notable increase from the 20% recorded in 2020. Recruitment service providers are alleviating the stress of employee management, businesses can streamline their focus on what they do best, making a profit.
InterGest South Africa has a vast array of HR and recruitment services to ease the hiring process with specific attention to comprehensive payroll solutions, employment contracts, calculations and deducting social security payments and the management of employee expense accounts. For more information on our recruitment service, please send an email to contact@intergest.co.za.
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There’s a critical shortage of these skills in South Africa going into 2023
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