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CareerJunction Employment Insights Report - January 2024
Since 2008, the analysis and findings in our CareerJunction Employment Insights reports have served as a foundation for potential HR solutions and strategies, enabling businesses and recruitment agencies to focus on relevant occupations when developing their talent attraction and retention strategies. We are proud to have shared our data, insights and trends with our customers, the media, research houses and Government over the years. 30 Jan 2024 Read more

CareerJunction Employment Insights Report - December 2023
The CareerJunction Employment Insights Report provides an analysis of the supply and demand trends in the online job market, to represent online labour dynamics in South Africa. 22 Dec 2023 Read more

CareerJunction Employment Insights Report October 2023
The CareerJunction Employment Insights Report provides an analysis of the supply and demand trends in the online job market, to represent online labour dynamics in South Africa. 30 Oct 2023 Read more

CareerJunction Employment Insights Report September 2023
The CareerJunction Employment Insights Report provides an analysis of the supply and demand trends in the online job market, to represent online labour dynamics in South Africa. 9 Oct 2023 Read more

CareerJunction Employment Insights Report August 2023
The CareerJunction Employment Insights Report provides an analysis of the supply and demand trends in the online job market, to represent online labour dynamics in South Africa. 30 Aug 2023 Read more

August is Women's Month and CareerJunction has published a snapshot of young women in the workplace
With content extracted and curated by CareerJunction's head of data, Anja Bates, this infographic provides recruiters and HR practitioners with insights into SA's young women from a CareerJunction perspective. 15 Aug 2023 Read more

CareerJunction Employment Insights Report July 2023
The CareerJunction Employment Insights Report provides an analysis of the supply and demand trends in the online job market, to represent online labour dynamics in South Africa. 27 Jul 2023 Read more

CareerJunction Employment Insights Report June 2023
The CareerJunction Employment Insights Report provides an analysis of the supply and demand trends in the online job market, to represent online labour dynamics in South Africa. 3 Jul 2023 Read more

Why winter is the perfect time to start your job hunt
For many South African companies, the financial year runs from 1 March to the end of February each year. While you may be thinking of tax returns and how much you'll get back from SARS (or how much you'll have to 'cough up'), have you ever considered how important this time of year is for your career? 4 May 2023 Read more

CareerJunction Employment Insights Report
Following the minor drop in advertised vacancies in April, there was a slight uptake in recruitment activity during May 2022. Online hiring activity continues to show a positive trajectory, with an increase of 24% between May 2021 and May 2022. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) released its latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey on 31 May 2022, revealing that the country's unemployment rate reduced by 0,8 of a percentage point to 34,5% in Q1:2022, compared to Q4:2021. The survey also confirmed that there were about 370 000 more employees in South Africa in the first quarter of 2022 than in the fourth quarter of 2021. New jobs were most prevalent in Community and Social Services (281,000), Manufacturing (263,000) and Trade (98,000). 2 Feb 2023 Read more

How to stand out from other Gen Y and Gen Z candidates in a crowded job market
Whether you're a young professional who is actively looking for a new job or simply curious to know what opportunities are out there, you are probably keen to grow in your career. It can be hard, however, to find a job that allows you to grow professionally and personally - especially when recruiters and job boards make you feel like you're just another number. 1 Feb 2023 Read more

How are women faring in South Africa's evolving employment landscape?
In August every year, South Africa observes Women's Month to celebrate the important role women play in the workplace and in society. The reality, however, is that there is still a significant gap in equality among men and women in terms of pay and rank across most job sectors. 24 Jan 2023 Read more

How to build your personal brand and accelerate your career progression
Boss's Day, observed on 17 October this year, aims to improve relations between bosses and employees. This is also a good time to reflect on your own personal brand if you are looking to grow in your career and possibly even aspiring to become "the boss" or a senior leader at your company one day. 21 Oct 2022 Read more

How to build a workplace culture that prioritises mental health
October is Mental Health Awareness Month in South Africa, which is aimed at not only educating the public about mental health matters, but also at reducing the stigma and discrimination that people with mental illness are often subjected to. This is not only an important conversation for the public, but one that all businesses should be having on an ongoing basis. 20 Oct 2022 Read more

CareerJunction Employment Insights Report
Understanding current labour demand trends is beneficial, but what does the future hold? The August 2022 edition of the CareerJunction Employment Insights Report unpacked some of the professions that are and will continue to be on the rise in the coming years. 28 Sep 2022 Read more

How does remote working impact diversity and inclusion?
A diverse and inclusive workplace is an important feature of an employer's identity as this enables high performance and greater innovation within the workplace. Even if you think your organisation is getting it right, there's always more you can do to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 21 Sep 2022 Read more

How are women faring in South Africa's evolving employment landscape?
In August every year, South Africa observes Women's Month to celebrate the important role women play in the workplace and in society. The reality, however, is that there is still a significant gap in equality among men and women in terms of pay and rank across most job sectors. 12 Aug 2022 Read more

CareerJunction June 2022 Employment Insights
The CareerJunction Employment Insights Report provides an analysis of the supply and demand trends in the online job market, to represent online labour dynamics in South Africa. 27 Jun 2022 Read more

How to stand out from other Gen Y and Gen Z candidates in a crowded job market
Whether you're a young professional who is actively looking for a new job or simply curious to know what opportunities are out there, you are probably keen to grow in your career. It can be hard, however, to find a job that allows you to grow professionally and personally - especially when recruiters and job boards make you feel like you're just another number. 20 Jun 2022 Read more

Finding the right candidates is now even easier with CareerJunction
In today's job market, it's becoming more and more difficult to match a great job opportunity with a great candidate. But what if it were as easy as simple online shopping? No human intervention required, just instant access to millions of up-to-date CVs and an easy way to create job listings that attract them. 13 May 2022 Read more

CareerJunction helps fill medical vacancies during Covid-19 crisis
As the Covid-19 pandemic unfolds in South Africa and we all deal with the socio-economic and mental impact of being under lockdown, CareerJunction has been working behind the scenes to assist the Government's healthcare system with the recruitment of medical staff. 8 Apr 2020 Read more

CareerJunction publishes GraduateKit in time for 2020 job market entrants
Starting a new job can be stressful, more so when you are entering the job market for the first time as a new jobseeker. 25 Nov 2019 Read more

SA's top recruiters announced for 2019
South Africa's top recruitment agencies and recruiter of the year has been announced. The results were announced at The Johannesburg Country Club in Woodmead on 14 November 2019. The much-anticipated HR event, hosted by CareerJunction, brought top recruiters together to celebrate recruitment excellence in South Africa. 19 Nov 2019 Read more

A third of employees in SA have quit their job because of their boss
CareerJunction released its latest research highlighting the strain between South African workers and their bosses. The survey explored the relationship between workers and their direct line managers and the impact (positive or negative) this has on their work and personal lives. 9 Oct 2019 Read more

SA still has a long way to go when it comes to gender equality in the workplace - survey reveals
Over a third of South African women feel that that their gender and parental responsibilities are holding them back from advancing in their careers. 7 Aug 2019 Read more

A look at South Africa's unique work culture
Have you ever wondered what happens inside the walls of other companies and how other people experience the workplace? 26 Apr 2019 Read more

Jobs of the future - Surviving the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Any revolution or change is met with fear and trepidation. Not only is artificial intelligence and automation impacting our daily lives (and what we do to earn a living), but it is also transforming entire industries, how things are made, consumed and even how countries are governed. 7 Mar 2019 Read more

More professionals in search of a better work life outside of South Africa, global study reveals
More young South African working professionals are willing to relocate for work compared to their contemporaries around the rest of the world, according to new research by the The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and The Network, in association with CareerJunction. 13 Feb 2019 Read more

South Africans are feeling the pinch as inflation outstrips wage increases
CareerJunction, one of South Africa's top job boards, has just released its 2018 Salary Review, which explores average salary offerings across South Africa's top 10 sectors. According to the CareerJunction Salary Review, salaries only grew by a sluggish 3% year-on-year, in line with the predicted wage increases for 2018 by American company PayScale in their 2018 Compensation Best Practices Report*. This is more than 2 percentage points behind the annual inflation rate for October 2018 of 5,1% (StatsSA).  30 Nov 2018 Read more

2018 RecruiterAwards - Top recruiters announced
The 2018 RecruiterAwards kicked off on the morning of Thursday, 22 November, at Ristretto Morningside in Johannesburg. The much-anticipated annual HR event, hosted by South African job board CareerJunction, brought top recruiters together from across South Africa to celebrate recruitment excellence. 23 Nov 2018 Read more

South Africans are ditching their lunch breaks and losing precious time and money
People often describe South Africa as a laid-back nation and they wouldn't be wrong. However, when it comes to South Africans' work ethic, we are among the world's most hardworking people and CareerJunction, one of SA's top job boards, have the numbers to prove it! 26 Oct 2018 Read more

Regional salary averages revealed for 2018
CareerJunction has released a review on the latest salary trends in South Africa, revealing salaries currently on offer in South Africa.  25 May 2018 Read more

SA's most in-demand skill sets
CareerJunction recently published their CJI Executive Summary which explores the latest labour market trends in South Africa. The report reveals which skills are at the top of recruiters' most wanted list, what jobs are currently trending and what salaries are on offer for these positions across SA's top three provinces. 24 Apr 2018 Read more

Good user experience and reach promotes massive growth in job applications
While there have been reports of low job search and application numbers in the South African online recruitment market, CareerJunction experienced a massive 36% increase of applications per job ad year-on-year (2017-2018). 19 Feb 2018 Read more

SA's top-paid jobs and most in-demand skills
Are you ready for the new year? Check out our latest outlook on trends for top-paid jobs and most in-demand skills, including what to expect in 2018. 23 Jan 2018 Read more

What South Africans earn right now
CareerJunction has released a review on the latest salary trends in South Africa, revealing salaries currently on offer in South Africa. 7 Dec 2017 Read more

SA's top recruiters for 2017 announced by CareerJunction
As most South Africans made their way to the office on Thursday morning, 23 November, SA's top recruitment agencies came together to celebrate another year of recruitment excellence at the 2017 RecruiterAwards. This year marks the 14th annual RecruiterAwards, hosted by CareerJunction, one of SA's leading online job boards, which took place at Remo's Maximilliano in Sunninghill, Johannesburg. 24 Nov 2017 Read more

CareerJunction launches their new user-friendly job app
CareerJunction recently launched their new job app for both Android and iOS devices. In its first month since the launch, the app has already been installed by thousands of South African job seekers who are actively using the app to apply for jobs on the go. 13 Nov 2017 Read more

CareerJunction calls on all developers in its latest campaign and off-world ‘film trailer'
Ready for an epic new journey in IT? Demand for developers (JAVA, C#, .Net and Python) has skyrocketed and with a skills scarcity in South Africa (and pretty much everywhere on the planet), opportunities for developers are plentiful. 12 Sep 2017 Read more

Survey reveals current state of gender equality in SA
It's been over six decades since South African women, of all races, came together and staged one of the country's largest demonstrations in history to fight for gender equality. Where are we now? 3 Aug 2017 Read more

TrendSetter - SA's most in-demand skills
The current job market may seem as volatile as Bell Pottinger's anxiety levels, so we did some research and crunched the numbers to give you an outlook on skills that are on South African recruiters' hot (and not) list right now when hiring talent online. 21 Jul 2017 Read more

Recruiter of the Year 2017 - Voting is open!
Voting is officially open for South Africa's Recruiter of the Year, as chosen by CareerJunction's jobseekers. 10 Jul 2017 Read more

An interview in 10 seconds?
We know that first impressions count. When it comes to interviews the stakes are even higher. 22 Jun 2017 Read more

Ka-­ching! SA's latest salary trends revealed for 2017
CareerJunction has released a review on the latest salary trends in South Africa, revealing salaries currently on offer in South Africa. 11 May 2017 Read more

Trendsetter - SA's most in-demand skills
The current job market may seem as volatile as Trump's Twitter account, so we did some research and crunched the numbers to give you an outlook on skills that are on recruiter's hot (and not) list when hiring talent online. 5 May 2017 Read more

Information technology - SA's most wanted skill set
If you've ever wondered whether you are in the right career, we may have the answer for you. 30 Mar 2017 Read more

South Africa's latest salary trends revealed
CareerJunction has released a review on the latest salary trends in South Africa, revealing salaries currently on offer in South Africa. 28 Nov 2016 Read more

CareerJunction announces SA's top recruiters for 2016
The 13th annual RecruiterAwards, hosted by CareerJunction, one of SA's leading online job boards took place on the evening of 17 November 2016 in Sandton, Johannesburg. The much anticipated event sees the country's top players in the recruitment industry come together to celebrate service excellence within their profession. 22 Nov 2016 Read more

CareerJunction bridging the skills gaps in SA
CareerJunction, one of the country's top job boards, recently partnered with Shaw Academy - the world's largest online live educator - to assist jobseekers in developing their careers. The agreement enables jobseekers to access affordable, live online learning courses of which the first is provided to them free of charge. 26 Aug 2016 Read more

New survey reveals what motivates South Africans to move jobs
CareerJunction decided to dig a little deeper and asked South Africans what matters to them when it comes to their jobs. 7 Jun 2016 Read more

Gauteng remains SA's best paying province
The 2016 Salary Review by CareerJunction, one of SA's leading online job boards, shows that Gauteng remains the best paying province. The report explores salary offerings, as offered by companies, for top occupations across SA's most lucrative provinces - Gauteng, the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. 6 Apr 2016 Read more

CareerJunction tops "career" searches online
Based on Google Trends, the keyword/phrase, "Career Junction", seems to be top-of-mind for South Africa's jobseekers. 26 Nov 2015 Read more

SA's top recruiters shine
CareerJunction, one of SA's most popular job boards, hosted its 12th annual Recruiter Awards on the evening of 5 November 2015 in Sandton. The prestigious event brings together the country's top players in the recruitment industry to celebrate service excellence within their profession. 9 Nov 2015 Read more

Gauteng salaries are 20-30% higher than Western Cape and KZN salaries
"But this only applies to certain sectors," says Paul Byrne, MD of CareerJunction. 13 Apr 2015 Read more

Jobs: Fastest growing industries for 2015
Have a look at industry forecasts for 2015. 2 Feb 2015 Read more

SA's top recruiters announced
Popular SA job board, CareerJunction, hosted its 11th annual Recruiter Awards on the evening of 6 November 2014. This event is held annually to recognise true best practices within the SA recruitment industry and awards special accolades to top recruitment agencies. 13 Nov 2014 Read more

Salary Review reveals 20% increase in IT salaries
This is just one of many interesting findings revealed by one of SA's leading job boards, CareerJunction, in their most recent Salary Review. The report, compiled by online labour market indicator, the CareerJunction Index (CJI), shows a 20% increase in salary offerings among managerial IT staff since the end of 2013. According to the CJI, this is most likely as a result of a steady and considerable increase in labour demand within the IT industry during 2014. 17 Oct 2014 Read more

WomenAtWork - South African women in the workplace
Although there is still a disparity in earnings and leadership titles across genders, women continue to make strides in the world of business and the facts speak for themselves. 8 Aug 2014 Read more

IT, HR and motor industries booming for job seekers
If you're a geek or in the business of recruiting or getting your hands dirty, it's time to get back in the job market. 22 May 2014 Read more

Résumé Templates - 'cos life's too short to copy and paste
Go grab a fresh macchiato or get tweeting and let CareerJunction's new Résumé Templates do the boring work for you. 24 Apr 2014 Read more

What does Big Data have to do with online job applications?
A lot really! At CareerJunction we love following online recruitment trends, but harbour another sneaky passion - online recruitment analytics. 9 Apr 2014 Read more

CareerJunction's latest South African Salary Review
A review of the top 10 sectors 25 Feb 2014 Read more

CareerJunction: CEO Kris Jarzebowski to retire in 2015
Kris Jarzebowski, the current CEO of Interactive Junction Holdings, will be retiring in June 2015. 24 Feb 2014 Read more

Are job boards dinosaurs before their time?
Job boards have been around, well, since the Internet started taking off. The question beckons, are they still relevant when looking for a job, online? 12 Feb 2014 Read more

Reality check - CareerJunction CEO unpacks the job market for 2014
Before unpacking the realities of the job market for 2014, one of the many questions we should be asking ourselves is whether the 2013 economy has recovered from the recession? 18 Dec 2013 Read more

SA's top recruiters announced, as voted by job seekers
CareerJunction recently celebrated its 10th Recruiter Awards, hosted annually to reward recruitment excellence in South Africa. 11 Nov 2013 Read more

A video campaign: starring the future you
Ever wondered where you'd be in your career, had you done things differently, a little bit sooner? 10 Jun 2013 Read more

CareerJunction reveals 2013 salary trends
CareerJunction, SA's leading online recruitment solution, recently released its 2013 salary review of remuneration trends across regions and disciplines for the top 10 industry sectors. 7 Jun 2013 Read more

Moneyweb and CareerJunction launch a premium financial Jobs Portal
Moneyweb, South Africa's premier online financial news source, and leading online job board, CareerJunction, have joined forces to introduce a new premium jobs portal in the country. 25 Feb 2013 Read more

Top Recruitment Agencies of 2012 Announced
CareerJunction celebrated its 9th annual RecruiterAwards ceremony on the 8th of November 2012 at Maximillien, Sandton. 19 Nov 2012 Read more

CareerJunction Hosts International Online Recruitment Conference
On 2 October 2012, CareerJunction will bring together market leading job boards from around the world in Cape Town to exchange knowledge and share ideas on recruitment in the different markets. 25 Sep 2012 Read more