Job search · Free South African guide
How to search for jobs in South Africa and actually get replies.
Job boards like PNet, Careers24, LinkedIn and Indeed, plus SA Youth and ESSA, list thousands of jobs. The difference is a routine and a CV tailored to each advert.
- Where South Africans search
- A weekly routine
- Tailoring in 10 minutes
- Tracker to follow up
Where to search
- Job boards: PNet, Careers24, LinkedIn, Indeed
- Free government platforms: SA Youth and ESSA
- Company careers pages
- Government: DPSA circular and provincial sites
- Recruitment agencies that never charge job seekers
Routine
Pick set days to search, set aside time per application to tailor your CV, and track every application with a follow-up date.
Scam warning
Real employers and government departments never ask you to pay for a job, an interview, training or a 'registration fee' to be shortlisted. If someone asks for money or your banking PIN, walk away and report it.
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