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From engineers to managers: Why the world is recruiting South African talent

From Europe to Asia, South African professionals are in high demand across multiple sectors including engineering, healthcare, and management.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

These are the most in-demand jobs in South Africa right now

Significant insights into the employment landscape of South Africa, has revealed the most in-demand job roles in the country.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

304 new constables join Limpopo police force, strengthening law enforcement efforts

The new constables are set to be deployed across multiple police stations and specialised units, including the Public Order Police and the Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences Unit.

News South Africa Limpopo
Thobeka Mthembu|Published

SAPS in recruitment drive to re-hire former police officers - here’s how much they will earn

The South African Police Service has started a drive to recruit former police officers who left the service in good standing.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

‘Lesufi did us a dirty’: Amapanyaza hopefuls left in the dark and demand answers on promised job posts

“We did all the processes, from physical training where they checked if we are fit or not, wrote tests, took fingerprints and even took our uniform sizes. Despite this, they never got back to us,” said Ngema.

News South Africa Gauteng
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Premier Panyaza Lesufi condemns violent attack on ‘amaPanyaza’, the Gauteng traffic wardens

A disturbing video that has gone viral on X (formerly known as Twitter) where community members of the Reiger Park Ekurhuleni were attacking Gauteng traffic wardens while they were on duty on Monday

News South Africa Gauteng
Christopher Buda|Published

ActionSA wants answers from govt over 6,000 foreigners employed in public service amid high unemployment rate

The provinces that recorded the lowest number of those born in foreign countries but working in the country were the Western Cape with 353, Limpopo with 291 and the Free State with 235.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

‘We want permanent jobs’, 500 Pikitup casual workers and volunteers tell Dada Morero

‘We have been told that the report was conducted and concluded a long time ago and the City is delaying the release of it. ’

News South Africa Gauteng
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Woman sparks online debate after being sent home by recruiter for wearing shorts to a job interview

As the workforce continues to evolve, the debate around what constitutes ‘appropriate’ interview and office wear is sure to remain a contentious issue.

Sunday Tribune Lifestyle
Vuyile Madwantsi|Published

EFF opposes Joburg mayor's plan to hire foreign nationals to JMPD

The Economic Freedom Fighters Gauteng has come out strongly against Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero’s suggestion to recruit foreign nationals into the Johannesburg Metro Police Department.

News Politics
Christopher Buda|Published

KZN SAPS eliminated three of Durban’s wanted in intense shootout

This latest success has been widely discussed on social media, with many praising the SAPS for their effective response in line of duty.

News Crime and Courts
Thobeka Mthembu|Published

US sanctions two alleged ISIS agents in SA for generating funds for the group

Two SA-based individuals associated with ISIS have been sanctioned, according to the US Treasury.

News World
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Why contract-to-hire is a better strategy

The best way to determine fit is to see how someone performs in the role. This is why a shift to contract-to-hire is the emerging strategy for forward-thinking organisations looking to de-risk the hiring process.

The Star News
Smart Works|Published

Three of five most in demand jobs are in finance

Demand for finance jobs is on the rise as three of the five most in demand jobs are in the finance sector.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Beware: KZN government warns public of fake job adverts

The fake job advertisements mirror the references and appearance of job adverts that were issued by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government in August 2023.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Teacher unions welcome proposed recruitment by the department

KZN Education MEC Sipho Hlomuka recently announced that the department was actively identifying all vacancies for educator posts (post level 1) with the intention of advertising them publicly soon.

Daily News News
Phindile Nqumako|Published

KZN is looking to fill educator posts as MEC commits to transparent recruitment

Sipho Hlomuka, KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education said that they are committed to a transparent recruitment process as the department looks to fill educator posts.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Spotting social media job scams

Facebook, with its broad user base, is particularly desirable for scammers.

Cape Times News
OWN Correspondent|Published

New K9s on the block: Cape Town Metro Police expand K9 unit to combat drug trade

Cape Metro Police's new K9 recruits are set to tackle the narcotics trade head-on.

News Crime and Courts
Dominic Naidoo|Published

Social media job scams: Three ways you can avoid them

Job seekers need to be wary of social media scams because they can be used to get access to your private information.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Here’s a look at the five most in-demand jobs

According to a trends report for May 2024 the most in-demand job is in the finance sector.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Pikitup to advertise more waste picking jobs after protests

The City of Johannesburg and Pikitup management has announced they will advertise additional job opportunities to give casual workers an opportunity to after protests rocked the city of gold this week.

Business Jobs
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Difficult road ahead for job-seekers, as hiring activity slows down

Hiring activity decreased by 11% year-on-year, according to a CareerJunction report.

Business Jobs
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published

Uncollected trash inflames health hazards as Pikitup protest continues unabated

Residents of Randburg, Cosmo City, and Zandspruit informal settlement in Joburg north have expressed concerns about the foul smell from uncollected waste due to the ongoing protest by Pikitup volunteers.

The Star News
IOL Reporter and Hope Mafu|Published

Health hazard looms: Uncollected piles of trash raise a stink in Joburg north

Residents of Randburg, Cosmo City, and Zandspruit informal settlement in Joburg north have expressed concerns about the foul smell from uncollected waste due to the ongoing protest by Pikitup volunteers.

News Environment
Simon Majadibodu|Published