Job portals in South Africa and how to register

See which portals to use and how to get your registration ready to receive job openings.

Where the job openings appear

South African companies post job openings on private portals, their own websites, and the public employment service.

Using more than one channel increases the number of job openings you see per week.

First, gather your ID, an email address you check daily, and your CV in PDF format.

1Register with the public employment system

At ESSA, registration is free and can be done online or at a labor center. The system then matches your profile with available job openings.

2Create profiles on two or three private portals

PNet and Careers24 bring together job postings from various sectors. Please fill in all the fields in your profile.

3Filter by city and area

Search for the job title in English, such as cashier or driver, and limit the distance from home.

4Activate email alerts

This way you receive new job openings without having to search every day.

Check if the company exists and if the job posting also appears on its official website.

Never pay to apply, take training courses, or secure an interview.

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The public employment system of the Department of Employment and Labor.

Registration is free, online or at a labor center.

2. PNet

One of the largest job portals in the country.

Profile with CV and email alerts.

3. Careers24

South African website with job openings in various sectors.

It allows you to save your CV and create alerts.

4. Indeed

Google Play

It brings together ads from various websites in one place.

You can filter by city and salary.

How much does registration cost?

Nothing. The portals and ESSA are free for job seekers.

Can I use the same CV on all job portals?

Yes, but adjust the summary and keywords for each type of job posting.

How long will it take to receive a response?

It varies a lot. Many companies only respond to those who move on to the next stage.