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The popular Walmer Park shopping centre in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, is undergoing a major R75 million expansion project. This substantial investment is set to introduce several new retail stores to the region, including some brands that will be entering the Eastern Cape market for the very first time. The development represents a significant boost for the local retail sector, enhancing

Eskom, South Africa’s national power utility, has seen its average employee salary reach R1.16 million. This significant figure highlights the compensation structure at the state-owned enterprise. According to recent financial reports, the utility’s overall expenditure on employee benefits has experienced substantial growth. This trend reflects ongoing adjustments in how the utility compensates its workforce, making it one of the most

184 new listings landed on the board this week, down 14% on the week before. Gauteng led the provinces and Finance & Accounting was the busiest category.

Cashiers working at South Africa’s largest retail companies often earn wages that are higher than the national minimum wage. These major employers include Woolworths, Pick n Pay, Checkers, and SPAR, though earnings vary across the sector with some retailers paying more than others. What this means for SA job seekers 1. Compare retail employers before applying. Since some major supermarket

The Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently conducted a survey asking 369 businesses to identify the key obstacles to economic growth. The survey results revealed that large businesses specifically flagged labour legislation as a major constraint to their business operations and overall growth. What this means for SA job seekers 1. Target smaller employers and startups. Since large businesses

A recent analysis by BusinessTech highlights the financial challenges currently facing educators in South Africa. The report examined the erosion of real wages for teachers across the country over the past seven years. According to the findings, South African teachers have experienced a real-wage decline, resulting in a R2,500 loss in purchasing power. This trend highlights the growing pressure on

Broad Media is currently growing its editorial team. The company has announced paid journalism internship opportunities for graduates who want to work in digital media. These positions offer great opportunities for graduates looking to enter the digital media space. Interested candidates can apply now to join the expanding team. What this means for SA job seekers . Target digital media

South Africa’s top e-commerce company, Takealot, is currently offering 61 jobs. The online retail giant is seeking people with skills in a wide range of disciplines to fill these open positions. What this means for SA job seekers 1. Tailor your CV for e-commerce roles. Since Takealot is a major digital retailer, highlight any experience you have in online systems,

Professionals in South Africa are increasingly looking for employment opportunities within the information technology (IT) sector. However, despite this growing interest in the industry, fewer applicants are currently finding success with their IT job applications. What this means for SA job seekers 1. Optimise your CV to beat the screening process. With more people applying for fewer successful outcomes, your

South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis remains a well-documented challenge. However, a growing movement on university campuses suggests that the country’s next generation is choosing to build their own businesses instead of waiting for traditional jobs. Backed by Harmony, this shift highlights how university students are actively turning to entrepreneurship to create new opportunities and drive economic growth from the classroom.