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<\/a><\/p>\nOver the same period, searches for ‘apprenticeship’ roles have increased by 105% as the demand for entry-level positions continues to rise.<\/p>\n
These positions do not require a degree or a diploma, highlighting the fact that blue-collar workers have been hard-hit by the pandemic and make up a large chunk of South Africa\u2019s job-seeking community, said\u00a0Jesse Green, country manager for Adzuna South Africa.<\/p>\n
“The concern surrounding Covid-19 are as real today as they were at the start of March this year.<\/p>\n
“The pandemic highlighted just how many South Africans are now looking to work from home, even if that means taking a salary cut. It also pushed healthcare roles into the limelight,” he said.<\/p>\n
Another strong uptick noticed by the jobs search engine is the variety of individuals searching for jobs that don\u2019t require degrees or diplomas, Green said.<\/p>\n
“Enquiries for apprentice roles have increased dramatically since March. Possibly, this is due to the fact that many of these individuals lost their entry-level placements during the peak of the pandemic and are now looking to secure more permanent employment again.”<\/p>\n
Demand for trades\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Overall, skilled trade positions are in higher demand among South African job seekers, Adzuna said.<\/p>\n ‘Plumber’ was searched for 98% more in September versus March, and ‘electrician’ searches grew by 43%. But with only 241 plumber roles currently available, the chances of securing an opportunity in this field may be slim, and lower-paid trade roles might be easier to find.<\/p>\n The pandemic has seemingly also increased the popularity of some healthcare roles.\u00a0 ‘Caregiver’ was among the most-searched-for terms across Adzuna in September.<\/p>\n With 2,990 positions available and average annual salaries of R301,481 per year, searches for this specific term are up 85% since March.<\/p>\n Searches for ‘nurse’ and \u201csocial worker’ also increased by 28% and 22% respectively, a clear indicator that more and more South Africans are looking for opportunities to help contain and manage the damage caused by Covid-19, said Adzuna.<\/p>\n “There has also been a significant increase in searches specific to teaching opportunities. The term ‘teacher’ was searched for 77% more compared to pre-pandemic data.<\/p>\n “With a vast majority of elderly teachers suffering comorbidities, a new gap in the education sector has opened up, and younger, and qualified teachers are now looking to fill the void with their skills and experience.”<\/p>\n The most prolific role currently available is ‘driver’ with over 7,900 positions on offer across the country.<\/p>\n Driving jobs offer average salaries of R294,755 per year, and the majority of vacancies can be found in the Gauteng province.<\/p>\n