Mastering oral interviews: Thoroughly research the company, prepare common questions, showcase your unique value.

Multi-tasking often leads to mistakes and half done work, so today we take a step back and celebrate Single Tasking Day

With most people returning to the work place after the festive season, this is your reminder to clean your desk – it’s clean your desk day!

The argument is that with digital labour platforms and the rise in job insecurity, it means that worker resistance is increasingly futile.

There are four IT-related jobs that are increasingly in demand in SA with a small pool of professionals in each area.

We’d all love to do what we love but sometimes we have to do whatever pays the bills. These high-paying jobs will help you do that easily.

There are plenty of companies offering new jobs as we start 2022 – here’s the latest list of ‘mass hirers’ for January.

The Blouberg community started a ‘pension fund’ for one of their own: ‘Uncle George’ who has made an honest living selling ice creams.

A restaurant worker has claimed that he has received his final pay cheque in 5c coins in a mayonnaise bucket that weighs 29.8kg.

Changing a few interior features could be the key to thriving both professionally and personally in your work-from-home reality.

The logistics of the workplace during Covid has cast a spotlight on some skills which previously were nice-to-have, but now have become very important.

A new study found that working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard and can lead to premature death.

The United States has opened its borders to South Africans with specific skills, jobs, and visas from its ongoing travel ban.

Durban student Fanelesibonge Ndlovu shares his thoughts at international youth leadership seminar on how to build a brand on LinkedIn.

Men in 2019, occupied 75,6% of the top management positions in South Africa’s workforce compared to females at 26,4%.

Office workers in South Africa could soon face their own ‘new normal’, after the government gazetted their proposals for change at Level 2.

No work experience? Here are a few ideas of how you still can make your CV stand out to a potential employer.

A total of 83% of respondents said they were required to work remotely during the national lockdown.

Although tech skills will be key to jobs of the future, the “soft” skills of networking and getting along with people will remain relevant.

If you’re not sure when it’s safe to return to work in the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve got the answers.

Minister for Public Service and Administration Senzo Mchunu said public service workplaces must adhere to the following regulations under Level 4.

Employers are gearing up for their first day back since lockdown began. Thousands return to work on Monday, but businesses must meet these requirements.

Dropping down to Level 4 of lockdown will allow thousands of workers to resume their business. Here are the industries which can now reopen.

Desperate for some income support, the freelance community of South Africa were given a dud of a response to their legitimate fears on Tuesday.

From staying organised to keeping track of your unanswered emails, here are seven apps that can help you modify your work from home life.

It’s official: Thousands of workers are being told to resume their business during lockdown on Thursday. Here’s who made the cut for an early return.

A Stellenbosch University PhD student says companies in South Africa need to understand employee wellness better.

Problems afflicting South Africa’s education system cannot be swept under the carpet as we celebrate World Education Day on Friday 24 January.

Reality has come knocking. But by booking this time off around the public holidays, you can make the very most of your leave days in 2020.

You have to keep an eye out for anything on your LinkedIn profile that could be perceived in a negative light, says Adzuna.

South Africa has the longest working hours in the world: Here is how work hours differ across countries in the latest available year.

The search engine for job advertisements, Adzuna recently analysed the 10 best-paying second languages in South Africa of 2019. Here’s what they found:

It just gets worse for job-seekers. The unemployment rate in South Africa has hit an 11-year-low, infuriating figures from across the political divide.

Here is five of the most unusual and unique jobs on offer in South Africa according to Adzuna.

The city of Johannesburg is currently the best city to find a job in the country with over 16 000 jobs advertised at the end of September 2019.

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s policy proposals to stimulate growth and create jobs over the next decade has received cautious support from South African economists.

The latest data from the Department of Labour’s 19th Commission for Employment Equity Report.

The DA was quickly to throw its support behind Tito Mboweni’s economic growth plan proposal, but warned it was sure to face opposition.

National Treasury and Tito Mboweni have outlined policy proposals they believe will add 2.3% to South Africa’s growth forecasts for the next decade.

If the blueberry industry continues to grow at its current pace, it is expected to create upwards of 14 000 jobs by 2023.

NUMSA has threatened industrial action over the treatment of fuel station workers after their initial 12% wage increase demand was rejected.

Unemployment in South Africa was higher in June 2019 than at any other point during the 11 years Stats SA has been doing a labour force survey.

Epic Job Expo hits UCT for the second-year running.

A call for multilingual and digitally inclined professions in the Amazon job offer spree.

Nehawu is firmly against government’s plan to retrench 30 000 public sector workers, claiming there are better ways to save money.

The trade union says Multichoice can afford to employ the workforce they are trying to retrench.

South Africa’s dismal unemployment rate is a source of national shame. But as revealed by Ace Magashule, the ANC have the power to create more jobs.

Brexit may have been about limiting immigration for some voters, but it seems the UK desperately needs foreign workers to keep the wheels turning.

Fancy working from home, or choosing the hours you put in each day? That could soon become a reality in Cape Town, as a new bill opens for public comment.

Career Junction recently conducted a survey with 2 000 people on workplace etiquette. This is what annoys South Africans the most in the workplace:

It is time to change the way we think about office spaces.

A myriad of factors are responsible for tens of thousands of South African businesses going bust in the last decade: Here’s what has caused the exodus.

The ‘nap desk’ might become a thing: Introducing the ‘nap desk’ – a desk made of lacquered wood with a mattress hinged on one side.

Let’s explore Inner City Ideas Cartel’s three Cape Town locations and see what each unique working environment has to offer.

One reason contributing to the continued inability of young people to break into the jobs market is the cost of seeking a job.

Recently-released figures from Adzuna suggest that the dynamics of the Cape Town vs Johannesburg argument are changing noticeably.

Navigating lunch hour at the office can be tricky.

A new study revealed that people would rather go without coffee or tea at work in order to avoid making it for their colleagues as well.

South Africans making a mint abroad will soon be made to pay “expat tax” on their earnings from other countries. But, SARS are offering them a lifeline…

There’s a cash-flow problem with South Africa’s capital. Revenue leaves the country much quicker than it comes it, and it’s hitting our employment figures hard.

Your time off is precious. So if you’re looking to make the most of it, we’ve got all the essential knowledge you need to maximise those “out of office” days.

You’ve probably been boasting about your “perfectionist” habits, or “passion” for the role. But this doesn’t go down well in a job interview.

The e-Recruitment system is part of a government-wide process to make it simpler and easier for people to apply for job opportunities in the public service.

Unsurprisingly, the most commonly misrepresented section of the modern CV is the qualifications section.

South African matrics who are undecided – or confused – about their future have some options when it comes to finding work that does not require previous work experience.

If Google’s employees hold steady despite the lack of federal protection, they could end up changing their company’s policy on harassment.

There are currently 6.2 million South Africans without jobs.

Whether it’s working out-of-office hours or cutting lunchbreaks short, South Africans are doing too much unpaid overtime. The numbers are jaw-dropping.

NEDLAC – the vehicle that brings together government and social partners – said the Jobs Summit will seek to explore innovative approaches.

In line with the National Development Plan, the government aims to raise employment by 11 million to 24 million by 2030.

Powerful figures from business and government will need to tackle these unemployment nightmares when they meet for this week’s Jobs Summit in Midrand.

It’s all eyes on this week’s Jobs Summit, but what will actually happen here, and how does it work? Let’s try and clear things up.

It looks like the reduction of EU workers in the country after Brexit will account for more opportunities for non-EU workers.

SABC employees have been left in limbo.

Answering certain job interview questions can sometimes be like a game of roulette – so here’s how to tip the odds in your favour.

The old “you need work experience, but no-one will give you the work” predicament is firmly in the crosshairs of Cyril Ramaphosa.

There is light at the end of a dark tunnel for the Cape.

Besides creating thousands of new jobs, Pick n Pay has decided to enter the ethical era, by ridding stores of plastic bags and other improperly sourced goods.

Want to work in New Zealand? Well, the country might want you too, depending on your area of expertise.

If you’re looking for some work experience in the UK, this might be the perfect opportunity.

An absolutely brilliant story. From being found sleeping on a beach in Sea point to this…

SAPS wants YOU.

After two years of planning, Cyril is ready to bring relief to the youth employment market

The top 10 most stressful jobs of 2018 revealed! Which job do you think is first on the list?

A rare step in the right direction?

The number of people who now run a business from home – and from anywhere in the world, is something that increased remarkably in a short timeframe.

The campaign for justice for Southern African ex-mineworkers with silicosis and tuberculosis may be coming to an end. But the mining companies involved have proved that they cannot be trusted.

If you’re planning on moving to the US, you might want to consider the weather before deciding where to go.

With this new platform and its advanced software technology, Bountly intends to create a significant wave of change in the unemployment market in South Africa.

If you’re an expert in one of these fields, you can work in the UK with barely any limitations

Not many persons are aware that the UK immigration law allows an intra-company transfer of an employee to the UK branch of the organisation. This offers wonderful work experience opportunities for non-EU citizens, who would like to transfer to the United Kingdom. How the Tier 2 Intra-Company Transfer work There are a number of requirements […]

Introducing the The T-Frend: A drone that’s going to force Japanese employees from working notoriously long hours.

Wesgro announced that over the last eight months, their investment team has helped secure over R1.9 billion in committed investments emanating from 14 deals.

The Arts Club wants passionate personalities to join their team of experts.

The Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration Director, Cameron Morajane, has called on the farming sector to build a partnership with the CCMA to help save jobs.

Must be nice.

The job ad was allowed to stand for three weeks before it was removed

Thinking of going for Australian permanent residence and citizenship? A job may be waiting for you…

In the wake of Brexit, one door is closing but another may be opening…

An expert believes immigrant workers can actually create more jobs and investment in SA