Looking to start a new job, but feel swamped with the many job sites available?
Don’t know the right job site to search for a job in?
It’s okay, we have got you covered.
To help make your task of picking from the endless list of options easier, we have compiled a list of the 20 best job sites in South Africa. These sites are authentic, tried, tested, and highly reviewed as being amongst the best.
MyJobMag
Careers24
Glassdoor
CareerJunction
Indeed
JobMail
Jobvine
BestJobs
PNet
Hospitality Placements
BizCommunity
Totaljobs
SimplyHired
Job Nexus
YAIOA
Jora
RecruitMyMom
The Jobs Portal
Trovit
1.MyJobMag
MyJobMag is the no 1 job site in South Africa. We assist job seekers and applicants, by connecting them to great employers and giving them regular updates on the latest and verifiable job vacancies posted on our site, by recruiters in South African provinces.
Best Job Site For:
Applying for true and verified jobs, no scam.
Applying to the latest jobs in South Africa. You see it on our site first.
Free job posting
Features:
New jobs posted daily in various, industries, locations, and professions
Option to set your preference to the kind of job you want to see
Easy click link that leads you directly to the company website where you can apply
Internship opportunities
CV services
Post up to 20 jobs or more for different roles
Recruitment and outsourcing services for companies
Career advice section for both employers and employees
Usability:
Easy to use and follow
One-click working links
Can save or share jobs
A subscription box for job alerts (our alerts won’t bother you)
CV upload in one click
Filtering Options:
Keyword, job title, company name, location
Categorization by province, city, field, level of education, industry, and date.
Job type
CV Upload:
Yes
Email Alerts:
Only if you subscribe to our newsletter
Mobile:
Works well and easy on your phone.
2. Careers24
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Recognized as one of the best job sites in Sout Africa, Careers24 aims to bring together job seekers and employers. They provide job seekers with thousands of job vacancies that are posted by recruiters and employers daily.
Best Job Site For:
Applying for jobs in various sectors.
Number Of Latest Jobs:
200+
Features:
Jobs in various locations, industries, and roles posted regularly
Salary estimate of a job role
Company reviews by employee and clients
An overview of companies hiring
Direct link to recruiting company’s website
Advertisements and job postings
Courses
Career advice
Usability:
A subscription box for job alerts
Shortlist for candidates to save jobs
Quick links at the bottom of the page
Filtering:
Jobs are posted based on industry, location, and title
You can also search for a job which is a contract, permanent or temporary
Jobs by company
CV Upload:
Yes
Email Alerts:
On subscription
Mobile:
Careers24 has an app
3. Glassdoor
Although Glassdoor is a multi-national company, you can still use it to find jobs in South Africa.
Glassdoor provides certain services like company reviews, salary reviews, CEO approval ratings, etc. to make sure that job seekers won’t have a hard time searching for a job or working at a company once they are hired. The job seekers can do thorough research with materials provided by Glassdoor before applying.
Recruiters also can benefit from Glassdoor’s salary services as it helps them know the right amount to pay a worker for a certain role and use employee reviews to improve their work culture.
Best Job Site For:
Reviewing salary for a particular job role
Researching about a company via employee reviews
Number Of Latest Jobs:
200+
Features:
Company reviews
CEO approval ratings
Salary reports
Interview reviews and questions
Benefits reviews
Career advice straight from company insiders.
Usability:
Pages on the site to follow to each Glassdoor services
Easily apply to a job on Glassdoor site
Upload resume or apply with your profile
Create Job Alerts for a job title
Save jobs
Filtering:
Top jobs in South Africa
Top cities to find a job
Top companies hiring
By level of experience (Mid-level, internship, entry-level, etc)
CV Upload:
Yes
Email Alerts:
Yes, based on subscription
Mobile:
Glassdoor has an app
CareerJunction is on a mission to empower job seekers and employers to find each other on their job site. Using their world-class locally developed business solutions.
Best Job Site For:
Finding out the latest industry/ labour trends in South Africa (based on surveys and research)
Getting recruitment assistance while posting a job
Number Of Latest Jobs:
200+
Features:
Recruitment assistance and recruiter training
Tailor-made solutions for agencies, employers, and enterprise businesses
Career advice
Surveys and research results
Usability:
Easy to use and follow
Option to save jobs
Share jobs on Social media
Easily upload resume
Filtering:
Category, location, and popularity
Job title
Keyword
CV Upload:
Yes
Email Alerts:
Based on subscription
Mobile:
CareerJunction has an app that is available on Android and iOs.
5. Indeed
Indeed is a multi-national job site that is also present in South Africa. It has helped many job seekers find their ideal job and helped employers hire the right candidate for their company.
Best Job Site For:
Creating CVs and applying for jobs across devices
Number Of Latest Jobs:
200+
Features:
Company ratings and reviews
Salary report
Free job postings
Sponsored listing
Mobile recruiting
Featured employer
Claimed company pages
Usability:
One-click to upload CV
One-click to post jobs
Easy navigation of the website
Filtering:
Title
Location
Type
Company
CV Upload:
Yes
Email Alerts:
Based on subscription
Mobile:
Indeed has a mobile app
6.Job Mail
Offering a huge selection of vacancies, Job Mail is an ideal website to search for jobs in South Africa.
Best Job Site For:
Accessing the best courses/ training and job seeker guides
Number Of Latest Jobs:
100+
Features:
Job seekers guides
Free vacancy
Career blog
Usability:
It is easy to apply to the latest jobs in South Africa on the site because it is displayed on the first page
Easy access to other Job Mail services with just one click
Filtering:
Title
Category
Region
Companies hiring
Industry
Sub Industry
CV Upload:
Yes
Email Alerts:
Based on subscription
Mobile:
The Job Mail app is available on Android and iOS. The website also works well on your mobile phone.
7. CareerJet
CareerJet is a job search engine designed to make the process of job search easy for job seekers. The site does this by mapping the jobs available on the internet, and referencing job listings from other job boards, recruitment agency website, and specialist recruitment websites. all of them so that users can find all the jobs they want at a glance.
Best Job Site For:
Posting and advertising jobs
Number Of Latest Jobs:
100+
Features:
Automated job indexing
Direct job posting
CV search
Recruitment assistance
Apply for jobs on other job sites and recruitment agencies through Career Jet website.
Usability:
Easy to use
Cost-effective for recruiters
Recruiters can also get assistance with advertising their jobs
Clicking on links leads you directly to another site where you can apply for the job
You can also apply directly for a job on CareerJet website
Filtering:
Keyword
Job Title
Industry
Location
Contract type
Date
Salary
CV Upload:
Yes
Email Alerts:
Based on subscription
Mobile:
CareersJet has an android app
8. Jobvine
Jobvine is an easy and accessible recruitment based site where job seekers can scan through and pick from a selection of employment opportunities in South Africa. It is a site that is open to recruiters to post their jobs as well, for a good prize list.
Best Job Site For:
Promoting your CV to potential employers and recruiters
Advancing your career
Number Of Latest Jobs:
200+
Features:
Company review
Interview review
Adding your company page
Free job postings
Premium services
Manage advertising services through Jobvine
CV posting
Usability:
The site is well organized and easy to navigate through
On the site, you can easily add your review about a company, job interview or your company page for approval.
You can also read reviews
Easily upload CV and post jobs
Filtering:
Keywords
Job title
Skills
City
Industry
Location
CV Upload:
Yes
Email Alerts:
Based on subscription
Mobile:
Jobvine has an app for freelancers, and it also works well on your mobile phone.
9. BestJobs
With BestJobs you can find the best job opportunities in South Africa and abroad. The site posts jobs from the latest companies hiring within SA or in other parts of the world.
Best Job Site For:
Finding out the sectors that pay the most salaries to its employees
Applying for jobs in Sales, Administration, Customer Service, Accounting, and jobs abroad
Number Of Latest Jobs:
100+
Features:
Salary reports on highest paying jobs
Usability:
Clicking on the Sales, Administration, Customer Service, Accounting display on the site, takes you directly to jobs in these professional sectors.
Use the candidate or recruiter button to get information about the type of services rendered to both individuals.
Filtering:
Sectors
Keyword
Title
Location
Position
CV Upload:
Yes
Email:
Based on subscription
Mobile:
BestJobs has a mobile app and you can also access the website through your phone.
10. PNet
PNET provides easy, innovative, world-class online e-recruitment services. They make it easy for candidates to find employers and employers to find their ideal candidate anytime, anywhere.
Best Job Site For:
Reaching more than a million candidates with your job ad
Gaining support throughout your career as a candidate
Number Of Latest Jobs:
200+
Features:
Recruitment tools and products (job listings, PNet solutions, etc)
Materials to help recruiters find the best candidates
Career advise for candidates
Usability:
Latest jobs are displayed on the first page of the website, to make your job search easier.
Recruiters can click on the Recruiters’ column to access tips and help on recruitment
Easily browse through jobs
Filtering:
Popular jobs
City
Region
Category
Function
Company
Date posted
Experience
Work type
Contract
CV Upload:
Yes
Email:
Based on subscription
Mobile:
The PNet app is available on Android and iOS. You can also access the website online through your phone.
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Hospitality placement is an online recruitment company that specializes in providing employers and recruiters with high calibre hospitality personnel for their business or establishment.
Best Job Site For:
Finding hospitality workers for your business, and finding vacancies in the hospitality sector.
Number Of Latest Jobs:
100+
Features:
Recruitment
Training
Interview tips
CV upload
Jobs within and outside South Africa
Blog
Usability:
Respective services are displayed on the website for easy access to recruiters and applicants
Jobs are categorized for your preference
Available assistance for both recruiters and job seekers
Filtering:
Career level
Presence (remote or office)
Experience
Salary
Job types
Location
CV Upload:
Yes
Email Alerts:
Based on subscription
Mobile:
Hospitality Placement doesn’t have an app, but the site is mobile-friendly.
12. BizCommunity
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BizCommunity is the ideal site for the promotion and advertising of jobs, and also the perfect place to find jobs in various sectors.
Best Job Site For:
Promoting your business and advertising jobs.
Number Of Latest Jobs:
200+
Features:
Recruitment
Advertisement for both recruiters hiring, and candidates looking for clients
Prepaid Job Ad Packages
News
MyBiz account to access any form of service on the site
Usability:
One click CV Upload
One click job ad
Latest Jobs displayed on the first page
Search function
CV Upload:
Yes
Email Alerts:
Based on subscription
Mobile:
The website can be easily accessed on your mobile phone.
13. Totaljobs
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Totaljobs assists you with finding the right job, that suits your wor preferences- in terms of commuting, salary, location, etc. It also uses tools like quizzes to help you know the right career path for you and the best way to get the most out of your job.
Best Job Site For:
Finding jobs that are the right fit for you.
Number Of Latest Jobs:
100+
Features:
Career path quiz
Tailor-made jobs that suit your preferences
Salary review
Jobs in other countries
Jobs with good compensation packages
Free job guidance and career advice
Free courses
CV and cover letter templates
Usability:
Well-organized pages
Easy navigation through the site
One click CV upload and job posting
Totaljobs is connected to some other job sites providing you with more options to choose from in terms of job search.
Filtering:
Salary
Date posted
Recruiters
Job types
Related jobs
CV Upload:
Yes
Email Alerts:
Based on subscription
Mobile:
The Totaljobs app is available on Android and iOs.
14. SimplyHired
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Simply Hired proposes a job search process that is specifically tailored for you. Find the job you love on the site, or get applications for your job ad by posting to 100+ network of job boards.
Best Job Site For:
Posting your jobs on a network of multiple job sites in minutes.
Number Of Latest Jobs:
100+
Features:
Jobs that suit your career preference
CV upload
Posting your jobs on 100+ network of job sites via Simply Hired
Free job posting
Job applications sent directly to your mail
Usability:
One click for uploading a CV, posting jobs and applying for jobs.
Easy navigating through the site
Apply directly on the recruiting company’s website via the SimplyHired site.
Filtering:
Location
Job title
Skills
Company
Industry
Type
Companies
CV Upload:
Yes
Email:
Based on subscription
Mobile:
SimplyHired app is available on Google Play
15. Job Nexus
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With Job Nexus you apply to top recruitment agents, placement firms, and talent acquisition agencies, in moments. It helps to connect you to recruiters who can target and reach you.
Best Job Site For:
Delivering your profile to targeted recruitment companies and getting matched to recruiters and head hunters.
Number Of Latest Jobs:
200+
Features:
Job Search Optimization
Free CV and Resume templates
Free list of recruitment agencies
CV/Resume sent to 70 recruitment agencies at once
Your profile sent by Job Nexus to recruiters in a format that makes it easy for them to reach you
View who your profile was sent to so that you can follow up
Matched with headhunters and recruiters
Testimonials
Resources
Usability:
Proper CV formatting
Reach up to 70 recruiters at once with one job application
Easy navigation
Fast loading
Filtering:
Keyword
Job title
Company
Location
CV Upload
Yes
Email:
Based on subscription
Mobile:
The Job Nexus site works well on your mobile phone
16. YAIOA- Your All In One Account
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YAIOA offers you a database of exceptional candidates and helps you match your job with the right candidate for the position you are hiring for.
Best Job Site For:
Finding the right candidate for your work
Picking out the right professionals for various services
Number Of Latest Jobs:
200+ professionals
Features:
A database of professionals of every discipline and skill
All forms of services, ranging from entertainment to beautician
Candidate review
Free find candidate option
Premium services as well
Blog
Usability:
View candidate option
Candidates’ profiles are displayed for you to choose from
Guide available on the site
Filtering:
Categories
Types
Level
Skills
Location
CV Upload:
You can access candidates’ profiles to pick the right one for your job
Email:
Based on subscription
Mobile:
The YAIOA app is available on play store
17. Jora
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Jora makes the daunting process of job search, simple and intuitive for job seekers. Being the multi-national company it is, Jora also has jobs both in South Africa and across the world as well.
Best Site For:
Applying for job vacancies in South Africa and other countries as well
Number Of Latest Jobs:
100+
Features:
Usability:
Easy CV upload
One click job posting
Job search quick tips for job seekers
Filtering:
Location
Category
Job title
Company
CV Upload:
Yes
Email:
Based on subscription
Mobile:
The Jora app is available on play store
18. RecruitMyMom
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RecruitMyMom is an online job site that posts jobs, especially for working mothers. It supports mothers through various life-stages. And provides them with flexible work opportunities.
Best Job Site For:
Posting and applying for jobs for working mothers
Number Of Latest Jobs:
200+
Features:
Flexible working hours
Blogs
Testimonials
Free job ads
Reasonable ad prices
Professional resources
Usability:
Easy to use
One click job postings and CV upload
Fast loading
Assistance
Filtering:
Location
Type
Working hours
Category
Job title
CV Upload:
Yes
Email:
Based on Subscription
Mobile:
The site is mobile-friendly. Quite easy to use
19. The Jobs Portal
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The Jobs Portal connects candidates to recruiters, employers and contractors. On this site, you will find full-time, part-time, and contract-based jobs as well.
Best Job Site For:
Finding contract-based jobs
Jobs for people with disabilities
Number Of Latest Jobs:
200+
Features:
Jobs for disabled people
Contract jobs
CV upload
Resources for job seekers from partner sites
Job posting
Salary for a job role
Blog
Usability:
Easy to use
Easy CV upload and job posting
Career advice for job seekers to read
Filtering:
CV Upload:
Yes
Email:
Based on subscription
Mobile:
The website is mobile-friendly
20. Trovit
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Trovit is the perfect job site to search for jobs both in part-time and full-time and allows job seekers to access job advertisements from thousands of companies who are hiring.
Best Job Site For:
Fast job search
Number Of Latest Jobs:
100+
Features:
CV publishing
Job alert
Faster work search
Blogs
Ads
Usability:
One click CV upload button
Email alert for jobs
Saved jobs
Filtering:
Job title
Location
Industry
Type
CV Upload:
Yes
Email:
Based on subscription
Mobile:
The Trovit app is available on Android and iOS
Final Note:
While applying for a job, it is okay for you to apply on multiple job sites as long as you have an account on each of them and can keep track of all the jobs you are applying for on each site.
And if you must find jobs that use multiple job sites, you might as well use the ones on our list.
Our impressive lineup of the best job sites in South Africa is undoubtedly perfect and effective. Each job site listed here is tailored specifically for your job searching needs, no matter what kind of jobs you are looking for or the aspects of a job you find most appealing.
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