New insights from Job Crystal reveal that 48% of South African professionals believe their salaries do not accurately reflect the work they do. Despite average salaries reaching record highs in some sectors, many employees still report feeling financially stretched and are living paycheque to paycheque. The findings highlight significant salary differences across regions and industries. Johannesburg salaries continue to outpace

Attracting and retaining top talent has become increasingly challenging for South African employers, yet many businesses are still making salary decisions without access to reliable market data. As competition for skilled professionals intensifies, salary benchmarking is emerging as one of the most effective ways to ensure compensation remains competitive, fair, and aligned with industry expectations. Recent insights highlighted by Job

Despite average salaries reaching record highs in South Africa, many professionals still feel financially stretched. New insights reveal that 48% of South Africans believe their pay does not accurately reflect the work they do, highlighting a growing disconnect between salary expectations and financial realities. For employers, this presents a significant challenge. In a competitive hiring market, salary benchmarking has become

We are seeing an increase in job openings in South Africa, which is great for our economy but does create competition when YOU want to hire the best. Often companies have to fight against bigger monetary offers, but now days you would be surprised what ‘wins’ that quality candidate. Due to what has happened over the past 18 months many candidates are looking for non-financial benefits to help with the change at home, so if you can offer some of these non-financial benefits you may be leading the race.

I started my job search and soon found that not having a degree was a problem in the line of management roles I was applying for. And having never gone to university would mean if I did its part time, I would only get my degree after I was 30. Funny story 30 sounded so old back then!