Starting freelancing can feel like a catch-22: clients want experience, but you need clients to gain experience. The good news is that you can build a convincing freelance portfolio without waiting for paid work. Whether you are in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban or a smaller South African town, self-initiated portfolio projects can prove what you … Read more
Leaving a job can feel uncomfortable, especially when you are moving to a better opportunity, changing careers or dealing with a difficult workplace. A professional resignation letter helps you leave clearly, protect your reputation and make the transition easier for everyone. In South Africa, your resignation should normally follow your employment contract, workplace policies and … Read more
Your payslip is more than proof that your salary was paid. It shows how your gross salary becomes net pay, what your employer has deducted, and whether your tax, UIF and benefits have been processed correctly. In South Africa, payslips can look complicated because companies use different payroll systems and abbreviations. Once you know what … Read more
Finding the right person starts with writing and publishing the right vacancy. For South African employers, posting a job online can help you reach candidates in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and beyond—but only if your advert is clear, credible and easy to apply for. Postings.co.za gives employers a practical place to publish vacancies and … Read more
If you are searching for work in South Africa, you have probably asked an important question before creating an account: Is Postings.co.za legitimate, or could it be a waste of time—or worse, a scam? This review looks at Postings.co.za from a practical job seeker’s perspective. We will consider how to assess the platform, what makes … Read more
A strong job seeker profile can help employers understand your value before they ever contact you. On Postings.co.za, your profile should make three things clear: what you can do, what type of work you want, and why an employer should consider you. Whether you are looking for your first job, changing careers, applying for learnerships … Read more
Looking for work in South Africa can feel overwhelming, especially when every job board has a different registration process. A well-completed account on Postings.co.za can make it easier to find vacancies, save opportunities and submit applications online. This guide explains how to complete your Postings.co.za login and registration, activate your job seeker account, build a … Read more
Working with clients in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe or Australia can give you access to better opportunities and foreign-currency income. However, getting paid smoothly requires more than sending a bank account number. As a South African freelancer, you need to choose a reliable payment method, understand exchange rates and fees, issue professional invoices, … Read more
Freelancing can give you flexibility, remote work and access to clients in South Africa and overseas. It also means you are responsible for tracking income, setting money aside and meeting your own tax obligations. In South Africa, freelancers and independent contractors generally declare their business income to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) through their … Read more
If you have been dismissed unfairly, passed over for fair treatment, or placed in an unfair workplace situation, you may be able to refer the matter to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). The CCMA is South Africa’s main forum for resolving many workplace disputes without immediately going to court. The process is … Read more