Chris If you are applying for a software, data, cloud or cybersecurity role in South Africa, your CV is only part of the picture. A well-organised GitHub profile can give employers practical evidence of what you can build, how you solve problems and whether you understand professional development workflows. This is especially useful if you are … Read more
A job advertisement can tell you the title, location and requirements. It may not tell you what it is really like to work there. That is why postings.co.za employer reviews can be useful before you send your CV. Reviews may reveal patterns about management, pay, workplace culture, workload and employee treatment—but only if you read … Read more
Finding a suitable job in South Africa can feel like a full-time job itself. New vacancies may appear while you are at work, studying, dealing with load shedding or simply away from your phone. Postings.co.za job alerts setup helps you stay informed by sending notifications when new vacancies match your chosen preferences. Instead of searching … Read more
A strong referee can help an employer confirm your skills, work ethic and reliability. But before you add someone’s name and phone number to a job application, you should ask for their permission first. This is especially important in South Africa, where recruiters may contact referees by phone, email or WhatsApp. A polite request gives … Read more
Winning international freelance work is not only about having the right skills. Your proposal must also help a client in another country understand what you will deliver, what it will cost, when you are available and how the project will run. For South African freelancers, this means thinking beyond a basic cover letter. You must … Read more
Are you studying towards a qualification, completing a short course or waiting for a certification? You can still include it on your CV—as long as you make the status and expected completion date clear. For South African job seekers, listing current studies can show employers that you are building relevant skills. It may strengthen your … Read more
Being dismissed from a previous job can make an interview feel intimidating. You may worry that one difficult experience will define your entire career, especially when employers ask why you left. The good news is that being fired from a previous job does not automatically prevent you from getting hired. What matters is how honestly … Read more
Finding work is difficult enough without worrying that your informal experience “doesn’t count”. If you have worked as a casual shop assistant, babysitter, cleaner, gardener, freelancer, driver, domestic worker or street vendor, you already have skills employers may value. The key is to describe your work professionally. A strong CV without formal employment can show … Read more
Receiving two job offers at once is a positive sign. It means more than one employer sees value in your skills, experience and potential—but it can also create pressure, especially when both companies want an answer quickly. Whether you are comparing opportunities in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban or working remotely from South Africa, the goal … Read more
Applying for jobs can take hours, especially when you are tailoring a CV, writing cover letters and completing online forms. AI can help you work faster, but it should support your real experience—not create a version of you that cannot perform the job. This matters whether you are applying for a permanent role in Johannesburg, … Read more