Professional networking platform LinkedIn has published its sixth annual top companies list, detailing the best companies to work for in South Africa and the skills which are most likely to help you land a job.
“As professionals worldwide moved jobs at unprecedented rates in 2021, companies have had to step up to attract and retain talent – from offering more opportunities for promotion and gaining new skills to increasing flexibility,” the hitting website said.
“This was also the case in South Africa, where one survey found that staff turnover had increased by 16% across all sectors last year, and that nearly a third of survey participants indicated they struggled to attract new or retain their existing talent. The many changes have put employees and job seekers in the driver’s seat, igniting them to rethink what they expect out of an employer today.”
The top companies were selected based on a combination of research and unique member data, with LinkedIn focusing on workplaces where professionals can ‘grow their careers’, and which make the biggest impact in the professional world.
To be eligible, companies must have at least 500 employees as of 31 December 2021, and employee attrition can be no higher than 10% over the prior 12 months.
BusinessTech looked at the list of top companies and the skills and jobs which feature most prominently in their hiring posts. LinkedIn has also collated a list of some of the open jobs at each company.
Information and job openings were correct at the time of publication.
Amazon
Most notable skills
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Contact Centers
- Computer Literacy
Most common job titles
- Customer Service Specialist
- Customer Service Advisor
- Technical Support Associate
Largest job functions
- Support
- Information Technology
- Sales
Open jobs
- Senior scripted series development executive (TV)
- Cloud support engineer
- Senior research manager
- Head of public policy
You can find a list of the open jobs available here.
FirstRand Group
Most notable skills
- Retail Banking
- Financial Services
- Transactional Banking
Most common job titles
- Quantitative Analyst
- Private Banker
- Auditor
Largest job functions
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Research
Open jobs
- Premier advisor
- Data steward
- Business intelligence analyst
- System architect
You can find a list of the open jobs available here.
Standard Bank
Most notable skills
- Banking
- Decision-Making
- Graphs
Most common job titles
- Universal Banker
- Business Analyst
- Software Engineer
Largest job functions
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Engineering
Open jobs
- Feature analyst
- Relationship manager
- Team leader
- Senior IT Analyst
You can find a list of the open jobs available on LinkedIn here.
Vodacom
Most notable skills
- Telecommunications
- Consumer Services
- Voice over IP (VoIP)
Most common job titles
- Sales Consultant
- Head of Sales
- Project Manager
Largest job functions
- Sales
- Information Technology
- Engineering
Open jobs
- Executive head of department: Finance Transformation
- Portfolio manager: Communicate
- Senior specialist in cybersecurity
- Product owner: Actuarial and Data analytics
You can find a list of the open jobs available on LinkedIn here.
Coca-Cola Company
Most notable skills
- Office Administration
- Engineering
- Customer Service
Most common job titles
- Account Manager
- Warehouse Operator
- Process Controller
Largest job functions
- Operations
- Marketing
- Sales
Open jobs
- Government relations manager
- Senior privacy manager
- Content manager
You can find a list of the open jobs available on LinkedIn here.
Investec
Most notable skills
- Banking
- Client Services
- Legal Contract Review
Most common job titles
- Banker
- Business Analyst
- Software Engineer
Largest job functions
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Engineering
Open jobs
- Compliance Training and Reporting Coordinator
You can find a list of the open jobs available on LinkedIn here.
Discovery
Most notable skills
- Insurance
- Constructive Feedback
- Diversity and Inclusion
Most common job titles
- Financial Advisor
- Service Consultant
- Business Consultant
Largest job functions
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Support
Open jobs
- Senior Java developer
- IT auditor
- Junior data scientist
- Marketing consultant
You can find a list of the open jobs available on LinkedIn here.
Deloitte
Most notable skills
- International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- External Auditing
- Accounting
Most common job titles
- Audit Manager
- Actuarial Analyst
- Data Analyst
Largest job functions
- Accounting
- Finance
- Information Technology
Open jobs
- Senior audit manager
- Senior consultant: Human Capital
- Cyber privacy manager
You can find a list of the open jobs available on LinkedIn here.
Naspers
Most notable skills
- Call Centre Administration
- Broadcast Television
- Customer Service Management
Most common job titles
- Accountant
- Senior Software Engineer
- Business Analyst
Largest job functions
- Finance
- Accounting
- Business Development
Open jobs
- Customer experience manager
- SAP ISM application support specialist
You can find a list of the open jobs available on LinkedIn here.
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