The department regularly updates the list of skills considered critical skills.
These are skills the department deems critical to the South African economy.
Check out some of these scarce skills in South Africa today.
There are various skills spread across wide-ranging fields such as health, engineering and business. Photo: pexels.com, @Harold Granados, @Tima Miroshnichenko (modified by author)Source: UGC
This could be because such skilled people are not available or are available but do not meet thecurrent employmentcriteria.
The current list has various skills spread across wide-ranging fields.
Here is a list of scarce skills in South Africa in 2024.
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Top scarce skills in South Africa have competitive salaries. Photo: pexels.com, @LukasSource: UGC
These areoccupations or professionsthat are in high demand but face a shortage of qualified individuals to fill those positions.
These jobs are considered essential or critical for the country.
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What are the benefits of pursuing a scarce skills job?
A scarce skills job makes itextremely easyfor one to get employment, recognition, promotions, and good pay.
Scare skills jobs are in high demand in South Africa. Photo: pexels.com, @Andrea PiacquadioSource: UGC
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Some of the top scarce skills jobs in South Africa include information technology, busines techs and health sector.
Professionals in scarce skills areas may find more opportunities for career advancement. Photo: pexels.com, @Jose Ismael EspinolaSource: UGC
What are rare careers in South Africa?
There are numerous scarce skills in South Africa today.
These skills vary in educational requirements, industries, and average pay.
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Still, all of them are incredibly attractive to both locals and foreigners.
Briefly.co.za recently published an article abouthigh-demand productsin South Africa.
The gap will determine the possibility of your business succeeding.
There are numerous top scarce skills in South Africa today. Photo: pexels.com, @Anamul RezwanSource: UGC
Your ability to meet the demand in the market will equally dictate the viability of your business.
Getting to know some of the high-demand products in South Africa is a measure of business success.
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Source: Briefly News
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