Survey results for 2019

Morocco: The survey results are based on responses by 224 candidates based in Morocco. 54% of them have more than 10 years of experience and 60% are positive about the current job market situation. 74% think that less than 3 months is required to secure a new job. Career growth is the top reason people are looking for a new job, and 94% trust recruitment firms most to assist with their job search. For more insights, click on the infographic.

South Africa:The survey results are based on responses by 615 candidates based in South Africa. 72% of candidates have been looking for a job since the past 6 months and only 26% feel positive about the current economic situation. Career growth, desire for more responsibility and salary package are top reasons why people are looking for a new job. Download the South Africa Salary & Skills Guide 2020 for salary benchmarks. 92% trust recruitment firms most to assist with their job search. For more insights, click on the infographic.

Africa: The survey results are based on responses by 1356 candidates based in Africa. 74% of them have more than 5 years of experience and 68% believe that less than 3 months are required to find a new job. People are looking for a new job because they want their responsibilities to broaden, they think their current role does not offer career growth and others are looking for a better salary package. For more insights, click on the infographic.

Morocco: Our Q3 job market survey for Morocco was responded to by 230 candidates based there. 74% hold managerial to director level positions. 40% have been looking for a job in the past 3 months. 66% think that less than 3 months is required to find a new job. Salary still is the major reason candidates are looking for a move. Job seekers trust recruitment firms most to assist with finding their next career opportunity. Candidates in Morocco are most satisfied with their current industry/sector and the responsibility level.

South Africa: Our Q3 job market survey for South Africa was responded to by 327 candidates based there. 51% are working on a permanent contract basis and 30% are looking for a new job. Only 39% are optimistic about the current job market situation with 57% believing that the situation will improve in the next 6 months. Candidates trust recruitment firms most to assist with their job search, followed by professional networking platforms and personal networks. Most people (55%) are looking for a new job because they think their current role isn’t offering them opportunities for further development. 

Africa: Our Q3 job market survey for Africa was responded to by 966 candidates based there. 62% of candidates hold managerial or director level positions. 48% are optimistic about the current job market situation and 64% believe the market will improve in the upcoming 6 months. Most job seekers are looking for their next career move for a better salary package and so that their responsibilities broaden. Candidates trust recruitment firms as the channel most useful in their job search. 83% have positive expectations with regards to their skills development in the next one year.

Morocco: 66% of our Q2 job market survey respondents feel that less than three months are required to find a new job. The top three reasons motivating job seekers in search of new opportunities are the need for a better salary package (50%), current role isn’t offering further development (39%) and the ambition for more responsibility (37%). To find out more, click on the survey infographic. 

South Africa: 46% of our survey respondents are in Managerial and Executive level roles. 64% believe that the job market will improve in the next six months. Top three aspects of their job that people are most satisfied with include their current industry/sector, their manager and level of responsibility. To find out more, click on the survey infographic.