Gauteng is South Africa’s biggest job market, covering Johannesburg, Pretoria and Ekurhuleni and the towns between them. Almost every kind of work is here, from corporate and government jobs to factory, driving, household and care work.
Common Work in Gauteng
Some of the kinds of work you’ll find in Gauteng, with tips for each:
How Tendela Helps You Find Work in Gauteng
- Location-based search: see jobs near you in Gauteng, with distance and estimated travel time.
- Real-time notifications: get alerted as soon as a matching job is posted, not days later.
- AI CV generation: build a CV from your phone and tailor it to the jobs you apply for.
- One-tap applications: apply quickly, before popular roles fill.
- Direct messaging: confirm hours, pay and travel with the employer before you commit.
Local tip: With so many jobs spread across a big province, location-based search helps you focus on roles you can actually get to.
Jobs in Other Areas
In Gauteng: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Ekurhuleni. Other provinces: Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, Free State, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Northern Cape.
Get Started
Looking for work in Gauteng? Download the Tendela mobile app or use the web app, build your profile once, and get matched to jobs near you.