The number of IT jobs advertised in Q2 2015 in SA has increased by 3% compared to Q1 2015, according to research from specialist recruiter Robert Walters.
Figures from the Robert Walters SA Jobs Index, which charts vacancy numbers posted to online platforms, has revealed the demand for IT professionals with specialist expertise is on the rise as businesses continue to use IT to improve their business intelligence and grow their competitive advantage.
The research is based on volume of jobs advertised on the online channels and the data is compared year-on-year. Robert Walters supplies the market update based on their specialists within the sectors and the results of the job index.
According to the recruitment company, the IT jobs that are being mostly advertised are business intelligence, solution architecture, business analytics, implementing security, enterprise risk management, customer relationship management, project management, as well as senior IT management.
It points out that roles in these areas will be a key hiring focus and likely to play a part in businesses going forward. Employers will be looking for candidates that can showcase their specialism.
"This demand reflects the increasing emphasis employers are placing on growing their businesses and understanding the upcoming market in terms of business intelligence and analysis," says Robert Nel, Robert Walters Associate Director.
However, although there is an increase in the demand for IT skills in the job market, the skills are in short supply in SA, the recruitment company says.
"The need for IT professionals with specialist expertise is on the rise as businesses continue to use IT to improve their business intelligence and grow their competitive advantage," Nel points out.
"IT professionals should look at developing their niche and focusing on specific skills. This will be useful when specifying their involvement towards the whole business," he adds.
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