Part-time roles are a great way to prepare you for your future career, and in the aftermath of the pandemic, these roles have become even more sought-after. If you’re trying to line up extra income, a non-permanent position might be the ideal solution to your problem.
Are part-time roles the right option for you?
With so many businesses being forced to retrench staff, temporary employees have become much more in demand. Temporary jobs also help professionals jump from short-term to permanent employment opportunities since they add valuable skills to their resumes while they’re working part-time.
Adzuna currently lists more than 2900 part-time and temporary positions across the country, making this the ideal time to start applying for roles that might boost your chances of securing a permanent position in the future.
Here are the top part-time roles on offer in SA
Adzuna has identified some of the most common and widely available temporary jobs in South Africa. These include:
Part-time retail jobs
Even during the hardest of lockdown stages, retail stores in South Africa were operational. Potential roles in the sector include supermarket assistants, merchandisers, and warehouse staff. To land a job in retail, you’ll need basic literacy and numeracy skills and the ability to work in shifts. Some previous customer-facing experience will be a bonus.
Temporary admin positions
Temporary employment within the administrative and clerical sector provides much-needed support to businesses during these trying times. If you want to work as a part-time secretary or administrator, you should have excellent intrapersonal skills, be reliable and have clerical experience that includes IT savvy and typing skills. Typical roles available in this niche include virtual assistants, receptionist, and personal assistants.
No-experience shift jobs
If you don’t have any experience in a specific industry or ever worked as a skilled employee before, you’ll need to start building from the ground up in a no-experience-required, entry-level role. You’ll be looking at roles like cleaners, packing assistants, and warehouse production staff. A willingness to learn, good work ethic, and punctuality are the minimum requirements for landing a job that doesn’t require previous experience.
Temp driving roles
Courier companies in South Africa are busier than they have ever been before, which creates a window of opportunity for anyone looking to secure a temporary role as a driver. Struggling to land a break with a courier company? You can always broaden your search to food delivery services and moving companies. Obviously, you’ll need a valid driving licence to become a temporary driver. But you’ll also need to be able to demonstrate your communication skills.
Final thoughts
Your ability to find part-time employment depends on the kind of job you’re applying for. It also depends on your ability to demonstrate you are suitable for the role. Contracting might just be the best thing you can do for the future of your career right now. It’ll help you gain valuable transferable skills, practice your communication, and add relevant experience to your CV. Once you’re ready to start job hunting, head over to Adzuna, where we list all the jobs in one place, making it that much easier to find and apply for a position that can open up new doors for you!