Although all of South Africa\u2019s major cities are unique, most of them are home to a different set of core industries. Not sure where to start your new career? Adzuna rounded up SA\u2019s best cities to live and work in, based on their core industries.<\/p>\n
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The Mother City is arguably the most beautiful of all of South Africa\u2019s major cities, which is why tourism<\/a> is a booming industry here. It\u2019s also a great destination for IT professionals<\/a> since it\u2019s home to the most registered IT companies in the country. With some of the best schools, colleges and universities in SA, it\u2019s also one of the best cities to live and work in for those of you working in the field of education.<\/p>\n IT jobs on offer:<\/strong> 3,631<\/p>\n Tourism jobs on offer:<\/strong> 115<\/p>\n Educational jobs on offer: <\/strong>715<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Not only does Durban have South Africa\u2019s busiest port, but it\u2019s also home to the largest of its kind on the African continent. If you\u2019re in the export-related trade<\/a>, Durbs might be the ideal location for you to settle down in. Durban is also a trading hub, and with its subtropical weather, it\u2019s ideal for those looking to land a job in the tourism industry.<\/p>\n Export jobs on offer:<\/strong> 65<\/p>\n Tourism jobs on offer:<\/strong> 62<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Johannesburg is home to the Stock Exchange, making it SA\u2019s leading financial city. The city\u2019s initial wealth might have been founded on mining, but nowadays, the focus is on services<\/a> and manufacturing<\/a>.<\/p>\n Service jobs on offer<\/strong>: 5,632<\/p>\n Manufacturing jobs on offer:<\/strong> 1,154<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Jacaranda city is South Africa\u2019s executive capital and also where you\u2019ll find the government headquarters along with an abundance of foreign embassies and diplomatic missions. Steel and iron works are Pretoria\u2019s main commercial industries while manufacturing<\/a> and automobile<\/a> sales also employ the majority of Pretoria locals.<\/p>\n Manufacturing jobs on offer:<\/strong> 222<\/p>\n Car sales jobs on offer: <\/strong>194<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Port Elizabeth, also known as the \u201cFriendly City\u201d, is an easy-going metropolis that\u2019s home to SA\u2019s automobile industry. Most automobile assembly plants are based here, including the likes of GM, Volkswagen and Ford. If you\u2019re not in the automobile industry<\/a>, you might also be able to land a great job in the export industry since PE\u2019s ore export<\/a> is a big deal.<\/p>\n Automobile jobs on offer:<\/strong> 82<\/p>\n Export jobs on offer:<\/strong> 24<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bloem is more than just the \u201cCity of Roses\u201d. Gone are the days where the heart of South Africa\u2019s Free State depended on sectors like mining and agriculture. Nowadays, your best chances at success (career-wise) would be landing a job in the manufacturing, export, or high tech<\/a> industries.<\/p>\n Manufacturing jobs on offer:<\/strong> 56<\/p>\n Tech jobs on offer:<\/strong> 54<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although Kimberley is the sea of South Africa\u2019s provincial legislature, it\u2019s been a hub of industrialisation ever since the late nineteenth century. If you work within the mining<\/a> or agricultural sectors, you have a very good chance of landing your dream job here!<\/p>\n Mining jobs on offer:<\/strong> 90<\/p>\n Agricultural jobs on offer:<\/strong> 49<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Why not try using Adzuna\u2019s<\/a> job search tools today? With over 140,000 online listings, we make it easier than ever to find the job of your dreams. And even if you can\u2019t find what you\u2019re looking for right now, you can always sign up for job alerts so you\u2019ll be the first to know when a new vacancy shows up!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Although all of South Africa\u2019s major cities are unique, most of them are home to a different set of core industries. Not sure where to start your new career? Adzuna rounded up SA\u2019s best cities to live and work in, based on their core industries. 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Pretoria<\/h3>\n
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Bloemfontein<\/h3>\n
Kimberley<\/h3>\n
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