Published by Mar 20, 2024
As of the fourth quarter in 2023, most South African employees were working as elementary workers. Over 3.9 million people in South Africa were employed in that occupation. Individuals with jobs in sales and services followed with close to 2.9 million workers. Moreover, some 1.48 million employees in the country were in managerial positions.
Number of people employed in South Africa in Q4 2023, by occupation (in 1,000s)
| Characteristic | Number of employees in thousands |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 3,912 |
| Sales and services | 2,862 |
| Clerk | 1,727 |
| Craft and related trade | 1,693 |
| Manager | 1,481 |
| Technician | 1,441 |
| Professional | 1,341 |
| Plant and machine operator | 1,323 |
| Domestic worker | 860 |
| Skilled agriculture | 76 |
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