Technology

Filling highly technical roles demands deep market knowledge. At Salt, we understand the talent you need and the technology they use. In the digital sector, technologies are changing so rapidly that identifying technical professionals with the ideal portfolio of skills for your business can be a real challenge. Our consultants are specialists in niche vertical markets, meaning that we can truly understand the requirements of a role and ensure that every candidate we introduce to you is a perfect match.

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Jobs: Technology

Job Industry: Technology

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Technical Operations & Onboarding Specialist - Cape Town (Hybrid) We're hiring a driven and detail-oriented Technical Operations & Onboarding Specialist to join a growing fintech company based in Cape Town.…

Cape Town

Permanent

ZAR720000.00 - ZAR850000.00 per annum

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Senior Business Analyst (Finance) Location: On-site - Western Cape Salary: R70,000 per month CTC Type: Full-time, permanent A leading financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to…

Cape Town

Permanent

Up to ZAR70000.00 per annum

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SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Consultant We are looking for an experienced SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Consultant to join our network of expert contractors. If you're passionate about configuration, integration, and…

South Africa

Contract

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SAP Test Manager Location: South Africa (Client has offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban) Duration: Permanent Industry: SAP Services / Enterprise Data Management About the Opportunity We're partnering with…

South Africa

Permanent

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Role: Cybersecurity Analyst / Security Operations Engineer Location: Durban, KZNA global business services provider specialises in sustainability solutions, ESG advisory, and technology-driven process support. With a presence in over 20…

Durban

Permanent

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Are you the go-to person when IT hits the fan? Are you that rare unicorn who can calm users, squash bugs, and debug servers all before your second coffee? If…

Cape Town

Permanent

ZAR28000 - ZAR35000 per month

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Technical Team Lead (Python) - FinTech SaaS PlatformRole SummaryI am helping my client, a specialist FinTech firm based in Johannesburg, to look for an experienced Technical Team Lead (Python) to…

Johannesburg

Permanent

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Intermediate Python Developer - FinTech SaaS PlatformRole SummaryI am helping my client, a specialist FinTech firm based in Rosebank, Johannesburg, to look for a skilled Intermediate Python Developer to join…

Johannesburg

Permanent

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Junior Python Developer - FinTech SaaS PlatformRole SummaryI am helping my client, a specialist FinTech firm based in, Johannesburg, to look for a highly motivated Junior Python Developer to join…

Johannesburg

Permanent

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Senior Python Developer - Capital Markets SystemsRole PurposeI am helping my client to look for a Senior Python Developer with expertise in Capital Markets systems to design, develop, and implement…

Pretoria

Permanent

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Role Function The Senior SAP Data Migration Consultant (FICO) is responsible for leading and executing end-to-end data migration activities within SAP transformation or implementation projects, with a focus on the…

South Africa

Contract

ZAR750 - ZAR850 per hour + time and material

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Senior Product Designer (Remote - South Africa Based) Design the future of personal finance with a platform that's changing the game. Looking to be part of a product-led company that's…

South Africa

Permanent

ZAR960000.00 - ZAR1200000.00 per annum

Opportunities to further your career within the Technology industry

A large amount of job opportunities and a limited number of talent creates a skill shortage for most technological sectors, which is only difficult to bridge.

Technology experts are no longer only employed by technical organisations. With the increasing importance of technology in our everyday working lives, all industries need experts in this field and usually have their own department in-house. Besides technical companies, the manufacturing, financial and public sectors also offer multiple job opportunities.

Salary information and career progression

The Technology industry encompasses many disciplines, so average salaries can vary significantly. However, the data below gives you a good ballpark figure based upon the level of experience:

Typical rolesSalary levels
Software EngineerR 360k – R 500k
Senior Software EngineerR 600k – R 1mil
Solution ArchitectR 1mil – R 1.5mil
Engineering DirectorR 1.5mil+

Recent Changes

Since there have been some drastic changes in the Technology industry over the last couple of years, it is not surprising that the employment market has also been constantly changing. One of these changes concerns the number of specialisms in Technology. While a couple of years ago technical specialist areas were more or less straightforward, these days the amount of specialisms has become unaccountable. Some of the most popular areas include games development, technology consulting, IT services, web development, and telecommunications IT.

  • Future Prospects

    The working conditions for technical professionals are expected to stay as attractive as they currently are. This means that they will continue to have great onsite facilities, work with the latest technologies and in some cases have flexible working policies. Due to the fact that constant innovation is expected within this industry, it is unlikely that technical jobs will become repetitive or boring after some time.

  • Salt’s advice for getting a job in the Technology industry

    Employers’ Requirements

    The employers’ requirements for Technology specialists strongly depend on the area in which you are specialised. If your job is business-focused, the employers will want to see that you are able to apply your technical knowledge for commercial processes. If you have a very specific technical job, in e.g. software engineering or programming, it is crucial to show employers your knowledge of programming languages, of networks and your development skills. Despite the differences, there are some key competencies which are expected from all Technology professionals, including organisational skills, flexibility, and team working skills.

    CV Requirements

    Similar to the employers’ requirements, the CV requirements for Technology jobs vary strongly between the various specialist sectors. Some core skills which every specialist working in Technology should have are problem-solving abilities as well as the knowledge to develop and maintain software applications. Furthermore, professionals should try to keep themselves updated about the latest technical techniques and principles and should know how to communicate technical details to non-technical clients.

    Technology Job Interview Preparation

    Unlike many marketing, sales and creative interviews, technology interviews are very straightforward. The main objective of the interviews is to find out if your technical knowledge corresponds to the requirements needed for a particular job. Depending on the role, different test formats are used. The most frequently used formats are numerical reasoning tests, questions which require to apply your technical knowledge to a real-life situation and the completion of tasks, such as coding. The best way to prepare for a technical interview is to refresh your knowledge about the fundamentals in a specific technical field and to inform yourself about the company.

    Educational Requirements

    Most companies require their future employees to have a bachelor’s degree in IT, ideally in fields like computer science or information systems, combined with relevant work experience. Some employers expect their employees to also have a postgraduate degree in their specialised sector, e.g. in data science, mobile development or web infrastructure.

Top Tip

"As much as strong coding capabilities are important, having a high EQ has the potential to exponentially grow your career. "

— Nicky Fastovsky, Practice Manager

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