Eunice, the character portrayed by the talented actress Oratile Maitisa in Skeem Saam, has captured the hearts of viewers with her reserved demeanor. But beyond her on-screen presence, there’s much more to know about this powerful young woman. Oratile Maitisa was born on March 1, 1999, making her 24 years old.

Beyond her acting career, Oratile Maitisa has embraced her spiritual calling as a Sangoma. In 2021, she shared photos of herself donning a traditional Sangoma outfit, revealing that her spiritual journey began during her childhood. With her gifts, she aspires to help others, joining the ranks of other Mzansi celebrity Sangomas like Luyanda Potwana, Mlungisi Mathe, Phelo Bala, and Masechaba Ndlovu.

As a gifted actress and a powerful Sangoma, her journey continues to captivate and inspire those who follow her endeavors.

These jobs have the most work-from-home opportunities in South Africa

Introduction

Data from CareerJunction’s latest employment insights report reveals the sectors in South Africa that are offering the most remote work opportunities in the country.

Understanding the CareerJunction Employment Insights Report

The CareerJunction Employment Insights Report examines employment trends in the South African online job market, providing insights into the country’s labor market dynamics.

Data Source: Saongroup South Africa

The report’s data was obtained from Saongroup South Africa, a platform used by approximately 5,000 recruiters across the country to advertise job vacancies accessible to millions of registered job seekers.

Shifts in Work Approaches due to the Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021 brought about changes in perspectives and attitudes regarding work in South Africa. Many companies either adopted fully remote (work from home) or hybrid work models.

The Popularity of Working from Home and Challenges

CareerJunction stated that working from home was initially welcomed by many employees. However, the trend has not been as enduring as expected, with many companies calling their staff back to the office, partially due to ongoing load-shedding and a desire for more collaborative environments.

Rise of the Hybrid Work Model

To balance employee and employer demands, the hybrid work model, combining home-based and office work, has gained popularity, albeit with its own set of challenges.

Increasing Remote Work Opportunities

Despite debates about the best work model, there has been a significant increase in remote work opportunities compared to previous years.

Sectors Offering Remote Work Opportunities

The report highlights specific sectors that offer the most remote work opportunities in South Africa:

1. Information Technology

Remote vacancies in Jan 2020: 0.4%
Remote vacancies in Jan 2023: 10.4%

The IT sector provides the highest number of remote work opportunities, with remote IT job opportunities more than doubling since January 2021. Software Development roles represent the majority of remote working opportunities (56%).

2. Business & Management

Remote vacancies in Jan 2020: 0.1%
Remote vacancies in Jan 2023: 2.1%

Remote jobs in this sector are relatively rare but have seen an increase in recent times, with 2.1% of Business & Management jobs being remote opportunities in January 2023.

3. Finance

Remote vacancies in Jan 2020: 0.1%
Remote vacancies in Jan 2023: 1.1%

The finance sector offers limited options for remote work, with only 1.1% of Finance jobs currently allowing telecommuting. There was a spike in remote Finance jobs in February 2022, but there has been a decrease compared to the previous year.

4. Admin, Office & Support

Remote vacancies in Jan 2020: 0.5%
Remote vacancies in Jan 2023: 1.7%

This sector has experienced a significant drop in remote work opportunities over the past year, with 50% fewer remote positions available.

5. Sales

Remote vacancies in Jan 2020: 0.2%
Remote vacancies in Jan 2023: 1.5%

The sales sector has seen a steady increase in remote work opportunities over the past three years, with 1.5% of jobs currently being remote. Representative/sales consulting roles account for 48% of all remote sales jobs.

Sectors with Fewer Remote Work Opportunities

While some sectors offer numerous remote work options, others have fewer opportunities. The following sectors have the least remote working vacancies:

1. Mining
2. Sport & Fitness
3. Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry
4. Personal Appearance
5. Transportation
6. Travel & Tourism

Conclusion

While the trend of remote work in South Africa may be decreasing slightly, there are still plenty of remote work opportunities available across various sectors. The IT sector stands out with the highest number of remote work opportunities, while other industries are slowly embracing this flexible work model.