AI jobs surge in South Africa as demand grows for new skills and remote opportunities
Bulelwa Hoala
According to Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for August 2025, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world of work in South Africa, as the demand for AI-related skills skyrockets by 77% year-on-year.
Specialist roles such as machine learning engineers and data scientists are on the rise. Meanwhile, traditional jobs like content creators and financial clerks now require AI knowledge or skills to stay relevant.
Head of Data Insights & Customer Success at Pnet, Paul Byrne, joined Nzinga Qunta (standing in for Gugulethu Mfuphi) on Kaya Biz to unpack the most in-demand AI tools and skills.
Byrne touched on how junior and mid-level professionals can adapt, and why Gauteng and the Western Cape are driving the surge.
He also explored the growing international and remote opportunities, and what this rapid AI adoption means for the future of careers in South Africa.
Listen to the full conversation on the podcast:
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