The List of Occupations in High Demand will be reviewed every 2 years unless it is deemed necessary to do so earlier. The next list of occupations in high demand is planned to be published in 2020 (National List of Occupations in High Demand: 2018).
These jobs i.e. 130+ jobs in highest demand; 110+ jobs in higher demand; and 120+ jobs in high demand.
The idea of “Occupations in High Demand” encompasses the idea of historical, current and anticipated occupational growth trends (including new and emerging occupations), and occupational shortages (National List of Occupations in High Demand: 2018).
List of 110+ jobs in higher demand: 2018
- Hotel Manager
- Importer or Exporter
- Retail Manager
- Service Station Manager
- Mechanical Engineer
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Architect
- General Medical Practitioner
- Hospital Pharmacist
- Industrial Pharmacist
- Retail Pharmacist
- University Lecturer
- Professor/Associate Professor
- Early Childhood Development Practitioner
- Financial Investment Advisor
- Skills Development Facilitator/Practitioner
- Labour Market Analyst
- ICT Systems Analyst
- Software Developer
- JCT Risk Specialist
- Programmer Analyst
- Developer Programmer
- Applications Programmer
- Social Worker
- Electronic Engineering Technician
- Fossil Power Plant Process Controller
- Hydro Power Plant Process Controller
- Nuclear Power Plant Process Controller
- Wind Turbine Power Plant Process Controller
- Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant Process Controller
- Weatherisation Installers and Technicians
- Solar Photovoltaic Service Technician
- Wind Turbine Service Technician
- Agricultural Technician
- Agricultural Laboratory Technician
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
- Mathematical Assistant
- Data Quality Officer
- Decision Support Analyst
- Statistical Assistant
- Actuarial Assistant
- Insurance Agent
- Insurance Broker
- Commodities Trader
- Events Manager
- Visual Merchandiser
- Light Technician
- Computer Network Technician
- Geographic Information Systems Specialist
- Geographic Information Systems Technicians
- Client Services Administrator
- General Clerk
- Administrative Assistants
- Word Processing Operator
- Machine Shorthand Reporter
- Data Entry Operator
- Gaming Worker
- Bookmaker’s Clerk
- Payroll Clerk
- Road Traffic Controller
- Transport Clerk
- Carpenter and Joiner
- Carpenter
- Shutter hand
- Joiner
- Plumber
- Solar Installer
- Gas Practitioner
- Fire Services Plumber
- Plumbing Inspector
- Heat Pump Installer
- Pipe Fitter
- Welder
- Fitter-welder
- Gas Cutter
- Sheet metal worker
- Boiler Maker
- Metal Machinist
- Fitter and Turner
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic
- Mechanical Equipment Repairer
- Mechanical Fitter
- Fitter
- Diesel Fitter
- Small Engine Mechanic
- Diesel Mechanic
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Tractor Mechanic
- Forklift Mechanic
- Lubrication Equipment Mechanic
- Goldsmith
- Diamond and Gemstone Setter
- Electrical Line Mechanic
- Cable Jointer
-
Upholste rer - Shot firer
- Blaster
- Textile Wet Process Production Operator
- Textile Wet Processes Finishing Machine Operator
- Textile Printing Machine Operator
- Fabric Bleaching Machine Operator
- Textile
D yeing Machine Operator/ Textile Dyer - Textile Dyeing and Printing Preparation Machine Operator
- Footwear Cutting Production Machine Operator
- Footwear
Clos ing Production Machine Operator - Footwear Bottom Stock Production Machine Operator
- Footwear Lasting Production Machine Operator
- Footwear Finishing Production Machine Operator
- Lorry Driver
- Truck Driver (General)
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