Top tech companies to work for in South Africa

The tech industry in South Africa has some of the best companies to work for (Stocksnap.io)

These are the best companies to work for in the tech industry as rated by employees.

South Africa’s Information and Communication Technology industry is one that bears characteristics of being well-established and sophisticated. It’s the largest and most advanced in Africa, it sports world leaders in a number of industries and is among the fastest growing sectors in the country.

It’s no wonder then that well-known international and local brands have set up camp in the South African market. And the benefit for IT professionals is that because all these companies are competing for the number one spot in their respective industries, it gives you more opportunities to work for the best IT companies in the country.

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If you’re looking to make a move to a more rewarding position in a thriving IT company, take a look at this list of the top companies in IT to work for right now. The findings are based on Glassdoor’s employee feedback in which professionals voluntarily submitted company reviews. Internationally, Airbnb was rated as the best tech company. Locally, these are the best tech companies:

The best tech companies in South Africa

  • MWeb
  • Derivco
  • MTN
  • Vodacom
  • Telkom
  • Dimension Data
  • SABC
  • EOH
  • Business Connexion
  • Gijima
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    While there may be numerous opportunities in tech, the challenge or difficulty in finding a job often lies with how well your experience and skills align with the hiring needs of the tech company you’re applying to. Specifically in Cape Town, a burgeoning tech hub has increased the need for talented and experienced techies, not only in technology companies, but also in sectors such as retail, finance and engineering.

    Once you’ve decided that you’re ready to make your move into a tech company, you can check out the latest IT vacancies right here. To prepare for a variety of techie type interview questions, Careers24 has a several interview tips to get you on your way.