Cape Town runs on a handful of strong industries. If you’re job-hunting or weighing a move, here’s where the opportunities (and the big-name employers) are.
Top industries & employers
Technology & startups
Amazon (AWS), Takealot, Yoco, Luno
'Silicon Cape' — South Africa's tech and fintech hub; AWS has deep roots here and the startup scene is the country's strongest.
Business services & BPO
Call centres, offshore services
A booming global business-process-outsourcing destination — English-language contact centres serving the UK/US/Australia.
Finance & insurance
Old Mutual, Sanlam, Allan Gray, Coronation
A major financial-services and asset-management centre, several head-quartered in the city.
Film, media & advertising
Production houses, ad & photo shoots
A world-class film-production location — the light, scenery and favourable rand draw global commercials and features.
Tourism & hospitality
Hotels, restaurants, tour operators
One of the world's top destinations; tourism and hospitality are huge year-round employers.
Wine & agriculture
Cape Winelands estates, exports
The historic Cape Winelands (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Constantia) anchor a major wine and agri-export industry.