Jobs in Midrand

Office Place describes Midrand as a “halfway house”, as the result of its central positioning between Centurion and Kyalami; as an “epicentre of economic activity” because of its close proximity to Johannesburg, Centurion, and Pretoria; and as a “formidable commercial node”, where leading brands such as Vodacom, Microsoft, Neotel, and Altech Autopage have all set up their local head offices.

The town is awash with business park developments, that range from N1 Business Park and International Business Gateway, to Old Mint Park, the Midrand Business Park, Tilbury Business Park, and the Corporate Park South.

Glassdoor pegs a manager’s salary in the Midrand area at between R558 000 and R1,1 million per annum, with an average expected annual salary at this level of R695 000 each financial year.

Indeed reveals that professional services company Deloitte, security solutions provider Fidelity Services Group, Austrian multinational energy drink producer Red Bull, aviation company Safair, and accommodation group The Capital Hotels and Apartments are just a few of the popular employers in Midrand who are expanding their staffing requirements; or are in need of specific professional skills at their Midrand offices.

Search for jobs within your professional niche or speciality area, on cutting-edge job portals such as Executive Placements.

Find a medical job in Midrand, such as a medical manager at a multinational pharmaceutical company with oncology and anti-infectives experience; engineering jobs that include the likes of an engineering lead, a renewable energy mechatronic engineer, or a mechanical design engineer (of military vehicles); finance jobs such as a creditors clerk or finance assistant, a finance manager (with pharmaceutical experience), or an accounts payable officer (in the manufacturing industry); and marketing jobs such as a marketing manager, marketing assistant, or digital marketing specialist – where your level of experience and the honed skills you bring to the table will certainly be considered when it comes to structuring your pay package.

Lead Home predicts that there may soon be no gap separating the cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria, as a result of Midrand’s phenomenal growth rate. In fact, families are flocking to the town – specifically suburbs with a country-like atmosphere such as Noordwyk, Blue Hills, Crowthorne, Glen Austin, Glenferness, and President Park – to “take advantage of the laid-back lifestyle and variety of amenities” that have been laid on for residents.

Properties can be found with a wide variety of different building styles in evidence, from the “new and upmarket, to the slightly older apartment”, as well as budding developments and retirement villages. Equestrian suburbs such as Beaulieu, where large oval horse-racing tracks are well maintained for the equestrian set, are similarly popular.

According to LWP Properties, prices range from an affordable entry into the property market at under R700k for a one-bedroom apartment in suburbs like Noordwyk or Halfway Gardens; all the way through to the upscale gated communities of Helderfontein and Steyn City at R3 million for a home or more, as a result of their premium finishes and world-class amenities.

Midrand is considered a “prime investment opportunity” right now, due to its high demand for housing and relatively limited supply. So, whether you’re a young professional looking for urban convenience, or a growing family in need of suburban tranquillity, this is the place to find that perfect blend of cost effectiveness, convenience, and the lifestyle you most desire. 

Of interest is that the recent shift towards younger buyers, with 91 percent of these over the past few years being 49 years of age, or younger, thereby underscoring the town’s appeal to a “dynamic and aspirational population”.

Once you’re settled in Midrand, and your kids have been accepted into a school such as Midrand Primary, Nizamiye Primary or High, Kyalami Preparatory, or one of two private Curro schools (Curro Midrand – Sagewood Campus, or Curro Midrand Independent School), it will be time to get your downtime pursuits firing on all cylinders.

Leisure activities for those who love to get out of the house include the World of Golf theme park, with its incredible amenities for enthusiasts and pro golfers alike; a girly shopping spree at the Mall of Africa; a horse or motor racing function at Kyalami Race Track, where you’ll surely attend dressed to the nines; exhibition hopping at Gallagher Convention Centre (click here for upcoming events); and a trip to see the shrikes, barbets, storks, and babblers at Glen Auston Bird Sanctuary, or the varied animals and shy owls at Lory Park Animal Zoo and Owl Sanctuary.

Ranked as one of the 10 biggest shopping malls in South Africa, Mall of Africa’s 131 038m² also receives the most shoppers out of any mall in the country, according to BusinessTech. A browse of its website reveals services that include free wi-fi and no loadshedding (due to its 150 000 roof-installed solar panels), the fact that visitors can dine at the likes of an extensive A to Z of restaurant options, and be entertained at anything from Bounce Inc, Discovery Soccer Park, Fun Park, Kyalami Indoor Karting, or Ster Kinekor between 9am and 8pm daily, over and above any retail therapy they care to indulge in.

Also check out Blue Hills Shopping Centre, Midrand City Shopping Centre, and China Town Mall Midrand for smaller and less overwhelming shopping experiences – such as the unavoidable weekly grocery run.

Info Is Info provides a list of sports clubs to check out, from Adventure Boot Camp for Women (suited to female fitness enthusiasts of all ages, shapes, sizes, and walks of life who prefer to train with others in the great outdoors), to the Kyalami Country Club (for competitive golf and, perhaps, a game of padel), and the Capriole Stables (for age-specific horse riding lessons, together with regular pony camps in the school hols).

If throwing weights around and gunning it on the treadmill are more your vibe, rather check out the extensive list of gyms and fitness clubs in Midrand, as compiled by Fresha. The same app also ranks the hair, nail, and beauty salons in the area – giving each a star rating according to recent visitor feedback, the venue’s address, and the prices of their treatments, so that online browsers can assess both the quality offered by the venue, its proximity to home or work, and whether it will allow you to treat yourself to some self-care while still remaining within a monthly budget.

Drum reports that Themba Sekowe aka DJ Maphorisa (or Lawd Porry), age 35, bought a house in Midrand during 2017, and it’s known to be a fabulous hangout on the weekends and in holiday periods for other local and international producers, artists, and DJs.

“Equipped with a studio and a home bar with big red couches, his double-storey house also features a garage big enough for [the] two luxury cars that he owns. Humble about his achievements, Maphorisa also recently bought his pastor mother a new Mercedes-Benz.”

Maphorisa’s home could one day be the setting for a rap music video, with its gorgeous views, large pool, and simple yet appealing interior.

TripAdvisor suggests the following eight restaurants to try in the Midrand vicinity:

• Kream Restaurant – which features international/contemporary cuisine, and is vegetarian and vegan friendly;
• The Hussar Grill – a steakhouse with excellent service;
• Nomad Restaurant – a Turkish restaurant, favoured for a romantic dinner or night out with your best mates;
• Casa Bella – an authentic Italian-inspired restaurant, with exceptional woodfired pizza;
• Fangio’s – another Italian food venue, this time with a passion for F1 racing;
• Jackson’s Real Food Market – a café and organic natural health deli, which caters for almost every different eating style (flexitarian, low sugar, low carb or gluten free, anyone?);
• Tiger’s Milk – a bar and fast (or ‘dude’) food venue, with plentiful burger-and-beer options to fuel you up for a night out on the town;
• La Parada – a leading small plate or tapas offering, known for its mouthwatering Spanish-style meals.

There’s certainly no lack of choice for foodies, who are on the hunt for that next-level dining experience.