Top 10 jobs in UAE that will be in demand

 

Labour market is gradually recovering after taking a major hit because of Covid-19, say recruiters

FOOD AND DRINK: The hospitality sector hit hard times. With restrictions eased, people are eating out again. The average salary for a bartender, waiter or supervisor is Dh4,000 to Dh5,000, rising to Dh7,500 to Dh8,500 for managers. High-end places can command significantly more. Chefs and head chefs can expect to take home between Dh6,000 to Dh38,000. Hotels often provide staff accommodation. Hollie Adams / Getty Images

Sarwat Nasir

Nov 4, 2020

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Recruiters in the UAE have said the number of job vacancies will grow next year, as the employment market slowly recovers.

The Covid-19 pandemic caused a major downturn in the labour market this year, with many employees across a variety of sectors being laid off, sent on unpaid leave or receiving salary cuts.

But recruiters said hiring is slowly picking up speed, with many opportunities in e-commerce and distribution.

“In the past few months, we’ve managed to speak to several employers and job applicants. Hiring is slowly picking back up again across key sectors contributing to the economy that include entertainment, hospitality, logistics, tourism, retail and property, but that is constantly changing amid the current uncertainty where a vaccine has yet to be found,” said Nevin Lewis, chief executive of Black and Grey human resources.

He told The National there had been a "massive growth" in new e-commerce retailers, online groceries and last-mile distribution centres in the UAE, especially in Dubai.

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Top 10 in-demand jobs in 2021

1. Software engineers (mobile developers, devOps, full stack developer) Dh15,000 - Dh30,000
2. Digital product developers - (UI/UX) and product managers Dh20,000 – Dh40,000
3. Cloud infrastructure and cyber security Dh15,000 - Dh30,000
4. Business development and sales specialist Dh10,000 – Dh30,000
5. Credit controllers and finance analyst Dh10,000 – Dh25,000
6. Flexible part time roles – Flexible pay
7. E-commerce managers Dh8,000 – Dh20,000
8. Data scientist Dh10,000 – Dh35,000
9. Marketing and social media specialist Dh5,000 – Dh15,000
10. Edtech experts Dh10,000 – Dh25,000