The Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) has released a comprehensive report highlighting the most in-demand jobs in Egypt’s IT and Offshoring sector. Drawing insights from the latest ITIDA Employment Fairs, which saw participation from nearly 125 local and multinational companies between October 2023 and March 2024, the data reveals key trends shaping the job market.
According to the report, software development roles top the charts, accounting for over 58% of the 3,200 job openings offered by IT companies. Following closely are job roles in IT management and AI/data science, each comprising 9% of available opportunities.
Roles in IT infrastructure make up more than 7.5% of the offered jobs, while information security positions stand at 4.4%, data analysis at 3.7%, and digital arts at 3.2%. Telecommunications engineering jobs account for 2.4%, while R&D positions represent 1.15%.
English (49% of jobs), German (23%), French (14%), and Italian (13%) emerge as the top languages in demand by call centers and business process outsourcing (BPO) services.
It is worth noting that ITIDA regularly organizes employment fairs to connect talented individuals with employers while raising job awareness among Egyptian youth and facilitating access to opportunities within the IT sector. These events attract graduates from various disciplines, highlighting that opportunities in the IT sector extend beyond engineering and computer science graduates, emphasizing inclusivity and diversity in hiring practices. Additionally, a multitude of companies participate in ITIDA employment fairs, showcasing the promising trajectory of the IT industry and the diverse range of job opportunities it offers.
Aligned with the Agency’s strategic goals, a pivotal emphasis lies on doubling digital service exports. This targeted endeavor has borne fruit, evident in the impressive 54% growth witnessed in the offshoring industry in 2023.
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