In May 2025, the Enbek.kz electronic labor market recorded high demand for mid-level specialists. Despite an overall decline in job openings and resumes, employers are actively recruiting in education, services, and construction.
According to the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, Enbek.kz posted in May: 86,000 job openings (–11.8% vs. April), 110,000 resumes (–4.3%).
Key changes:
Most in-demand professions: laborers, drivers, security guards, healthcare workers (orderlies, nurses).
Salary leaders: deputy head in the mining industry – from 788 000tenge, Chief builder – from 662 000 tenge, Drilling engineer – from 605 000 tenge.
Applicants have the most ambitious expectations: a pilot – from 2.3 million tenge, an IT project manager - from 1.2 million tenge, a site manager in the extractive industry – from 1.1 million tenge.
Who is looking for a job:
What does the business need to do?
If you're an employer experiencing staff shortages, you should reconsider your hiring conditions:
For job seekers:
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Source: Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kapital.kz
According to the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, Enbek.kz posted in May: 86,000 job openings (–11.8% vs. April), 110,000 resumes (–4.3%).
Key changes:
- Demand for mid-skilled workers exceeds supply by 16% – employers face a shortage of experienced specialists.
- Intense competition for top positions – more applicants than available openings.
- Decreased activity in Almaty (-28%), but stable demand in Nur Sultan, Turkestan and Pavlodar regions.
Most in-demand professions: laborers, drivers, security guards, healthcare workers (orderlies, nurses).
Salary leaders: deputy head in the mining industry – from 788 000tenge, Chief builder – from 662 000 tenge, Drilling engineer – from 605 000 tenge.
Applicants have the most ambitious expectations: a pilot – from 2.3 million tenge, an IT project manager - from 1.2 million tenge, a site manager in the extractive industry – from 1.1 million tenge.
Who is looking for a job:
- 44% of applicants are young people under 34 years of age,
- 37% are middle – aged candidates,
- Women are more active than men (52.8% versus 47.2%).
What does the business need to do?
If you're an employer experiencing staff shortages, you should reconsider your hiring conditions:
- Offer competitive salaries
- Develop corporate benefits
- Consider young professionals' expectations.
For job seekers:
- Update your resume
- Develop skills in demand in your field
- Maintain realistic salary expectations
Acsour helps businesses hire qualified personnel and optimize recruitment processes. Submit your request, and our experts will select the best candidates for you!
Source: Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kapital.kz