58,000 Jobs lying vacant for 100+ days in Portugal across 8 sectors: EuroStat

Highlights: 58,000 Job vacancies in Portugal in Eight Sectors

• 58,000 job openings were registered in Portugal in June 2023
• Portuguese companies are going to offer employment in eight sectors. 
• Eligible professionals have better opportunities to secure Portuguese work visas if they fall under those eight categories.
• Last year, Portugal launched the “Working in Portugal program” for migrants that will offer them employment opportunities.

 

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Top Demand Occupation List in Eight Sectors of Portugal: 

 

The eight sectors are: 

 

1. Information & Communication Technologies: 

The most-in-demand jobs in this sector include- 

Sector	Job role
Information and Communication Technologies	Cyber security specialists
	IT Engineers
	Data Analysts
	Software Developers
	IT Engineers with expertise in specific areas

 

2. Business Support Centres: 

As for this sector, professionals must have specific language skills, which is difficult to find. This sector includes: 

Sector	Job role
Business Support Centres	Sales administration
	Human resources
	Accounting
	Management control.
	IT Engineers with expertise in specific areas

 

3. Healthcare

In this sector, two professions are in demand:

Sector	Job role
Healthcare	Doctors       Nurses

 

The annual salary of the doctors depends on the skills and the profession they choose for themselves. 

4. Hospitality & Tourism

This sector includes occupations such as: 

Sector	Job role
Hospitality & Tourism	Hotels
	Restaurants
	Bars and cafes
	Tourism in general

 

5. Agriculture: This sector usually consists of: 

• Seasonal workers- These workers are mainly the fruit and vegetable pickers. 

 

6. Construction

This sector includes: 

Sector	Job role
Construction	Plumbers
	Electricians
	Other skilled tradespeople

 

7. Renewable energy

 This sector usually needs workers with experience in the following: 

• Development
• Installation
• Maintenance.

The majority of these sector jobs are in The Centre region of Portugal, and the most in-demand job is related to: 

Sector	Job role
Renewable energy	Personal care and healthcare
	Transportation
	The pharmaceutical industry
	Civil construction
	Machine operators
	Agriculture

 

They are also referred to as seasonal unskilled workers. Companies in this region also need professionals with expertise in language, programming, and technical skills in the IT, electronics, and contact center sectors.

People involved in economics, management, business studies, marketing, advertising, teaching, social sciences, humanities, specific engineering fields, and tourism-related roles can migrate to Europe.

8. Technology:  

This sector also falls into the category of the tech sector. This also includes workers from:

Sector	Job role
Technology	Software developers
	Data analysts
	Cyber security specialists
	IT engineers

 

Job salary Per Year in Portugal:

 

Jobs	Salary per year
Cyber security specialists	€50,932
Computer software engineer	€50,360
Human Resources managers	€ 52,696
Accountants	€38,438
Sales representatives	€ 30,242
Doctors	€88,488
Registered nurse	€ 31,702
Kitchen chef	€27,797
Waiters	€ 14,609
Barista	€ 12,932
Housekeepers	€14,902
Receptionists	€ 18,100
Guide escorts	€13,428
Fruit pickers	€ 10,628
Plumbers	€ 29,927
Electricians	€31,199
Solar energy system installer	€29,338

 

 

Rules that Foreign Workers must know before applying for a Portugal work visa:

 

The citizens of EU/EFA countries and Switzerland don't need a work visa to work in Portugal. However, if they plan to stay there for more than three months, they must opt for a residency visa.

 

Non-citizens of EU/EFA countries will need a work visa to work in Portugal. Portugal's Labour Authorities must complete the application process.

 

Before applying, the employer must confirm that the job vacancy has been posted for a minimum of one month ago for Portuguese workers to use. 

 

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Cost of staying in Portugal:

An individual who wants to work and live in Portugal must know the cost of staying in Portugal:

 

Expenses	Cost
Monthly expenses excluding the rent (Single person)	€ 617
Rent for 1 BHK apartment in the central city	€773.78 per month
Rent for 1 BHK apartment outside the city	€598.84 per month
One-way ticket for the local transport	€ 1.75
Monthly pass ticket	€ 40
Monthly expenses for a family of four excluding the rent	€ 2,168.60
Rent for three-bedroom apartment in the central city	€ 1,275.27
Rent for three-bedroom apartment outside the city	€ 992.89

 

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