"Hiring intentions in the industry nevertheless remain amongst the strongest nationally, with many employers remaining continually on the lookout for difficult-to-find skill sets."

Brendon Carian, director of accounting, finance and ICT recruitment at Hudson says the "difficult-to-find skill sets" include Java and .Net developers, who are in demand from the private sector, rather than government employers.

"The demand is nationwide," Carian says.

CRM and Microsoft Sharepoint developers are also sought-after, he says.

"Candidates in those areas will have multiple offers on the table."