Frequently Asked Questions

Josad is a modern career platform built specifically for Ethiopian tech professionals, digital creators, and innovative employers. We aggregate and curate verified opportunities in software engineering, IT infrastructure, and digital design across Addis Ababa and throughout Ethiopia, helping job seekers build profiles, discover roles, and connect directly with hiring teams.

Yes, Josad is 100% free for job seekers. You can search jobs, save listings, submit applications, track your application statuses, and join our community Telegram channels without any fees or subscription costs.

We focus on technology and creative sectors, including Software Development (frontend, backend, full stack, mobile apps, DevOps), IT & Systems Administration (network engineering, cloud operations, technical support, systems security), and Design & Digital (UI/UX design, graphic design, brand strategy, and product design).

Yes! Listings cover all career stages, from internships and junior developer roles to senior engineering leadership positions. You can filter opportunities by experience level to find roles matching your current career phase.

To submit your best application, set up your Josad applicant profile with your contact details, upload an up-to-date CV or resume (PDF format), and link your portfolio or GitHub. Once your profile is ready, you can apply for jobs with just a few clicks.

When you apply for roles on Josad, all your submissions are tracked in your personal Applicant Dashboard (`/applicant/applications`). You can check whether your application is submitted, shortlisted, or updated by the hiring team.

Employers can sign in, complete a streamlined employer verification (KYC) process, and publish open positions through our dedicated employer portal. Listings gain immediate visibility across thousands of active developers, system administrators, and designers on both the web and Telegram channels.

Trust and safety are core priorities. Every employer undergoes identity and company verification before their postings go live. Our team monitors listings to ensure all opportunities are legitimate, accurately described, and free of spam or unauthorized middlemen.

Job postings remain active until their specified application deadline or until the employer marks them closed. Verified postings are automatically archived once their expiration date passes to ensure job seekers only browse fresh opportunities.

Yes. Many regional and global firms use Josad to recruit remote Ethiopian software engineers, designers, and IT specialists. Listings clearly indicate whether roles are on-site in Addis Ababa, hybrid, or 100% remote.

Josad operates field-specific Telegram channels (@josad_software, @josad_it, and @josad_digital) integrated with our web platform. Every approved listing is published to both the website and the relevant Telegram feed in real time, so you can receive instant mobile alerts and apply via the web dashboard.

Yes. Listings clearly specify their workplace arrangement: on-site positions in Addis Ababa and other regional cities, flexible hybrid arrangements, and fully remote roles for Ethiopian professionals working with local companies and international organizations.

You can join directly via our verified channel links: @josad_software for engineering and development, @josad_it for IT infrastructure and systems, and @josad_digital for design and creative roles. Membership is free and open to everyone.