Jobberman Job Scraper

Extract comprehensive job listings from Jobberman.com with ease. Collect job data including titles, companies, locations, and descriptions at scale. Perfect for job market research, recruitment agencies, and data analysis.

Features

• Comprehensive Job Data — Extract titles, companies, locations, and full descriptions
• Advanced Search & Filtering — Support for keywords, locations, and date filters
• Automatic Pagination — Handles multiple pages to collect extensive data
• Detailed Descriptions — Optional full job description extraction
• Proxy Support — Configurable proxies for reliable scraping

Use Cases

Job Market Research

Analyze current job trends and demand across industries. Understand salary ranges, required skills, and geographic distribution of opportunities.

Recruitment Agencies

Build comprehensive candidate databases and track job openings. Identify high-demand roles and emerging job categories.

Data Analysis

Create datasets for business intelligence and employment studies. Track job posting patterns and market dynamics.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
keyword	String	No	—	Job title or keywords to search for
location	String	No	—	Geographic location to filter results
posted_date	String	No	—	Filter by posting date (24h, 7d, 30d)
startUrl	String	No	—	Custom search URL to start from
results_wanted	Integer	No	50	Maximum number of jobs to collect
max_pages	Integer	No	10	Maximum pages to visit
collectDetails	Boolean	No	false	Extract full descriptions from detail pages
cookies	String	No	—	Custom cookies for requests
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	—	Proxy settings for scraping

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Output Data

Each item in the dataset contains:

Field	Type	Description
url	String	Job posting URL
title	String	Job position title
company	String	Hiring company name
location	String	Job location
date_posted	String	Posting date
description_html	String	Full description in HTML
description_text	String	Plain text description
job_type	String	Employment type
salary_range	String	Salary information
category	String	Job category

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Usage Examples

Basic Job Search

Extract software engineering jobs in Lagos:

{
  "keyword": "software engineer",
  "location": "Lagos",
  "results_wanted": 20
}

Advanced Filtering

Get recent marketing jobs with full details:

{
  "keyword": "marketing",
  "location": "Nigeria",
  "posted_date": "7d",
  "collectDetails": true,
  "results_wanted": 50
}

Custom URL Scraping

Scrape from a specific search page:

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.jobberman.com/jobs?q=data+science",
  "results_wanted": 30
}

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Sample Output

{
  "url": "https://www.jobberman.com/listings/software-engineer-abc123",
  "title": "Senior Software Engineer",
  "company": "Tech Innovations Ltd",
  "location": "Lagos, Nigeria",
  "date_posted": "2 days ago",
  "description_html": "<p>We are looking for a skilled software engineer to join our team...</p>",
  "description_text": "We are looking for a skilled software engineer to join our team...",
  "job_type": "Full Time",
  "salary_range": "NGN 500,000 - NGN 800,000",
  "category": "Information Technology"
}

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Tips for Best Results

Optimize Search Terms

• Use specific job titles for better results
• Combine keywords with locations
• Try variations of job terms

Configure Proxies

• Use residential proxies for better success rates
• Select appropriate geographic groups

Balance Speed and Data

• Start with smaller result counts for testing
• Increase limits for production runs
• Enable collectDetails only when needed

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Integrations

Connect your data with:

• Google Sheets — Export for analysis
• Airtable — Build searchable databases
• Slack — Get notifications
• Webhooks — Send to custom endpoints
• Make — Create automated workflows
• Zapier — Trigger actions

Export Formats

Download data in multiple formats:

• JSON — For developers and APIs
• CSV — For spreadsheet analysis
• Excel — For business reporting
• XML — For system integrations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs can I collect?

You can collect up to thousands of jobs. The practical limit depends on your plan and the website's response.

Can I scrape multiple locations?

Yes, use the location parameter or startUrl to target specific areas.

What if descriptions are missing?

Enable collectDetails to get full descriptions from individual job pages.

How often should I run the scraper?

Run as needed for fresh data. Job postings change frequently.

Is proxy configuration required?

Not required but recommended for reliable results, especially for large-scale scraping.

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Support

For issues or feature requests, contact support through the Apify Console.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• API Reference
• Scheduling Runs

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Legal Notice

This actor is designed for legitimate data collection purposes. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with website terms of service and applicable laws. Use data responsibly and respect rate limits.