Naukrigulf Job Scraper

Extract Naukrigulf job listings quickly and reliably for hiring intelligence, recruitment monitoring, and labor-market analysis. Collect structured job data including titles, companies, locations, experience ranges, posting dates, and job links. Ideal for teams building dashboards, market reports, or searchable job datasets.

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Features

• Targeted Job Search — Collect jobs by keyword, location, or a direct search URL.
• Flexible Result Limits — Control how many jobs and pages to collect per run.
• Freshness Control — Filter by posting recency (24h, 7d, 30d, or all).
• Clean Structured Output — Save normalized job records in the Apify dataset.
• Duplicate Handling — Avoid repeated job entries during pagination.

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Use Cases

Recruitment Intelligence

Monitor active hiring trends across regions and industries. Build weekly snapshots of open roles and hiring velocity.

Market Research

Analyze demand by title, experience band, and geography. Track how hiring patterns shift over time.

Lead Generation

Collect company-level job posting data for sales and outreach workflows. Prioritize organizations with active hiring.

Talent Strategy

Benchmark common role requirements and expected experience levels. Support workforce planning and skills mapping.

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Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
startUrl	String	No	—	Direct Naukrigulf search URL. If provided, it can override manual filters.
keyword	String	No	"software engineer"	Primary search keyword.
region	String	No	"Dubai"	Region/location filter.
results_wanted	Integer	No	20	Maximum jobs to collect. Pages are auto-calculated from this value.
proxyConfiguration	Object	No	Apify Proxy	Proxy settings for better reliability.

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Output Data

Each dataset item contains:

Field	Type	Description
job_id	String	Unique job identifier
job_title	String	Job title
company	String	Company name
company_id	String	Company identifier
company_url	String	Company profile URL
location	String	Job location
experience_min_years	Number	Minimum experience
experience_max_years	Number	Maximum experience
salary	String	Salary text if available
job_type	String	Job type if detected
job_url	String	Job posting URL
date_posted	String	ISO date/time of posting
description_text	String	Plain-text description
description_html	String	HTML description
summary	String	Short listing summary
vacancies	Number	Vacancy count if available
search_location	String	Location used for search
search_keyword	String	Keyword used for search
raw	Object	Original source payload

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Usage Examples

Basic Keyword Search

{
	"keyword": "software engineer",
	"region": "Dubai",
	"results_wanted": 20
}

Another Keyword Search

{
	"keyword": "data analyst",
	"region": "Riyadh",
	"results_wanted": 20
}

Direct Start URL

{
	"startUrl": "https://www.naukrigulf.com/software-engineer-jobs-in-dubai",
	"results_wanted": 20
}

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Sample Output

{
	"job_id": "123456",
	"job_title": "Senior Software Engineer",
	"company": "Example Tech LLC",
	"company_id": "9988",
	"company_url": "https://www.naukrigulf.com/example-tech-llc-careers-cid-9988",
	"location": "Dubai, United Arab Emirates",
	"experience_min_years": 4,
	"experience_max_years": 8,
	"salary": "AED 15,000 - AED 25,000",
	"job_type": "Full-time",
	"job_url": "https://www.naukrigulf.com/senior-software-engineer-jobs-in-dubai-123456",
	"date_posted": "2026-02-27T08:45:00.000Z",
	"description_text": "We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer...",
	"description_html": "<p>We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer...</p>",
	"summary": "Build scalable web platforms and services.",
	"vacancies": 2,
	"search_location": "Dubai",
	"search_keyword": "software engineer",
	"raw": {}
}

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Tips for Best Results

Start With QA-Safe Limits

• Use results_wanted: 20 for quick validation runs.
• Increase limits gradually for production data collection.

Use Focused Search Terms

• Prefer specific role names instead of broad terms.
• Run separate searches per region for cleaner analysis.

Improve Reliability

• Use proxyConfiguration with residential proxies when needed.
• Keep max_pages reasonable to avoid long runtimes.

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Integrations

• Google Sheets — Share and analyze collected job data quickly.
• Airtable — Build searchable recruiting databases.
• Slack — Send run alerts and summaries to channels.
• Webhooks — Push fresh job items to your backend.
• Make — Automate enrichment and notifications.
• Zapier — Connect datasets with no-code workflows.

Export Formats

• JSON — API and engineering workflows
• CSV — Spreadsheet and BI tools
• Excel — Business reporting
• XML — Legacy system integrations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs can I collect?

You can collect as many as available, controlled by maxJobs / results_wanted and max_pages.

Which input should I use: maxJobs or results_wanted?

Both are supported as result limits. results_wanted is included for QA and integration compatibility.

Why are some fields empty?

Certain listings may not provide salary, vacancy count, or full company details.

Can I run with a direct search URL?

Yes, set startUrl to a valid Naukrigulf search page.

How do I get more stable runs?

Use proxy configuration and keep default limits for test runs.

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Support

For issues or feature requests, use the Apify Console issue channels.

Resources

• Apify Documentation
• Apify API Reference
• Scheduling Runs

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Legal Notice

This actor is intended for legitimate data collection and analysis. You are responsible for complying with website terms and applicable laws in your jurisdiction.