Naukrigulf Job Scraper

Introduction

The Naukrigulf Job Scraper is a powerful Apify actor that extracts comprehensive job listings from Naukrigulf.com, the premier job portal for the Gulf region. This tool enables you to collect real-time job data with customizable search parameters, helping businesses, recruiters, and job seekers access the latest employment opportunities across countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and more.

Whether you're building a job aggregator, conducting market research, or developing recruitment tools, this actor provides reliable and structured data extraction capabilities with minimal setup required.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Job Data: Extract detailed information including job titles, company details, locations, salaries, and full job descriptions
• Flexible Search Options: Search by keywords, locations, or use direct URLs from Naukrigulf search results
• Date-based Filtering: Filter jobs by posting date to focus on fresh opportunities
• Duplicate Prevention: Built-in deduplication ensures unique job listings
• Scalable Collection: Configure the number of jobs and pages to scrape based on your needs

Use Cases

Business Intelligence & Market Research

• Competitive Analysis: Track job postings by competitors to understand their hiring patterns and growth strategies
• Salary Benchmarking: Collect salary information across different roles and locations for compensation analysis
• Skill Demand Analysis: Identify trending skills and technologies based on job requirements

Recruitment & HR Analytics

• Talent Pipeline Building: Create databases of potential candidates by collecting contact information and requirements
• Job Market Monitoring: Track market trends, popular job titles, and emerging roles in specific industries
• Recruitment Campaign Planning: Analyze posting patterns and requirements to optimize job advertisements

Job Aggregation Platforms

• Content Aggregation: Build comprehensive job boards by combining data from multiple sources
• Real-time Job Updates: Maintain current job listings with automatic refresh capabilities
• Multi-location Coverage: Aggregate jobs across different Gulf countries and cities

Career Development

• Opportunity Discovery: Help job seekers find relevant positions across multiple companies at once
• Market Trend Analysis: Understand which skills and roles are in high demand
• Location-based Insights: Compare job availability and requirements across different cities

Input Configuration

The actor accepts the following input parameters to customize your job search:

Required Parameters

• keyword (string): The job title or keyword to search for (e.g., "software engineer", "marketing manager")

Optional Parameters

• region (string): Location filter to narrow results by city or country (e.g., "Dubai", "Riyadh", "Qatar")
• startUrl (string): Direct URL from Naukrigulf search results for more specific searches
• maxJobs (integer, default: 100): Maximum number of job listings to collect (0 for unlimited)
• maxPages (integer, default: 5): Number of pages to scrape (each page contains ~30 jobs)
• dateFilter (string, default: "all"): Filter jobs by posting date
  • "all": Include all available jobs
  • "1": Jobs posted in the last 24 hours
  • "7": Jobs posted in the last 7 days
  • "30": Jobs posted in the last 30 days
• proxyConfiguration (object): Proxy settings for enhanced reliability

Usage Notes

• Either keyword or startUrl must be provided
• If startUrl is provided, it takes precedence over keyword and region parameters
• Combining keyword with region provides the most targeted results

Output Data

Extracted job listings are stored in Apify's default dataset with the following information:

Job Information

• job_id: Unique identifier for the job posting
• job_title: Official job title as posted
• job_url: Direct link to the full job posting
• date_posted: When the job was originally published
• job_type: Employment type (full-time, part-time, contract, etc.)

Company Details

• company: Name of the hiring organization
• company_url: Link to the company's profile page

Location & Compensation

• location: Job location with city and country information
• salary: Posted salary range (if available)
• experience_min_years: Minimum years of experience required
• experience_max_years: Maximum years of experience required

Job Description

• description_text: Plain text version of the job description
• description_html: Formatted HTML version of the job description
• summary: Brief summary of the role and requirements

Additional Attributes

• is_easy_apply: Whether the job supports quick application through Naukrigulf
• is_featured_employer: Whether the company is a featured employer
• raw: Complete original data from Naukrigulf for detailed analysis

Example Output

{
  "job_id": "071125000456",
  "job_title": "Senior Data Engineer",
  "company": "Tech Solutions Gulf",
  "company_url": "https://www.naukrigulf.com/tech-solutions-gulf-careers-cid-123456",
  "location": "Dubai - United Arab Emirates (UAE)",
  "experience_min_years": "3",
  "experience_max_years": "7",
  "salary": "15000-25000 AED per month",
  "job_type": "Full-time",
  "job_url": "https://www.naukrigulf.com/senior-data-engineer-jobs-in-dubai-uae-123",
  "date_posted": "2025-11-08T12:20:00+00:00",
  "description_text": "We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our growing team...",
  "description_html": "<p>We are seeking a <strong>Senior Data Engineer</strong> to join our growing team...</p>",
  "summary": "Join our team as a Senior Data Engineer working with modern data technologies",
  "is_easy_apply": true,
  "is_featured_employer": false,
  "raw": { "complete_original_data": "..." }
}

Usage Examples

Example 1: Search by Keyword

Search for software engineering positions:

{
  "keyword": "software engineer",
  "maxJobs": 200
}

Example 2: Location-Specific Search

Find marketing manager jobs in Riyadh:

{
  "keyword": "marketing manager",
  "region": "Riyadh",
  "dateFilter": "7"
}

Example 3: Using Direct URL

Start from an existing Naukrigulf search URL:

{
  "startUrl": "https://www.naukrigulf.com/jobs-in-bahrain?k=marketing+manager",
  "maxPages": 12,
  "maxJobs": 0
}

Example 4: Recent Job Listings

Collect only jobs posted in the last 7 days:

{
  "keyword": "data scientist",
  "region": "Dubai",
  "dateFilter": "7",
  "maxJobs": 50
}

Getting Started

On Apify Platform

1. Go to the Naukrigulf Job Scraper actor page on Apify
2. Click "Run" to start the actor
3. Configure the input parameters according to your needs
4. Monitor the execution and view results in the dataset

Local Development

# Install dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Run the actor locally
apify run

Best Practices

Efficient Scraping

• Set Reasonable Limits: Use maxJobs to avoid excessive API calls
• Use Date Filters: Specify dateFilter to focus on recent postings
• Optimize Search Terms: Use specific keywords for better targeting

Data Quality

• Review Output: Check sample data to ensure quality meets your requirements
• Handle Duplicates: The actor includes built-in deduplication, but verify results
• Validate Fields: Some fields may be null for certain job postings

Rate Limiting

• Respectful Scraping: The actor includes built-in delays to be respectful to Naukrigulf
• Use Proxies: Configure proxyConfiguration for better reliability
• Monitor Usage: Keep track of your API usage and limits

Data Fields Reference

Field	Type	Description	Example
job_id	string	Unique job identifier	"071125000456"
job_title	string	Official job title	"Senior Software Engineer"
company	string	Company name	"Tech Solutions Gulf"
location	string	Job location	"Dubai - United Arab Emirates"
salary	string	Salary information	"15000-25000 AED per month"
job_type	string	Employment type	"Full-time"
date_posted	string	ISO date when posted	"2025-11-08T12:20:00+00:00"
experience_min_years	string	Minimum experience required	"3"
experience_max_years	string	Maximum experience required	"7"
description_text	string	Plain text job description	"We are seeking a..."
description_html	string	HTML formatted description	" We are seeking a..."
job_url	string	Direct link to job posting	"https://www.naukrigulf.com/..."
company_url	string	Company profile URL	"https://www.naukrigulf.com/company-careers-..."
summary	string	Brief job summary	"Join our team as a..."
is_easy_apply	boolean	Supports quick application	true
is_featured_employer	boolean	Is featured employer	false
raw	object	Complete original data	{...}

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

No Jobs Found

• Verify your keyword is correct and commonly used
• Try different search terms or remove location filters
• Check if the startUrl is valid and accessible

Incomplete Data

• Some job postings may have missing fields (this is normal)
• Check the raw field for complete original data
• Consider using multiple searches with different parameters

Rate Limiting

• Reduce maxJobs or maxPages values
• Increase delays between requests
• Consider using proxies for better reliability

Proxy Issues

• Ensure proxy configuration is correct
• Try using Apify's built-in proxy service
• Check proxy status and availability

Support & Community

• Technical Issues: Report bugs or request features through the GitHub repository
• Community Support: Get help from other users in the Apify Forum
• Documentation: Find detailed guides in the Apify Documentation
• Commercial Support: Contact Apify support for enterprise assistance

License & Legal

This actor is provided for educational and legitimate business purposes. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with Naukrigulf's terms of service and applicable data protection regulations. Please use responsibly and respect website policies.

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Ready to start collecting job data? Configure your search parameters and run the actor to begin extracting valuable job market insights from Naukrigulf.com.