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Unemployment climbs to 32.9% in 2025 Q1
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies South Africa's unemployment rate increased to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025 from 31.9% in the final quarter of last year, data from Statistics South Africa showed today, 13 May.
Skills for life, not just for a year Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies Many learners are caught in a cycle of short-term training with no long-term prospects. It's time to rethink learnerships and invest in sustainable skills development and real career pathways. Learnerships are an essential tool in addressing unemployment in South Africa and equipping young people with skills to enter the workforce.
The disability inclusion wake-up call: Are you prepared? Original
2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Advertise your job vacancies With the proposed increase in disability employment targets, employers are being called to do more than tick a compliance box; it's time to look inward and explores the impact, challenges and importance of an inclusive workplace culture.
The unexpected costs of implementing QCTO qualifications Original
Advertise your job vacancies 2 days7 days30 daysBy Industry Show more Rolling out QCTO qualifications can lead to unexpected costs, including compliance expenses, exam fees and specialised resource requirements, often impacting budgets more than initially anticipated. Implementing qualifications accredited by the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is an important step towards ensuring high-quality, relevant training and enhancing workplace readiness.
Building a skilled generation: the importance of youth skills development in South Africa Original
Advertise your job vacancies Empowering South Africa's youth with essential skills is crucial for driving economic growth, reducing unemployment and fostering innovation in an ever-evolving global landscape. Earlier this month we celebrated World Youth Skills Day and were reminded of the importance of youth skills development as a crucial element in shaping the future of any nation. In South Africa, this holds even more significance due to our unique socio-economic landscape.
Navigating unemployment in a changing skills development landscape Original
How will the imminent transition from the Setas to occupational qualifications under the QCTO impact our unemployment crisis? It’s no secret that South Africa has the highest unemployment rate in the world, a title we have held for some time. And the latest figures aren’t too encouraging either - Stats SA recently confirmed that our jobless rate rose to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2024, an increase of 0.8% from the previous quarter.
Embracing diversity: the increasing importance of DEIB in today's workplaces
Everybody seems to be talking about DEIB lately! In recent years, the concepts of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, have gained significant traction in workplaces around the world. But is DEIB just the latest buzzword, or is there more to this increasingly popular acronym? As global dynamics shift and societies become increasingly diverse, the need for more inclusive environments that leverage the power of diversity has become undeniable.
The South African Jockey Academy Broadens its Reach
As we start gearing down to the end of our second year dominated by the new ‘normal’ COVID-19, as a nation, we reflect on the adaptations, sacrifices, and most importantly, growth we have experienced. When we thought 2021 could not be worse, we were faced with further political, social and environmental volatility, forcing us to be more creative and smart about the way in which we navigate through life.
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