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JOBS

An agenda for decent jobs in Africa
Africa
/ 3 January 2020

An agenda for decent jobs in Africa

Governments should adopt policies that promote external competitiveness and labour market initiatives as well as establish special economic zones

By Celestin Monga
SA unemployment soars to 11-year high
Article
/ 29 October 2019

SA unemployment soars to 11-year high

The unemployment rate increased to 29,1% in the third quarter of 2019

By Thando Maeko
Slice of life: The power of integrity
Article
/ 27 September 2019

Slice of life: The power of integrity

Before, in past interviews, I would panic. This time I didn’t. Something was different

By Luke Feltham
Four ways to give township entrepreneurs a much-needed boost
Article
/ 26 August 2019

Four ways to give township entrepreneurs a much-needed boost

If they are going to be the job creators that policymakers hope for, a major overhaul of mindsets and infrastructure will be necessary

By Elvis M Sekhaolelo
The manifestation of climate injustice
Article
/ 13 August 2019

The manifestation of climate injustice

Following the new UN report on climate change and agricultural land use, how will climate change affect communities in informal urban areas

By David S Williams
We’re hiring: Mid-level political reporter
Article
/ 13 November 2018

We’re hiring: Mid-level political reporter

APPLY NOW: ​The Mail & Guardian is expanding its editorial team to include an additional mid-level political reporter

By Staff Reporter
Cosatu warns jobs summit could be ‘damp squib’
Article
/ 1 October 2018

Cosatu warns jobs summit could be ‘damp squib’

The National Jobs Summit, on Thursday and Friday in Midrand, is being touted by President Ramaphosa as an avenue to address the rising jobless rate

By Tehillah Nieselow
SA must up its skills in wooing skilled migrants ― report
Article
/ 29 June 2018

SA must up its skills in wooing skilled migrants ― report

South Africa’s job opportunities, established education system and modern technology attract skilled immigrants to the country, the report noted

By Thulebona Mhlanga
56 000 jobs created in year to date — StatsSA
Article
/ 26 June 2018

56 000 jobs created in year to date — StatsSA

According to statistics released byStatsSA on Tuesday, employment increased from 9.78-million in December 2017 to 9.83-million in March 2018

By Lameez Omarjee
Gauteng supports township enterprises
Article
/ 9 March 2018

Gauteng supports township enterprises

‘Our work, as the champion of the township economy, has given rise to a serious wave of entrepreneurial activity in the townships’

By Charles Molele
Big boost in jobs in renewable energy sector worldwide with 10-million now employed
Article
/ 29 May 2017

Big boost in jobs in renewable energy sector worldwide with 10-million now employed

But in SA, despite an initial good start, the government has eroded the sector that could provide cheap electricity and thousands of jobs

By Sipho Kings
Say cheese for your robo-interview
Article
/ 14 October 2016

Say cheese for your robo-interview

Face-to-face job interviews may become a thing of the past as companies turn to cheaper webcams

By Staff Reporter
Black people should learn from how Afrikaners went from poor whites to economic prosperity
Analysis
/ 22 September 2016

Black people should learn from how Afrikaners went from poor whites to economic prosperity

Once put-upon, the Afrikaners engineered their own economic turnaround. Similarly, black people should be creating jobs, not seeking them.

By Abel Dlamini
VACANCY: Mid-level to senior journalist looking for the thrill of the news chase
Article
/ 12 July 2016

VACANCY: Mid-level to senior journalist looking for the thrill of the news chase

We’re on the hunt for a mid-level or senior reporter with the ability to unearth unique, insightful investigative stories. Do you have what it takes?

By Staff Reporter
Nigeria’s president slammed for not acting on ‘secret recruitment’ scandal
Africa
/ 30 June 2016

Nigeria’s president slammed for not acting on ‘secret recruitment’ scandal

Children of well-placed families are landing plum posts amid Muhammadu Buhari’s war on corruption.

By Mg Correspondent
Work for the M&G: Online Day Editor
Article
/ 30 March 2016

Work for the M&G: Online Day Editor

The Mail & Guardian Online is hiring and we’re looking for an Online Day Editor.

By Staff Reporter
Apply for our Rainbow fellowship
Article
/ 24 December 2015

Apply for our Rainbow fellowship

Do you have a passion for LGBTI and related issues? Apply for the M&G’s latest fellowship now. Applications close May 15.

By Staff Reporter
Lonmin to cut jobs, close shafts amid platinum slump
Article
/ 25 July 2015

Lonmin to cut jobs, close shafts amid platinum slump

The planned 6 000 job cuts include contractors and staff who took voluntary redundancy packages offered in May.

By Andre Janse and Van Vuuren
Hot-headed Smangi spoils for a scrap
Article
/ 29 April 2015

Hot-headed Smangi spoils for a scrap

Speaking up before diplomacy is wayward cousin’s specialty.

By Staff Reporter
Samsung to open television manufacturing plant in Durban
Article
/ 30 July 2014

Samsung to open television manufacturing plant in Durban

Samsung Electronics is to open a TV manufacturing plant in the Dube Trade Port near Durban, investing $20-million over the next four years.

By Staff Reporter
No free lunch in Bekkersdal, but try the breakfast buffet
Article
/ 8 May 2014

No free lunch in Bekkersdal, but try the breakfast buffet

Many unemployed youth in violence-stricken Bekkersdal are disillusioned with parties’ promises of jobs and chose not to vote in this election.

By Sipho Kings
DA march on ANC an act of ‘extreme provocation’ – Mthembu
Article
/ 23 January 2014

DA march on ANC an act of ‘extreme provocation’ – Mthembu

Jackson Mthembu has accused the DA of causing hostility between it and the ANC, warning the party of violence it witnessed at a march on Cosatu House.

By Sapa
Jobs 2013: Informal sector shows SA who’s boss
Article
/ 13 January 2014

Jobs 2013: Informal sector shows SA who’s boss

The informal sector has risen to the unemployment challenge, creating over 12 000 of the 24 000 new jobs added in November and December 2013.

By Staff Reporter
Labour market report bad news for the unemployed
Article
/ 8 November 2013

Labour market report bad news for the unemployed

Those who have been unemployed for more than a year have less hope of ever finding a job.

By Thalia Holmes
Social media changes the disciplinary landscape
Article
/ 1 November 2013

Social media changes the disciplinary landscape

While the advent of social media has not changed the basic codes of conduct for employees, it has made many infringements more visible.

By Staff Reporter
Zim graduates join the jobless heap
Africa
/ 31 October 2013

Zim graduates join the jobless heap

Most barely make a living through small-scale buying and selling that does not use their skills.

By Jason Moyo
Reassessing the age of retirement
Article
/ 18 October 2013

Reassessing the age of retirement

Companies are losing experienced staff through counter-productive policies, analyst says.

By Staff Reporter
This wasn’t in the Jobs description
Article
/ 17 October 2013

This wasn’t in the Jobs description

Steve Jobs died two years ago this month. They should have waited a few more years before releasing Jobs.

By Staff Reporter
Don’t count on youngster to fill IT skills gap
Article
/ 4 October 2013

Don’t count on youngster to fill IT skills gap

Millennials graduating now may seem to be the logical answer to the IT skills shortfall. But don’t count on it.

By Staff Reporter
Snooping or due diligence?
Article
/ 6 September 2013

Snooping or due diligence?

Social media offer new insights on job candidates — but is it ethical or legal to base a hiring decision on a candidate’s Facebook profile?

By Sponsored Feature
Building an environment fit for humankind
Article
/ 6 September 2013

Building an environment fit for humankind

Careers within the built environment may remain in high demand, but there are plenty of challenges to overcome in today’s economy.

By Tamsin Oxford
The ultimate career takes you places
Article
/ 6 September 2013

The ultimate career takes you places

Graduates in accountancy have skill sets that can take their careers into most industries.

By Tamsin Oxford
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