Youth Employment
latest news & developmentsServices Seta, Takealot launch ambitious R103m digital skills development initiative
Services Seta and Takealot have partnered to launch a R103-million initiative aiming to equip 20,000 young South Africans with vital e-commerce and digital economy skills.
What South Africa’s latest unemployment figures mean for a generation still waiting
Millions of young South Africans will vote in November without ever having held stable employment. Persistent unemployment is delaying economic independence for an entire…
South Africa’s unemployment crisis deepens as jobless rate rises to 33.6%
South Africa's unemployment rate has surged to 33.6%, with 8.5 million people now jobless. Youth unemployment is particularly dire at 47.4%, prompting the South African…
GCIS webinar connects young South Africans to jobs, funding and business opportunities
A GCIS webinar brought together government departments and public agencies to showcase job, funding, skills development, and business support opportunities for young South…
Community investment must create youth jobs
With South Africa's youth unemployment at 45.8%, this article argues that every community development project should be designed to create jobs for young people, not just deliver…
Enabling greater access to employment opportunities through digital platforms and literacy
Digital platforms are vital to combat youth unemployment in South Africa, addressing systemic barriers and fostering economic growth
AI must serve labour, not subjugate it, G20 labour group says
Labour federations said the digital economy could lead to further marginalisation of workers and called for platform accountability and job protection
Copper will determine South Africa’s digital economy success
The economy is expected to create a jobs boom if the country can fix its electricity grid and meet the increasing demand for local copper beneficiation
Mid-term budget: Godongwana introduces early retirement plan
An amount of R11 billion will be set aside to allow people early exit from public service
Does South Africa’s call centre industry have the potential to combat unemployment?
Experts say many young people get into the industry out of sheer desperation
What gift does South Africa need to give to its youth?
Placing youths into quality work opportunities allows them to gain valuable skills and experience.
All South Africans can help build a sustainable digital infrastructure
Technology is key for youth to access economic opportunities, however many cannot afford devices or data
To silence Africa’s guns, empower its youth
It may be impossible to end the cycle of conflict in various countries on the continent without creating jobs for young people
A year of YES
It has been a year since the Youth Employment Service was launched, and the social enterprise is steadily working to address youth unemployment
Exploring FETs and TVETs as viable alternatives
Your chances of finding or creating work are increased