Tag: YouthEmployment
99 high-demand jobs matriculants can qualify for within a year
We congratulate the class of 2025 following last week’s release of their matric results. The announcement also highlights fast-track pathways to employment through technical and vocational studies. As the class of 2025 reflects on their results and the class of 2026 settles into the new school year, we have a powerful message for young people: there are 99 high-demand jobs that you can qualify for through technical and vocational education.
First AI generation jobseekers – the matric class of 2025
They have grown up in a world shaped by smartphones, constant connectivity and rapid technological change. As a result, the matric class of 2025 has experienced education and social life through a digital-first lens. Now, as the Class of 2025 prepares to enter the workforce, they are stepping into a job market transformed by digital recruitment, automation and AI-assisted hiring tools.
Skills development matters – bridging training with job opportunities
The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) from Stats SA shows South Africa’s unemployment rate increased by 1.7% from Q1 of 2025. It now stands at 33.2% for Q2. This may not seem like a large jump, but it translates to 140,000 people. Even a slight rise in unemployment, therefore, has a real impact.
