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Save the Children Global Ventures has announced a new investment in BluLever Education. This funding aims to assist more South African youth in gaining access to practical training for skilled trades and securing stable employment opportunities across the country. How youth can transition from trade apprenticeships into full-time employment 1. Focus on artisan and trade qualifications to build long-term career

The Western Cape has identified export partnerships as a key factor in reaching its R408 billion economic growth and job creation targets. What Western Cape export growth means for local job seekers 1. Target expanding export-oriented industries such as agriculture, logistics, and manufacturing across the province. When local governments push for major export growth, companies operating in international trade usually

Growing diplomatic and trade tensions between South Africa and the United States are placing roughly 576,000 local jobs on the line, according to reporting by Daily Investor. What trade tensions mean for local employment 1. Diversify your industry knowledge and target resilient export sectors. When international trade relationships face friction, export-reliant industries like automotive manufacturing, agriculture, and mining often feel

Durban is targeting new automotive investments and green job opportunities as an electric vehicle road trip arrives in the metro. The initiative highlights the city’s ambition to position itself as a strategic hub for clean transport and sustainable industrial development. How green energy and automotive shifts create opportunities 1. Build skills tailored to the transitioning automotive and green energy sectors.

The World Bank Group has announced an initiative focused on mobilizing private capital for energy, health security, and job creation in South Africa. What investment in energy and healthcare means for job seekers 1. Position yourself for emerging opportunities in growth sectors. Large capital injections into national energy projects and health infrastructure create demand for diverse skill sets long before