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Healthcare workers across Cape Town are organising demonstrations to demand permanent employment contracts. The planned protests focus on job security and the transition of temporary healthcare staff into permanent public service positions. Securing permanent appointments in South African healthcare 1. Understand the legal thresholds for contract workers under South African labour law. Under Section 198B of the Labour Relations Act,

The Free State provincial government is seeking investment from Chinese partners to expand manufacturing capacity and boost employment opportunities across the province. What manufacturing growth in the Free State means for job seekers 1. Prepare your technical CV to highlight relevant industrial skills. When a province focuses on industrial expansion, employers typically look for candidates with practical experience in plant

Polokwane is confronting a growing employment crisis as rapid population growth continues to outpace local economic expansion, according to reporting by The Citizen. How job seekers in Limpopo can adapt to slow hiring 1. Target regional growth nodes and surrounding mining or agricultural hubs. When a provincial capital sees job creation lag behind population growth, competition for entry-level and office

South Africa’s cloud computing, cybersecurity, and managed digital services sectors are driving job creation, economic resilience, and international competitiveness, even amid subdued overall economic growth. How to position yourself for cloud and cybersecurity jobs 1. Target vendor certifications that local employers actively request. Entry-level roles in cloud administration and cybersecurity often prioritise industry certifications over traditional four-year degrees. Focus on

The Department of Employment and Labour has addressed false claims circulating on social media regarding job laws for refugees and asylum seekers in South Africa. Government officials clarified the legal rules governing employment for these groups, correcting widespread online misinformation about hiring regulations. What job laws mean for legal workplace compliance 1. Verify employment rules through official government channels rather

The Minerals Council South Africa has unveiled a new Mining Investment and Growth Strategy aimed at driving economic progress and development across the national mining industry. What mining growth strategies mean for job seekers 1. Target technical and artisan qualifications aligned with industry demand. As the mining sector plans for future expansion, demand typically grows for qualified tradespeople, safety officers,

Applications have opened for the Citi South Africa Integrated Compliance Risk Management (ICRM) Graduate Learnership Programme for the 2026 intake, as reported by Youth Village. How to prepare for banking and compliance learnerships 1. Understand compliance and risk roles before applying. ICRM stands for Integrated Compliance Risk Management, a division focused on ensuring financial institutions adhere to regulatory standards and