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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,

The Salesian Institute Youth Projects has introduced a solar energy initiative aimed at opening up career pathways for youth in Cape Town, Western Cape. How Cape Town job seekers can prepare for green energy careers 1. Identify entry-level technical skills required in renewable energy. Practical skills in electrical work, equipment installation, and basic maintenance are highly valued across renewable energy

The Minerals Council South Africa (MCSA) aims to create between 50,000 and 100,000 additional jobs by 2035 through its Investment and Growth Strategy. According to MCSA president Paul Dunne, the industry also aims to contribute R65 billion to South Africa’s gross domestic product. Preparing your career for growth in the resources sector 1. Prioritise certified artisan trades and technical qualifications.

The South African Social Security Agency, widely known as SASSA, has officially announced that it is currently in the process of hiring new employees. According to details shared by the chief executive officer, this recruitment drive is being undertaken to directly address ongoing operational challenges and staff shortages within the organization. As a key public institution responsible for distributing social

Eskom has officially announced a new recruitment drive targeting young South African legal professionals through its Graduate In Training programme. The national power utility is currently recruiting for five Graduate In Training – Legal vacancies located at its corporate head office at Megawatt Park in Johannesburg. Operating within the Generation Operating Group Executive division, these opportunities are structured to help

South Africa’s manufacturing sector is experiencing significant pressure as local factories shrink and job positions shift across the country. According to recent employment figures, the manufacturing industry has lost 35,000 jobs over the past year. This decline reflects a broader contraction within South Africa’s formal employment landscape, where businesses across several sectors continue shedding positions. The job losses highlight ongoing

South Africa’s primary youth employment initiative has officially recorded over 2.6 million temporary earning opportunities, marking a significant milestone in national efforts to combat high youth unemployment. The initiative reflects ongoing efforts by government bodies, social partners, and private sector stakeholders to provide young South Africans with structured pathways into the labor market. Through various short-term placements, participants gain valuable

The latest reporting from Business Day indicates that overall employment in South Africa has experienced a decline, driven primarily by a reduction in full-time positions across the local economy. This drop in formal employment highlights the ongoing structural challenges within the national labour market, where traditional permanent job creation continues to face persistent pressures. As full-time roles shrink, local businesses

South Africa has experienced a further decline in its formal labor market, losing approximately 14,000 formal sector jobs according to recent reporting from Agence de Presse Africaine. This reduction highlights a deepening employment slide across formal businesses in the national economy. The loss of formal employment reflects ongoing structural challenges within the South African economy, affecting workers across various formal

South Africa’s national average salary experienced growth during the second quarter of 2026, according to official figures reflected in the latest Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES). The latest statistical data indicates that the average formal sector monthly earnings in the country reached R30,611 during this reporting period. This growth highlights ongoing shifts within the national labor market and benchmark compensation levels