A stronger focus should be placed on STEM related subjects and fields to alleviate blockages in South Africa’s talent pipeline. This is the view of the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA), as the country’s youth unemployment rate stands at an alarming 43.5%* for the first quarter of 2021.... Read more

South Africa, one of the economic powerhouses of Africa and a major contributor to the continent’s GDP, is presently at an economic crossroads. Although unemployment at just under 33% is a significant focus and needs to be addressed, sight should not be lost of the fact that it is... Read more

Skills and employment development organisation joins global call to promote impact sourcing as a proven approach to tackle youth unemployment While the official unemployment rate announced by Statistics SA at the beginning of June rose to 32.6%, it is estimated that the jobless rate for youth under the expanded... Read more

Social workers offer many valuable services to society, especially to those in need. One such service is helping vulnerable households to manage their finances better, take control of their income and to achieve financial wellbeing. This is one of the main findings of a new study at Stellenbosch University... Read more

After the announcement this month of record-high unemployment figures in South Africa which, in particular, paint a grim picture for the country’s youth, SAtion is proud to announce a partnership with Microsoft to enhance South Africans’ employability in the digital age. The partnership’s online platform — the SAtion Digital... Read more

“Motivation is what gets you started.  Habit is what keeps you going,” Jim Rohn As unbelievable as it may be, we are well into 2021 and it doesn’t seem like life is going to slow down any time soon. But what if your new year’s goal was to try... Read more

The South African Furniture Initiative (SAFI), in partnership with the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing SETA (FP&M SETA), completed the pilot phase of the updated Occupational Certificate for a Furniture Upholsterer in Johannesburg. According to Bernadette Isaacs, Managing Director of SAFI, the pilot proved to be a success with the... Read more

Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading association for project professionals and changemakers, today announced the launch of Wicked Problem Solving®, a brand-new course and tool kit in partnership with design thinking thought leader and technology pioneer Tom Wujec. The Wicked Problem-Solving course mentors individuals and organisations to build... Read more

The Council of Equine and Equestrian Professionals South Africa (CEEPSA) is celebrating Stoffel Mouton from Ceres in the Western Cape who is one of the highest qualified equine stable yard managers in the Thoroughbred stud industry in South Africa. He has recently successfully completed his Further Vocational Education and... Read more

During an oversight visit by the Standing Committee to the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute, it was noted that since 2017, 96% of graduates in Cellar Technology have gained employment. The Standing Committee on Agriculture, Environmental Affairs and Development Planning commends this excellent work, supported by the provincial government, along... Read more