There are strange dynamics in the labour market in South Africa that do not correlate with the high unemployment rate, writes Thabi Leoka.
There are strange dynamics in the labour market in South Africa that do not correlate with the high unemployment rate, writesSouth Africa faces an ongoing youth unemployment crisis. But as many employers struggle to fill the vacancies that are available, it's clear the problem is bigger than a shortage of jobs.
Youth unemployment must be seen within the context of the future of South Africa. If 34.2% of those within the ages of 15 and 24 are not in employment, education or training, what future are we building? Almost 5 million young people are unemployed; yet, there are companies struggling to fill positions in sectors such as manufacturing and mining, where non-skilled or semi-skilled young people are required. Perhaps younger people no longer want to become rock drill miners or work in heavy-duty manufacturing factories, but the alternative is poverty, which has been on the rise, exacerbated by Covid-19.
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