Higher Education, Science And Innovation minister Blade Nzimande says many jobs may no longer exist in South Africa in the near future.
“As artisan training is usually completed in two and a half years, their technical training offers quicker access to full-time employment, with apprentices often getting an apprenticeship with a company most likely in their first year. This means they can also start earning an income sooner or start their own businesses,” he said.
To accommodate this push, Nzimande said the government increased the Apprenticeship Learner Grant from R165,000 to R206,290 in 2021, to encourage employers hosting apprentices to ‘open up their workplaces’. Nzimande also acknowledged broader problems in South Africa’s education system which meant that many students were not ready to enter the workforce.
“One of the challenges that we need to confront head-on, is the number of students who enter our university system, as a proportion of those who started Grade 1. Out of 100 students, only 12 access our university system, and only six complete – four with a degree. “This clearly indicates that there are many young people who are lost through the system. We, therefore, need to cater for these students for us to expand our post-school opportunities.”
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