https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/827.html South Africa Human Resources & Recruitment news 15 Youth Employment news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/827.html en-us Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:12:35 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beyond-the-degree-expanding-student-support-to-improve-graduate-employment-075975a If we are to combat South Africa's persistent youth and graduate unemployment crisis, higher education institutions need to take a direct role in guiding graduates into the workforce. Universities must bridge the divide between classroom learning and industry demands to ensure young professionals can secure meaningful careers, says an education specialist. 1-271457 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Youth Employment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/womensmonth-when-we-break-barriers-for-women-we-build-better-economies-for-al-419149a Women’s month presents the chance to interrogate why women are still significantly less likely to be employed than men, with the latest QLFS data showing a 10 percentage point employment gap between the two groups. 1-271315 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Youth Employment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-missing-link-between-education-training-and-employment-967774a Afrika Tikkun Services (ATS) was recently renamed Africa Transformation Services (ATS) following its acquisition by CEO Dr Onyi Nwaneri and a team of investors, including Unicorn Factory – a permanent capital investment and advisory firm with an established track record of building and scaling businesses across Africa. 1-270944 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Youth Employment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-unemployment-rate-climbs-to-336-856273a South Africa’s official unemployment rate has increased by 0.9 percentage point from 32.7% in the first quarter of 2026 to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026. 1-270679 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Youth Employment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-learnerships-to-lifelong-learning-5-strategies-for-building-a-future-proof-career-078915a For many young people entering the workforce today, the biggest challenge is no longer choosing a career, it is navigating a world of work that is evolving faster than ever before. Traditional career paths are giving way to new opportunities shaped by technology, changing business needs and a growing focus on skills rather than qualifications alone. 1-270427 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Youth Employment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/world-youth-skills-day-pnet-and-codejikaorg-tackle-the-it-skills-gap-519350a Pnet, South Africa's leading job portal, is using World Youth Skills Day (15 July) as an opportunity to highlight how the country’s economy and the potential of its youth are being held back by the disconnect between the demand for information technology (IT) skills and the talent available in the market. 1-269916 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Youth Employment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-finance-minister-urges-data-led-fix-for-youth-unemployment-953094a The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, has called for a data-driven, evidence-based approach to tackling South Africa’s youth unemployment challenge. 1-269714 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Youth Employment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-unemployment-rate-edges-closer-to-35-as-mining-strikes-gold-286657a Statistics South Africa puts the country’s unemployment rate at 32.7% as of the first quarter of 2026. The mining sector, however, increased employment by 0.4% quarter-on-quarter to 474,162, adding 1,790 jobs. 1-269690 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Youth Employment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/retail-has-a-role-in-fixing-south-africas-youth-job-crisis-953394a Walk into almost any store in South Africa and you will meet one of the country's best hopes. A young person, often in their very first job, standing at the till or on the shop floor. 1-269614 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Youth Employment South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/can-corporate-volunteering-help-solve-sas-youth-unemployment-crisis-519990a Discovery recently hosted a strategic dialogue at its head office in Sandton, Johannesburg. Held in partnership with the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE), the meeting, Force for Good: Corporate Volunteering to Catalyse Youth Futures, focused on how corporate volunteering can become a coordinated and scalable force for youth employability in South Africa. 1-269606 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:49:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Youth Employment South Africa