Careers in SA where you are likely to get employed

Summary

South Africa launches a biennial national list of high-demand occupations to guide students and graduates towards employment opportunities. The list highlights critical skills shortages in sectors like digital economy, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture. Occupations such as data scientists, web developers, and agricultural scientists are in demand. The initiative aims to curb unemployment by aligning education with labor market needs.

Takeaways

• 📅 The national list of occupations in high demand in South Africa is updated every two years.
• 📈 Understanding the labor market needs is crucial for guiding students and graduates towards better employment opportunities.
• 🔍 The list includes occupations that align with key sectors identified in the country's reconstruction and recovery plan.
• 💡 Critical skills are needed in the digital economy, energy, infrastructure development, manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture.
• 👨‍💻 In-demand jobs include data scientists, web developers, computer network technicians, electrical engineers, and more.
• 🌟 Concentrated solar power process controllers, mechatronic technicians, tool makers, and gaming workers are among the occupations in high demand.
• 📊 Agricultural scientists and club produce analysts are also listed as occupations with a skill shortage.
• 🌐 The list will be available on the official website for students and job seekers to reference.
• 🚫 South Africa faces a problem with students enrolling in oversubscribed courses that do not align with high-demand occupations.
• 💸 A significant portion of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funds are spent on students who may not find jobs due to their field of study.

Q & A

What is the purpose of launching the national list of occupations in high demand in South Africa?

The purpose is to help understand the labor market's needs better and signal opportunities where students and graduates are likely to find employment.

How often is the list of high demand occupations updated in South Africa?

The list is updated every two years.

Which sectors are identified as crucial for South Africa's reconstruction and recovery plan?

Key sectors include the digital economy, energy, infrastructure development, manufacturing, tourism, and agriculture.

What types of skills are in short supply in the digital economy in South Africa?

Skills such as data scientists, web developers, and computer network technicians are in short supply.

What specific roles are mentioned in the transcript as being in high demand within the energy sector?

Roles such as electrical engineers, concentrated solar power process controllers, and mechatronic technicians are in high demand.

What is the issue with the current educational choices of students in South Africa according to the transcript?

Many students are rushing to courses that are oversubscribed and not in high demand, which is contributing to unemployment.

How does the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) relate to the problem of unemployment among graduates?

A significant portion of NSFAS funds are spent on supporting students in areas that are not in high demand, leading to unemployment as they may not find jobs after graduation.

What is the role of the critical list being released in addressing unemployment?

The critical list aims to guide students towards fields with high demand, potentially reducing unemployment by aligning education with labor market needs.

Where will the updated list of high demand occupations be published?

The list will be published on the official website.

What is the advice given to students regarding their course selection?

Students are advised to look at the list of high demand occupations to make informed decisions about their course selection.

What other types of professionals are mentioned as being in high demand in South Africa?

Other professionals in high demand include tool makers, gaming workers, club produce analysts, and agricultural scientists.