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was disappointed to see the Institute of Race Relations’ latest report on the South African labour market. Apparently, our unemployment, which was 6,6 million in 2001 increased to 9,3 million by 2017 of whom 6 million are under the age of 35. 8,3 Million of those people are black and the unemployment rate for black people is between 4 to 5 times higher than white people. That is not exactly a recipe for a happy country and happy people because it is a sign of tremendous inequality.
Of those who have a tertiary education 75,6% managed to find a job while of those with just a Matric only 50,3% of them find a job. Those without skills are in the worst position because there are no longer many jobs at all for those without the more formal skills you need to compete in the formal sector. In other words, there are not that many jobs now for manual, unskilled labourers and so those people in particular are really struggling to find jobs.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Wednesday 10-Jan-18
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Cornelie said:
on Thursday 01-Feb-18 12:57 PM
It is scary to know there is so many unemployed people out there. Its if they are not getting a chance to get hired or are they not apply for work that’s why it is so important to be thank full you have a job and to look after it because you never know if you will be on the unemployment scale.
Liz said:
on Wednesday 24-Jan-18 02:58 PM
This is very alarming , but what is particularly disturbing tis that many young people have given up actively looking for work. In the last 7 years the number of youth discouraged has increased by 8%. It is also sad that racial and gender inequality is still present and this issue should be urgently and seriously addressed.
Nicolle said:
on Monday 22-Jan-18 09:29 AM
It is an unfortunate statistic. Although a majority of the blame could be directed to our failing government and the structures, or the lack thereof, put in place, some of the blame rests solely on the shoulders on the unemployed. We have unskilled labourer who refuse to work in manual employment. We have 'degreed' candidates who aren't prepared to take entry level positions, always seeking instant gratification.
Nikita said:
on Friday 19-Jan-18 04:55 PM
You are very fortunate to fond a decent paying job in this day and age in our country. The promises that all the politicians make which are never seen through are heart breaking. There are so many issues to be addressed in our country that it is hard to know which one should be addressed first. Unhappy people is what causes riots and economic downfall. Government needs to focus on paying better and creating meaningful jobs within our country. We need better paid medical and better teachers in the public area.
Ashleigh said:
on Friday 19-Jan-18 08:43 AM
The unemployment rate is horrendous. I think we can expect more increases of the unemployment rate thanks to EFF. It is so scary that not even a Matric or Degree can secure you a position anymore. We keep pushing our children for better but now our real concern will be when our children battle to find jobs.
Henrietta said:
on Wednesday 17-Jan-18 11:28 AM
It's really sad that there are so many unemployed people. The beggars are more than ever almost at every robot you stop but then again they prefer to beg than work. I agree with Brumilde, you have to be grateful. Today in most companies it not what you know anymore but who you know.
brumilde said:
on Wednesday 17-Jan-18 08:12 AM
Thats why you have to be thankful for your work. But we also need people to invest more in the entrepreneurial inter-phase in SA. Create more job opportunities but new businesses have very little change of success. It's always a catch 22
patrick said:
on Friday 12-Jan-18 08:55 AM
Is upon Government to free up the red tape around opening of small businesses . That's the only way in which we can create employment. regulate the borders, open up finances for small farmers .
Suzanne said:
on Friday 12-Jan-18 08:53 AM
Scary statistics! Every employed person should be very grateful that they have a job and earn a salary. It is very sad to see those numbers climbing year after year.
Michelle said:
on Friday 12-Jan-18 08:14 AM
It’s very difficult to get a job after you matriculate. The problem that I've seen recently is that people are looking for applicants who is falling in a certain age group with experience such as for example between the ages of 20 - 25 with 6 years of experience. Every year it gets harder to find a job, because more people are looking for jobs and the problem is also that we do not have enough work opportunities for all the people.
Brenda Du Toit said:
on Friday 12-Jan-18 07:55 AM
Unemployment is a major problem for South Africa.If you have a Job you must hold on to it.In this country its very difficult to get a job.Its sad to see all the people on the side of the road and it get's worse everyday
Zindy said:
on Friday 12-Jan-18 07:27 AM
That is terrible! Explains why crime is also so bad in the country. People are not keeping busy which they find bad habits to fall into and become desperate for money.
Melissa said:
on Thursday 11-Jan-18 08:16 AM
Unemployment is a major problem in this country. I agree with Clare if you don't have any connections or whatsoever you can forget it. This is just going to get worse
Daniella said:
on Wednesday 10-Jan-18 04:55 PM
Having a Job in the Country is a massive privilege! I can only imagine how difficult it would be to get a job with those statistics! It seems as though we cannot rely on our government to create more jobs and lower unemployment rates and people need to start creating their own opportunities!
Jadine Richards said:
on Wednesday 10-Jan-18 03:46 PM
The unemployment situation in South Africa is really disturbing. To see young people holding up sign board on the road side stating they have a degree is ,although humbling, really extremely heartbreaking. As you have stated in earlier blogs maybe it has something to do with our strict labour laws. Yes, they are of the utmost importance but at the same time it makes hiring new employees difficult for employers. However, there are of course many contributing factors to this situation.
Angelique Jurgens said:
on Wednesday 10-Jan-18 03:10 PM
It is an absolute privilege to have a job and one must not forget that. It starts with our government, very funny that when it comes to election time then we hear about how jobs are GOING to be created... yet here we stand. I see so many people though that are self employed because they refuse to be unemployed. More and more people are going that route because they simply cannot afford not to work and wait around for work. It is quite scary. When it comes to jobs though, these days its not what you know, its who you know.
Mathilda said:
on Wednesday 10-Jan-18 12:53 PM
I’m so grateful to have a job and not to be part of those stats
It’s shocking to see our unemployment rate compared to other countries, Germany has an unemployment rate of 3.6%?
This makes you think, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side but it sure looks tempting
I will really consider emigrating when I have children
Anna said:
on Wednesday 10-Jan-18 11:34 AM
There was an interesting discussion on Jacaranda radio station yesterday about the entitlement most SA youngsters feel upon leaving school to be given a well paying job and the question was whether they would take a job that didn't pay all all just so that they could get the experience they would glean from that job or whether they would work for minimum wage......most of them would do neither and would rather sit at home and wait for the "right" job that paid more to fall out of the sky. Until people realise that it is a privilege to have a job, this country will not advance as quickly as it might do commercially and to raise itself from being a third world country
Dune said:
on Wednesday 10-Jan-18 10:49 AM
These figures are extremely shocking and depressing. Especially when you have to think of what will happen in the next 10 - 15 years. I know of a lot of people who are emigrating over seas, due to work, the benefits, and salaries abroad are so much better than in SA. We were given the opportunity to do so this year, but its definitely something to consider should the opportunity arise again.
Tamaryn said:
on Wednesday 10-Jan-18 09:42 AM
What can be expected of basic education when text books aren't delivered to schools, school "buildings" fall apart, the lack of sanitation at schools. The unemployment rate is shocking and yet the government fails time and time again to provide the basics. With better schooling and education more of the youth would be inclined to stay in school, to one day get a job or to start their own business creating employment for others. If the government invested in education as it should, and as it promised, then the youths would one day be the ones investing themselves in SA.
Thabitha said:
on Wednesday 10-Jan-18 09:00 AM
When you go around our location during the day too many people are jobless young and old they are on drugs, the crime rate is unbearable young people give up on everything they will tell you it’s difficult to find job while they’ve got qualifications what is the point of going to school.
Bianca R said:
on Wednesday 10-Jan-18 08:54 AM
The constantly rising unemployment rate in our country is a huge concern, the unemployment rate is so incredibly high as it is, and more school-leavers are entering the market in the hope to find employment in a market, that is not able to accommodate a high amount of people as it is. Unfortunately this is as a result of our struggling economy and until our economy stabilizes and improves, I cannot see a way that unemployment will not increase! In the last year I have heard of many companies that are retrenching, and having to leave a huge amount of people without jobs due to profits not being made.
Nina said:
on Wednesday 10-Jan-18 08:44 AM
Those figures are very shocking. I think this is a problem that might get a lot worse in the future with the technology that is advancing at a rapid pace. More and more work are being done by using top of the range technology which ultimately takes away someone elses job, but on the other hand, it is difficult to stay competitive if you do not make use of the latest technology at hand.
Bianca N said:
on Wednesday 10-Jan-18 08:42 AM
The increasing number of unemployment is terrifying and shows that our country still has a long way to go. If you do have a stable job you have so much to be grateful for especially with the rising number of unemployment in this country.
Alexis said:
on Wednesday 10-Jan-18 08:28 AM
Such a major problem and you wonder why crime is so high...people need to survive. Something needs to be done and I am hoping that it will.
david said:
on Wednesday 10-Jan-18 08:21 AM
and to pass matric you only need 30% per subject. there will be many people with a matric who will still be utterly unemployable...
Clare said:
on Wednesday 10-Jan-18 08:21 AM
This really sad I am grateful to have a Job and I know many are as it is hard to find, However in to days life its not what you know its who you know. Its really hard out there not only for Blacks but for all race life is just getting harder and I also blame Technology soon we are all going to be without work because Robots are going to taken over.
Sarah said:
on Wednesday 10-Jan-18 07:57 AM
I agree with Helen post regarding our educational levels. This really becoming a big problem in South Africa , with people not finding jobs they have to get some type of income that leads them to crime and then our crimes also increases.
Helen said:
on Wednesday 10-Jan-18 07:36 AM
Today even educated South Africans do face big challenges to find jobs, I am not even saying people who have only Matric or even did not pass Matric. The good education in the country is expensive and not everyone can afford it, so I think that is the reason why so many people does not study to improve their skills.
High population, lack of education and little jobs offered all those factors makes unemployment high and crime to grow.
Jessica Apfel said:
on Wednesday 10-Jan-18 07:35 AM
The job market has experienced notable pressure in the last year, with 83 000 formal jobs lost from September 2016 to September 2017. This is a direct result of our poor performing economy. Those industries that would ordinarily employ unskilled labourers have been forced to down size because of the lack of foreign investors or even local investments - the general consensus is a reluctancy to invest within South Africa due to the volatility. Strikes seem to be ever prevelant and we cannot overlook the shamble that is within the political sphere. The Comission of Enquiry into State capture will be one to watch for sure!
Jadine E said:
on Wednesday 10-Jan-18 07:13 AM
This has been a huge crisis in South African for well over 15 years. When the potential candidate for presidency gets chosen this is the one thing they always claim they will create..But over the years it has increased and not decreasing as it should. Because of this a lot more crime has also been happening.
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