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Browsing: Youth in South Africa’s Labour Market
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a key player in transforming South Africa’s labour market and empowering its youth population.
- Initiatives focused on AI education and skill development can equip the youth with the competencies necessary for the evolving job market.
- This ensures that they are well-prepared for the increasing integration of AI technologies across various industries.
Africa is home to the world’s youngest population, but unfortunately, 60 per cent of the continent’s unemployed are youth, as highlighted by the United Nations. This trend is mirrored in South Africa, despite the government’s efforts, such as allocating R5.2 billion in tax relief in the 2022 National Budget to spur economic recovery and encourage youth employment.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been acutely felt in South Africa’s labour market. According to Labour market dynamics in South Africa 2022 report published by Statistics South Africa, stringent containment measures resulted in a …
