Review of Labour Markets in South Africa: Low-waged and informal employment in South Africa
Low-wage employment and informal employment are two important considerations for labour market policy in South Africa. In addition to the high levels of low-wage income in labour market, the country has not been shielded from the rapid growth in informal employment across the globe. Understanding trends in and patterns of informal employment is critical for…
read more >>Labour Market Regulation: International and South African Perspectives
The first ten years of democracy in South Africa saw a significant programme of labour market regulation, as the new regime extended labour rights to employees and established structures to overcome apartheid deficits. Effective regulation has to address new forms of workforce segmentation, and new models of the employment relationship in the developed world provide…
read more >>A Review of Labour Markets in South Africa: how Different is the South African Labour Market? International Perspectives and Parallels
Half a century of apartheid left a deep imprint on all aspects of the South African labour market. In many ways, this leaves the country as a ‘special case’ in the field of labour market analysis, with large gaps in human development, significant underutilisation of the labour force, and difficult tensions in industrial relations. But…
read more >>A Review of labour Markets in South Africa: Wage Trends and Dynamics in South Africa
Wages play an important role in the broader economy from both efficiency and equity perspectives. Wage formation also lies at the heart of a power play between workers and employers. As part of a broader labour market review, Altman considers the state of knowledge on wage determination in South Africa. She assesses whether wage setting…
read more >>Low Wage Work in South Africa
Altman examines the emerging character of the ‘working poor’ in South Africa and the implications for economic policy. The theme is particularly relevant for economies whose cost structures are not well aligned with promoting meaningful economic participation. The paper starts by setting the unemployment scene, showing that low-paid work is a greater burden if the…
read more >>Developing a National skills forecasting tool for South Africa: Data Sources for National Skills Forecasting in South Africa: Strengths and Weaknesses – A Critical Assessment of Data Availability, Annex D
As part of its National Skills Development Strategy, the Department of Labour commissioned a research project on the feasibility of developing forecasting models and tools to identify future skill needs in South Africa. The first phase of the project involved a review of international best practice and of existing data and previous approaches to this…
read more >>Developing a National skills forecasting tool for South Africa: A Critical Review of Sectoral Forecasting and Employment Projections in South Africa, Annex C
As part of its National Skills Development Strategy, the Department of Labour commissioned a research project on the feasibility of developing forecasting models and tools to identify future skill needs in South Africa. The first phase of the project involved a review of international best practice and of existing data and previous approaches to this…
read more >>Developing a National Skills Forecasting Tool for South Africa: Labour Market Projections: A Review of International Best Practice, Annex B
As part of its National Skills Development Strategy, the Department of Labour commissioned a research project on the feasibility of developing forecasting models and tools to identify future skill needs in South Africa. The first phase of the project involved a review of international best practice and of existing data and previous approaches to this…
read more >>Developing a National Skills Forecasting Tool for South Africa: Labour Market Projections: Rationale for Conducting National Occupational Projections and How They are Typically Undertaken, Annex A
As part of its National Skills Development Strategy, the Department of Labour commissioned a research project on the feasibility of developing forecasting models and tools to identify future skill needs in South Africa. The first phase of the project involved a review of international best practice and of existing data and previous approaches to this…
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