Scaling Up Early Childhood Development (ECD) (0-4 years) in South Africa: A Review of Training Qualifications, Training Provision, and Training Delivery in Relation to the Needs of the National Integrated Plan for ECD and the ECD Component of the Expanded Public Works Programme
This paper is one of a series developed to inform the Scaling Up ECD Services (0–4 years) Research Project with the aim of improving child development and significant job creation. The qualifications of teachers and practitioners have been found to be associated with improved child outcomes in a range of countries and contexts, and are…
read more >>The role of business in supporting youth transitions; Concept note developed for BUSA
Altman and Marock prepared this report for Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) to support its engagements on youth unemployment. In particular, they reflect on the potential of the private sector to support the youth employment initiatives being implemented by government. The programmes reviewed include:· Skills development (linked to education and training) and/or internship programmes · Work readiness…
read more >>Engineers and Technicians
Steyn and Daniels evaluate the labour market for engineers and technicians, looking at two key themes: the demand for engineers and technicians in the labour market, and the supply of engineering skills. Employment trends, occupational shifts and projected demand are evaluated, as well as the responsiveness of tertiary institutions to changes in the structure of…
read more >>ICT and Associated Professionals
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) have played a major role in shaping employment growth in the developed world, especially in the services sectors. Moleke et al. consider factors affecting the supply and demand of ICT workers in South Africa. In the case of training supply, the analysis reveals that only a small proportion of learners…
read more >>A Review of labour Markets in South Africa: Education & Training
Moleke considers the effects of education and training on the labour market outcomes. She considers differences in labour market status, occupational distributions and earnings. Given the positive benefits of education, it can be expected that individuals want to acquire the maximum level of education they could afford. However, the decision to acquire education is influenced…
read more >>Research Gaps: Labour Market Function and Policy in South Africa
Altman reviews an Human Sciences Research Council labour market research project aimed at identifying knowledge gaps to define a research agenda going forward. Seven overview papers were prepared.covering: low-wage work, labour market regulation, wage formation, the role of the public sector, education and training, school-to-work transitions, HIV/AIDS in the labour market, active labour market policies,…
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