Download or read book The Life Experience of the Unemployed South African written by Linca Boshoff and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Finding Work written by Percy Moleke and published by HSRC Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complementing existing labour-market research on graduates, this study provides qualitative and quantitative data relating to graduates, experiences in the labour market. The data presented here offers a clear picture of graduate employment and includes the time it takes graduates to find employment, the factors that influence employability, the types of jobs they find, their perceptions of the relation of the level of jobs they found to their qualifications and to the sectors of employment. The report also looks at graduate unemployment, the period of unemployment and the reasons for unemployment. It reports on mobility in the South African labour market and what influences such mobility, and reviews the extent to which graduates move abroad and the reasons for deciding to move. It further investigates why the graduates surveyed chose to continue studying after obtaining their first degrees and reports on graduates? perceptions of the skills they acquired through higher education. For planners and employers, the report will inform long-term strategies aimed at developing an effective and appropriately trained workforce for South Africa. Prospective and current students will find the report?s in-depth information on the way in which the graduate labour market works both useful and relevant.
Download or read book Quality of Life in Unemployment written by Valerie Møller and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unemployment is one of the curses of industrial society. In South Africa, unemployment is currently approaching forty per cent. In times of recession, the unemployed feature merely as economic statistics. For many South Africans, unemployment is an abstract concept: something remote from them and their existence. This study looks at the human faces behind the unemployment statistics. Its focus is on the black urban community which has suffered most from job loss in the recession. Township people share their own unique experiences of being unemployed, negative and positive, and present their views about their present and future situation.
Download or read book Experiencing Black Youth Unemployment and Unresponsive Labor Market in Post Apartheid South Africa written by Jah-Xolani Radebe and published by Eliva Press. This book was released on 2021-05-06 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this book is to examine the attitudes and opinions of the younger generation of Black African youth born in or after 1994 which marks the birth of democracy in South Africa. This book investigates the livelihoods, activities, and struggles of the unemployed youths at eMaplazini Ward 44 iNanda eThekwini Municipality. The study investigates at how youths make meaning of their emotional, socioeconomic, educational, and recreational needs. This study further examines the dynamics of coping mechanisms that the unemployed youth utilize on a daily basis. It examines how unemployment affects the family life and well-being of the households of the unemployed youth. And further it examines the types of resources and services available and challenges for young Black people while unemployed. This book also investigates the role played by social agencies such as government institutions, education sector and also nongovernmental organizations and how they empower young Black youth in defining their future. Lastly, it looks to what extent do socio-economic, education, political and cultural factors impact on youth employment in relation to the skills required by the South African labour market.
Download or read book Degrees of Despair written by Michael Mokobane and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-08-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Degrees of Despair, Michael Mokobane delves into one of South Africa's most pressing social crises: the high unemployment rate among the country's educated youth. Despite the promises of a better future through education, a growing number of graduates find themselves facing the harsh reality of joblessness, their degrees offering little more than a symbol of unfulfilled potential. This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the systemic challenges within South Africa's education system and labour market that contribute to this crisis. From the outdated curricula and inadequate funding in schools to the saturated job market and persistent skills mismatch, Mokobane uncovers the layers of complexity that trap so many young people in a cycle of unemployment and despair. Drawing on personal stories, the emotional and psychological toll of unemployment is brought to life through the voices of the youth who are living it. These narratives are not just statistics; they are the lived experiences of a generation that has been left behind. Degrees of Despair goes beyond diagnosing the problem; it offers a critical analysis of government initiatives, the potential of entrepreneurship and innovation, and practical strategies for breaking the cycle. Mokobane challenges readers, policymakers, and society at large to recognize the urgency of this issue and take meaningful action. This book is both a call to action and a beacon of hope, advocating for a future where South Africa's educated youth are empowered to fulfil their potential and contribute meaningfully to the nation's development.
Download or read book Sticking to the Facts written by Charles Meth and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Aging in Sub Saharan Africa written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2006-11-10 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In sub-Saharan Africa, older people make up a relatively small fraction of the total population and are supported primarily by family and other kinship networks. They have traditionally been viewed as repositories of information and wisdom, and are critical pillars of the community but as the HIV/AIDS pandemic destroys family systems, the elderly increasingly have to deal with the loss of their own support while absorbing the additional responsibilities of caring for their orphaned grandchildren. Aging in Sub-Saharan Africa explores ways to promote U.S. research interests and to augment the sub-Saharan governments' capacity to address the many challenges posed by population aging. Five major themes are explored in the book such as the need for a basic definition of "older person," the need for national governments to invest more in basic research and the coordination of data collection across countries, and the need for improved dialogue between local researchers and policy makers. This book makes three major recommendations: 1) the development of a research agenda 2) enhancing research opportunity and implementation and 3) the translation of research findings.
Download or read book Exploring Experiences of Unemployment in South African Townships written by and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unemployment -- township -- contextual factors -- lived experiences -- community -- community incohesion -- political context -- South Africa -- qualitative research -- informal entrepreneurship.
Download or read book Youth Unemployment in the Royal Bafokeng Nation South Africa written by Mbuso Moyo and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Coping Strategies of the Unemployed written by Johan Erasmus and published by HSRC Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South African labour market is characterised by a low growth in the demand for labour in relation to a high population growth rate.
Download or read book The Experiences and Motivation of Unemployed People in South Africa written by and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unemployment -- Psychosocial typology -- Affective experiences -- Employment commitment -- Job search behaviour -- Motivational profiles -- Self-determination theory -- Psychological need satisfaction -- Psychological need frustration -- Latent profile analysis.
Download or read book An Empirical Phenomenological Investigation of the Experience of Being Unemployed written by Timothy William Jaffray and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Unemployment in South Africa written by Trevor W. Bell and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Study of Graduates Experience of Unemployment in Durban South Africa written by Paballo Moerane and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book This is Not Working written by Christine R. Jeske and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do people work or not work? To answer that question, I take a step back to first consider another question: how do people define the good life, and how do they envision getting there? I analyze work not as an assumed end in itself, but as one of many possible means for attaining the good life. These questions are especially important in the context of present-day South Africa, where unemployment and worker discouragement have remained high for decades, and racial and ethnic prejudices have shaped a troubled history of employer-employee relations. Having previously spent four years living in South Africa, I conducted ten months of fieldwork particularly among Zulu South Africans in a medium-sized town and township. By drawing on interviews and participant observation among employers, employees, self-employed, and also unemployed people, I present work as a piece of larger narratives by which people seek a good life both in and out of work. This dissertation identifies a hegemonic narrative prevalent in policy and employer discourse that blames particular social groups for their own "laziness" and subsequent unemployment. I argue that people's work-related decisions have been shaped by the social conditions created through this hegemony, but also by a range of changing and competing narratives for seeking a good life. Respect, responsibility, moral rightness, style, and struggle are among the main themes in these alternative narratives. As global inequalities widen and employment becomes increasingly unstable and unlikely in South Africa and many parts of the world, this research contributes to a practical understanding of real causes of-and solutions to-the broader challenges surrounding unemployment and inequalities.
Download or read book The Youth Dividend written by Jan H. Hofmeyr and published by African Minds. This book was released on 2012 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Youth Employment in Sub Saharan Africa written by Deon Filmer and published by World Bank Publications. This book was released on 2014-01-24 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The series is sponsored by the Agence Francaise de Developpement and the World Bank."
