What is a Scarce Skill?
Scarce Skills refer to those occupations in which there is a scarcity of qualified and experienced people, currently or anticipated in the future, either (a) because such skilled people are not available or (b) they are available but do not meet employment criteria.
Top Scarce Skills In South Africa
- Arts and Media.
- Business and Management.
- Design.
- Engineering.
- Financial Sectors.
- Information Technology.
- Marketing.
- Medical and Health.
What skills are most shortage in South Africa?
Among many others, the following roles are listed on the latest critical skills list:
- Software Developers (IT)
- Developer Programmers (IT)
- Data Scientists (IT)
- ICT Systems Analysts (IT)
- Market Research Analysts (Marketing / IT)
- Actuaries (Finance)
- Investment Analysts (Finance)
- Tax Professionals (Finance)
What is the most needed skill in South Africa?
The most in-demand job skills in South Africa right now
- Building and Construction +2%
- Warehousing and Logistics +1%
- Information Technology -14%
- Admin, Office, and Support – 17%
- People looking for jobs.
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