What are Skills Needed?
Problem-solving means finding solutions when you’re faced with difficulties or setbacks. It involves being able to use a logical process to figure things out.
Examples of ways you can develop or improve your problem-solving skills include: doing research assignments as part of your studies.
Top Skills Needed In South Africa
- Digital economy
- Energy
- Infrastructure development
- Tourism and agriculture
- Web developer
- Quantity surveyor
- Computer network
- Technician
- Systems and network administration
- Microbiologist
- FET phase schoolteachers (Grades 10-12)
- Senior phase schoolteachers (Grades 8-9)
- Aeronautical engineer
- Civil engineer
- Physicist
- Electrical engineer
- Concentrated solar power process controller
- Mechatronic technician
- Agricultural scientist
Which skill is most demanded 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.
- Read: You need more than a matric for the best chance at a job in South Africa.
What skills are most short 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)
Why are skilled workers leaving South Africa?
Healy said most skilled people leave because of crime, security, corruption, an incompetent government, and a deteriorating outlook for the country.
Gumede added that many people leave because they don’t believe the ruling party has the ability to turn the country around.