Government departments instructed to prioritise job creation as calls grow for major intervention
With South Africa's unemployment rate soaring to 32. 9%, government departments are now under pressure to prioritise job creation initiatives. This urgent call comes as 8. 2 million citizens find themselves without work.
Dreams of 3% growth and a million jobs unravel as unemployment soars past 32%
South Africa's ambitious goal to grow its economy by 3% this year and create a million jobs faces significant hurdles.
Thousands more South Africans are unemployed, negating job gains from a year ago
Despite recent job gains, South Africa's unemployment rate has climbed back to 32. 9%.
Boxer Retail creates 3 000 jobs amid store expansion network in South Africa
Boxer Retail has announced the creation of 3,000 new jobs and the opening of 40 new stores in South Africa, exceeding financial forecasts and demonstrating its commitment to community upliftment and customer value.
Top 10 most in demand roles in South Africa’s evolving job market
Explore the evolving job market in South Africa as we reveal the top 10 most in-demand roles, including managerial positions and software developers, based on the latest PNET Job Market Trends report
Absa Group Chairman Sello Moloko steps down after challenging year
Absa Group Chairman Sello Moloko announces his resignation effective 15 July 2025, following a tumultuous year for the bank. His successor, René van Wyk, will take the helm amid significant challenges and a leadership vacuum.
Potential new jobs are at risk in the solar industry
Could proposed import taxes on renewable energy products jeopardise thousands of jobs in South Africa's solar industry?
Remgro is freezing hiring and offering early retirements at Mediclinic as it shifts towards AI to boost efficiency
As Mediclinic embraces AI, the company introduces a hiring freeze and early retirement offers, raising concerns about its impact on South Africa's job market
Underpaid, often exploited: Union urges Treasury to establish pension fund for domestic workers
The Progressive Domestic Workers Union of South Africa (Prodwusa) is making a powerful case for a pension fund, advocating for the rights and retirement security of domestic workers, a vital yet often overlooked workforce in the country