Faculty of Education

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Preparing for Employability14/05/2016Mseleni – KZN

byMaximus Monaheng Sefotho (PhD)

In conjunction withEkusasalethuEducation Project.

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Faculty of Education

Context

The economy of South Africa

The labour market

Employability

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The economy of South Africa ‐ Challenges

THE WORLD BANK (2015)

1. Highest levels of unemployment and economic inactivity

2. Job creation is one of South Africa’s most pressing challenges. 

3. Improving the human capital of school leavers

4. Workforce better attuned to evolving labour market demands. 

4© 2015 The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/THE WORLD BANK

The labour market

Definition: A labour market is the place where workers and employees interact with each other. In the labour market, employers compete to hire the best, and the workers compete for the best satisfying job. 

Description: A labour market in an economy functions with demand and supply of labour.

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Quality of education and the labour market

The ability of a school system to impart cognitive skills, is a crucial determinant of labour market success. 

The better‐educated stand a higher chance of being employed.

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Employability Skills Employability has been defined as "the capabilityof getting and keeping satisfactory work".

Employability Skills can be defined as thetransferable skills needed by an individual to makethem 'employable'. Along with good technicalunderstanding and subject knowledge, employersoften outline a set of skills that they want from anemployee.

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Planning to be employable

Career readiness and employability skills 

through RIASEC.

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NoteAs we explain RIASEC below, pay attention and make notes on things that relate to you. 

Be realistic about the things you are capable of so that you are not frustrated.

However, if you have a goal and are dedicated, NOTHING CAN LIMIT YOU, EXCEPT YOURSELF.  

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Khetha ‐ Choose

Choose the best three RIASEC areas which best describe you in order of priority!

The three letters you come up with are your career code. E.g. (SEA)

Go back and reflect about them and find out more the read career you want to construct. 

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Conclusion 

STRIFE TO BE EMPLOYABLE! 

Kea Leboha!

Ngiyabonga!

Thank You!

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