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If you fail to plan, you plan to fail the saying goes – and it’s the same with organisational design, developing and mapping structures, roles and processes, hierarchies and work flows to enhance your company’s goals.
Economic conditions are tough, and organizations are striving to meet targets and balance budgets, often leading to necessary cost-cutting measures. While this reality is evident, many remain in denial—particularly those navigating the job market.
In a landscape fraught with pressure, South African job seekers find solace in their humour, transforming awkward interview moments into laughable stories that resonate across the nation.
In a country with one of the world's highest youth unemployment rates, young South Africans are making the surprising choice to reject low-wage jobs.
Deputy Minister in the Presidency Nonceba Mhlauli has shared a positive update on the Presidential Youth Employment Intervention (PYEI) and how it is tackling the youth unemployment crisis.
The ANC is calling on the government to find solutions that protect the livelihoods of older participants, due to over 65,000 Community Work Programme (CWP) beneficiaries facing contract terminations.
Explore the alarming trend of unemployment among newly qualified junior doctors in South Africa, as budgetary constraints and recruitment inefficiencies leave many without jobs despite a critical need for healthcare professionals.
Jobs Connect, the city’s leading workforce development programme, is not only bridging the gap between job seekers and local businesses but also fostering economic growth in communities that have long faced challenges of unemployment.
Many job seekers hoping for an advantage unintentionally fall victim to popular interview misconceptions shared by social media, friends, and family.
For many, the journey to securing a job can be daunting, filled with uncertainties and hurdles that can deter even the most qualified candidates.
Finding my solutions started when I identified why I was procrastinating on certain tasks in the first place.
While it is essential to prepare answers for the questions you might be asked, it is equally important to think about the questions you can ask the interviewers to solidify your candidacy for the role.
It can take weeks or even months to get a call back, leaving us to spiral down a rabbit hole about what the future holds.
The Boland serial killer, Johan Williams, has been sentenced to eight life terms plus 60 years in the Western Cape High Court.
The Lenyenye Regional Court handed down the sentence after he was found guilty of preying on victims using fake Facebook profiles and sending threatening messages.
Success begins with the interview process. Preparation is key and candidates have ‘one shot’ to make a lasting impression and that preparation is key to standing out.
Digital transformation remains a top agenda for most brands and agencies in South Africa. However, even though organisations understand the burning urgency of becoming digital first, achieving this state is proving to be more complex
“Sometimes people dismiss us when we’re selling on the streets, undermining our efforts and thinking we’re just bored or clueless. It’s painful because they don’t realise we’re here out of necessity, not choice,” she told IOL News.
BANKSETA has allocated R13. 7 million to Durban University of Technology (DUT), significantly enhancingopportunities for students to gain practical work experience through internships.
The SA Police Service has warned the public to be vigilant against bogus police who demand money in exchange for being offered a job as a police trainee.
The best way to determine fit is to see how someone performs in the role. This is why a shift to contract-to-hire is the emerging strategy for forward-thinking organisations looking to de-risk the hiring process.
A career involving weather and nature can be an excellent choice for individuals who enjoy an exciting and varied career, and there are a variety of jobs.
If you are looking for a job in the eThekwini Municipality, there might be one for you here.
COLUMN: ‘Over almost 10 years, in this column, I have written about how a government can intervene in ensuring that job creation is enhanced and encouraged. ’
The fourth global study on International Mobility Trends, conducted by BCG, The Network, The Stepstone Group, and local partner CareerJunction revealed interesting insights on workers and their preferred places to work.