Skilled trades and technicians top the list of South Africa’s skills shortages.
The 13th ManpowerGroup South Africa survey was just concluded and shows that large enterprises report a significant 42% shortage in talent and desired skills, followed by 40% for medium, 31% for small, and 22% for micro-enterprises.
Managing director of ManpowerGroup South Africa says that South Africa is ahead of the game, as global talent shortages average out at 54%, while South Africa is at 34%. Interestingly, this number has held steady since the 2016 survey.
Here is how South Africa compares:
| Position | South Africa | Global |
| 1 | Skilled Trades | Skilled Trades |
| 2 | Technicians | Sales & Marketing |
| 3 | Sales & Marketing | Technicians |
| 4 | Accounting & Finance | Engineering |
| 5 | Management/Executive | Driving & Logistics |
| 6 | Professionals | IT |
| 7 | IT | Accounting & Finance |
| 8 | Driving & Logistics | Manufacturing |
| 9 | Engineering | Construction |
| 10 | Healthcare | Healthcare |
Find out more about these areas of studies and how you can start your career in one of the most sought after skills needed in South Africa and Abroad.
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