Businesses in South Africa are desperate for skilled workers
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“This means more international competition for South African employers desperate to attract critical skills from abroad,” says Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director of visa and expatriate services firm Xpatweb.
The survey indicates that South Africa exhibits the second strongest hiring intention (38%) among European, Middle Eastern and African (EMEA) countries, after Ireland (42%). However, 78% of local employers reported talent shortages resulting in difficulties filling positions.
The global labour gap also creates greater opportunities for skilled South Africans to emigrate to greener pastures, further eroding the country’s talent base.
There is no doubt that South African employers will have to work harder to acquire the critical skills they need.
The survey indicates that South Africa exhibits the second strongest hiring intention (38%) among European, Middle Eastern and African (EMEA) countries, after Ireland (42%). However, 78% of local employers reported talent shortages resulting in difficulties filling positions.
The global labour gap also creates greater opportunities for skilled South Africans to emigrate to greener pastures, further eroding the country’s talent base.
There is no doubt that South African employers will have to work harder to acquire the critical skills they need.
