- Title
- Possible future jobs in the republic of South Africa by 2030
- Creator
- Kasvosve, Johanis
- Subject
- Industries -- Technological innovations
- Subject
- Labor market -- South Africa Employment (Economic theory)
- Date Issued
- 2018
- Date
- 2018
- Type
- Thesis
- Type
- Masters
- Type
- MBA
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/10948/30660
- Identifier
- vital:31008
- Description
- The 21st century has experienced dramatic, fundamental and unprecedented changes that have seen many organisations having to reconsider their competitive strategies in order to remain relevant in the market place. Within the context of South Africa, these changes have resulted in the disappearance, dwindling or expansion of some jobs. The dawn of the 21st century marked the beginning of the Fourth Industrial Revolutions (Industry 4.0). Although Industry 4.0 can bring about great promises for the future, the patterns of consumption, production and employment created by it also pose substantive challenges in the form of technological unemployment requiring proactive adaptation by businesses, governments and individuals. This study aimed at identifying possible future jobs in the Republic of South Africa as we transition to 2030. Causal Layered Analysis (CLA) and Environmental Scanning were identified as the preferred methodologies to be utilised to respond to the research objectives of this study. A detailed literature study was undertaken to evaluate the existing body of knowledge on the research topic. The literature study revealed that technological advancements, economic, urbanisation, globalisation, economic, political, demographic and environmental factors are the major determinants of future jobs. Chapter 4 dealt with the application of the CLA. This research ought to be understood in the context that utility of CLA is not in predicting the future of jobs but in creating transformative spaces for the creation of alternative futures that are desirable for the country as we transition to 2030. Some of the key findings emanating for this study are that Industry 4.0 is poised to render routine manufacturing jobs redundant. Furthermore, the advancements in technology are posed to result in massive employment opportunities for developers of web tolls, applications, hardware design and engineers and those working in web-based businesses. More jobs are likely to emanate from greening the economy. Progressive emancipation of women is likely to result in occupations and working x arrangements that facilitate a successful compromise between work life and private lives resulting in social care jobs. A number of strategic considerations and recommendations were also sponsored with a view to respond to the trends shaping the future of jobs in South Africa.
- Format
- xvii, 138 leaves
- Format
- Publisher
- Nelson Mandela University
- Publisher
- Faculty of Business and Economics Sciences
- Language
- English
- Rights
- Nelson Mandela University
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