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Cape Town now offers candidates free bus rides to job interviews
The City of Cape Town's 'Getting YOU to Work' program offers up to 12 free bus trips per voucher, significantly enhancing the job-seeking process.
News
Jobs Fair coming to George in February 2024: Here’s what you must know
The two-day event will commence with the employer breakfast session, where Nxesi will lead discussions on labour market issues and address unemployment in the province.
Technology
More than 1 900 jobs on the line as Microsoft initiates mass layoffs
Microsoft has reportedly initiated mass layoffs plans, with roughly 1 900 employees from its gaming division sent to the gallows.
Technology
Google commences with mass layoffs: Here’s everything you must know
Google has joined the tech sector's layoff trend, affecting hundreds of employees across various divisions, including engineering and hardware.
News
SA employment showed notable increase in third quarter of 2023
SA employment rates experienced a notable boost in the third quarter of 2023, marked by increases in both full-time and part-time jobs.
News
South African medical professionals warn of mass exodus if NHI Bill becomes law
South African medical professionals voice strong opposition to the NHI Bill, threatening to close practices or emigrate if implemented.
News
SA’s national minimum wage could rise 3% and it lies in your hands – Here’s why
A minimum wage is the lowest remuneration employers can legally pay their employees for each ordinary hour worked. It is illegal for an employer to pay employees less than this minimum floor.
Lifestyle
Beyond CVs: The Expertise of Recruitment Agencies in Durban
For a recruitment agency that understands the Durban job market inside out, look no further than Measured Ability South Africa.
Technology
Nokia Q3 earnings: Poor revenues force tech giant to cut 14,000 jobs
Nokia's Q3 earnings exhibit a fiscal downturn prompting a significant workforce reduction of 14,000 jobs by 2026.
News
Employment in South Africa: These industries contributed the most jobs between April and June 2023
Between April and June 2023, these industries contributed the most jobs and, effectrively, had a positive impact on employment in South Africa.
Viral News
Watch: Gauteng unemployed crowd Orlando Stadium for job offers [video]
Scores of Gauteng's unemployed crowded Orlando Stadium to collect job offers for solar panel technician positions.
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Chef’s Warehouse waitress fired for not pooling R150 tip
Johannesburg Labour Court has upheld a CCMA ruling that her dismissal was fair and correct
Lifestyle
SA youth encouraged to explore careers in water
There are various avenues these days that youth can explore, one of them being a career in water.
Viral News
OceanGate blasted for posting job opening for submersible pilot amid Titanic submarine tragedy
OceanGate is facing criticism for posting a job opening seeking a submersible pilot.
News
2023 Youth Day: Here’s all you need to know about the Gauteng Job Fair
On Youth Day, the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) is expected to host a job fair in an effort to address unemployment in the province.
Lifestyle
Here’s a guide on how to pass the SAPS medical test
The SAPS Medical Test serves as a critical evaluation to assess the physical and mental fitness of candidates applying for positions within the South African Police Service.
Lifestyle
South Africa’s unemployed population grows to 7.9 million
In the first three months of 2023, South Africa's unemployed persons totalled 7.9 million. Here are some of the key stats you must know.
News
Paramount job cuts spells the end of ‘MTV News’
Paramount Global is commencing with mass job cuts that will see 25% of its workforce laid off, spelling an immediate end of MTV News.
Viral News
Sikhonathi Mantshantsha: Eskom ‘spin doctor’ follows De Ruyter to the door
Eskom said Mantshantsha will be leaving at the end of February after serving during a 'difficult period'.
Lifestyle
Quarterly data shows South Africa unemployment rate barely improved in Q4:2022
South Africa's unemployment rate dropped 0.2% in the last three months of 2022.
Technology
Twitter makes 200 more people redundant, say reports
Twitter made 200 more people redundant, say reports, after new CEO Elon Musk let go over half of the workforce in late 2022.
Technology
Dell to axe 6 550 jobs: Here’s everything we know
Dell is to lay off 6 650 people as a cost cutting measure amid the wider tech sector suffering revenue dips.
Technology
Microsoft to cut thousands of jobs
Microsoft is reportedly set to cut five per cent of its workforce, leaving thousnads unemployed.
Technology
Here’s why Amazon plans to axe 17 000 jobs
Amazon will axe 17,000 consumer retail and HR jobs amid the e-retail giant experiencing decreasing demand and fall in ad revenue.
Lifestyle
How Patricia de Lille spent R158.8m to help 78 interns get full-time jobs
Patricia de Lille's programme recruited more than 1 000 interns, of which, only 78 got permanent employment.
Lifestyle
Here’s how to apply for the Presidential Youth Employment Programme
Phase IV will offer job opportunities to 255 100 youth across the nine provinces.
Viral News
Walter Orthmann: 100-year-old sets record for longest-held job at one company
Walter Orthmann still holds his managerial post, at 100 years old and counting.
Lifestyle
South Africa’s minimum wage set to increase this year
As in previous years, the adjustment provides exceptions for several worker groups.
Lifestyle
Teacher assistant program: Here’s how to apply
This is how you can secure a teacher and general assistant job at The Department of Basic Education
