The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased more than expected last week, but the rise probably does not suggest a shift in labor market conditions as the underlying trend continued to … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
Centres of excellence for Africa
Washington – The World Bank is to finance 19 university-based ‘centres of excellence’ in seven countries in West and Central Africa, in an effort to tackle a serious shortage of skilled workers in major industries … [Read more...]
EPWP to continue creating job opportunities
Delegates at the three-day Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) Social Sector conference have reiterated the programme’s commitment to provide work... GlobalBuzz-SA - Your Employment and Recruitment … [Read more...]
Narysec hailed as skills development hub
Thaba Nchu - A graduate of the National Rural Youth Corps (Narysec), Colbert Mabasa, 29, has hailed the programme as a skills development hub, which... GlobalBuzz-SA - Your Employment and Recruitment … [Read more...]
SA to participate in AU social affairs meeting
Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant will next week lead a high-level South African delegation to a special session of the African Union Labour and... GlobalBuzz-SA - Your Employment and Recruitment … [Read more...]
Vocational learning with Swiss precision
A partnership between South Africa and Switzerland will give Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college students the sought-after experience they need to do well in the workplace. The Department of … [Read more...]
NIBRT Hosts Biopharma Job Fair
The National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) today held its inaugural 'Careers in Biopharma' job fair with 15 companies, recruiting for over 750 open positions, from across the biopharma sector … [Read more...]
Government committed to youth empowerment
Given the challenges facing South Africa’s youngsters today, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says government stands ready to work with all youth... GlobalBuzz-SA - Your Employment and Recruitment … [Read more...]
Investment into Cork region
At the launch of the Impact Report of South and East Cork Area Development (SECAD) today, the investment of over €20 million into the region’s economy was highlighted and celebrated. The independently conducted … [Read more...]
Structural change needed in SA economy
The South African economy needs to undergo a significant structural change if it is to create jobs and employment, Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies said on Monday. The minister was speaking at the launch of the … [Read more...]