Hoosen Rasool - Labour Market Paralysis - SABPP
Hoosen Rasool - Labour Market Paralysis - SABPP
Hoosen Rasool - Labour Market Paralysis - SABPP
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MisconceptionsOne of the major misconceptions is that the only way to addressskills shortages in the labour market is through investment ineducation and training. Additionally, there is a range of other waysby which h the labour market adjusts to skills shortages. Theseinclude:• Increasing wages;• Recruiting more widely;• Adopting a more expansive approach to skills immigration;• Increasing over-time;• Altering production methods to reduce the need for skills in shortsupply;• Changing conditions of employment;• Utilizing skilled employees more productively;• Substituting capital for skills in short supply;• Changing the product mix; and• contract t out the work
<strong>Labour</strong> <strong>Market</strong> Data Sources-wage differentials-employment levels-overtime patterns-retrenchments-collective wageagreements-job vacancies-employment trends-profession specificstudies-skills audits-UIF data-conditions ofemployment-migration data-employment equityreports-labour supply anddemand-household surveys-labour force surveys-sector strategies-new investor activity-firm-level studies-employer surveys-establishmentsurveys-productivity data-capital substitution-imports/exports-new establishments-consumer patterns-industry changes-technologicallchanges-recruitmentpractices-occupationalprojections-enrolment data-tracer studies-graduateplacements-costs of trainingprogrammes-training provision
<strong>Labour</strong> <strong>Market</strong> Analysis (LMA)Analysis of LM Functioning andProcesses<strong>Labour</strong> <strong>Market</strong> Analysis<strong>Labour</strong> <strong>Market</strong> SignalingEvaluation of LM Policiesand Programmes
<strong>Labour</strong> <strong>Market</strong> SignalingConveys warnings of new developments and patterns in the LM. It is avital output of LMI for policy-making and those with immediateoperational and decision-making responsibilitiesAnalysis of LM Functioning and ProcessesInvolves in-depth research to reveal the dynamics and functioning i ofthe LMMonitoring and Evaluation of LM Policies andProgrammesImpact of LM policies i and programmes on target t groups and theeconomy. M&E identifies deficiencies and constraints in the LM,provides feedback for improving implementation and leads to andadjustment of policies and programmes
US Department of <strong>Labour</strong>: Examples of qualityLMI
US Department of <strong>Labour</strong>: Examples of qualityLMI
National Master Scarce Skills List 2008Are the occupations below scarce skills in South Africa ?Scarce SkillsQuantityOffice administrators 540Photographers 75General Clerks 5 625Keyboard operators 80Receptionists 745Mail sorters 800Textile and laundry workers 2000Produce packers and handlers 310Secretaries 665
<strong>Labour</strong> <strong>Market</strong> Research Capacity-BuildingModel
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