The effect of education on youth unemployment in South Africa
- Authors: Erasmus, Lana
- Date: 2024-04
- Subjects: Youth -- Employment -- South Africa , Unemployed youth -- South Africa , Youth -- South Africa -- Economic conditions
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/64975 , vital:73999
- Description: This study investigates the complex relationship between education and youth unemployment in South Africa, utilising data from the 2021 General Household Survey. Employing Logit and Probit models, the research analyses the impact of various factors on the likelihood of youth unemployment, such as education level, province, gender, age, race, type of institution, internet access, access to electricity, and household income. The findings of the study reveal that having a diploma, undergraduate degree, honours/postgraduate diploma, M-Tech, or master’s degree decreases the probability of youth unemployment. Factors such as being white, belonging to the age groups 25-29 or 30-34, and higher household income also reduce the likelihood of unemployment. However, residing in certain provinces such as Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Northwest, or Limpopo increases the probability of youth unemployment. The sensitivity analysis establishes differences between provinces where mining activities are or are not the main industry. Notable variations include the impact of education on unemployment likelihood and demographic factors affecting different regions. In conclusion, this study contributes valuable insights to policymaking efforts aimed at addressing youth unemployment in South Africa. By examining the intricate connection between education and employment, the research advocates for targeted interventions to bridge the education-employment gap and cultivate a more inclusive labour market for the nation's youth. , Thesis (MCom) -- Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, School of Economics, Development and Tourism, 2024
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- Date Issued: 2024-04
- Authors: Erasmus, Lana
- Date: 2024-04
- Subjects: Youth -- Employment -- South Africa , Unemployed youth -- South Africa , Youth -- South Africa -- Economic conditions
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/64975 , vital:73999
- Description: This study investigates the complex relationship between education and youth unemployment in South Africa, utilising data from the 2021 General Household Survey. Employing Logit and Probit models, the research analyses the impact of various factors on the likelihood of youth unemployment, such as education level, province, gender, age, race, type of institution, internet access, access to electricity, and household income. The findings of the study reveal that having a diploma, undergraduate degree, honours/postgraduate diploma, M-Tech, or master’s degree decreases the probability of youth unemployment. Factors such as being white, belonging to the age groups 25-29 or 30-34, and higher household income also reduce the likelihood of unemployment. However, residing in certain provinces such as Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Northwest, or Limpopo increases the probability of youth unemployment. The sensitivity analysis establishes differences between provinces where mining activities are or are not the main industry. Notable variations include the impact of education on unemployment likelihood and demographic factors affecting different regions. In conclusion, this study contributes valuable insights to policymaking efforts aimed at addressing youth unemployment in South Africa. By examining the intricate connection between education and employment, the research advocates for targeted interventions to bridge the education-employment gap and cultivate a more inclusive labour market for the nation's youth. , Thesis (MCom) -- Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences, School of Economics, Development and Tourism, 2024
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- Date Issued: 2024-04
An assessment of youth empowerment programmes and job creation opportunities: a case of Mhlontlo Local Municipality
- Authors: Mabono, Tumeka Patricia
- Date: 2023-01
- Subjects: Youth -- Employment -- South Africa , Job creation -- Youth -- South Africa , Youth -- Services for -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/26874 , vital:66038
- Description: Youth unemployment is a major policy concern in South Africa. This study aimed to assess youth programmes and job creation opportunities in Mhlontlo Local Municipality. This study intended to: 1. Examine the context, purpose, objectives, assumptions and claims of the national youth empowerment policy on job creation, 2. To assess the implementation of the youth empowerment programs in Mhlontlo Local Municipality for improved job creation, and lastly 3. To provide suitable recommendations on improving youth empowerment programmes and job creation in Mhlontlo Local Municipality. This study adopted a qualitative research design, that included and adapted the use of semi structured interviews and focus groups discussions in the context of COVID 19 regulations. The key findings from the analysis of data included the following – • The Mhlontlo Local Municipality has not developed its own local youth development and empowerment policy. • The design limitations in the theory of change of the National Youth Policy negatively affected the implementation of youth programmes in Mhlontlo Municipality • Mhlontlo Local Municipality’s implementation of youth programme failed to achieve its outcomes of creating a sustainable employment for youth. • There was distinct difference between the espoused views of municipal managers and actual experience of implementation of youth programmes the Mhlontlo Local Municipality that impacted negatively on the implementation of the youth development programme. • Their leadership buy-in and championship for youth development in Mhlontlo Local Municipality from selected managers in the municipality and but not from the political office. • There was lack of transparency and communication mechanisms by Mhlontlo Local Municipality the for-youth participation and engagement with of all stakeholders in decision making. , Thesis (MPA) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2023
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- Date Issued: 2023-01
- Authors: Mabono, Tumeka Patricia
- Date: 2023-01
- Subjects: Youth -- Employment -- South Africa , Job creation -- Youth -- South Africa , Youth -- Services for -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/26874 , vital:66038
- Description: Youth unemployment is a major policy concern in South Africa. This study aimed to assess youth programmes and job creation opportunities in Mhlontlo Local Municipality. This study intended to: 1. Examine the context, purpose, objectives, assumptions and claims of the national youth empowerment policy on job creation, 2. To assess the implementation of the youth empowerment programs in Mhlontlo Local Municipality for improved job creation, and lastly 3. To provide suitable recommendations on improving youth empowerment programmes and job creation in Mhlontlo Local Municipality. This study adopted a qualitative research design, that included and adapted the use of semi structured interviews and focus groups discussions in the context of COVID 19 regulations. The key findings from the analysis of data included the following – • The Mhlontlo Local Municipality has not developed its own local youth development and empowerment policy. • The design limitations in the theory of change of the National Youth Policy negatively affected the implementation of youth programmes in Mhlontlo Municipality • Mhlontlo Local Municipality’s implementation of youth programme failed to achieve its outcomes of creating a sustainable employment for youth. • There was distinct difference between the espoused views of municipal managers and actual experience of implementation of youth programmes the Mhlontlo Local Municipality that impacted negatively on the implementation of the youth development programme. • Their leadership buy-in and championship for youth development in Mhlontlo Local Municipality from selected managers in the municipality and but not from the political office. • There was lack of transparency and communication mechanisms by Mhlontlo Local Municipality the for-youth participation and engagement with of all stakeholders in decision making. , Thesis (MPA) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2023
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- Date Issued: 2023-01
An evaluation of Expanded Public Works Programmes (EPWPs) in addressing youth unemployment in South Africa: the case of Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality in Eastern Cape Province
- Tyesi, Oyama https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5937-2399
- Authors: Tyesi, Oyama https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5937-2399
- Date: 2020-01
- Subjects: South Africa -- Expanded Public Works Programme , Youth -- Employment -- South Africa , Unemployment -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/29409 , vital:77964
- Description: The study used qualitative methodology to investigate the effectiveness of Expanded Public Works Programmes (EPWPs) in relation to addressing youth unemployment in Raymond Mhlaba Municipality in the Eastern Cape. In Raymond Mhlaba, youth unemployment remains a serious challenge despite the government having adopted EPWPs as a strategy for employment creation. The main objective of the study was to determine the contribution of EPWP in youth employment creation in Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality. Findings of the study revealed that EPWPS were drawing significant numbers of unemployed people into productive work accompanied and as such have succeeded in creating work opportunities. Moreover, EPWPs have been accompanied by training and skills development with the aim of enabling the employability of the youth beyond EPWPs. However, despite the contribution of EPWPs in addressing youth unemployment, its effectiveness is hampered by a number of challenges including lack of funding, inadequate organizational capacity, lack of training and skills upgrading and poor monitoring and evaluation mechanisms among others. In an effort to find solutions and to improve the effectiveness of these programs, the study recommends the allocation of more funding and resources to EPWPs, prioritizing training and skills development and the improvement of monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. , Thesis (MCom (DevStud)) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2020
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- Date Issued: 2020-01
- Authors: Tyesi, Oyama https://orcid.org/0009-0005-5937-2399
- Date: 2020-01
- Subjects: South Africa -- Expanded Public Works Programme , Youth -- Employment -- South Africa , Unemployment -- South Africa
- Language: English
- Type: Master's theses , text
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10353/29409 , vital:77964
- Description: The study used qualitative methodology to investigate the effectiveness of Expanded Public Works Programmes (EPWPs) in relation to addressing youth unemployment in Raymond Mhlaba Municipality in the Eastern Cape. In Raymond Mhlaba, youth unemployment remains a serious challenge despite the government having adopted EPWPs as a strategy for employment creation. The main objective of the study was to determine the contribution of EPWP in youth employment creation in Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality. Findings of the study revealed that EPWPS were drawing significant numbers of unemployed people into productive work accompanied and as such have succeeded in creating work opportunities. Moreover, EPWPs have been accompanied by training and skills development with the aim of enabling the employability of the youth beyond EPWPs. However, despite the contribution of EPWPs in addressing youth unemployment, its effectiveness is hampered by a number of challenges including lack of funding, inadequate organizational capacity, lack of training and skills upgrading and poor monitoring and evaluation mechanisms among others. In an effort to find solutions and to improve the effectiveness of these programs, the study recommends the allocation of more funding and resources to EPWPs, prioritizing training and skills development and the improvement of monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. , Thesis (MCom (DevStud)) -- Faculty of Management and Commerce, 2020
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- Date Issued: 2020-01
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