By Lebone Rodah Mosima
South African universities and colleges must give students greater workplace exposure because qualifications alone are no longer enough to secure employment in a rapidly changing digital economy, Deputy Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Mondli Gungubele has said.
Speaking at the Skills for the Economy and Industry Dialogue, Gungubele said South Africa faced a disconnect between employers reporting shortages of digital skills and young graduates struggling to find work.
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“Industry tells us there is a shortage of digital skills. Young people tell us they cannot find work. Educational institutions continue to produce graduates. Clearly, somewhere within this ecosystem, there is a disconnect,” he said.
He said work-integrated learning, including internships, mentorship, practical projects and exposure to employers, should become central to preparing students for employment.
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