This news aggregator site highlights South African labour news from a wide range of internet and print sources. Each posting has a synopsis of the source article, together with a link or reference to the original. Postings cover the range of labour related matters from industrial relations to generalist human resources.News24 reports that Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has raised concerns about the increasing trend of South African aviators leaving the country or retiring from the industry. She was speaking at the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals Summit in Durban on Tuesday.
The summit aimed to tackle the critical demand for millions of skilled professionals required to sustain and grow the aviation sector. Creecy said there was an urgent need to nurture new talent to ensure the sustainability of the country’s aviation sector. She noted that while the sector offered substantial opportunities, these would not materialise unless it addressed one fundamental challenge, namely the need for a new generation of skilled professionals. “As seasoned aviation workers retire and the demand for a skilled workforce grows, we must ensure that young people, especially across Africa, are equipped and prepared to step into these roles,” said Creecy. She pointed out that many of the country’s aviators were ageing, while others were attracted to offers in Africa, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries.
Creecy said that to create a sustainable future for the aviation industry, there was a need to invest in the youth, creating real pathways for them to build careers in aviation. These pathways must be inclusive, accessible, and supported by strong educational frameworks, financial resources and mentorship initiatives.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Sakhiseni Nxumalo at News24 (subscription / trial registration required)
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