Protecting vulnerable workers, reintegrating work seekers into the labour market and ensuring decent work, has been rated as the three priority areas by the Department of Labour over the course of the 2012/13, financial year.

For the fourth consecutive month employment grew sharply, at an annualised 4.3% in April, representing the creation of 69 780 jobs during the month according to the latest Adcorp Employment Index.

How do you define leadership? Businesses are failing to recruit and develop real leaders because they are operating under a misconception about what constitutes leadership. Sandra Burmeister reflects on the qualities of a true leader.

Version control on documents and drawings in mine engineering is one of the primary challenges that must be resolved to optimise production support processes. Sishen Mine SA reveals some of the other pressing needs facing the mining industry.

National Treasury and SARS are studying a Tax Court judgement on taxation of capital gains after losing an appeal. The case is a result of the JSE listed company Tradehold winning its Tax Court case.

To promote the strengthening role that entrepreneurs play in local economies and the wider global economy Entrepreneurs’ Organisation will be hosting festivities around the world. At the heart of EO’s ethos is the need for entrepreneurs to engage with experts for increased growth and opportunity.

Arrests of several government officials suspected of defrauding the state of millions of rands through the signing of irregular leases were imminent, the Minister of Public Works Thulas Nxesi said.

Many jobs seekers take their written communication a little too lightly, especially when communicating via email. Here's what the experts have to say about sloppy writing and how it affects your chances of obtaining employment.

Would you like to increase your knowledge and skills as a facilitator? Academy Training Group is offering beginner facilitators the opportunity to develop some practical tools to hone facilitation skills.

Higher Education and Training Minister Blade Nzimande discusses the plight of humanities and social sciences programmes in South African universities as technology and engineering skills begin to dominate government priorities.

The national youth employment situation will come under review when the Department of Labour along with young people, policy-makers and social partners meet to exchange views at the National Youth Employment Summit.

It is the Catch-22 situation that has been frustrating jobseekers for ages: positions requiring experience from applicants who can’t gain any experience without first being employed. But there are ways to make oneself employable and gain experience without landing a position in formal employment first.

The interview process can be tiresome with no guarantee of a happy ending. Even after a series of rigorous interviews, you may find yourself no closer to filling a position than when you first began. Psychological assessments could narrow your options and lead you to the ideal candidate.

I received an email from somebody who probably regards themselves as our competition. They sell training materials and start their brochure like this: “In a market characterised by cut-throat competition, creating a competitive edge becomes the driving formula to market dominance.”

The Higher Education Minister suggested that he would like to see Seta offices at every FET college - Setas could cluster to achieve their representation. He is particularly concerned with placement of learners and this would be one way to facilitate better communication between FETs and Setas.

The concept of the e-Skills Institute is collaboration between business, government, and universities to establish "e-Skills Knowledge Production Hubs" in individual communities.

Whether you are unemployed or have a full-time job, volunteering can open the door to a more fulfilling life. Most of us spend our time in the pursuit of what we can get or how we can improve our lives, but here are some compelling reasons to donate your time and energy to a worthy cause.

It is important that post graduate studies, especially on doctoral level, contribute to the current pool of knowledge available in the particular discipline. Inevitably such research reveals deficiencies in the current knowledge and practices.

The ANC and Cosatu have been in talks to further amend the labour law amendments. During the recent Cape Town leg of the Department of Labour (DoL) road-shows the official indicated that they could not say for sure what the next steps would be and whether there would be more public consultation.

The economic progress of many nations rests on the entrepreneurial culture and success of small businesses within that country. Gary Bonner explains why so many small business owners are failing despite the opportunities that exist in South Africa.

Economists globally acknowledge that small business growth is key to developing a thriving economy. Raizcorp aims to drive growth through its Fast Forward initiative, which is a tailor-made entrepreneurial development and support programme.

Company policies are not created for employees alone but apply to senior executives too. Des Squire defines company policies and procedures and sheds light on the purpose of these guiding principles.

Are you responsible for compiling a Workplace Skills Plan or do you need assistance in understanding the link between organizational efficiency and proper skills requirements? Professor Henry Grimbeek talks about how to be more proactive and strategic with your WSP.