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Job Creation

Job creation is the process by which new employment opportunities are generated within an economy, sector or region through business expansion, investment, entrepreneurship and economic development initiatives. It represents a central policy objective for governments worldwide, particularly in developing economies where unemployment and underemployment pose significant social and economic challenges. Job creation occurs through multiple channels, including the establishment of new enterprises, the expansion of existing businesses, infrastructure development, foreign direct investment and the growth of labour-intensive industries. In the African context, job creation is especially critical given the continent's youthful demographics, rapid urbanisation and persistent unemployment rates that often exceed 20% in many countries. Governments typically pursue job creation through industrial policy, skills development programmes, investment incentives, support for small and medium enterprises, and infrastructure spending. The quality of jobs created—measured by wage levels, working conditions, security and opportunities for advancement—is increasingly recognised as being as important as the quantity. Sectors such as manufacturing, mining, agriculture, construction and services each contribute differently to employment generation, with varying ratios of capital investment to jobs created. In South Africa, job creation has been a persistent challenge, with the official unemployment rate remaining among the highest globally, driving policy debates around labour market regulation, education reform and industrial strategy. Major industrial projects, such as those in the petrochemicals and energy sectors, are frequently evaluated not only on their economic returns but also on their employment impact and contribution to reducing joblessness. The transition to new economic models, including renewable energy and digital economies, raises questions about the net employment effects as traditional industries decline while new sectors emerge.

Job Creation News


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
TRIM upgrading critical infrastructure on the iron-ore export line
13th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The State-owned Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) says extensive maintenance and renewal work is under way along the 861 km iron-ore export line stretching from Sishen, in the Northern... 


2026 MISTRA Annual Platinum Group Metals (PGM) Roundtable
MISTRA roundtable to explore practical steps for South Africa’s PGM-powered hydrogen economy
13th October 2026

South Africa has ambitious strategies for green hydrogen, critical minerals and beneficiation. The challenge now is translating these into investment, industrial development and jobs. The... 


Mobilizing Private Capital for Energy, Health Security and Jobs in South Africa
12th October 2026

For years, South Africa’s power crisis impacted nearly every part of daily life—darkening homes, disrupting essential services, constraining businesses, and holding back economic growth. In 2023... 


Ampasindava rare earths project area
Madagascar formalises Harena’s Ampasindava exploitation permit
12th October 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

LSE-listed Harena Rare Earths is focusing its efforts on obtaining an environmental permit and the approval of its environmental and social plans to enable it to start construction on its... 


Anglo American CEO Duncan Wanblad,
South Africa remains premier mining jurisdiction, says Anglo which is investing R11bn
12th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa remains one of the world's premier mining jurisdictions, Anglo American has spelt out emphatically, amid itself investing R11.2-billlion in the ultra-high dense media separation... 


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South Africa urged to leverage industrial spaces to pilot and unlock green tech
9th October 2026 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa needs to build manufacturing capacity in parts of value chains in which its industries can compete sustainably, while leveraging and adapting its existing industrial base to meet... 


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South Africans need to be laser focused on fixing what needs to be fixed
9th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africans, at both public-sector and private-sector levels, need to be laser focused fixing what needs to be fixed on all fronts. We need to set out to turn to positive account every... 


LOcation map of the Makhado coal project
Makhado steelmaking hard coking coal project, South Africa – update
9th October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

MC Mining has estimated first saleable coal from Makhado for October 2026. 


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Horne 5 project, Canada – update
9th October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Falco Resources announced the results of KPMG’s socioeconomic-impact study on September 29, 2026. 


Minerals Council South Africa president Paul Dunne
Minerals Council launches investment, growth strategy for mining industry
8th October 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Minerals Council South Africa has launched its Investment and Growth Strategy to attract further investments in exploration, new mines and existing operations, and thereby grow the sector,... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane
South Africa's mining industry needs an empowerment regime that welcomes investors
8th October 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Investors, and especially specialist mining investors, are knowledgeable about and understand South Africa's mining methods and orebodies, but need consistency and finality in regulations that... 


Your Next Business Opportunity Could Be in the Room
Your Next Business Opportunity Could Be in the Room
6th October 2026

For businesses looking to grow, the right connection can lead to a new customer, supplier, investor, partner or market. On 11 November 2026, the Cape Town Manufacturing Summit will bring together... 


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Mt Lyell copper/gold project, Tasmania
2nd October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

International precious metals mining company Sibanye-Stillwater plans to restart the Mt Lyell mine which includes the refurbishment of an existing shaft and decline to a depth of 800 m. 


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15-Mile processing hub project, Canada – update
2nd October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

St Barbara announced the updated prefeasibility study on September 28, 2026. 


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Koné gold project, Côte d'Ivoire – update
2nd October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Montage Gold announced the first gold pour at Koné on September 27, 2026. 


LHWP Phase II reaches 56.7% completion as three major bridges open
2nd October 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The long-delayed Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Phase II has progressed steadily to 56.7% completion, with R24-billion of the R53-billion allocated to the project having been spent.... 


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Positive public-private collaboration must continue to be applied optimally
2nd October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s debt-to-GDP has stabilised, a more competitive electricity market is advancing, and efforts to improve rail and port logistics are progressing. National Treasury is on track to... 


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Ten years at the wheel, Toyota boss gears up for yet more change
2nd October 2026 By: Irma Venter

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) president and CEO Andrew Kirby this year marks a decade in the driver’s seat at the country’s best-selling vehicle brand. (Toyota has, in fact, been South... 


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Initiative bolsters circular economy implementation
2nd October 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Clean-Up & Recycle SA Week, which was hosted by the plastics industry umbrella body, Plastics SA from September 14 to September 20, aligns with the organisation’s recycling campaigns to promote a... 


A branch of the African Development bank
Funding approved for Zambia’s inclusion in Lobito Corridor
2nd October 2026

The board of directors of multilateral development finance institution the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved a $255-million loan from the African Development Fund (ADF) and a... 


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