South African companies plan to remove degree requirements for certain jobs, this is what Derrick n=Ndzavi has to say

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A third of major companies in South Africa say that they plan to remove the requirement to have a degree for certain jobs to expand their talent pool and take employment in the country.
This shift, highlighted in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Future of Jobs Report 2025, signals a significant move toward creating more accessible pathways to emerging roles, especially as the job market evolves.
27 Jan 2025 English South Africa Society & Culture

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