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Johannesburg - Topping SA's scarce skills list are accountants, artisans, teachers, IT technicians as well as engineers, according to recruitment industry insiders.
Kelly Group business analysis executive Charley Steadman said on Wednesday that people with scarce skills qualifications were high in demand even in a recession-hit economy.
"Master in Business Administration (MBA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and similar qualifications are still good to have," said Steadman, adding that the scarcity of skills was a a global as well as a South African challenge.
According to Sandra Burmeister at the Association of Personal Service Organisation, chartered accountants (CA) and people who were true specialists in their professions were always in great demand.
"No business, whether there is a recession or not, can function without a great finance team. A CA in particular will continue to do well," she said. "Also, infrastructure and telecommunications will continue to be growth industries for the next 10 to 15 years across the globe, resulting in a high demand for engineering, IT technical and artisan skills."
Carol Crosley, deputy registrar at the University of the Witwatersrand's student enrolment centre, said the 2010 Fifa World Cup had given engineering a lot of prominence.
"You can work in just about any industry with these skills," said Crosley. "They are the most sought after around the world, allowing you the opportunity to gain experience and work on exciting projects across industries and different regions."
She added that medical graduates would always be sought after because South Africa did not have enough doctors.
Skills upgrade
Due to rapid changes in technology, the International Labour Organisation recommends that individuals upgrade their skills at least every five years.
Burmeister said supply and demand would also determine what qualifications would be highly valued in time to come.
"The higher the demand for a particular skill, the more the person can earn," she said.
Crosley said students and workers should do continual research to determine what opportunities were available.
"Talk to people in your field of interest to give yourself the best chance at success," she said.
- Fin24.com