Unlock SA Business Growth: Leveraging the Critical Skills List

In this exclusive vodcast, Xpatweb hosts the Department of Home Affairs and the Department of Higher Education and Training to unpack South Africa’s Critical Skills List. Hear directly from government leaders on aligning skills with workforce needs, public input, and the importance of employer participation.    Key highlights include:  00:00 Why the Critical Skills List Matters  01:29 Government Collaboration on the Critical Skills List  02:23 Labour Market Intelligence and Skills Alignment  05:03 Business Struggles and the Role of International Recruitment  07:12 How the Critical Skills List Is Researched and Built  09:59 Stakeholder Consultations and Public Participation  12:32 Identifying Emerging Occupations and Sector Needs  20:06 Economic Impact of Critical Skills and Visa Reform  24:18 Timeline and Expectations for the New List  32:26 Closing Remarks and Call for Stakeholder Input    Have your say in the 2025 Critical Skills Survey: https://bit.ly/44RvzE2  #CriticalSkillsList #GlobalMobility #WorkVisa