ADITHI ROOPLALL | A just transition requires a just talent pipeline (opens original article in a new tab)

South Africa's youth unemployment issue stems from systemic failures in absorbing graduates into the workforce, requiring integrated education and industry collaboration for a just transition.

• South Africa faces a contradiction where many graduates in technical fields are not absorbed into the workforce due to systemic issues.
• Global labor forecasts indicate that 39% of core skills will change by 2030, emphasizing the need for better alignment between education and industry.
• A just transition requires integrated systems that develop, retain, and absorb technical talent at scale.