Africa is traditionally seen as a continent beset with strife, turmoil and economic hardships that are largely but not solely borne out of challenges brought about by decades of colonialism.

The colonialism of Africa follows t…

It is not often you see employees from the services and manufacturing sector donning their best garb and outshining each other in a bid to grab the trophy for the best performer. This scenario is generally reserved for the more…

During productivity month, we strive to mobilise South Africans to join the productivity movement as ambassadors, as well as to inculcate a productivity culture and mindset in all that we do as a country and society.

It is w…

Improving the levels of productivity and innovation are the most efficient way to realise the average GDP growth rate, employment growth and business efficiency, as well as reducing the cost of doing business.

ILO Regional Director Key Note Address – Productivity Awards 19th Oct 2018 CSO

The 2018 Jobs Summit was held on 4 and 5 October at the Gallagher Estate Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Government, business, labour and community organisations came together over these two days to discuss job creation as w…

At the two-day event, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa gave an opening address. During his address, he said that unemployment is the greatest challenge facing South Africa at this moment in its history.

October marks Productivity Month in South Africa. The theme for the 2018 Productivity Month is “Productivity: a catalyst for competitiveness and sustainable growth and development”.

Productivity SA is responsible for developing three key programmes that are focused on solving common workplace challenges that hinder productivity.

South Africa’s unemployment rate is currently sitting at 27,2%. That is one of the highest unemployment rates in the world.