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- Title
Gendered labour market outcomes among South African technical and vocational education and training (TVET) completers.
- Authors
FRIDERICHS, TAMARYN JEAN; ROGAN, MICHAEL; NEEDHAM, SEAMUS
- Abstract
South Africa’s post-school education and training (PSET) system plays an important role in addressing historical inequalities and preparing youth for the labour market. Technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges have seen rising female enrolment, including in traditionally male-dominated fields like Engineering. This study examines whether women’s increased participation in TVET programmes translates into equal labour market opportunities. Using administrative enrolment data and a tracer study of TVET completers, findings show that female completers face significantly higher unemployment rates than men, unrelated to the overrepresentation in Business Studies or services programmes. Additionally, women earn 22% less than men, even after accounting for study choices and qualification levels. While challenges remain in ensuring gender parity, the increasing presence of women in male-dominated fields signals progress. Efforts must focus on translating these gains into equitable employment outcomes.
- Subjects
LABOR market; VOCATIONAL education; OCCUPATIONAL training
- Publication
Journal of Vocational, Adult & Continuing Education & Training, 2024, Vol 7, p35
- ISSN
2663-3639
- Publication type
Review
- DOI
10.14426/jovacet.v7i2.417