The metro has had a strong year in terms of job creation, beating all South Africa\u2019s metros.<\/p>\n
This is according to the recent Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), which reflected on the employment situation in South Africa for the second quarter of the 2017 calendar year and final quarter of the financial year.<\/p>
The report reflects that the annual employment gains observed in six metropolitan municipalities, with the largest increase in Ekurhuleni (98 000), followed by the City of Cape Town (63 000) and eThekwini (58 000).<\/p>\n
Compared to the same period last year, employment decreases were recorded in two metropolitan municipalities, namely the City of Johannesburg (30 000) and Mangaung (4 000).<\/p>
Another important trend, according to the survey, is the decreased number of discouraged workers.<\/p>\n
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ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Metro set to host hackathon<\/a><\/p>\n Metro shines at award ceremony<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cThis fell by 11 000.<\/p>\n \u201cThis means that people are hopeful about finding work.<\/p>\n \u201cIndeed, many of those who have stayed in the labour market have been able to find work,\u201d the survey stated.<\/p>\n Mzwandile Masina, the executive mayor of Ekurhuleni, welcomed the survey and said the metro would continue to create a favourable environment that would create more sustainable jobs through its 10-point plan.<\/p>\n The metro\u2019s 10-point plan:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Manufacturing revitalisation.<\/p>\n \u2022 Aerotropolis masterplan implementation.<\/p>\n \u2022 Acceleration of IDZ\/SEZ (Special Economic Zone) Programme.<\/p>\n \u2022 Land availability for strategic development.<\/p>\n \u2022 Support of SMMEs through public procurement.<\/p>\n \u2022 Implementation of Township Economy Strategy.<\/p>\n \u2022 Enabling public transport system.<\/p>\n \u2022 Massive public infrastructure investment.<\/p>\n \u2022 Promote localisation and production.<\/p>\n \u2022 Skills, capability development and workplace stabilisation.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n