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Kagiso Trust congratulates the class of 2025 following last week\u2019s release of their matric results and highlights fast-track pathways to employment through technical and vocational studies<\/em><\/p>\n

As the class of 2025 reflects on their matric results and the class of 2026 settles into the new school year, Kagiso Trust has a powerful message for young people: there are 99 occupations in high demand that you can qualify for through technical and vocational education.<\/p>\n

Congratulating all matriculants, Kagiso Trust CEO Mankodi Moitse says they have reached a key milestone. \u201cNow comes the exciting part: choosing a pathway that aligns with your strengths, interests and the real opportunities available in our economy,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

The latest National List of Occupations in High Demand<\/a><\/u> from the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) reveals the striking reality that the economy is crying out for skilled workers across numerous sectors.<\/p>\n

Of the 350 occupations listed, 99 require certificates at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) levels 1\u20135, which can often be obtained in just a year of focused, practical training.<\/p>\n

The business impact of unfilled jobs is severe. According to the 2025 Xpatweb Critical Skills Survey<\/a><\/u>, 89% of businesses said critical skills vacancies are harming their operations and stakeholders, leading to lost productivity, project delays and diminished innovation capacity.<\/p>\n

Xpatweb says artisans alone represent nearly one in four of critical skills shortages, with 69% of these roles requiring NQF Level 4 or below.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe report says that an ageing workforce, emigration and inexperience amongst new artisans are creating a 20-year skills gap, leaving South Africa without a strong pipeline of young, work-ready tradespeople,\u201d says Moitse.<\/p>\n

<\/span>99 in-demand occupations span the economy<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The DHET\u2019s 99 occupations at NQF levels 1\u20135 aren\u2019t obscure or niche jobs.<\/p>\n

They span many major sectors of the economy:<\/strong><\/p>\n