South African Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, encouraged job seekers to use every opportunity to gain employment and refine their skills at the Youth Career Fair and Service Delivery Event. He also cautioned against paying fees for job placement and falling prey to job scams on social media and highlighted the benefits of digitization in job hunting. Nxesi emphasized the need for comprehensive solutions to fuel the South African economy and underscored the value of seeking guidance from mentors and employment counsellors.
The Youth Career Fair in South Africa aimed to help young people find sustainable employment and career growth. Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, emphasized the importance of events like this, which connect job seekers with potential employers. The event saw over 1,100 young people register as jobseekers and receive career counseling services, with a focus on private employment agencies and the role of technology. Nxesi’s optimistic and pragmatic message encouraged attendees to seize every opportunity and utilize careerrelated information to achieve their goals.