Abstract
The purpose of this research project is to conduct a skills audit amongst the immigrant communities (refugees and asylum seekers) in South Africa and in Cape Town in particular; and to assess whether refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants of African origin have the necessary skills to fill the gaps left by South Africa’s brain drain. To achieve the study’s objectives the researcher used a quantitative research method as an instrument of data collection with an interpretational method of data analysis. The finding is intended to directly address some of the research questions posed and investigated by this study. Most immigrants have some kind of work experience or skill acquired via life experience, practical training or university. These findings help with understanding and clear up the misconception that immigrants are not job creators.
Presenters
Joao DomingosSenior Lecturer, Department of Management and Administration, Universidade Angostinho Neto, Luanda, Angola
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2024 Special Focus—The World on the Move: Understanding Migration in a New Global Age
KEYWORDS
Skills shortage brain drain immigrant communities Brain gain Migration
