Navigating the Tides of Change: Unveiling the Shifting Environment of Challenges and Opportunities in the South African Tourism Labor Market

Bassam Samir Al-Romeedy ()
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Bassam Samir Al-Romeedy: University of Sadat City

Chapter Chapter 4 in Careers in Africa, 2025, pp 61-84 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter examines the dynamic environment of challenges and opportunities in the tourism job market within South Africa, recognizing the constant fluctuations in employment trends. The job market undergoes continual shifts influenced by factors such as workforce dynamics, changing skill requirements, and technological advancements. By exploring this environment, the chapter investigates the obstacles encountered by job seekers and employers, including skills gaps, automation, job insecurity, and the increasing need for continuous learning. Through a comprehensive analysis of these challenges and opportunities in the South African tourism labor market, the chapter aims to provide stakeholders with valuable insights into the job market, enabling them to make informed decisions and implement effective strategies for career progression, talent acquisition, and workforce planning. The chapter contributes to the ongoing discourse on how to navigate the ever-changing job market and adapt to the requirements of the future of work.

Keywords: Tourism labor market; Employment trends; Skills gap; Continuous learning; Remote work; South Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-68214-8_4

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