Vooruitsigte, ervarings en probleme met opleiding onder werkers in die Oos Vrystaat : 'n studie oor opleiding in die VKB

[摘要] ENGLISH SUMMARY: This study focuses on the shortage of labour in the rural areas of the Free State and, in direct contrast tothe high unemployment figures and great demand for jobs. The upskilling of unskilled labour is one ofSouth Africa's biggest social problems. It is becoming ever more pressing given the increasing demandfor skilled labour to adapt to technological advancement and the new information era. The South Africangovernment has created various initiatives and policies to accommodate and provide previouslydisadvantaged groups with opportunities for training and better life prospects. Viewing South Africa'srural areas from a historical perspective may result in scepticism about the success of these traininginitiatives and question the commitment of private business towards these policies. Policies andregulations increasingly place greater administrative pressure on workplaces, which could lead to theexpectation that training in companies would merely be regarded as an extra burden. The VKB, a localagricultural co-operative in the Free State, challenges this assumption. This study investigates theexperiences and expectations of employees to determine the impact of training on individuals. Interviewswith employees and management in the company show that training plays a crucial role in producingsolidarity in a stable workplace environment. For both groups, government-proposed education andtraining are regarded as very important in their own lives and for the future development of South Africa.

[发布机构] Stellenbosch University