Evaluating the determinants of the perceptions of underemployment among young university graduates: A South African University case

Mncayi, Precious; Meyer, Daniel

doi:10.1080/23311886.2022.2054126

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“…These competencies not only play a crucial role in enhancing productivity within the labour market but also contribute substantially to the development of other essential skills. Thus, not having the necessary education and training may force young people into NEET (Mncayi 2020). Within the realm of human capital lies the issue of skills mismatch.…”

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“…First-time job seekers face challenges in securing employment and accessing the labour market (Leibbrandt et al 2010). Although many countries have made significant strides to improve employment and economic growth, such improvements have not been able to keep up with the continually expanding labour market supply of young people (Mncayi & Meyer 2022). For example, according to the 2020 Global Youth Employment Trends Report, between 1999 and 2019, the number of young people's participation in the workforce worldwide decreased from 568 to 497 billion, despite an increase in the number of young people from 1 to 1.3 billion (ILO 2020(ILO , 2022.…”

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Antecedents of youths who are not in employment, education or training: Micro-level evidence

de Jongh,

Mncayi-Makhanya,

Mdluli-Maziya

2024

Journal of Economic and Financial Sciences

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Orientation: The increasing number of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) is a concerning global trend.Research purpose: This study aimed to identify the factors that contribute to young individuals being classified as NEET in South Africa.Motivation for the study: Given the rising NEET rates in South Africa and the potential loss of human capital, this study addresses a critical gap in understanding the drivers of youth unemployment and disengagement from education and/or training.Research approach/design and method: Employing cross-sectional data analysis techniques, the study used the Quarterly Labour Force Survey data with a sample of 14 338 youths aged 15–34 years from Statistics South Africa.Main findings: The study identified education level, race and age as significant predictors of NEET status. The research highlighted the role of social capital and geographical barriers in determining the NEET status of young individuals, with location and gender having an impact.Practical/managerial implications: The study’s findings have important implications for policymakers. Possible strategies can target the specific factors identified, such as improving access to education and training, addressing racial disparities and reducing gender-related barriers.Contribution/value-add: This study reveals the causes of NEET among South African youth. Policymakers can use this information to create targeted interventions, reduce the NEET population and promote socio-economic development. The research provides a valuable resource to guide efforts in reducing the NEET population and harnessing the potential of the country’s youth.

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Antecedents of youths who are not in employment, education or training: Micro-level evidence

de Jongh,

Mncayi-Makhanya,

Mdluli-Maziya

2024

Journal of Economic and Financial Sciences

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“…It must be kept in mind that the admission rates in the institution of higher learnings increase rapidly year in and year out which fact is exacerbating the debates on its funding strategies (Dung & Mncayi, 2016). In most jurisdictions including South Africa, funding higher education is habitually and mainly dependent on government revenue (UNESCO, 2011).…”

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Realizing Fee-Free Higher Education in South Africa; Dreams and Nightmares

Sefoka

2022

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The component of free rudimentary education is guaranteed and recognized by the 1996 Constitution, the African National Congress (ANC) Freedom Charter as well as other international instruments such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). Conversely that there exists no component of free higher education in South African laws and statutory guidelines, let alone in the international arena advocating for free higher education. Notwithstanding this fact, reality has shown that free higher education has not been realized despite students’ petition which fact has instigated them to take part in severe dissents from the four walls of South Africa. This paper argues that free higher education is not realizable the South African government has limited resources and the economy is on its knees. The paper further argues that for the South African government to fund free higher education it needs a well-resourced economy which is the contrary in South Africa.

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“…Moreover, employability is often measured as an objective employment outcome despite the ability to get a job being distinct from having a job at a fixed point in time (Williams et al, 2019). Such measures can also fail to account for volatility in the labour market, underemployment or lack of job security (Mncayi and Meyer, 2022) or the influence of social structures such as gender, race and disability (Byrne, 2022). Nevertheless, the TEF and other university league table rankings adopted by national governments in the UK and around the globe play a crucial role in influencing the decision-making of prospective students concerning which institutions to apply to (Bell and Brooks, 2019).…”

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Enhancing self-perceived employability via a curriculum intervention: a case of “The global marketing professional” module

Padgett

Donald

2022

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PurposeDrawing on human capital and sustainable career theory, this paper aims to explore university students' views regarding their self-perceived employability following participation in a mandatory module titled “The Global Marketing Professional”.Design/methodology/approachOverall, 80 students studying a full-time postgraduate master's degree in international marketing management at a northern Russell Group university participated in a two-wave study by completing a questionnaire during Weeks 1 and 9 of the module in the 2021/2022 academic year. Descriptive statistics, paired samples t-tests and quantitative content analysis were subsequently applied to the data set.FindingsStudents' confidence in their self-perceived employability rose from 37.5% to 92.5%. This was supported by the paired samples t-tests’ findings of increases at the item and composite scale levels. The quantitative content analysis found benefits of the module to include increased confidence, interactive classes, skills development, knowledge of the recruitment process, CV development, proactive career ownership, interview guidance and networking. Suggestions for improvement included increasing the amount of lecture time provided, increased accessibility via subtitles and opportunities for real-world experience.Originality/valueThe contribution comes via the advancement of human capital and sustainable career theory by identifying empirically informed strategies for enhancing students' self-perceived employability within the university curriculum. Implications subsequently extend to universities, organisations and national economies.

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Evaluating the determinants of the perceptions of underemployment among young university graduates: A South African University case

Cited by 13 publications

References 39 publications

Antecedents of youths who are not in employment, education or training: Micro-level evidence

Antecedents of youths who are not in employment, education or training: Micro-level evidence

Realizing Fee-Free Higher Education in South Africa; Dreams and Nightmares

Enhancing self-perceived employability via a curriculum intervention: a case of “The global marketing professional” module

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