Latest / Work Permit South Africa Podcast
Why SA Employers Are Hiring Abroad | Xpatweb 2026 Critical Skills Survey
In this discussion, Riana de Lange (Journalist) is joined by Marisa Jacobs (Managing Director of Xpatweb) to unpack the Xpatweb 2026 Critical Skills Survey findings.
This discussion explores:
00:00 – Global Skills Shortages and Why They Matter
01:25 – What the Xpatweb 2026 Critical Skills Survey Measures
03:05 – The Top 10 Occupations and New Entries
06:30 – AI Skills and What Employers Are Looking For
09:45 – Management and Soft Skills Shortages
14:31 – The Business Impact of Skills Shortages
19:28 – Work Visas and Immigration Challenges
23:52 – South Africa's National Critical Skills List…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.