The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) recently published a discussion paper (27_giz2022-0387en-just-transition-green-future.pdf) exploring the implications for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in creating a workforce which will be able to address not only the labour market needs for the Green Economy but also the socio-economic dimensions of this transformation processes (“Just Transition”). The paper comprises seven (7) separate research theses which explore various aspects such as the policy dimension, the anticipated changes in labour markets and how TVET systems need to respond. The paper also discusses how Development Corporation (DC) more broadly can support the TVET sector in partner countries in the context of Just Transition. The theses on which this paper is based were developed through a comprehensive literature review and numerous interviews and case studies of policies and projects addressing green economic transformation and skills development across the globe.
This document evaluates the South African context against the theses, to provide key areas of intervention required by the South African TVET system and to provide guidance for Development Cooperation support.
This document has been developed by the GIZ in South Africa, through the Career Path Development for Employment project (CPD4E) which is specifically focused on vocational skills development and employment within the framework of the Just Energy Transition. The issues raised are subject to discussion with partners where priorities can be set for the joint effort to facilitate an effective Just Transition process
