South Africa's Solidarity Strikes IT Skills Deal With U.S., Creating Jobs
South Africa's trade union Solidarity has struck a deal with Propay Prime U.S. to export South African IT skills to the United States. The agreement, seen as a response to the government's failure to secure a broader trade agreement, aims to create thousands of jobs over the next five years.
The initiative, led by Solidarity's Chief Executive Dr. Dirk Hermann, focuses initially on online IT skills. It aims to leverage the strong work ethic of South African professionals, as recognized by Propay Prime U.S. Managing Director Peter Wesseloo. The long-term goal is to expand into sectors like finance, online education, and engineering.
The agreement, dubbed a 'successful micro-trade agreement', serves as a model for creating a new sector. It allows skilled South Africans to earn in dollars while living and working in rands, breaking down discriminatory barriers to employment.
Solidarity has developed an online platform to connect professionals with international employers and plans to launch a staffing agency to facilitate remote skill export. The agreement, while focusing on IT initially, has the potential to open up new opportunities in various sectors, contributing to South Africa's economic growth.
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