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South Africa's formal employment falls in Q2
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Fusion42 · 30 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Africa's formal non-agricultural employment fell by 14,000 in Q2 2026, with manufacturing and business services sectors seeing the biggest job losses, while community services showed the strongest growth. Full-time jobs declined sharply, and gross earnings decreased primarily due to a large drop in bonuses despite higher base and overtime pay.
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South Africa's shrinking full-time jobs signal a tightening labour market that may slow hiring plans this quarter. You need to revisit your workforce strategy to factor in slower formal sector growth and shifting sector demand.
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