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PRIORITY SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT TRENDS

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PRIORITY SKILLS (CURRENT AND FUTURE)

Table 1: Future Jobs in the Global Market (Driven by Fourth Industrial Revolution)

Redundant Jobs Stable Jobs Future Jobs

Data Entry Clerks Managing Directors & Chief Executive Data Analysts & Scientists

Accounting, Bookkeeping & Payroll Clerks

General & Operations Managers Machine Learning Specialists

Administrative and Executive Secretaries

Software & Applications Developers & Analysts

General & operations Managers

Assembly & Factory Workers Data Analysts & Scientists Big Data Specialists

Client Information & Customer Service Workers

Sales & Marketing Professionals Digital Transformation Specialists

Client Information and Customer Service Workers

Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Technical & Scientific Products

Sales & Marketing Professionals

Business Services & Administration Managers

Human Resource Specialists New Technology Specialists

Accountants & Auditors Financial & Investment Advisers Organisational Development Specialists

Material- Recording and Stock- Keeping Clerks

Database & Network Professionals Software & Applications Developers & Analysts

General & Operations Managers Supply Chain & Logistic Specialists Information Technology Services

Postal Service Clerks Risk Management Specialists Process Automation Specialists

Financial Analysts Information Security Analysts Innovation Professionals

Cashiers & Ticket Clerks Management & Organisation Analysts Information Security Analysts

Mechanics & Machinery Repairers Electro technology Engineers Ecommerce & Social Media Specialists

Telemarketers Organisational Development Specialists User experience & Human – Machine Interaction Designers

Electronics & Telecommunications installers & Repairs

Chemical Processing Plant Operators Training & Development Specialists

Bank Tellers & Related Clerks University and Higher Education Teachers

Robotics Specialists & Engineers

Car, Van &Motorcycle Drivers Compliance Officers People & Culture Specialists

Sales & Purchasing Agents & Brokers Energy & Petroleum Engineers Client Information & Customer Service Workers

Door to Door Sales Workers, News & Street Vendors & Related Workers

Robotics Specialists & Engineers Service & Solutions Designers

Statistical, Finance & Insurance Clerks Petroleum & Natural Gas Refining Plant Operators

Digital Marketing & Strategy Specialists

Lawyers Cyber Security

Source: World Economic Forum (2018). The Future of Jobs Report

Table 2: Future Skills

SOFT SKILLS

Problem Solving Skills Cognitive Flexibility Visual, Auditory & Speech

Critical Thinking Reasoning and ideation Active learning & Strategies

Creativity, originality & Initiative Leadership & Social influence

Judgement and Decision Making

People Management Analytical Thinking & Innovation

Service Orientation

Coordination Quality & Operational control

Negotiation & Persuasion

Emotional Intelligence Complex problem solving Time management

Adaptability Collaboration

Source: World Economic Forum (2016, 2018). The Future of Jobs Report

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Table 3: Forecasts for Botswana’s Top Occupations in Demand

Occupations

Forecasts

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028

Sales, Marketing and

Development Managers

730 665 618 555 477 387 285 169 42 -96

Manufacturing, Mining,

Construction and

Distribution Managers

-315 -387 -368 -373 -391 -409 -429 -450 -473 -496

Retail and Wholesale Trade

Managers

-61 -66 -70 -74 -79 -84 -89 -95 -101 -108

Hotel and Restaurant

Managers

-63 -68 -74 -79 -86 -92 -99 -107 -116 -125

Finance Professionals 269 214 198 204 176 143 106 63 17 -34

Engineering Professionals

(excluding Electro

technology)

476 472 482 487 477 457 430 392 347 295

Architects, Planners,

Surveyors and Designers

-230 -301 -267 -266 -274 -283 -293 -303 -313 -324

Physical and Earth Science

Professionals

-72 -151 -120 -90 -92 -94 -95 -98 -100 -102

Medical Doctors -91 -97 -103 -110 -117 -124 -132 -140 -149 -158

Nursing and Midwifery

Professionals

-182 -199 -181 -194 -197 -200 -203 -206 -209 -212

Life Science Professionals 297 295 296 295 292 288 282 274 265 254

Veterinarians -428 -436 -444 -453 -461 -469 -477 -485 -494 -502

Database and Network

Professionals

-53 -92 -96 -66 -69 -72 -76 -79 -83 -87

University and Higher

Education Teachers -124 -111 -107 -97 -92 -83 -76 -69 -61 -54

Vocational and Technical

Education Teachers

1205 1203 1209 1213 1206 1193 1175 1149 1120 1085

Primary School and Early

Childhood Teachers

-130 -131 -130 -130 -130 -131 -133 -135 -138 -140

Legal Professionals -125 -127 -129 -132 -134 -245 -140 -142 -125 -127

Process Control

Technicians

-92 -207 -153 -122 -126 -130 -134 -138 -142 -147

Telecommunications and

Broadcasting Technicians

-45 -47 -50 -52 -55 -58 -61 -64 -68 -71

Ship and Aircraft

Controllers and Technicians

-65 -69 -73 -77 -82 -87 -92 -97 -103 -109

Veterinary Technicians and

Assistants

-30 -31 -33 -35 -36 -38 -40 -42 -44 -46

Sales and Purchasing

Agents and Brokers

632 626 624 620 611 597 581 560 536 509

Business Services Agents 560 541 520 499 469 432 390 341 287 227

Primary, Pre-Primary,

Vocational and Technical

Education Teachers

1205 1203 1209 1213 1206 1193 1175 1149 1120 1085

Client Information Workers 1481 1383 1402 1398 1358 1306 1243 1169 1085 991

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Occupations

Forecasts

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028

Material Recording and

Transport Clerks

378 288 315 309 283 252 217 176 131 81

Travel Attendants,

Conductors and Guides

-95 -100 -105 -111 -117 -123 -130 -137 -144 -152

Cooks 739 688 644 592 525 446 356 253 140 14

Waiters and Bartenders 2993 2956 2939 2911 2855 2780 2688 2574 2445 2300

Hairdressers, Barbers,

Beauticians and Related

Workers

283 273 260 242 219 194 166 132 94 54

Market Gardeners and Crop

Growers

301 294 286 277 261 244 223 197 169 138

Animal Producers 609 607 607 606 599 589 576 558 538 516

Building Frame and

Related Trades Workers

8321 8259 8281 8230 8130 7985 7795 7547 7270 6955

Building Finishers and

Related Trades Workers

2610 2524 2534 2564 2530 2481 2416 2333 2241 2136

Painters, Building

Structures, Cleaners and

Related Trades Workers

4062 4016 4035 4048 4014 3958 3884 3785 3671 3542

Sheet and Structural Metal

Workers, Moulders and

Welders, and Related

Workers

2486 2423 2495 2463 2441 2407 2362 2301 2232 2152

Blacksmiths, Tool Makers

and Related Trades

Workers

-86 -138 -71 -108 -110 -112 -114 -116 -119 -121

Printing Trades Workers -30 -32 -33 -33 -34 -34 -35 -35 -36 -37

Electrical Equipment

Installers and Repairers

314 195 254 264 250 232 211 185 158 128

Electronics

Telecommunications,

Installers and Servicers

145 139 136 131 123 115 105 94 81 67

Food Processing and

Related Trades Workers

2111 2089 2087 2080 2050 2010 1960 1895 1821 1737

Garment and Related

Trades Workers

595 577 578 579 567 555 540 519 496 469

Mining and Mineral-

Processing Plant Operators

99 -61 158 42 36 29 21 12 1 -10

Metal Processing and

Finishing Plant Operators

-20 -44 -11 -28 -29 -29 -29 -30 -30 -31

Chemical and Photographic

Products Plant and Machine

Operators

322 298 330 314 311 306 299 291 282 271

Rubber, Plastic and Paper

Products Machine

Operators

-21 -23 -24 -25 -26 -27 -28 -29 -30 -32

Textile, Fur and Leather

Products Machine

Operators

-81 -90 -87 -91 -95 -98 -101 -104 -107 -111

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Occupations

Forecasts

2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028

Food and Related Products

Machine Operators

-30 -33 -34 -35 -37 -39 -41 -43 -45 -47

Mobile Plant and

Machinery Operators

464 377 464 426 415 401 384 363 340 314

Locomotive Engine Drivers

and Related Workers

560 544 564 555 550 542 532 519 503 485

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Figure 1: Forecasting Model

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Table 4: Technical and Soft skills for the top occupations in demand for Botswana

Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Health Sector

Specialist Medical

Practitioners

Family Physician,

Cardiologist,

Anaesthesiologist,

Orthopaedics, Oncologist,

Emergency Care Specialist /

Emergency Physicians,

Neurologist, Dermatologist,

Surgeons, Neurosurgeon,

Psychiatrists,

Ophthalmologist, Obstetrics

Gynaecologist, Ear, Nose &

Throat (ENT) Specialists,

Palliative Care Specialist,

Urologist, Haematologist,

Radiologist, Geriatrics

physicians, Occupational

Medicine Specialists,

Paediatricians Specialists,

Internal Medicine Specialists

Specialists Medical

Practitioners have

Specialized Technical Skills

which are described in the

Health HRD Sector Plan

Communication,

Collaboration, Empathy,

Ethics, Morals, Interpersonal,

Compassion, Time

Management, Problem

Solving, Team Work, Attention

to Detail

Nursing Specialists Nurse Anaesthetists, Family

Nurse Practitioner, Theatre

Nurse, Midwife, Community

Health Nurse, Critical Care

Nurse, Paediatric Nurse,

Diabetic Nurse, Cardiac

Nurse, Oncology Nurse,

Dialysis Nurse, Neonatal

Nurse, Case Management

Nurse, Ophthalmic Nurse,

Psychiatric Nurse, Mental

Health Nurse, Palliative Care

Nurse & Public Health Nurse

Nursing Specialists have

Specialized Technical Skills

which are described in the

Health HRD Sector Plan

Communication,

Collaboration, Empathy,

Ethics, Morals, Interpersonal,

Compassion, Time

Management, Problem

Solving, Team Work, Attention

to Detail

Pharmacist

Specialists

Industrial Pharmacist,

Regulator Pharmacist, Public

Health Pharmacist

Pharmacists Specialists

have Specialized Technical

Skills which are described

in the Health HRD Sector

Plan

Investigation, Attention to

Detail, Teamwork, Time

Management, Critical

Thinking, Problem Solving

Medical Laboratory

Scientists Specialists

Haematologist, Chemist

Scientists, Histotechnology,

Cytologist

Medical Laboratory

Scientists Specialists have

Specialized Technical Skills

which are described in the

Health HRD Sector Plan

Investigation, Attention to

Detail, Patience, Problem

Solving, Communication,

Teamwork, Time Management,

Critical Thinking

Radiographers

Specialists

Ultrasonographer, Magnetic

Resonance Imaging (MRI),

Computerised Tomography

(CT)

Radiographers Specialists

have Specialized Technical

Skills which are described

in the Health HRD Sector

Plan

Communication, Attention to

Detail Orientation,

Interpersonal, Mathematics,

Physical Stamina, Work Ethics,

Dentists specialists Maxillofacial Surgeon,

Orthodontists, Community

Dentists

Dentists Specialists have

Specialized Technical Skills

which are described in the

Health HRD Sector Plan

Communication, Empathy,

Ethics, Morals, Interpersonal,

Compassion, Attention to

Details, Time Management,

Problem Solving, Team work

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Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Radiographers Operate Complex

Machinery

Attention to Detail,

Orientation, Interpersonal,

Mathematics, Physical

Stamina, Work Ethics,

Communication

Occupational

Therapists

Assessment, Development

& Implementation, Record

Keeping, Statistical

Analysis, Data Management

Decision Making, Customer

Focus, Time Management,

Ethics, Values, Adaptability,

Communication, Patience,

Compassion, Interpersonal

Radiotherapist Operate Complex

Machinery

Detail Oriented,

Interpersonal,

Physical stamina.

Perfusionist Operate highly sensitive and

complex medical equipment

Listening, Communication,

Critical Thinking, Monitoring,

Operation Judgment, Decision

Making, Problem Solving,

Medical Physics Medical Physicists Research, Diagnosis,

Adaptability to

Technologies

(e.g. Magnetic Resonance

Imaging (MRI))

Communication, Critical-

Thinking, Data-Analysis,

Decision Making, Observation

Orthotics Designing, Measuring,

working with different tools

Communication, Detail

Oriented, Patience, Physical

Dexterity, Physical Stamina,

Problem Solving.

Biomedical

Engineers &

Technicians

Designing and Creating

Equipment’s and Devices,

Computer Systems, and

Software used in

Healthcare, Management of

Current Medical Equipment

Analytical, Communication,

Creativity, Mathematics,

Problem-solving

Health Education

Assistants

Teaching, Assessment,

Program Development,

Evaluation, Advocacy

Communication, Compassion,

Listening, Work Ethics,

Morals, Values, Integrity,

Professionalism, Team Work

Dieticians Assessment, Counselling,

Planning, Evaluation,

Advocacy, Research,

Inventory Keeping

Analytical, Compassion.

Communication, Listening,

Problem-Solving

General Medical

Practitioner

Treating Acute and Chronic

Illnesses, Preventive Care,

Health Education,

Managing Types of Illness

Communication, Empathy,

Ethical, Morals, Interpersonal,

Compassion, Attention to

Details, Time Management,

Problem Solving, Team work

General Nursing

Professional

Assessment , Record

Keeping, Observing

Patients and Recordings,

Administering Patients’

Medicines and Treatments,

Setting up Plans for

Patients’ Care, Consultation

and Collaboration,

Communication, Patient Care,

Compassion, Detail Oriented,

Interpersonal, Emotional

Stability, Physical Stamina,

Emergency Care, Critical-

Thinking, Leadership,

Resourcefulness

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Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Operating and Monitoring,

Diagnostic Tests and

Analysis

Pharmacists Counselling, Calibration of

Laboratory Equipment,

Clinical Practice

Action Oriented, Customer

Focus, Perseverance, Time

Management, Integrity, Trust,

Analytical, Communication,

Computer Skills, Detail

Oriented, Managerial

Pharmaceutical

Technicians &

Assistant

Data Collection,

Measurement, Packaging

and Labelling, Inventory

Keeping, Financial

Management, Computer

Skills, Planning,

Consultation

Customer-Service, Detail

Oriented, Listening,

Mathematics, Teamwork

Medical Laboratory

Scientists &

Technicians

Use Technology, Screening,

Implementation and

Interpretation,

Investigation, Planning &

Management, Review

Laboratory Safety

Guidelines

Detail Oriented, Dexterity.

Physical Stamina, Critical

Thinking, Investigation,

Problem Solving, Time

Management, Communication,

Patience, Attention to Detail

Physiotherapists Evaluation,

Problem Solving,

Diagnosis, Designing and

Execution of

Treatment Plans,

Managerial

Customer Focus, Time

Management, Interpersonal

Savvy, Communication,

Listening, Compassion,

Conflict Resolution

Audiologists &

Speech Therapists

Public Education,

Rehabilitation, Diagnostic

Assessment, Initiation of

Programs, Rehabilitation

Intervention

Action Oriented,

Approachability, Customer

Focus, Time Management,

Communication, Listening,

Compassion, Patience

Psychologists Analytical, Psychological

Care, Assessment, Research

and Planning

Problem Solving, Creativity,

Negotiations, Presentation,

Communication, Decision

Making, Time Management,

Customer Focus, Composure,

Listening, Interpersonal Savvy,

Compassion, Managing

Diversity, Compassion,

Approachability, Integrity,

Trust, Observational,

Patience, Problem-solving

Dentists Diagnosis of Diseases,

Injuries and Conditions of

the Oral Maxillofacial,

Restoration of Teeth

damaged by decay, Trauma

or Disease, Extraction of

Teeth, Performing Minor

Oral Surgical Procedures,

Carrying out Treatment

under General Anaesthesia,

Communication (both oral and

written), Attention to Detail,

Time Management, Manual

Dexterity, Compassion, Work

Ethics, Problem Solving,

Interpersonal, Flexibility and

Adaptability, Teamwork, Self-

Confidence, Skilled Cognitive

Capabilities, Professionalism,

Patience, Physical stamina

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Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Radiograph Prescription,

Taking and Interpretation,

Oral Health Promotion

Dental Therapists Diagnosis of Diseases,

Injuries and Conditions of

the Oral Maxillofacial,

Restoration of Teeth

damaged by Decay, Trauma

or Disease, Extraction of

Teeth, Radiograph

Prescription, Oral Health

Promotion, Manual

Dexterity

Critical Thinking, Detail

Oriented, Problem-solving,

Communication, Attention to

Detail, Time Management,

Compassion, Work Ethics,

Problem Solving,

Interpersonal, Flexibility and

Adaptability, Teamwork, Self-

Confidence, Patience,

Paramedical

Practitioners

Give Medications Orally

and Intravenously, Interpret

Electrocardiograms

Compassion, Interpersonal,

Listening, Physical Strength,

Problem-Solving, Speaking,

Time Management

Healthcare Assistants Prepare Patients for

Diagnostic/Treatment

Therapies, Prepare ,

Collects & Delivers

Equipment, Supplies,

Medical Records,

Laboratory Specimen

Results, Diagnosis

Approachability, Action

Oriented, Peer Relationships,

Ethics, Values, Customer

Focus

Public Sector

Specialist

Lawyers

Labour lawyers, Intellectual

property Lawyers,

Negotiation Lawyers,

Corporate Lawyers, Tax

Attorney

Differ according to area of

specialisation

Commercial Awareness,

Communication,

Attention to Detail,

Time Management

Resilience and Self-

Confidence,

Perseverance,

Persuasive

Leadership

Procurement

(Supply Chain)

Professionals

Product Understanding,

Cost Accounting, Financial

Literacy,

Business Ethics, e-

Procurement System

Customer relations

Lawyers People Skills,

Collaboration, Academic

Ability, Principles of Law,

Law Procedures,

Research, Analytical

Articulation, Communication,

Attention to Detail,

Time Management,

Critical Thinking,

Quick Thinking

Fire Fighters First-aid and Fire rescue

Ability to follow

instructions

Communication, Integrity,

Composure, Teamwork,

Problem-Solving, Patience,

Understanding and Sensitivity,

Confidence, Resilience,

Adaptability and Flexibility.

10

Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Town and

Traffic Planners

Physical Planner, Urban

Planner, Regional Planner

Urban & Regional Planning,

Regulation Procedures,

Designing, Map reading,

Research and Policy, IT

Critical Thinking, Attention to

Details, Communication,

Teamwork

Agriculture Sector

Horticulture

Production

Specialists

Specialists for Horticulture Practical-Skills for

equipment and vehicles,

Safety, Health and

Environment (SHE)

Horticultural

Techniques and Equipment,

Production Methods and

Techniques, Irrigation

Systems, Soil Science,

Environment Management,

Chemical and disinfectant

Applications, IT Skills

Supervisory, Teamwork,

Decision Making, Critical

Thinking, Flexibility,

Motivation, Management,

Communication, Creative

Thinking, Evaluation,

Diagnosis,

Entrepreneurship

Entomologists Understanding of Insects,

Experimental Design,

Chemical Composition,

Creative Thinking, Problem

Solving, Decision Making,

Motivation, Teamwork,

Agronomists

and Breeders

Maths, Analytics,

Seed Production, Plant

Breeding Genetics and

Technology, Entomology

and Weed Control,

Experimental Design and

Statistics, Agriculture, Soil

Science, Meteorology,

Quality Procedures &

Control.

Critical Thinking, Problem

Solving, Decision Making,

Motivation, Teamwork,

Animal

scientists

Breeders,

Animal Physiologists,

Animal Nutritionist,

Chemical Composition,

Animal Health,

Food Chemistry,

Diet Combination,

Optimal Environment

Analytical

Problem Solving

Patient, Gentle,

Critical Thinking

Range

ecologists

Expertise in one or more

groups of living organisms,

capacity to identify different

species,

statistics and ecological

data,

ICT, analysing and

presenting data and reports

Fodder production, range

improvement and

management.

Environmental

management and

conservation.

Enthusiasm, Communication,

Passionate, Adaptability,

Teamwork, Motivation,

Flexibility, Creative Thinking,

Communication

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Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Soil scientists Testing and

Interpreting results,

Skills on Sampling

Procedures, Numerical

Skills, Applied

Research, Applied

Sciences

Patience,

Communication, Team

Work, Leadership

Beekeepers Knowledge on bee

biology and

behaviour, bee

handling

Passionate, Patience, Prudence,

Gentle

Beekeeping

processors

Honey, wax products Bee handling, bee

behaviour, bee harvesting

Patience, prudence, hygiene

Dairy

scientists/techno

logists

dairy industry development

research and data analysis,

interpretation, dairy farm

management, dairy

machinery, management in

breeding programs,

processing procedures and

engineering process.

Supervisory skills,

Entrepreneurial, ICT, good

communication

Agriculture

Climatologists

Data Analysis, Radar and

Satellite Imagery, Computer

Modelling, Forecasting,

Research, Atmospheric

Dispersion, Physical and

Chemical Transformation

of Pollutants, GIS Remote

Sensing, Computer

Programming

Management Skills

IT Skills

Computational Skills

Feed Specialists Animal Nutrition,

Experimental Design,

Statistics, Quality

Assurance, Livestock

Production, Feed Storage,

Pests and Preservation.

Biochemistry, Feed

Processing Techniques,

Quality Procedures and

Control.

Analytical,

Teamwork, Motivation,

Flexibility, Creative Thinking,

Communication, Teamwork,

Creative Thinking.

Artificial

Insemination

Understand the

reproductive anatomy,

Identification, Pregnancy

Diagnosis,

Synchronization,

Reproductive Assessment

Communication,

IT Skills,

Record keeping

Plant

Pathologists

Knowledge of Plants, Trees

and Shrubs

Chemical Composition

Mineralogical Composition

of Soils

Judgement & Decision Making

Problem Solving

Instructing

Monitoring

Irrigation

specialists

Evaluation, Irrigation

Methods, Equipment

Application, Scheduling

Supervisory and Management,

ICT Skills

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Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Techniques, Mathematical

Skills

Agriculture

Economists

Science Management, farm

management, Agric

Business, environment and

natural resources, food and

agricultural policy,

Research

Team work, Critical Thinking,

Problem Solving, Decision

making

Veterinarians/P

athologists

Animal Scientist, Animal

Doctors, Technical Officer

Animal Health, Animal

Science, Veterinary Science

Case Reporting,

Interviewing, Report

Writing

Teamwork, Supervisory,

Communication, Critical

Thinking

Farm machinery

operators

Machinery Operators,

fertilizer applicators,

sprayers, planters, harvesters

and borehole mechanics

Drive and Control Farm

Equipment,

Instrumentation, Operate

Towed Machines,

Stationary Equipment and

Maintain Farm Irrigation

Equipment,

Computer, Supervisory and

Management, Logic Thinking,

Teamwork, Adaptability

Farm Managers Agricultural Production, IT,

HR, Mechanization,

Accounting,

Administrative, Marketing

and Sales, Quality

Procedures and Control,

statistics, Entrepreneurship

Emotional Stability, Conflict

Resolution, Self-Confidence,

Logic Thinking,

Adaptability, Supervisory,

Problem Solving, Decision

Making, Communication,

Analytical, Self-Motivation

Agriculture

Engineers

Designing, Systems

Techniques,

Environmental

Management,

Testing Equipment ,

Computer Programming

Management , Leadership

ICT Sector

Database

Designers and

Administrators

ORACLE, SQL Server Solution Development,

Algorithmic Thinking, Data

Manipulation, Languages

and the Principles of

Database Design

Results-Driven, Problem

Solving, Analytical,

Communication, Teamwork,

Negotiation, Oriented,

Organization, Flexibility,

Adaptability.

ICT Sales

Professionals

ICT, e-advertising,

Digital Media,

Business Acumen,

Results-Driven, Passion,

Dedication, Focus, Enthusiasm

for New Technology, Strategic,

Customer Service, Resilience,

Leadership, Relationship

Building, Communication

Telecommunica

tions Engineers

Optic Fiber Cabling, IPv6 & 4 Network, Design, Planning,

Installation, Support, IP

Network, Satellite, Radio,

Core Networks, Spectrum,

Monitoring and Analysis,

Programming using Modern

Tools (LabWindows/CVI,

LabView, Visual C++,

Matlab),

Organizational, Multitasking,

Result Driven,

Communication,

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Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Announcers on

Radio,

Television and

Other Media

Writing, Media Production,

Interview, Editing, Graphic

Designer, Research

Communication, Interpersonal,

Time Management,

Systems

Administrators

MCSE

CompTIA Server + or Server

Manager

Digital Technology Skills

and

Knowledge of Computer

Systems and Servers

Problem-Solving , Attention to

Detail

Computer

Network

Professionals

CISCO, CompTIA's

Network+

Troubleshooting and

Diagnosis

Problem Solving, Critical

Thinking, & Communication

Applications

Programmers

Advanced Programming,

Analysis, Capabilities,

Developmental-

Methodologies,

Ingenuity, Creativity,

Logical Approach, Problem

Solving, Attention to Detail,

Tenacity, Patience,

Communication

Systems

Analysts

MCSE

CompTIA Server+ or Server

Manager

Computer Systems, Servers,

Digital Technology Skills

Problem Solving, Critical

Thinking,

Communication Skills,

Comprehension, Writing,

Analytical Skills, Creativity

Software

Developers

Programming Techniques,

Software Application

Design

Critical Thinking

Web and

Multimedia

Developers

Web Developer Programming Techniques,

App Designing,

Big-Picture Thinking

Enthusiasm,

Imagination, Creativity,

Patience,

Attention to Detail,

Analytical and Technical,

Communication,

Teamwork

Data Centre

Managers

CDCP (Certified Data Centre

Professional)

Data Analysis,

Service-Level Agreement

Management, Data Centre

Infrastructure, Management

(DCIM)

Acumen, Problem Solving,

Analytic and Technical,

Critical Thinking

ICT Security

Managers

CISCO, CompTIA's

Security+

Proficiency in Programs and

Applications including

VMware, Solaris, CISCO,

Active Directory and

NFT/UNIX file system

Analysis, Communication and

Decision Making

IT Service

Managers

CCNA

CCNP: Routing and

Switching

Computer Networks and

Infrastructure

Problem Solving,

Analytical and Technical ,

Critical thinking

Creative Industry

Arts Managers Visual Artists, Performing

Artists, Fashionista, Events

Managers

People Management,

Administration, Budgeting,

ICT, Social Media,

Database Management,

Visionary, Motion Control,

Creativity, Customer Service

Product and

Garment

Designers

Design Making,

Garment Assembly,

Fabric Laying,

Embroidery,

Screen Printing

Computer Skills

Numeracy Skills

Attention to Detail

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Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Graphic and

Multi Media

Designers

Artistic,

Creativity,

Architecture,

Computer Skills

Numeracy Skills

Attention to Detail

Visual Artists Sculptor, Painter, Print

Maker, Ceramics, Textile

Printing & Dyeing Artist

Sculptural, Ceramic,

Drawing, Programming,

Transformation of Art into

Business, Body Movement

of, Colour Building

Free Minded,

Confident,

Strong Facilitation,

Knowledge of Modern Art

Advertising and

Marketing

Professionals

Advertising Sales Agents Investor Relations, Data

Driven, Brand

Management, Change

Management, Corporate &

Brand Identity, Digital

Communications,

Employee Engagement,

Media Relations, PR

Management, Social/New

Media, Marketing

Communications,

People Management

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Business Acumen

Leadership

Relationship Building

Decision Making

Entrepreneurial Thinking

Customer Service

Communication

Public Relations

Professionals

People Management,

Investor Relations, Data

Driven, Customer Service,

Brand Management, Brand

Communications,

Persuasive Interpersonal,

Communication,

Acumen,

Light Engineers Lighting Designer,

Lightning Technician

Lighting Operator

Performance Lighting,

Theme Concept, Angle

Specification, Light Setting,

Programming.

Creative, Communication,

Garment and

Related

Patternmakers

and Cutters

Design, Management,

Leadership, Business,

Entrepreneurial

Creative, Diagonal

Thinking

Organizational,

Communication

Philosophers,

Historians and

Political

Scientists

Policy Analysts

Operations of Political

Systems, Public

Opinion, Political-

Decision-Making,

Ideology, Research

Analytical Thinking,

Decision-Making,

Interaction, Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Actors

Body Coordination,

Emotional Intelligence,

Control

Confident, Persuasive,

Assertive,

Communication, Team Work,

Patient

Tourism Industry

Chefs Executive Chef

Sous Chef

Pastry Chef

Pantry Chef

Trained in Culinary Arts:

Food Preparation (menu,

dishes)

Outdoor Cooking

Food Safety and Hygiene

Managing Kitchen staff

Creativity,

Multitasking,

Leadership

Management

Cleanliness

Restaurant

Managers

Food & Beverage Manager

Serving Techniques

(food and beverages)

Budgeting

Computers (softwares)

Managerial

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Customer Relations

15

Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Hotel Managers Managing

Guest Relations

Techniques of Food and

Beverages,

Housekeeping Practices,

Budgeting

Business

Management

Emotional Intelligence

Leadership

Customer Relations

Waiters Waitress Serving Techniques (food &

beverages),

Computers (softwares)

Communication,

Customer Relations

Cleanliness,

Teamwork

Friendly

Bartenders Bartending Serving Techniques (food &

beverages),

Computers (softwares)

Communication,

Customer Relations

Cleanliness,

Teamwork

Friendly

Hotel

Receptionists

Guest relations ICT,

Booking Systems

Procedures

Customer Relations

Cleanliness

Telephone Etiquette

Travel Guides Bird watcher,

Horse Backer,

Mokoro Puller,

Walkers,

Night Drive Guides

Bird Watching, Horse

Riding, Mokoro Polling,

Night Drive Techniques,

Water Guide,

Understanding of Species &

Inhabitants, Story-telling

skills

Understanding of History,

Basic first aid

Linguistic

Customer Relations

Presentation

Hospitality

Training and

Staff

Development

Professionals

Guides

Flight Training Manager

Subject Specialisation

Practical,

Counselling

Presentation

Teamwork

Communication

Landscape

Architects

Golf Course Management Understanding of Green

Ecology

Creativity

Presentation

Customer Relations

Environmental

Protection

Professionals

Eco tourism Understanding of Green

Ecology

Safety and security

Communication

Security and

Surveillance

officers

Tourism Police Security and Safety

Surveillance of Equipment

and Procedures

Analytical

Time management

Housekeepers Hygiene

Hospitality industry

Time management

Cleanliness,

Customer Relations

Beauticians and

Related

Workers

Hair Dresser,

Spa Treatments,

Masseuse

Hair Dressing,

Spa treatments,

Massage

Anatomy,

Product Knowledge

Customer Relations, Attention

to Detail

Travel

Consultants and

Clerks

Understanding of Tourism

Industry,

ICT

Attention to Detail

Customer Relations

Advisory,

Communication

Education Sector

16

Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Early Care

Childhood

Educators

ECCD Teachers and Teacher

Aids,

ECCD

Lectures/Researchers

Pedagogy and Andragogy,

First Aid

Hygiene, Classroom

Management

Organizational

Problem solving

Communication

Childcare

Patience

Special Needs

Teachers

Occupational Therapists,

Educational Psychologists,

Guidance & Counselling,

Low Vision Therapist,

Speech and Language

Therapists, Remedial

Therapist, Physiotherapists,

Audiologists, Social

Workers, Clinical Counsellor,

Visual, Hearing Impairment

Pedagogy & Andragogy

Brail, Software for the

Blinds, Software for the

Deaf, Sign Language,

Counselling

Patience, Childcare

Adaptability, Creativity,

Critical Thinking,

Organisational,

Communication

Vocational and

Technical

Education

Teachers

Culinary Arts

Colded Welding

Classroom Management,

Software Skills, Galileo

(Application of

Mathematics and Technical

Skills), Information and

Technology, Computational

Skills

Communication,

Organisational,

Patience,

Resourcefulness,

Writing, Critical Thinking,

Planning

Special Needs

Lecturers

Occupational Therapists,

Educational Psychologists,

Guidance & Counselling,

Low Vision Therapist,

Speech and Language

Therapists, Remedial

Therapist, Physiotherapists,

Audiologists, Social

Workers, Clinical Counsellor,

Visual, Hearing Impairment

Training Special Needs

Learners, Knowledge and

Skills of Software’s for the

Disabled,

Adaptability, Confidence

Communication, Team Player,

Imaginative,

Leadership,

Organisation, Innovative,

Commitment, Ability to

Engage, Ability to Empower

University and

Higher

Education

Teachers

Lecturers across all

programmes especially

emerging areas like Sports

Sciences, Green Economy,

Climate Change, Robotics,

etc.

Sports Science – Laboratory

Technicians, Fitness

Trainers, Assessment of

Athletes, Scientific Training

Development

Analytics, Leadership,

Communication, Teamwork,

Discipline, Entrepreneurship.

Sports trainers

and Coaches

Training Developer, Coaches

for various Sports Codes

Laboratory Technicians,

Fitness Trainers,

Assessment of Athletes,

Scientific Training

Development

Analytics, Leadership,

Communication, Teamwork,

Discipline, Entrepreneurship.

Grant &

Contract

Specialists

Information

Communication and

Technology

Communication,

Organizational, Interpersonal,

Analytical, Problem Solving,

Attention to Detail.

Incubation

Specialists

Interpersonal, Leadership,

Multitasking, Time

Management

Intellectual

Property Rights

Specialists

Technology Transfer

Specialist, Patent Lawyer,

Copyrights, Trademarks,

Licensing

Intellectual Property

Management system,

Patent Prosecution Process

Organizational, Attention to

Detail, Interpersonal, Oral and

Written Communication, ICT

Commercialisati

on Specialists

Marketing, ICT Communication,

17

Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Interpersonal, Team Work,

Adaptability

Science and

Technology

Researchers

Planning and Conducting

Experiments, Data

Collection Data Analysis,

Sampling Techniques,

Presentation, Technical

Writing, Research Funding

Applications, Material

Testing, Research Ethics,

Supervisory, Patience,

Communication,

Research and

Innovation Fund

Managers

Financial Management,

Research Ethics, Research

Methodology

Communication, Decisiveness,

Analytical, Problem Solving,

Decision Making.

Researchers Economic Researchers

Political Researchers

Social Researchers

Labour Researchers

Industry Researchers

Scientific Researchers

Research Methods

(Qualitative and

Quantitative)

Quantitative & Qualitative

Analysis, Sampling

Procedure, Statistical

Analysis(Descriptive and

Inferential)

Communication, Critical

Thinking, Observation, Time

Management,

Research

Technicians

Research Technicians on:

Economy (Different Sectors

of the Economy, Political,

Social, Labour Industry,

Intellectual Property

Conducting Tests and

Experiments, Sampling

Techniques, Data

Collection, Adherence to

Research Ethics, Data

Analysis, Interpreting,

Research Skills

Communication, Writing

Skills, Patience, Hygiene,

Team Work, Collaboration

Research &

Development

Managers

4.0 Industrial Revolution

Skills, Product

Development, Customer

Satisfaction, Research

Management Skills

Creativity, Leadership,

Problem Solving, Project

Management, Communication.

Statistical,

Mathematical

and Related

Associate

Professionals

Actuary

Financial Planner

Investment Analyst

Statistician

Operations Research Analyst

Inferential Statistical Skills

Applied Mathematics

Statistical Skills

Numeracy Skills

Finance & Business Services

Finance

Managers

Finance Manager

Finance and Insurance

Manager

Financial Planning, Market

Research, Accounting

Procedures

Numerical, Negotiation,

Analytical

Leadership,

Attention to Detail,

Investigative Nature

Business

Services and

Administration

Managers

Business & Information

System Manager

Business Administration

Manager

Financial Planning, Market

Research, Applied

Research, Digital, Data

Analysis

Numeracy, Leadership

Research and

Development

Managers

Research Project Manager

Clinical Research Manager

Policy Research Manager

Intellectual Property

Manager

Sales & Marketing, Digital,

Data Analysis (Big Data),

Introduction to Artificial

Intelligence Basics

Leadership

18

Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Small Business

Managers

Marketing Manager

Sales Manager

Accounts Manager

Market Research Skills,

Digital, Data Analysis

Accounting

Communication

Financial and

Insurance

Services Branch

Managers

Financial Planning, Market

Research, Applied

Research, Accounting

Procedures

Numeracy, Leadership

Chartered

Accountants

Internal Auditor

External Auditor

Cost Accountants

Financial Analyst

Forensic Analyst(Accounts)

Auditing

Cost Accounting

Financial Planning, Market

Research, Applied

Research Digital, Data

Analysis (Big Data)

Negotiation

Planning

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Credit and

Loans Officers

Research,

Numerical

Problem Solving, Time

Management

Valuers and

Loss Assessors

Research Numerical, Problem Solving,

Time Management

Real Estate

Agents and

Property

Managers

Sales and Marketing,

Creativity

Negotiation, Communication

Financial and

Investment

Advisors

IT, Systems Thinking Numerical, Problem solving,

Time Management

Financial

Analysts

IT, Systems Thinking Numerical, Problem Solving,

Time Management

Project

Managers

Risk Management,

Budgeting, Management

Numerical, Problem Solving,

Time Management

Change Management

Procurement &

Supply

Technicians

Procurement Officer

Product Understanding,

Financial Literacy,

Business Ethics,

e-procurement system

Change-Management,

Customer Service

Transport and Logistics

Mechanical

Engineering

Technicians

Applied Research Decision Making, Problem

Solving

Aircraft Pilots

and Related

Associate

Professionals

Weather Forecasts

Navigation

Decision Making, Problem

Solving

Air Traffic

Controllers

Problem solving,

Mathematical

Communication, Concentration

Air Traffic

Safety

Electronics

Technicians

Licensed Vehicle

Operation, Safety, Health &

Environment, Cargo/Load

Handling

Equipment/Systems

Handling, Technology,

Language, literacy and

Numeracy

Customer Service,

Communication,

Collaboration, Social

Intelligence, Learning Agility,

Information

literacy/Intellectual Autonomy

& Self-Management,

Problem Solving

19

Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Heavy Truck

and Lorry

Drivers

Licensed Vehicle Operation

Safety, Health &

Environment

Cargo/Load handling

Equipment/Systems

Handling

Technology

Language, literacy and

Numeracy

Customer Service

Communication/

Collaboration/Social

Intelligence

Learning agility/ Information

literacy/intellectual autonomy

& Self-management

Solving problems

Locomotive

Engine Drivers

Signal reading

Mechanical skills

Quality Control

Geographical skill

Mental Agility

Planning & Organising

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Railway Brakes,

Signal, Shatter

and Switch

Operators

Signal Reading, Electrical

Function Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Mechanical

Machinery

Assemblers

Parts/ Material knowledge

Assembling Skills

Quality Control

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem Solving

Creativity

Electrical and

Electronic

Equipment

Assemblers

Mechanical Engineering

Skills, Quality Control

Problem Solving

Creativity

Earthmoving

and Related

Plant Operators

Critical Thinking Skills,

Mathematical Skills,

Visionary

Precision

Analytic

Crane, Hoist

and Related

Plant Operators

Conservation skills,

Geographical skills,

Related Machine Operating

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Lifting-Truck

Operators

Related Driving Skills,

Mechanical Skills,

Sober Habits,

Knowledge of the

Environment,

Freight

Handlers

Machinery Operating skills Knowledge of the industry

Supply,

Distribution and

Related

Managers

Logistics Operations,

Managerial/Leadership,

Literacy & Numeracy,

Technology, Financial,

Data Analysis, Science,

Technology, Engineering,

Mathematics(STEM),

Entrepreneurial,

Environment &

Sustainability, Safety,

Equipment Testing &

Maintenance

Customer Service

Communication

Collaboration,

Social Intelligence

Critical Thinking

System Thinking

Problem Solving,

Mining, Minerals, Energy & Water Resource

Geologists Hydro-Geologists Mapping, Teamwork

20

Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Exploration – Geologists

Engineering-Geologists

2D/3D Geology Modelling,

GIS and Databases

Exploration/Filed

techniques,

Geo-statistics,

Geophysical Techniques

Project management

Technical writing

Research

Supervisory

Management

Safety Health and

Environment(SHE)

Geochemists

Specialization of Applied

Chemistry in Geology

Exploration ,

Field techniques

Laboratory and Sampling

Techniques, Analysis

Geo-Statistics,

IT and Databases

Project Management

Research Skills

Teamwork

Supervisory

Management

Safety Health and

Environment(SHE)

Planning

Geophysicists Specialization of Applied

Physics in Geology

Exploration,

Field Techniques

Electronics and

Instrumentation

Techniques, Analysis

Geo-Statistics,

IT and Database

Management

Project Management

Research Skills

Teamwork

Supervisory

Management

Safety Health and

Environment(SHE)

Planning

Mineral

Economists

Specialization for

Economists

Mineral Policies,

Mineral Accounting,

Geo-statistics

Mine valuation

Ore reserves/Resource

Project Management

Teamwork

Supervisory

Management

Safety Health and

Environment(SHE)

Energy

Economists

Specialization for

Economists

Energy Sector Policies and

Strategies

MS Office software

applications, Team work,

Critical thinking, attention to

details

Mechatronics

Engineers

Specialization for Engineers

Water

Engineers

Specialization for Engineers Hydrology,

Reticulation & Distribution,

Waste Water Management

Management, Teamwork

Supervisory,

Safety Health and

Environment(SHE)

Control and

Instrumentation

Engineers

Specialization for Engineers Health and Safety

Electronics

Engineers

Specialization for Engineers Critical design

Innovative

Instrumentation &

electrical measurements

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Water Chemists Specialization for Chemists

Analytical

21

Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Occupational

Hygienists

Health, Environment &

Safety,

Medical Laboratory

Techniques

Audit and Risk,

Managerial,

ISO (140001/18000/900)

Information

Technology

Information System

Specialist

System Development and

coding

Networking and Security

System and Data Base

Administration

IT Project Management

System Analyst

Supervisory and Management

ITIL

ISO – Information Security

National Energy

Accounts

Specialists

MS office software (Excel

and other database

software), Energy Balance

Sheet and Statistics

Pricing and

Tariff Setting

Specialists

MS Office,

basic tariff principles

Energy

Modelling

Specialists

Energy Modelling &

Forecasting,

Data software,

Research &Analysis,

Report writing

Borehole

Mechanics

Energy

Managers

Not Applicable Project planning and

management,

energy audit procedures,

Principles of (ISO50001)

People Management

Geo-technicians Specialization for

Technicians

Information Technology

Geology

Exploration Techniques

Refrigeration & Air

Conditioning

Technicians

Instrumentation,

Refrigerator

Science Refrigeration,

Fridge, Cold room and Air

Condition Operation,

Circuit system, Basic

Electronics, Safety

Procedures,

Passionate, Commitment,

Entrepreneurial

Industrial Electronics

Technicians

Plant Maintenance,

Industrial electricity,

distribution, network

technologist,

Industrial System Control,

electronics design

technologist

Electronics

Mathematical Aptitude

Quality Control

Operation Monitoring

Analytical Skills

Workshop Processes

Communication,

Critical-thinking,

Interpersonal,

Observation,

Time-management,

Problem Solving

Instrumentation

Technicians

Electronics, Control,

Instrumentation

Mining

Operators

Electrical, Explosives,

Load & Haul, Drill & Blast,

Plant & Mechanical,

Mining Services

Supervisory

Managerial

22

Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Process

Controller

Technicians

Instrumentation

Solar System

Technician

PV System Technician,

Solar Water Heaters

PV Systems:

Technical understanding of

PV system electrical

aspects, connections,

cables, batteries, Solar

Water Heating systems,

Piping

Solar Water Heaters:

Technical understanding of

SWH System Piping

Heavy Plant

Mechanics

Specialisation for Artesian

Training in NCC- Heavy

Plant Mechanic

Service Information System

Prosis

Safety Health and

Environment(SHE)

Interpersonal

Team Player

Supervision

Rigging Specialisation for Artesian

Training in NCC- Rigging

Ms-Office (Word, Excel,

Outlook)

Safety Health and

Environment(SHE)

Team Player

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Welding &

Fabrication

Specialisation for Artesian

Training in NCC- Welding

& Fabrication and Boiler

Making

Assertive

Heavy

Machine/Plant

Operators

Specialisation for Artesian

Training in NCC- Heavy

Plant Operators

Fitters and

Tanners

Specialisation for Artesian

Training in NCC-Fitting

Ms-Office(Word, Excel,

Outlook)

Safety Health and

Environment(SHE)

Gauging

Assistant

Specialisation for Artesian

-

Millwright

Technicians

Specialisation for Artesian

Training in NCC-Fitting

Process

Operators/

Metallurgical

Operators

Specialisation for Artesian

Specialization for Artesian

Operations

Controllers/Fore

men

Specialisation for Artesian

Manufacturing Sector

Industrial

Engineers

3-D Printers

Computer Numerical

Controllers

Production Engineers

Product Appraiser

Production Processes

Analytic Skills

Quality Awareness,

Management, Assurance

Project Management

Adaptability

Relational

Communication

Leadership

Empathy

23

Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Production & Logistic

Managers

Process Controllers

Health & Safety

Information Technology

Cognitive

Innovation,

Creativity,

Problem Solving

Chemical

Engineers

Polymer Technologists

Fuel Technologist

Process Engineers

Petro-Chemists

Catalysis

Environmental Engineers

Reactor Technologists

Bio-refineries

Fibre Technologists

Maths and Science Skills,

particularly Chemistry

Planning

Information & Technology

Ability to Manage Projects,

Budgets and People

Creative, Innovative

Analytic, Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Presentation

Manufacturing

Engineers

Process Engineers

Process Automationists

Advanced Manufacturers

3-D Printers

Computer Numerical

Controllers,

Product Quality Controllers

Product Designers,

Engineering Logistics

Systems Designers,

Solidification and Heat

Treatment, Metal Casting

Bulk Deformation

Processers,

Sheet Metalworking

Processers, Processing of

Ceramics,

Powder Metallurgists

Productivity Management

Project Management,

Quality Awareness,

Quality Assurance

Process Planning

Health & Safety

Supply Chain

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Communication

Customer Focus

Cognitive

Adaptability

Decision Making

Innovation &

Creativity

Material

Scientist/Engine

ers

Advanced Materials, Design

and Processing,

Biomaterials,

Electronic and Photonic

Materials,

Nanoscale Materials and

Nanotechnology,

Soft Materials and Polymers,

Composite Material

Specialist

Standard Numeracy

IT competency, computer-

Modelling, Research and

Report-Writing, ,

Planning and

Organisational,

Commercial Awareness,

Business

Oral Communication,

Time Management

Analytical and Problem-

Solving, Creative Thinking

Attention to Detail

Textile

Engineers

Material Technology

Technical Textiles

Knitting and Knit CAD

Weaving and Weave CAD

Coloration Technology

Yarn and Non-Woven

Technology

Textile Materials and

Performance Evaluation

Textile Chemical

Technology

Fibre Science Technology

Computer Application in

Textile

Quality Awareness,

Management, Assurance

Technical and Practical

Procedures

Information and

Technology literacy

Teamwork

Problem-solving and Decision-

Making, Organisational,

.

24

Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Industrial

Automation

Engineer

Context of Automation

Field Devices

Control Systems

Design & Implement of

Automation Infrastructure

System safety and Reliability

Industrial Automation and

Control Systems

Cybersecurity

Performance Management

and Decision Support

Advance Manufacturing

Systems

Design and Development

lifecycle

Operation Management

Maintenance, Installation &

Repair

Operation Quality

Assurance

Process and Equipment

Health, Safety and

Environment

Critical Thinking

Adaptability and flexibility

Business Fundamental

Scheduling & Coordination

Checking, Examination and

recording

Sustainability

Industrial

Design

Furniture Designers &

Manufacturers

Product Design

Product Appraiser

Human Technology

Relations

Management of Product

Development

Emerging Technology

Design

Quality Awareness,

Management

Quality Assurance

Good knowledge of the

Latest Technologies and

CAD,

Teamwork,

Communication

Problem-Solving.

Attention to Detail.

Jewellery

Designers

Gemmologists

Graders and Sorters

Quality Assessors

Artistic

Creative, Quality

Awareness,

Quality Assurance

Drawing and Computer

Design

Dexterity,

Passionate,

Customer Focus

Attention to Detail

Jewellery

Manufacturing

Product Appraiser,

Wax Modelling and Micro-

casting,

Enamelling, Engraving,

Stone-Setting, Fretwork

Chiselling and Embossing

Micro-Pavè

Quality Awareness,

Management, Quality

Assurance

Creative Thinking and

Vision,

Dexterity,

Commercial Awareness,

Hand-Eye Coordination,

Time Management

Customer Care & focus,

Attention to Details,

Organisation and Time-

Management,

Passion

Marketing

Negotiation and Persuasion

Leather Works

Specialist

Shoe Designer

Shoe Production Technician

Pattern Maker and

Manufacturer

Practical, Leather

Machinery,

Leather processing

Techniques, Skiving,

Dexterity, Cognitive

Chemical

Technicians

Laboratory Technicians

Processing Technicians

Ability to use

Technological Instruments,

Analytical skills.

Communication,

Critical-Thinking,

Interpersonal,

Observation,

Time-Management

Mechanical

Technicians

3-D Printers

Computer Numerical Control

Machine/Plant/Engine

Operators

Furnace maker/Operators

Powder Coating

Advance Machining

Powder Metallurgy

Machines & Tools,

Mathematical Aptitude,

Quality Control,

Operation Monitoring,

Analytical, Workshop

Processes

Dexterity,

Communication,

Critical-thinking,

Interpersonal,

Observation,

Time-management,

Problem Solving

25

Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Sheet-Metalworking

Processes

Processing of Plastics

Working with Composite

Material

Pneumatic Systems

Plant Maintenance

Fluid Systems

Refrigeration Systems

Electrical

Technicians

Plant Maintenance

Industrial Electricity

Distribution Network

Technologist

Industrial System Control

Electronics Design

Technologist

Electronics Manufacturing

Technician/Technologist

Lighting Technologist

Metering Technologist

Microwave Maintenance

Technician

Production Support

Technician – Electronics

Manufacturing

Electronics

Mathematical Aptitude

Quality Control

Operation Monitoring

Analytical Skills

Workshop Processes

Dexterity,

Communication,

Critical-thinking,

Interpersonal,

Observation,

Time-management,

Problem Solving

Industrial

Automation

Technician

Process Measurement

Process Control Devices

Process Control Systems

Programmable Logic

Controllers

Auto CAD for Technicians

Industrial Power Electronics

Electrical Power Circuits and

Machines

Industrial Control of

Chemical Processes

Fluid Power Controls

Data Acquisition and Control

Systems

Control System Project

DCS System

Operation Management

Maintenance, Installation &

Repair

Operation Quality

Assurance

Process and Equipment

Health, Safety and

Environment

Critical thinking

Adaptability and flexibility

Business Fundamental

Scheduling & Coordination

Checking, Examination and

recording

Sustainability

Tool and Die

Technicians

Mould Making CAD Skills

Understanding Blueprints

Design Skills

Attention to details

Teamwork

Consumer Awareness

Food Science

and

Technologists

Food, nutrition and health,

Food science/technology.

Health & Safety

Quality management

Problem Solving

Quality Assurance

Customer Focus

Passion

Hygiene

Textile

Technologists

Fabric Layers/Cutters

Pattern makers

Upholsters

Embroiders

2D Skills

Understanding Blue Prints

Material Properties

Fashion Trends

Team work

Dexterity

Communication,

Critical-thinking,

Interpersonal,

Observation,

26

Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Time-Management

Industrial

Technologists

3-D Printing

Computer Numerical Control

Production Engineering

Design Skills

Creativity & Innovation

CAD skills

Visual Simulation

Analytic Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to details

Ergonomics

Teamwork

Communication

Customer Awareness

Welding/Fabric

ation

Technicians

Coded Welder,

Resistant welding,

Thermite welding

Solid state welding

Attention to Details

Safety & Health

Teamwork

Communication

Customer Awareness

Sewing machine

Operators

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Operation Monitoring

Judgment and Decision

Making

Complex Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Customer Awareness

Sewing

Machine

Mechanics

Equipment Maintenance

Repairing

Operation Monitoring

Troubleshooting

Critical Thinking

Equipment Selection

Complex Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Customer Awareness

Leather Product

Machine

Operators

Cutters

Stitchers

Finishers

Cutting

Stitching/ Closing

Finishing

Attention to Detail

Communication

Construction Sector

Bricklayers Bricklayers Specialists in

Masonry Work, Repairs,

Maintenance Work and Sub

Floor Venting and Pointing

Calculate Angles, Brick

Course Alignment, Solid

Grasp of General

Construction Materials,

Tools and Processes

Team Work

Passion

Strength and Stamina

Plasterers Specialists in Fibrous

Plastering,

Interior Plastering,

Exterior Plastering

Understanding flow of

Paint, Mixture Techniques,

Cement Composition

Team Work

Strength and stamina,

Attention to Details

Shutter/Form

Workers

Roller Shutter Specialist

Measuring Techniques,

Understanding of

Construction Work and

Equipment

Attention to Details, Vigilant,

Teamwork, Strength and

Stamina

Steel fixers Steel Fixer- Brickwork

Steel Fixer-PreCast

Calculation, Measuring,

Health & Safety,

Communication, Teamwork,

Attention to Details

Carpenters Carpentry Specialists,

Specialists in Joinery,

Timber Frame Specialists

Precision, Measuring,

Designing, Moulding,

Roofing, Ability to Work

with Hands

Attention to Details, Critical

Thinking, Communication,

Teamwork

Grass roof

Thatcher’s

Thatching Roofing Specialist Designing

Team Work

Creativity

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Occupation Specialization Technical skills Soft skills

Plumbers Plumbing Specialists in

Maintenance, Drainage,

Understanding of Stream

Water, Measuring,

Drainage System,

Environment Management,

Technical Connection

Team Work

Self-Driven, Passionate,

Patient

Stonemasons Stone Specialist in

Traditional Stonework,

Building Restoration,

Conservation,

Designing,

Creativity

Innovation

Team Work

Coded Welders Specialists in Pipe Welding

and Fabrication of Stainless

Steel and Aluminium

Designing & Creative,

Measuring, Ability to Work

with Cutting Equipment,

Safety & Health

Passionate, Patient,

Entrepreneurial,

Attention to Details

Riggers Associated Riggers

(Specialists in Yacht Rigging

and Spar Maintenance)

Knowledge of Machines &

Tools

Trouble Shooting

Quality Control

Communication,

Critical-Thinking,

Interpersonal,

Observation,

Time-management,

Problem Solving

Special Coaters Coating Specialists on

Furniture Coating, Protective

Coating, Industrial Fabric

Understanding Flow of

Paint, Mixture Techniques

Attention to Details

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Table 5: Unemployed Graduates by Subject of Training 2005-2006 LFS AND 2015 -2016

BMTHS

Education 2005-2006 LFS 2015 – 2016 BMTHS

Numbers Percentage Numbers Percentage

General Training programmes - - 79 0.2

Education Training 820 3.7 714 2.2

Fine and Applied Arts 54 0.2 606 1.8

Programmes in languages 57 0.3 - -

Other Humanities 321 1.4 286 0.9

Social & Behavioural Sciences 841 3.8 1150 3.5

Commerce, Clerical, Business & Public Administration

7644 34.1 9122 27.7

Programmes in Law 46 0.2 68 0.2

Natural Science programmes 107 0.5 484 1.5

Maths & Computer Sciences 695 3.1 4344 13.2

Medicine & Health related programmes 156 0.7 1613 4.9

Construction Trade programmes 3796 17.0 2897 8.8

Other Craft, Trade & Industry 2257 10.1 4160 12.6

Engineering & Allied programmes 1004 4.5 1917 5.8

Architecture & Town Planning 404 1.8 682 2.1

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishery 427 1.9 850 2.6

Home Economics. & Domestic Science 44 0.2 90 0.3

Transport & Communication programmes 1394 6.2 240 0.7

Service Trades programmes 2080 9.3 1996 6.1

Mass Communication & Document 238 1.1 1385 4.2

Other & Not known 3 0.0 88 0.3

Not Stated - - 218 0.7

Total 22388 100.0 32989 100.0

Source: Statistics Botswana: Labour Force Survey (LFS) 2005/06 and Botswana Multi Topic Household Survey

(2015/16)