JOHANNESBURG - Total employment increased by 0.1-percent in the fourth quarter of 2024.
This increase was driven by the trade, business services, transport and electricity industries.
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Meanwhile, community services, manufacturing, construction and mining saw decreases in the fourth quarter.
Total employment decreased on a year-to-year basis by 0.8-percent between December 2023 and December 2024.
In a positive turn, gross earnings paid to employees saw a notable increase of 6.1-percent on a quarter-on-quarter basis, providing some relief for workers.