World of Work – Understanding how a skills mismatch affects the job market

World of Work – Understanding how a skills mismatch affects the job market

July 21, 2026 · 18 min

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Clement Manyathela discusses the disconnect between available talent and employer qualifications with Paul Byrne from Pnet.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Paul Byrne, the Head of Data Insights at Pnet about the persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications employers are actually looking for. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time).  Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show.   Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702  https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ  or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE  Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly…

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