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Research Interests
Sociology of work, skills development, political economy, trade unions, education.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Research output
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An elusive search for skills: assessing debates, practices, and experiences in South Africa
Ngcwangu, S., 2025, In: International Journal of Training Research. 23, 2, p. 106-121 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Eddie Webster’s Contribution to Sociological Studies of Skill
Ngcwangu, S., 2025, In: South African Review of Sociology. 55, 2, p. 155-174 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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‘I wanna die a slow death when I'm busy with that annual training report….’: Why employer engagement for skills planning in South Africa goes wrong
Allais, S. & Ngcwangu, S., Mar 2025, In: International Journal of Educational Development. 113, 103217.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The politics of researching a familiar field: research on youth unemployment in Daveyton township, South Africa
Ngcwangu, S., 2024, In: International Journal of Social Research Methodology: Theory and Practice. 27, 6, p. 761-773 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Skill and Deskilling in Two Automotive Assembly Plants in South Africa
Ngcwangu, S., Jan 2023, In: Qualitative Sociology Review. 19, 1, p. 102-121 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
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GETTING SOUTH AFRICA’S SKILLS NEEDS RIGHT REQUIRES THE RIGHT INCENTIVES AND ACCURATE DATA (PART ONE)
12/07/24
1 item of Media coverage
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TRAINING FAILURES: Getting South Africa's skills needs right requires the right incentives and accurate data (Part one)
10/07/24
3 items of Media coverage
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Study Findings from University of Johannesburg Advance Knowledge in Social Science (Skill and Deskilling in Two Automotive Assembly Plants in South Africa)
28/02/23
1 item of Media coverage
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