Abstract
In recent years, the gig economy has changed the way people work as traditional work designswill be increasingly complemented by smaller tasks - so-called gigs - that are mediated and coordinated via digital platforms. However, this form of employment lacks benefits comparedto standard employment. This study aims to address the issue of gig workforce development through the adoption and adaptation of existing policies such as the National Qualification Framework Act 67 of 2008, Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, and the Skills Development Levies Act 9 of 1999 in South Africa with a view to fostering a sense of belonging and reducing employment discrimination. The methodology adopted for this study is a review approach based on the systematic review of secondary data sources like journals and articles. The study reveals that the NQF Act, through its elements like Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), learning outcomes, etc., can be adopted and adapted for the development of the gig workforce.The study also revealed that the NQF, together with policies like the Employment Equity Act and the Skills Development Levies Act, can be adapted to protect against gig workforce employment discrimination and development. This study contributes to scholarly discussion on the workforce of the future, and empirically, the study contributes to ensuring a boundaryless and inclusive future workplace in South Africa.
Original language | English |
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Journal | International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century |
Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Event | 14th International Conference on Construction in the 21st Century, CITC 2024 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Duration: 2 Sept 2024 → 5 Sept 2024 |
Keywords
- Employment Equity
- Gig
- Gig workforce
- NQF
- Skill Development Levies
- Technological changes
- Workforce Development
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction
- Management of Technology and Innovation