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How Soft Skills Became the #1 Hiring Factor in South Africa in 2026

Technical skills get you the interview — but emotional intelligence, communication, adaptability and leadership are now deciding who actually gets the job...

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Technical skills get you the interview — but emotional intelligence, communication, adaptability and leadership are now deciding who actually gets the job. Here's what learners and professionals need to know in 2026.

Why the Shift Happened

According to recent reports from the Department of Higher Education and Training and major recruitment platforms like PNet and CareerJunction, over 68% of South African employers now rank soft skills higher than technical qualifications when hiring entry-to-mid-level roles.

Top 5 Soft Skills in Demand

  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Communication & Active Listening
  • Adaptability & Resilience
  • Problem-Solving Mindset
  • Team Collaboration & Leadership

At ROANA, our soft skills workshops are designed to close exactly this gap — with practical role-plays, real workplace simulations, and certification that employers recognise.

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Learnerships

Why Learnerships Are Still One of the Strongest Paths to Employment

Recent SETA data shows completers are over 3× more likely to secure permanent roles within one year...

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Recent SETA data shows completers are over 3× more likely to secure permanent roles within one year. Here's why structured workplace learning continues to outperform traditional routes in 2026.

Key Statistics (2025–2026)

  • 72% employment rate within 12 months for learnership graduates
  • Only 38% for university graduates in the same period
  • Highest uptake in Security, Business Admin, ICT and Early Childhood Development

ROANA coordinates full learnerships from recruitment to certification — including workplace placement support.

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Skills gap

From Classroom to Workplace: How ROANA Closes the Skills Gap

A look inside our modular curriculum design and why hands-on assessments are now more valuable...

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A look inside our modular curriculum design and why hands-on assessments are now more valuable than theory-heavy qualifications in bridging South Africa's persistent skills gap.

Our programmes follow a 60% practical / 40% theory model — aligned with QCTO occupational standards and real employer feedback.

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Women in leadership

Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers in Security & Facilities Management

Real stories and practical lessons from women reshaping traditionally male-dominated industries...

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Real stories and practical lessons from women reshaping traditionally male-dominated industries across South Africa — featuring ROANA alumni now leading teams in private security and facilities management.

Key takeaway: Confidence + accredited credentials + mentorship = unstoppable career progression.

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In-demand skills

Top 5 In-Demand Qualifications SETAs Are Funding Heavily in 2026

Which programmes are receiving the most attention from employers and funding bodies right now?...

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Current trends according to Services SETA, SASSETA, EWSETA and AgriSETA funding allocations:

  1. Occupational Health & Safety
  2. New Venture Creation & Entrepreneurship
  3. Security Practices
  4. Early Childhood Development
  5. Business Administration & Project Management

ROANA offers several of these at NQF levels 2–6 with strong placement support.

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