# Deputy president Paul Mashatile says South Africa must rethink both job skills and broader human development to respond to a changing world. He addressed the 5th Human Resource Development Council summit in Johannesburg yesterday. Mashatile says rapid changes in how people learn and work, driven by technology, shifting demographics, and economic pressures, require a renewed focus on skills and human development. He highlighted the importance of the Reconceptualised Human Resource Development Strategy, which aims to reform the country’s skills development system, reduce unemployment, and better align education with economic needs.
Mashatile says education and skills development must align with the demands of a technology-driven economy