摘要：act It is estimated that the South African economy has shed more than a million jobs since 1990.According to the Department of Labour the official unemployment rate for the country in August 2003 was 35%.The unofficial unemployment rate is however estimated at levels as high as 38%.To compound the problem,the demand for semiskilled labour in South Africa,as elsewhere in the world,has shown a consistent and drastic decline in the last decade.The SMME sector is widely regarded as the driving force in economic growth and job creation in both developed and developing countries.The South African government has recognised the sectors importance in achieving national objectives and is committed to its growth.But,yet it is felt by many that SMMEs are failing at the vital role of creating jobs for the unemployed.If SMMEs are to stay a force in economic growth and development in especially the third world countries,they need to be equipped to survive in the long run.Survival and job creation are clearly vital in this regard.The objective of this paper is to investigate the possible reasons why job creation has not been successful in SMMEs in township areas in South Africa.The research will be conducted by investigating how long the selected SMEs have been in business,whether the owners feel that there has been any growth in job creation or if they have in fact created any jobs through opening their own business.The owners’ perceived reasons for the lack of job creation will also be investigated.Lastly,suggestions will be made as to the stumbling blocks facing SMMEs in their plight to create jobs.
关键词：act It is estimated that the South African economy has shed more than a million jobs since 1990.According to the Department of Labour the official unemployment rate for the country in August 2003 was 35%.The unofficial unemployment rate is however estimated at levels as high as 38%.To compound the problem,the demand for semiskilled labour in South Africa,as elsewhere in the world,has shown a consistent and drastic decline in the last decade.The SMME sector is widely regarded as the driving force in economic growth and job creation in both developed and developing countries.The South African government has recognised the sectors importance in achieving national objectives and is committed to its growth.But,yet it is felt by many that SMMEs are failing at the vital role of creating jobs for the unemployed.If SMMEs are to stay a force in economic growth and development in especially the third world countries,they need to be equipped to survive in the long run.Survival and job creation are clearly vital in this regard.The objective of this paper is to investigate the possible reasons why job creation has not been successful in SMMEs in township areas in South Africa.The research will be conducted by investigating how long the selected SMEs have been in business,whether the owners feel that there has been any growth in job creation or if they have in fact created any jobs through opening their own business.The owners’ perceived reasons for the lack of job creation will also be investigated.Lastly,suggestions will be made as to the stumbling blocks facing SMMEs in their plight to create jobs.
