In this insightful interview on OFM’s Business Hour, Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director at Xpatweb, shares findings from the 2025 Critical Skills Survey. With 84% of large corporates struggling to hire highly skilled professionals, Marisa explains how new policies like the Trusted Employer Scheme and the Remote Work Visa are reshaping the mobility landscape. 
 
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Topics covered:  

00:00 – Introduction: What the 2025 Critical Skills Survey reveals 
01:25 – Why 84% of major employers are struggling to recruit skilled talent 
03:15 – The top 10 most in-demand roles in South Africa 
04:50 – How the Trusted Employer Scheme is improving hiring access 
06:40 – Positive reforms at the Department of Home Affairs and growing ministerial engagement 
08:10 – How data-driven policymaking can close the skills gap 
09:35 – Making South Africa more attractive to foreign professionals 
11:20 – The economic ripple effect 
 
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