Temporary workers: We will continue to show up
After the announcement of the unemployment rate Polokwane Observer engaged with the temporary workers to find out if they have any luck finding a job by waiting at the loading area. We also asked them how they ended up jobless.
10POLOKWANE – Temporary workers who stand in Market Street in the hope of finding a job, said they will continue to do this, even if it’s just work for a day.
After the announcement of the unemployment rate Polokwane Observer engaged with the temporary workers to find out if they have any luck finding a job by waiting at the loading area. We also asked them how they ended up jobless.
Oupa Ramodike: Sometimes it can even take an entire month before I get work but even so I will still wake up everyday and come here. I have a few certificates in delivery and security but I struggle to find work even though I submitted my CV to various companies. That’s why I opted to come here everyday because you never know when things will change.
The majority of them mentioned that they had no formal education or qualification and mostly relied on their hands to work. They struggle to get permanent employment because of this and the only solution is waking up early, and showing up because they don’t want to resort to a life of crime.
They say that they would really appreciate it if the community could offer them a meal once or twice a day, or even some old clothes or shoes.