North West Premier Welcomes Reported Drop in Unemployment as Province Records Job Creation Momentum
- Karen Scheepers
- Nov 14
- 3 min read
The Office of the Premier of the North West Province has welcomed figures reported in the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), which, according to the Premier’s office, indicate a two-percentage-point decline in the provincial unemployment rate and the creation of 42 000 jobs between July and September 2025.
Job Creation Figures Reported by the Premier’s Office
According to Premier Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, the latest QLFS results point to encouraging signs of economic activity within the province. The Premier’s office reports that the North West added 42 000 new jobs during the third quarter of 2025, contributing to what they describe as steady progress in reducing unemployment.
The Premier noted that although the province continues to face economic challenges, the reported improvement is seen as a positive indicator of ongoing recovery efforts.
Growth and Development Strategy Cited as Key Driver
The Premier’s office highlighted the province’s Growth and Development Strategy, adopted earlier this year, as a central driver in job creation efforts.
The strategy focuses on:
Infrastructure development
Improved service delivery
Investment attraction
Expanded employment opportunities
These initiatives form part of a broader plan to stimulate economic growth and address systemic unemployment.
Premier Mokgosi’s Remarks on Recent Progress
In his public statements, Premier Mokgosi emphasised that the reported improvement in employment figures reflects the impact of targeted interventions.
According to the Premier: “These figures are indicative of an administration hard at work to address the scourge of unemployment and poverty confronting the province.”
He further reported that he has been engaging with enterprises across the province to explore ways of improving employment prospects. The Premier expressed confidence that the province’s efforts are beginning to produce the desired results.
Provincial Initiatives Expected to Boost Future Job Growth
The Premier’s office identifies several upcoming initiatives that are expected to strengthen the province’s employment outlook, including:
The Provincial Mining Indaba and Investment Conference, planned for early next year
Engagements with national Cabinet to attract investments and support economic recovery efforts
Ongoing work to deter job losses in ferrochrome mines, which remain a significant contributor to employment in the province
The Premier’s office states that national leadership, including President Cyril Ramaphosa, has expressed support for the province’s investment-focused initiatives.
Jobs Summit on the Horizon
According to the Premier’s office, these combined efforts will culminate in a Provincial Jobs Summit, which aims to:
Develop strategies to protect existing jobs
Identify emerging employment opportunities
Align job creation priorities with the Provincial Growth and Development Strategy
The summit is expected to contribute to long-term planning and collaborative approaches to employment creation.
Cross-Boundary Discussions With Gauteng Province
The Premier’s office also confirmed that members of the North West Provincial Executive Council recently participated in a cross-boundary meeting with their counterparts from Gauteng.
The session focused on several interprovincial matters of shared interest, including:
The transfer of properties currently funded by Gauteng but located within North West boundaries
The management of vacant land owned by the North West Province but situated within Gauteng
Broader administrative and developmental issues affecting communities living along the shared provincial border
These engagements form part of ongoing efforts to resolve jurisdictional challenges and improve service coordination between the two provinces.
Final Thoughts
The North West Provincial Government has presented what it describes as encouraging signs of employment growth and improved economic performance. While the reported figures are attributed to the Premier’s office, they underscore the administration’s focus on reducing unemployment and strengthening the provincial economy through structured development strategies, investment efforts, and interprovincial collaboration. Facebook Post regarding employment growth : https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02v1bpMZkLoyRZQToXvcUo6PYStWKzbFBg32VPSvj6wYsMF46EotWumZsR6C6JRvMYl&id=100063453018693
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