Labour Market Dynamics in South Africa, 2010

The Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) is a household-based sample survey conducted by Statistics South Africa. It collects data on the labour market activities of individuals aged 15 years or older who live in South Africa. In 2005, Statistics South Africa undertook a major revision of the Labour Force Survey (LFS) which had been conducted twice per year since 2000. This revision resulted in changes to the survey methodology, the survey questionnaire, the frequency of data collection and data releases, and the survey data capture and processing systems. The redesigned labour market survey, the QLFS, is now the principal vehicle for collecting labour market information on a quarterly basis. This report is the third annual report on the labour market in South Africa produced by Statistics South Africa. The analysis is based on annual labour market data from 2005 to 2010. The report also includes a statistical appendix with historical data dating back to 2005 on an annual basis