O c t o b e r 2 The Future of Jobs

Emerging and redundant job roles
Role identified as being in high demand or increasingly redundant within
their organization, ordered by frequency
EMERGING
1.
AI and Machine Learning Specialists
2.
Data Analysts and Scientists
3.
Big Data Specialists
4.
Information Security Analysts
5.
Process Automation Specialists
6.
Digital Marketing and Strategy Specialists
7.
Software and Applications Developers
8.
Digital Transformation Specialists
9.
FinTech Engineers
10.
Architects and Surveyors
REDUNDANT
1.
Data Entry Clerks
2.
Accounting, Bookkeeping and Payroll Clerks
3.
Administrative and Executive Secretaries
4.
Client Information and Customer Service Workers
5.
Accountants and Auditors
6.
General and Operations Managers
7.
Electronics and Telecommunications Installers and Repairers
8.
Architects and Surveyors
9.
Business Services and Administration Managers
10.
Financial Analysts
Industry Profile
Digital Communications and Information Technology
1 / 2
95%
95%
95%
95%
92%
90%
82%
73%
72%
61%
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Barriers to adoption of new technologies
Share of companies surveyed
Skills gaps in the local labour market
Inability to attract specialized talent
Skills gaps among organization’s leadership
Lack of flexibility of the regulatory framework
Insufficient understanding of opportunities
Shortage of investment capital
Lack of flexibility in hiring and firing
Lack of interest among leadership
Other
Augmentation of key job tasks by 2024