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.
Data Analysts and Scientists
2.
Renewable Energy Engineers
3.
Big Data Specialists
4.
AI and Machine Learning Specialists
5.
Software and Applications Developers
6.
Mechanics and Machinery Repairers
7.
Internet of Things Specialists
8.
Construction Laborers
9.
Digital Transformation Specialists
10.
Robotics Engineers
REDUNDANT
1.
Administrative and Executive Secretaries
2.
Mining and Petroleum Extraction Workers
3.
Accounting, Bookkeeping and Payroll Clerks
4.
Accountants and Auditors
5.
Power Production Plant Operators
6.
Mining and Petroleum Plant Operators
7.
Mechanics and Machinery Repairers
8.
Legal Secretaries
9.
Data Entry Clerks
10.
Data Analysts and Scientists
Industry Profile
Energy Utilities & Technologies
1 / 2
94%
88%
88%
88%
88%
81%
76%
75%
71%
69%
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Barriers to adoption of new technologies
Share of companies surveyed
Skills gaps in the local labour market
Insufficient understanding of opportunities
Lack of flexibility of the regulatory framework
Skills gaps among organization’s leadership
Shortage of investment capital
Inability to attract specialized talent
Lack of flexibility in hiring and firing
Lack of interest among leadership
Other
Augmentation of key job tasks by 2024
Expected impact on workforce
Share of companies surveyed
Modify the composition of the value chain
58.8%
Modify the locations where the organization operates
47.1%
Expand its use of contractors doing task-specialized work
41.2%
Reduce its current workforce due to technological integration or automation
29.4%
Expand its current workforce due to technological integration or automation
29.4%