Predicted In-Demand Careers in Kazakhstan by 2025 Revealed
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Lookin' at the forecast for Kazakhstan in 2025, as given by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, it's shapin' up to be a busy time! Based on data from the Electronic Labor Exchange for the years 2023-2024, a whopping 2.1 million job vacancies were posted on Enbek.kz, with around 1.5 million gonna be for skilled professionals and 524,000 for qualified workers.
Hittin' the spotlight are the cities of Almaty and Nur-Sultan, with 10% and 9% of the job vacancies, respectively. Other top regions include Karaganda, Turkestan, Pavlodar, and Kostanay, each claiming around 6-8% of the vacancies.
Breakin' it down by industry, the processing sector shows a demand for 20% of skilled workers, followed closely by construction (13%), healthcare and education (both 11%), power and energy (8%), transport and logistics (7%), and agriculture (6%).
As far as in-demand positions go, we're talkin' about middle medical staff, cooks, plumbers, boiler operators, machine operators, gas cutters, construction workers, bus drivers, power plant operators, and tractor drivers.
With the trend of job postings over the past two years, Nur-Sultan looks to be the city with the most job openings in 2022—approximately 102,000, with a range of 95,000 to 117,000 vacancies. Almaty and Turkestan follow closely, expectin' around 84,000 and 80,000 vacancies, respectively.
Now, for the qualified professionals, it's shapin' up like this:
- Approx. 29,500 vacancies for middle school teachers in social sciences,
- 22,000 for kindergarten educators,
- 19,000 for healthcare workers,
- 17,000 for primary school teachers.
On the blue-collar side, expect these job openings:
- Around 23,300 units for mid-level medical staff,
- 11,600 for chefs,
- 11,300 for plumbers and pipefitters,
- 9,900 for boiler and steam machine operators,
- 9,100 for construction and assembly workers,
- 9,000 for industrial equipment fitters,
- 8,900 for gas cutters,
- 7,600 for bus drivers,
- 6,700 for power generation operators.
Now, what about help for folks who find themselves out of work? Kazakh citizens may be eligible for various forms of state aid and support through social protection initiatives, economic support programs, and infrastructure development projects. For specific details on unemployment benefits, you'll wanna check in with the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection. Lotsa luck!
Check out these other related materials for more info on state aid and foreign workers in Kazakhstan.
Additional Information
- State Aid for Job Loss: According to the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, there are various forms of state aid and support available for Kazakhstani citizens who lose their jobs, although the specifics of unemployment benefits are yet to be explicitly outlined. The government is working on initiatives aimed at addressing job displacement due to digitalization and technological changes, ensuring social protection and fair labor markets. They also offer economic support programs like the "Business Roadmap 2025" program, which focuses on supporting enterprises and entrepreneurs, and contribute to infrastructure development projects to create jobs and boost economic opportunities. For specific unemployment benefits, one would typically look at programs offered by the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, which might include financial assistance, training programs, or other forms of support for unemployed individuals. Further information can be obtained through the Ministry's updates and government resources.
- I, as a professional seeking employment in Kazakhstan in 2025, note that the education sector will offer around 29,500 vacancies for middle school teachers in social sciences.
- In addition to teaching positions, other sectors highlighted for job opportunities include healthcare, with approximately 19,000 vacancies for qualified workers.
- For those interested in blue-collar jobs, the construction industry is expected to have 11,600 vacancies for chefs and 9,300 for plumbers and pipefitters in 2025.
- To support Kazakhstanis who may find themselves unemployed, the government offers a range of state aid and support through social protection initiatives, economic support programs, and infrastructure development projects, such as the "Business Roadmap 2025" program focused on enterprise development, which also aims to create more job opportunities and boost overall economic growth, contributing to personal growth, learning, education, and self-development.
