Jobs that are on the decline and are on the rise between 2025-2030

Table of Contents

• Jobs That Will Grow Between 2025–2030

  • High-Growth Careers:

• Jobs That Will Decline or Be Replaced

  • Declining Careers:

• Jobs That Will Survive and Thrive

  • Resilient Careers:

• Top In-Demand Skills (2025–2030)

  • Core Human Skills:

  • Tech Skills:

  • Green & Ethical Skills:

• Get Future-Ready Now

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Future-Proof Careers: What Jobs Will Rise, Fall, or Survive by 2030?

The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 offers a powerful glimpse into the changing employment landscape from now to 2030. Understanding these shifts is key to making the right career, education, and business choices for young professionals, students, and entrepreneurs in Botswana.

Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know:

Jobs That Will Grow Between 2025–2030

These are roles that are expected to increase in demand across the globe. They reflect growth in AI, data, sustainability, and tech-enabled sectors.

High-Growth Careers:

• AI & Machine Learning Specialists

• Data Analysts & Scientists

• FinTech Engineers

• Renewable Energy Engineers & Technicians

• Cybersecurity Specialists

• Sustainability Specialists

• Digital Transformation Specialists

• Agricultural Tech Operators

• E-commerce & Digital Marketing Roles

 Why it matters: These roles align with Botswana’s goals to diversify beyond diamonds, especially in green energy, tech, and digital trade.

Jobs That Will Decline or Be Replaced

Automation, AI, and digital systems are expected to eliminate or drastically reduce the need for some roles.

Declining Careers:

• Bank Tellers and Clerks

• Data Entry Clerks

• Cashiers

• Postal and Mail Carriers

• Telemarketers

• Legal Secretaries

• Assembly Line Workers (in manufacturing)

Why it matters: Young people should reconsider long-term plans around clerical or repetitive roles. Upskilling is essential to avoid obsolescence.

Jobs That Will Survive and Thrive

These roles are less likely to be automated because they depend on emotional intelligence, complex judgment, or creative problem-solving.

Resilient Careers:

• Healthcare Professionals (Doctors, Nurses, Therapists)

• Teachers and Educators

• Social Workers and Community Development Experts

• Creative Professionals (Designers, Writers, Artists)

• Skilled Trades (Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters)

• Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners

 Why it matters: These roles are critical in every economy. Botswana’s growing focus on local industries, education, and social services keeps these jobs safe.

Top In-Demand Skills (2025–2030)

To compete in the new world of work, you’ll need more than just a degree.

Core Human Skills:

• Analytical Thinking

• Resilience, Flexibility & Agility

• Leadership & Social Influence

• Curiosity & Lifelong Learning

• Creativity & Originality

Tech Skills:

• Artificial Intelligence

• Data Analytics

• Cybersecurity

• Cloud Computing

• Digital Marketing & E-commerce

Green & Ethical Skills:

• Environmental Stewardship

• Circular Economy Knowledge

• Ethics & Governance

Get Future-Ready Now

The next five years will redefine what a “secure career” looks like. Whether you’re studying, job-hunting, or building a business, stay sharp:

• Re-skill and upskill regularly

• Pick courses or business ideas linked to tech, sustainability, or digital transformation

• Avoid stagnating roles and build adaptability into your career plan

Source: World Economic Forum