Expectations for the Soccer World Cup 2010

Many people in South Africa have great expectations of the soccer world cup which will be held in South Africa in 2010. One of the most notable expectations is that of job opportunities. South Africa has been facing a great deal of job losses recently as a result of the waning economy, and people are therefore looking forward to the 2010 world cup as they have anticipations of this event, providing an ideal opportunity for people to overcome the problem of poverty and various other problems being experienced. There are expected job opportunities in various sectors and through various phases of planning and preparation for the 2010 Soccer World Cup. People are expecting an assortment of job availabilities in volunteering, construction, in the tourism industry, in the transport sector, in informal vending.
In terms of volunteering jobs, these jobs will be available mainly during the course of the event. Advertisements have already been put forward to the public, calling for people to take part in tasks such as waste management, participation or performance within the event and ticket marshals. There is a necessity for the participation of these volunteers because this allows for opportunities not only for the corporate sector but also the general public and also allows for social integration. These volunteer jobs are aimed mostly at the youth and they can be expected to be paid a daily income of around R80.00 for certain jobs.
Construction is an extremely important part of the preparation process of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. A number of reputable Engineering companies have been employed to undertake the task of mainly building or refurbishing the various Stadiums that will be used for the soccer matches throughout the World Cup. The companies that have been contracted to build these stadiums were able to employ thousands of people collectively creating a livelihood for many and therefore improving the lives of many locals.
With the influx of tourists and foreign exchange many people have become interested in opening small businesses such as curio shops, bed and breakfasts and private taxi services. This could boost the private sector of the economy, although the risks involved with these small businesses are that there is no guarantee that these businesses will succeed and generate a profit because of competition with well known hotels and already established and professional, government transport services.
Lastly, apart from numerous other opportunities, informal vending is often seen as one of the easiest ways for the informal sector to make a living. In the past there have been vendors around many tourist attractions, some of these people have been cleared away however it is thought that there will be an influx of vendors during the world cup. Many people with the intentions of vending around the stadiums are however unaware of the perimeter restriction which they will be faced with. These will prohibit them from selling their goods within a certain distance from the stadium which will be a hindrance to them.
Although there are many opportunities for the people of South Africa involved in the formal and informal sectors of the economy before and during the 2010 Soccer World Cup, there still remains those who may be left disadvantaged. However, the 2010 Soccer World Cup can provide many job opportunities for South Africa, and if properly planned, can in turn diminish many of the past injustices which people still face today, thus creating better livelioods for all.