Introduction to the New Tunisian Reference Framework for Professions and Skills (RTMC)
The New Tunisian Reference Framework for Professions and Skills (RTMC) is more than just a database - it offers a structured and detailed analysis of the Tunisian job market, organized into 15 major sectors of activity that cover the entire economy.
Key Sectors and Industries
These sectors include:
- Agriculture and fishing
- Industry
- Information technologies (IT)
- Health
- Tourism
- Commerce
- Logistics and services
This diversity reflects the reality of the Tunisian economic fabric, allowing each profile to identify with a specific domain. At the heart of this system, the RTMC functions as a national mapping of professions and skills, with each profession integrated into a sector of activity, facilitating the understanding of possible career transitions between professions and sectors.
Detailed Job Profiles
One of the major contributions of this framework is its detailed job profiles. For each profession, users can access a comprehensive description including:
- Job missions and activities
- Technical skills (knowledge and know-how)
- Behavioral skills (soft skills)
- Digital skills
- Language skills
This approach enables job seekers to better understand what companies really expect, beyond just a degree.
A Common Language for the Job Market
Another key point is that the RTMC introduces a common language between the different actors of the job market. Universities, training centers, and companies now have a shared reference for defining skills, which should reduce the gap between training and recruitment.
Strategic Sectors
Certain sectors appear to be particularly strategic, such as:
- Industry, which has the largest number of professions due to the diversity of its branches
- IT and communication, which are rapidly evolving with digital transformation
- Health, which continues to recruit due to the aging population and new health challenges
Accessibility and Benefits
Accessible online, this framework allows Tunisians to easily navigate between sectors, discover promising professions, and identify the skills to develop to improve their employability, both in Tunisia and internationally.
