South Africa needs new skills now – one in three jobs is at risk of automation
By Press Release 24 January 2018Accenture says investment in intelligent technology and human-machine collaboration could boost revenues by 38%, employment by 10% by 2022. FULL STORY >
The robots will take our jobs - what next?
By Opinion 29 November 2017Brad McBean of Aurecon argues that while our jobs may be at risk of being automated, humans will remain an essential ingredient in the future workplace equation. The role of human creativity and ingenuity will keep rising to the top. Creative thinking... FULL STORY >
USAID partners with Harambee to accelerate youth employment
By Press Release 13 November 2017Harambee, the South African youth employment accelerator, and United States Agency for International Development (USAID), have announced a partnership that will help fund Harambee’s operations over the next three years. FULL STORY >
Why Gen Z is ignoring your job ad
By Opinion 30 October 2017Sage’s head of Talent Solutions, Heidi Duvenage gives a few tips about how to write a clear job description for Generation Z. FULL STORY >
New Year, new career? Five steps to success
By Press Release 5 January 2017The start of a New Year brings with it fresh beginnings, making it one of the most popular times of the year to look for a new job. With school leavers, recent graduates and people who have made a career change their New Year’s resolution... FULL STORY >
BriteCap announced as winners at first SAP Start-up@RISE Africa
By Press Release 31 October 2016New startup program aims to unearth South Africa’s next fintech disruptor. FULL STORY >
Java skills can help fast track youth into employment
By Press Release 6 October 2016Oracle Academy, the Western Cape Department of Education, the Western Cape Department of Economic Development and Tourism, MICT SETA, On The Ball College and CapaCiTi combine forces to drive tech skills and job development. FULL STORY >
Will you lose your job to a robot?
By Press Release 15 September 2016Angela Schaerer, Teacher Engagement lead at Microsoft South Africa, unpacks the future of any job in the era of the revolution that technology has forced some occupancies to face. FULL STORY >
Jobs galore for SA’s youth
By Press Release 16 August 2016Africa’s youth need to move from being technologists to techpreneurs, fintechonlogist to fintechpreneurs, according to Khonology. FULL STORY >
SA lacks FinTech skills
By Press Release 20 June 2016FinTech is a booming industry throughout the African continent but South Africa is reluctant to take advantage of this opportunity. Future Talent Academy, a subsidiary of Khonology, believes the FinTech industry can be the catalyst to fixing the national crisis of... FULL STORY >
Five qualities employers look for in job candidates
By Press Release 3 June 2016A good degree or professional certification can help secure an interview for your dream job, but once you're sitting in front of the recruiter or potential employer, you'll need to show what you can offer in addition to your qualifications.... FULL STORY >
10 LinkedIn tips to get you hired
By Staff Writer 29 April 2016With a number of recruiters using LinkedIn profiles to decide if they're interested in you, Sage Talent Solutions' Heidi Duvenage offers 10 tips to improve your chances of getting hired. FULL STORY >
Samsung unveils solution to combat unemployment in SA
By Staff Writer 8 March 2016Partnering with an online startup to create an engagement platform for entrepreneurs. FULL STORY >
Absa launches ReadytoWork in South Africa
By Staff Writer 3 December 2015Absa today announced the launch in South Africa of ‘ReadytoWork,’ an employability initiative that aims to train and equip young people for the world of work. FULL STORY >
Samsung launches “Mixed Talents” campaign in bid to come up with creative way to help reduce youth unemployment
By Staff Writer 8 October 2015Samsung Electronics South Africa has launched its “Mixed Talents" campaign today, which aims to find a solution to one of the country’s most pressing social problems –... FULL STORY >
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