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These are the future of work trends in 2026

Mar 6, 2026

Gartner has revealed nine future of work trends that chief human resource officers (CHROs) will need to address in 2026 and beyond to ensure their organisation achieves its desired talent and business outcomes. “This year’s predictions address significant workplace...

Organisations urged to prioritise AI upskilling

Mar 6, 2026

Recent unemployment statistics demonstrate that South Africa is still battling to find work for all its people – and the situation for youngsters is even more dire. The latest Q4 2025 Quarterly Labour Force Survey confirms that for millions of young South Africans,...

Educators must embrace the inevitable shift to AI

Mar 6, 2026

By Kathy Gibson – The first thing that educators need to realise is that AI is no longer negotiable. In fact, says Kobus Olivier, senior manager of Boston City Campus, it is not only inevitable but already making a major impact in training and education the...

AI drives big changes in SA IT skills landscape

Mar 6, 2026

The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is driving rapid change in the IT job market and the skills needed within the IT space. This is according to top Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) Professional CIOs...

Skills development key in services-led channel evolution

Mar 6, 2026

Training and skills development is more important than ever in a rapidly-changing IT and channel environment. Louise Taute, MD of Westcon-Comstor Sub-Saharan Africa, discusses what’s needed, and the role of AI. The channel is changing rapidly. How is this affecting...

Critical skills for the next decade: why technical ability alone won’t be enough

Mar 6, 2026

As artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and data-driven systems reshape the global economy, organisations are being forced to rethink what “future-ready” talent really looks like. While technical expertise remains essential, business leaders are increasingly...

Skills development dominates 2026 planning

Feb 20, 2026

With organisations well into their planning for the new year, one question that must be top of mind is the issue of skills. The pace of technology is relentless, driving a need to constantly re-evaluate skills, and ensure any gaps are filled. A recent CompTIA research...

These will be the most in-demand jobs

Feb 20, 2026

South Africa’s workforce is evolving, with new roles emerging that many companies are only beginning to prepare for. According to the Bizmod Talent Report 2025, organisations that plan ahead to secure these critical skills will be better positioned to adapt to the...

Training the next generation of graduates to solve real-world problems

Feb 20, 2026

In just two years, the World Economic Forum predicts that 85-million jobs globally will be displaced by automation. But in South Africa, our biggest challenge goes beyond merely keeping up with global tech skills to making sure graduates know how to apply them to the...

How employers can guide knowledge workers through the AI shift

Feb 20, 2026

By Juanita Vorster – In the boardroom, we call it risk management. In HR, resilience. In marketing, futureproofing. What we all really want is accurate predictions on when what is going to change, and solutions on how to delay – or ideally, prevent – the impact...

Preparing for a changing skills landscape

Feb 20, 2026

As 2026 gets underway, businesses, educators, and policymakers face a pressing question: how do we equip South Africa’s workforce to thrive in a world defined by constant change? By Andrew Horsfall, CEO of Milpark Education Recent years have shown us how industries...

What to expect from Budget 2026

Feb 17, 2026

Kathy Gibson reports – Big changes to the world order are driving global uncertainty – and South Africa must decide now how to position itself in this changing environment. This is the stark advice from Lullu Krugel, chief economist and sustainability leader at PwC,...

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