Articles about Joburg Centre for Software Engineering

Tony Parry to retire as CEO of IITPSA

The ICT professionals body announces Tony Parry will step down from the position in mid-2025, after 17 years at the helm.

2024 ICT Skills Survey to reveal impact of GenAI

The 13th edition of the IITPSA South African ICT Skills Survey goes live and requires input from industry professionals.

Renowned software engineer Prof Barry Dwolatzky dies

Professor Emeritus Barry Dwolatzky passed away this morning after a brief illness.

South Africa’s ICT skills gap narrows marginally

While SA has seen a slight improvement in the ICT skills gap over the last two years, the struggle to fill tens of thousands of vacancies in the sector persists.

More SA firms plug ICT skills gap with overseas recruits

The number of local ICT firms looking for talent overseas has increased dramatically, finds the ICT Skills Survey.

Do hybrid work models widen or narrow ICT skills gap?

ICT professionals urged to participate in ICT Skills Survey to share insights on the impact of hybrid work models.

Silicon Valley software engineering school opens in Joburg

Holberton School SA will soon welcome its first students to train as software engineers to meet the growing IT skills demand.

Struggle to fill thousands of ICT vacancies persists in SA

While the local ICT sector has adapted to the changes caused by the pandemic, the industry continues to struggle to fill tens of thousands of ICT vacancies.

ICT skills research reveals SA’s gig economy is far off

SA has yet to shift to a fully-fledged gig economy, which relies heavily on digital, creative, analytical and ICT skills, finds the 2021 ICT Skills Survey.

Fourth industrial revolution requires more fitting definition

The fourth industrial revolution should be seen as an evolution of technological transformation, rather than revolutionary change, advises professor Barry Dwolatzky.

How has COVID-19 affected SA's ICT skills shortage?

ICT professionals are reminded to take part in the ICT skills survey, conducted by the Joburg Centre for Software Engineering and the IITPSA.

Pandemic impact in the spotlight in 2021 ICT Skills Survey

In this year’s survey, organisations will also be asked how the COVID-19 pandemic affected skills availability, and what impact the pandemic has had on workforces.