The challenge facing organisations is no longer whether employees are using unauthorised AI tools, but how businesses govern that reality.
Timeline
2026
July
- 31.
- 15. The conference will delve into the findings of this year’s IITPSA Skills Survey, which will analyse the impact of AI on ICT jobs in SA.
- 15. The closing date for nominations is 15 August at 5pm.
- 10. A key feature of the event, which takes place from 15-17 July in Sandton, is the public sector digital transformation roundtable.
June
- 24. The convergence of audiovisual systems and IT is set to change the role of technology teams within organisations, according to AV industry stakeholders speaking ahead of Mediatech Africa 2026.
- 24. In the corporate survey, the research will look at digital skills shortages and capabilities across key technologies in 20 industry sectors.
- 15. Audiovisual systems are one of the most overlooked attack surfaces in enterprise cyber security.
May
- 29. According to experts from the IITPSA SIGCyber, the issue is not a shortage of jobs, but a widening disconnect between academic preparation and operational readiness.
- 21. Inclusion in technology is not only about who gets hired. It is also about who gets considered when solutions are built.
- 19. The ITWeb Security Summit 2026 takes place at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 2-4 June.
- 19. ITWeb’s Security Summit brings together the Western Cape’s cyber security, risk and resilience decision-makers for a critical update on the evolving cyber risk landscape.
April
- 24. Nhlapo joined the IITPSA as head of business development in 2019, and was appointed acting GM in July 2025.
March
- 9. SA needs formalised and comprehensive AI legislation and governance frameworks, with improved AI literacy at executive level, says Antony Makins, chair of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa.
February
- 17. The crypto-currency is expected to continue following its traditional four-year cycle pattern, with a post-halving rally followed by a year or more of muted pricing, says John Singh, VP of the IITPSA.
January
- 29. The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence is driving rapid change in the IT job market and the skills needed within the IT space.