SA’s employment equity data shows women entering organisations and progressing through the early stages of their careers, then thinning out as seniority rises, says Denise Mukozho, chairperson of the IITPSA Women in IT Chapter.
Timeline
2026
September
- 1.
July
- 31. The challenge facing organisations is no longer whether employees are using unauthorised AI tools, but how businesses govern that reality.
- 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.