Articles about digital skills

‘Big tech’ innovations scramble SA’s digital jobs market

Traditional ICT jobs are on the decline, disrupted by “big tech” moments and trends that are driving a shift in digital jobs, says new data from Collective X.

inDrive empowers local gogos with digital skills

The e-hailing firm and goGOGOgo unite to equip local gogos with digital skills and ride-hailing basics.

ITWeb TV: Cisco SA GM unpacks upskilling efforts

The networking solutions firm’s ICT training academy sees gains in job placements for youth with digital skills, reveals Cisco SA’s Smangele Nkosi.

Sage Foundation to empower 3 900 South Africans with digital skills

The Sage Foundation has launched four flagship programmes in partnership with WeThinkCode, Tomorrow Trust, GirlCode and LeadChange, aimed at bridging the digital skills gap.

mLab and MICT SETA reaffirm partnership to growing digital skills in SA

The renewed MOU is built on the successful implementation of the "Introduction to the Internet of Things" training programme.

Collaborative initiative to power digital skills, innovation

The Technology Innovation Agency and MICT SETA partner to strengthen digital skills and advance economic growth across SA.

Collective X commits R50m to drive digital jobs in SA

The NPO will co-invest with employers to create work opportunities that connect digital skills training with real employment.

Tech, skills mismatch debilitates SA’s public service

A study of the public service workforce’s skills and competencies uncovers limited technology proficiency and an HR system that is poorly utilised.

CAPACITI develops talent pipelines for SMEs

By training and mentoring young professionals in high-demand digital skills, CAPACITI empowers unemployed youth and provides SMEs with the skilled talent they need.

e-Kasi Care to compete in global tech challenge

The team behind the medical solution will represent South Africa at the Huawei Tech4Good Competition in China.

SA falls behind in digital readiness

South Africa is one of the countries least prepared for the global digital revolution, according to the Emerging Digital Powerhouse Index.

The talent equation for digital success

The constant digital evolution pushes organisations to move beyond traditional recruitment practices to embrace strategic workforce planning.