Empowering SA teachers: Why professional development is crucial as tech advances
Careers November 12, 2025
Technological advancements in education have made the continuous professional development of teachers more crucial than ever. With the rise of artificial intelligence, shifting pedagogical approaches, and increasingly diverse classroom needs, educators must be equipped not only with subject knowledge but also with the tools and strategies to foster meaningful... Read more
AI is now prevalent in the workplace, with 72% of users saving over an hour per day. While positivity towards AI is growing, adoption gaps remain. With a significant global workforce challenge looming by 2030, South African leaders must effectively leverage AI to gain a competitive advantage. The global... Read more
Lifelong learning is key to relevance in today’s marketplace says Wits Plus CEO
CareersUniversity of the Witwatersrand October 30, 2025
“If you thought 2025 piled on the pressure to keep up with the astonishing pace of technological, business, and social change, 2026 will be tougher,” says Wits Plus CEO Natalie Zimmelman. Wits Plus gives professionals and organisations access to learning through University of the Witwatersrand-backed research and innovation. It... Read more
It’s a profession that has truly stood the test of time, and for which there is still a long future. Social work, which is rooted in the age-old imperative of providing care for vulnerable people, remains highly relevant to meet critical needs in South African communities that battle poverty,... Read more
VWSA inspires future engineers in Nelson Mandela Bay
Careers October 5, 2025
On 30 September and 1 October, Volkswagen Group Africa’s (VWGA) Product Development team, in partnership with Nelson Mandela University’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in ACTION, welcomed 114 Grade 9 learners from six schools around Nelson Mandela Bay, namely Andrew Rabie High School, Strelitzia High School, Uitenhage High... Read more
Optimising skills for the workforce
Careers May 30, 2025
Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into workforce planning is revolutionising how organisations prepare for future demands. In South Africa, where unemployment stands at 33% (Stats SA, 2024) and skills mismatches persist, AI presents a transformative opportunity to align workforce capabilities with economic needs. South African organisations can address unemployment, inequality,... Read more
A new study reveals Singapore as the world leader for cryptocurrency job opportunities when measured against population size. The research by LegalBison, specialists in crypto licensing, examined crypto position listings from Glassdoor across different nations worldwide. The nations were ranked from highest to lowest crypto job listings per million people.... Read more
A significant consequence of the reshaping of workplaces by artificial intelligence, automation, and digital tools is that human skills that machines struggle to learn and replicate are now in high demand. While tech far outstrips human capacity in routine tasks, analysing data and making calculations, it can only superficially... Read more
Preparing graduates for life and the world of work
CareersNelson Mandela University February 12, 2025
As universities, it is essential that in addition to preparing graduates for their careers and the world of work, we prepare them for life with the skills they need to make their way as citizens of the world. Opinion by Dr Muki Moeng, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Learning and Teaching,... Read more
Key skills for AI professionals: A comprehensive overview
Careers February 10, 2025
A new study conducted by software development experts at Vention analyzed 43,392 job postings from Glassdoor across the US, focusing on skills related to artificial intelligence (AI). The analysis examined 425 skills to determine which AI competencies were most frequently mentioned in these job listings, leading to the creation... Read more
