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
High-demand AI skills to elevate your career in 2025
Careers February 6, 2025
According to a new study, experience working with ‘recommendation systems’ is the most lucrative AI skill in the US. The study, conducted by invoice software company Bookipi, analyzed 39,139 unique US jobs on Glassdoor that mentioned Artificial Intelligence (AI) and associated keywords, to reveal the job listings and skills... Read more
Engineering Council of SA awards full accreditation to IIE degrees
CareersThe Independent Institute of Education February 5, 2025
First private higher education institution to be recognised in full by industry body The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), SA’s leading private higher education institution and a division of JSE-listed ADvTECH, has received full accreditation from the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) – the first private higher... Read more
Your future is in service, hospitality
Careers January 31, 2025
The Independent Institute of Education School of Hospitality & Service Management (IIE HSM) is a centre of service education excellence, offering a new standard in industry-aligned service and hospitality-focused qualifications, each underpinned by a strong commercial learning foundation. IIE HSM seeks to address the rapidly expanding need for service, hospitality... Read more
