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The Sports Science Institute of South Africa extends its reach
The Sports Science Institute of South Africa (SSISA) is internationally recognised as a leader in the field of sport science. In 2019, the Sports Science Institute of South Africa launched its campus-based, SETA accredited one-year certificate and two-year diploma in personal training and conditioning. 2020 has seen continued growth,... Read more
The transition of students into employable leaders of tomorrow
Education is a fundamental factor for development. It improves the quality of life by raising people’s productivity and creativity and promotes entrepreneurship and technological advances. Education plays a crucial role in securing economic and social progress and improving income distribution. However, traditional teaching models will no longer prepare students... Read more
How All That Gaming During Lockdown Could Help You Land Your Next Role
Prior to COVID-19, people were already talking plenty about their “work” and “life” buckets–how to keep productivity and play in balance – even separate from one another. Now, it’s safe to say the pandemic has intertwined the two forever. Lyndy van den Barselaar, managing director of ManpowerGroup South Africa... Read more
Educo Academy’s Learn & Earn Program revolutionises tertiary education
Educo Solutions, the organisation that supplies accredited education to people across South Africa, has just launched an exciting, enabling program that gives participants an opportunity to make money whilst studying. The aptly named Learn & Earn Program is available on digital service, Educo Academy, an online learning portal that... Read more
SA NGO offering free coding and web development training to SA youth
Given the new reality ushered in by the Covid-19 pandemic, disruptive South African non-profit organisation (NPO) Code for Change has launched a bespoke, free-to-use coding and front-end web development training platform for South African high school learners. Optimised for both desktop and mobile, the CodeJIKA programme teaches foundational coding,... Read more
First-time jobseekers: Make sure you have the necessary soft skills that are vital for your employability
This is easily one of the most challenging times to be a first-time job-seeker in at least a decade. Job losses are many, and there are plenty of experienced people taking lower-level jobs to try and get by; but that doesn’t mean it’s all doom and gloom for the... Read more
Breaking down barriers – how top women in IT succeed
With still too few women entering the STEM and IT sectors, inspiring women in SA IT give their advice for girls and women on getting ahead in the world of IT The South African IT sector is still a male dominated arena, but it promises great opportunities for women entering... Read more
The most in demand skills in South Africa – Results from the Annual Critical Skills Survey
The 2019/20 Critical Skills Survey specifically tracked the impact of immigration across various sectors within South Africa’s economy. The purpose was to highlight which skills employers find most difficult to recruit locally and as such provide input to the much-anticipated new draft critical skills list from the Department of... Read more
Do the homework before choosing an online school
Parents and guardians considering online schooling for their children must ensure they properly vet the ability of a school to provide an holistic, meaningful educational experience coupled with excellent academic and emotional support, an education expert says. “There are a number of online schooling options on the market, and... Read more
Dramatic increase in remote working in South Africa
Remote working doesn´t lead to less productivity or motivation. According to a recent study by Michael Page it has the opposite effect, as many professionals in South Africa who work from home report that they are more motivated, productive and satisfied than before. Around 63% of South Africa based... Read more