Tag: skills gap

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere, but understanding is scarce. The challenge lies in a lack of context, capacity and people who know how to use AI not just to create content, but to create impact. This is central to supporting Africa’s creative boom.

The discrete manufacturing sector includes industries such as automotive, electronics, rail and aerospace. These industries face mounting pressure from global competition, fragmented supply chains and outdated infrastructure.

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills revolution is no longer a future concept or speculative technology. Generative AI is here now. It is rapidly reshaping industries and rewriting the rules of competitiveness. In South Africa, generative AI holds immense potential. It can drive inclusive economic growth, boost productivity and spark entrepreneurial innovation.

Are there skills gaps in your business? What is the cost of hiring and onboarding a new employee? How should you forecast for overtime? What will your upcoming expenses look like? Is there an easier and faster way to predict and prepare employee bonuses and tax implications? These questions all have answers, hidden inside data generated by Human Resources (HR) and payroll systems.

Young people are struggling to find jobs. At the same time, businesses can’t get the skills they need to grow. That’s why technology education is being pushed out of academic siloes to support young talent and help them access world-class, practical and hands-on training.

South Africa continues to grapple with high unemployment. Businesses must embrace data-driven hiring practices to make informed decisions. This is crucial to secure top talent.

With the 2024 matric results being announced on Monday, there are tech pathways for matriculants. These pathways could open up a world of possibilities for aspiring tech professionals. The South African technology sector is undergoing an extraordinary transformation. This change is marked by a surging demand for skilled professionals across diverse industries.

For mining companies, social labour planning (SLP) should be more than a tick-box exercise when applying for a mining licence. If approached strategically, it is a powerful tool for fostering economic prosperity by building a skilled and diverse workforce.

The shifting landscape of the energy sector towards sustainability and efficiency will have implications for workforce and skills development, with organisations needing to explore how to navigate this transition effectively. South Africa’s draft Integrated Resources Plan (IRP) for the energy sector introduces new energy sources such as nuclear, gas and hydrogen into the mix, which calls for proactive measures to be taken to prepare workforces for these incoming technologies.

Skills development in the form of learnerships is an essential element of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) scorecard, accounting for a significant portion of the score for large enterprises in particular. However, not all businesses have the capacity, availability, or ability to take on sufficient learners to meet their obligations.