Why psychological safety matters for workplace mental health

This Mental Health Month, organisations are urged to look beyond traditional wellness initiatives and consider whether employees feel safe enough to speak out when something isn’t right. South African employees are under immense pressure. SADAG’s Working...

Working for an SME could unlock your career potential

South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a central role in the economy, accounting for around 91% of formal businesses, 60% of employment and 34% of GDP. Yet many jobseekers overlook the potential this sector offers to advance their careers and...

Building the leadership pipeline for Africa’s digital future

Africa has the youth population and emerging digital sector to become a serious global force in the digital economy. However, realising that potential will require the continent to continue expanding the depth of its digital leadership talent, particularly as demand...

Redefining literacy for the AI-enabled IT workplace

CompTIA research shows that 95% of South African businesses are prioritising digital fluency – the ability to confidently use digital tools, data, and emerging technologies – in IT hiring. Alongside this, World Bank highlights a demand for transferable capabilities...

Upskill on your own terms, without breaking the bank

In a competitive job market, learning new skills can help you to advance your career and stand out from other candidates when applying for roles. Best of all, you can upskill without spending a fortune on short courses, formal certifications or full-time studies,...

A career change doesn’t mean starting from zero

For people moving into technology from another career, the question is often how to prove they can do the job when their CV doesn’t follow a traditional technology path. New graduate data from HyperionDev suggests that practical, skills-based pathways can help...