Future-proof your career with transferable skills

Having a relevant qualification and experience in your profession can help you to land an interview for your dream job. But showing that you have the skills and qualities to thrive in a fast-changing working environment can often be the factor that gets you the offer...

Double the grant, double the growth: turning policy into progress

Many South African organisations have long regarded the Skills Development as a regulatory requirement rather than a real opportunity. By Daniel Orelowitz, MD of Training Force Businesses contribute 1% of their payroll each year, but for many companies, the process of...

SA’s digital future depends on talent – not just degrees

South Africa’s labour market tells two conflicting stories at once, writes Andrew Bourne, regional head of Zoho South Africa. In one, millions are locked out of work. In the other, businesses are starved of digital skills. The gap between them is where the country is...

Workers’ Day reminder for SMEs: growth plans must include people

As South Africa marks Workers’ Day, SME funder Lula is encouraging business owners to think differently about growth: not only in terms of stock, systems or equipment, but also in terms of the people needed to deliver on that growth. For many small and medium-sized...

Honoring the resilience of SA’s workforce

As the country readies for Workers’ Day, Siyasanga Kashe, executive member solutions at Momentum Corporate, reflects on the often-overlooked reality of South Africa’s employed workforce, and the growing pressure carried by those whose income must stretch far...

The entry-level roles that open career doors for graduates

Now that you’ve graduated from tertiary education, you are no doubt looking forward to landing your dream job, writes Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet. But your excitement might be balanced with anxiety about how quickly you will be able to find a...