The Employment Equity Act and AI in the workplace

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are not neutral. They are designed, trained and deployed by human beings, and they learn from historical data that may itself reflect entrenched patterns of discrimination. By Melissa Cogger and Talita Laubscher, partners at...
Where to start with your CV when you have no work experience

Where to start with your CV when you have no work experience

There is a general belief that you need experience to get a job – but you need a job to get experience. By Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet The truth is that a well-crafted CV can open doors even when you do not yet have a history of formal...

How to avoid burnout when you’re looking for your next job

Looking for a new job is hard work that can take an enormous toll on your mental and physical health. Whether you are searching because you feel stuck or undervalued in your current role or because you are unemployed, job seeking can be stressful, exhausting and...

Future skills will determine SA’s  economic competitiveness

Artificial intelligence (AI), automation and digital technologies are reshaping the global labour market, transforming the jobs available and the skills employers increasingly demand. According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, structural...
Where to start with your CV when you have no work experience

Knowing when it is time to switch to a new career

It is not unusual to go through a rough patch at work or to dislike some elements of your job, writes Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet. It is also not uncommon to find yourself in a work environment that does not suit your personal needs or style....