XON learnership programme grows skills

Pan-African ICT group, XON, has enjoyed considerable success from its learnership programme that kicked off in 2009.  To date all five graduates of the first round, which lasted until 2011, have been employed full-time by XON and the business is looking to employ the...

Business analytics skills in short supply

The enterprise need for solutions and the introduction of new technologies have created a huge demand for skill sets associated with business analytics services. This is one of the findings from International Data Corporation’s (IDC’s) 2014 MarketScape report...

Innovation Group SA leverages iLearn

iLearn has played a pivotal role in assisting Innovation Group SA to acquire technical skills and leverage off the benefits and improve staff efficiency and productivity from an enhanced training model. Innovation Group SA is the local representative office of the...

The role of parents in the future economy

The financial sector, which includes among others accountancy services, is one of the sectors in South Africa where mathematical and science skills are important prerequisites. It is also a sector severely affected by a skills shortage. “To keep pace with the changing...

Integr8 invests in SA tech skills

In keeping with its commitment to skills development and reinforcing its view that skills is a prerequisite for any credible business wanting to compete, Integr8 has invested in the future of South Africa’s ICT sector by making available its internship programme to 15...