https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/536.html South Africa Training news 15 Skills Development & Training news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/536.html en-us Thu, 21 May 2026 03:34:33 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-skills-gap-where-talent-supply-and-employer-demand-collide-623241a South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April 2026. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12 months required candidates with a bachelor's or post-graduate degree. However, only 36% of applicants met these qualification requirements. 1-268241 Tue, 19 May 2026 15:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Skills Development & Training South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-multi-skilled-workforce-advantage-and-rethinking-talent-in-the-specialist-age-067075a A few years ago, while I was working abroad, I was chatting to a South African friend who’d recently emigrated. “The locals are miffed with us,” she said. “Apparently we’re making everyone else look bad.” The faux pas? South Africans in her office were going above and beyond – picking up tasks outside their job descriptions, solving problems that weren’t technically theirs to solve. It was ruffling feathers because it disrupted the unspoken agreement that you do your bit, and no more. 1-268157 Fri, 15 May 2026 13:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Skills Development & Training South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-african-workers-love-their-jobs-but-younger-employees-are-still-looking-625461a A study from consumer insights agency KLA, drawing on YouGov Profiles+ South Africa data, reveals a satisfaction-loyalty paradox across South Africa's multi-generational workforce. 1-267911 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Skills Development & Training South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/10-ai-proof-careers-and-what-they-pay-170316a By 2030, nearly 40% of workplace skills are expected to change. Human-centric skills, like creative thinking and resilience, are becoming as valuable as technical skills. While AI and big data continue to accelerate, the roles most resistant to automation remain those centred on navigating complexity and leveraging emotional intelligence to address human challenges. 1-267818 Tue, 05 May 2026 15:15:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Skills Development & Training South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africas-future-of-work-takes-center-stage-at-lnd-2026-build-up-392748a The Learning and Development (LND) Africa Conference is the continent’s premier annual gathering for HR professionals, policymakers, and educators focused on transforming workplace learning and talent development. 1-267623 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Skills Development & Training South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/digital-access-needs-digital-skills-281627a South Africa is expanding digital access, but real participation in an AI-driven economy depends on continuous learning, adaptability and practical digital capability. 1-267610 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Skills Development & Training South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/mercer-2026-talent-report-south-african-workers-face-ai-skills-gap-dilemma-403349a The South African findings of Mercer's Global Talent Trends (GTT) 2026 report were released on Tuesday, 14 April, revealing the country's workforce is at a critical juncture. 1-267415 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Skills Development & Training South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-to-prepare-today-students-for-tomorrow-hybrid-careers-625211a The world of work is changing fast. Careers no longer sit neatly within a single industry, city, or even country; they span disciplines, time zones, technologies, and cultures. If education is to prepare learners for this reality, it must shift from a narrow focus on content delivery to building the foundational skills that future careers demand. 1-267281 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Skills Development & Training South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-ai-shift-mapping-south-africas-growing-ai-skills-economy-170796a Pnet, South Africa’s leading online recruitment platform, has released the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for March, including an analysis of how artificial intelligence (AI) skills are evolving in South Africa. Based on data sourced from the company’s online recruitment platforms, the report shows that AI exposure among South African professionals has shifted from niche to mainstream. 1-267248 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Skills Development & Training South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-hospitality-talent-crisis-why-skills-matter-more-than-recruitment-069605a South Africa’s hospitality sector is experiencing a clear rebound in demand, with international travel returning strongly and occupancy levels recovering across the industry. 1-267217 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Skills Development & Training South Africa