https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/831.html South Africa news 15 4th Industrial Revolution news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/831.html en-us Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:58:03 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/when-ai-meets-popia-in-the-workplace-what-hr-and-recruiters-need-to-know-634461a The use of AI in human resources necessarily involves the processing of personal information – from curricula vitae and interview recordings to biometric data, medical certificates in support of sick leave applications and performance metrics. 1-270911 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/how-sa-women-are-driving-the-ai-workforce-revolution-078185a As South Africa marks Women's Month, it's worth looking past the familiar conversations about representation and equality and examining one force that will increasingly determine both: artificial intelligence. 1-270747 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-learnerships-to-lifelong-learning-5-strategies-for-building-a-future-proof-career-078915a For many young people entering the workforce today, the biggest challenge is no longer choosing a career, it is navigating a world of work that is evolving faster than ever before. Traditional career paths are giving way to new opportunities shaped by technology, changing business needs and a growing focus on skills rather than qualifications alone. 1-270427 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-sa-consultancy-hpm-launches-to-fix-execution-gap-634221a High Performance Matters (HPM), a founder-led consulting and executive coaching firm, has officially launched to help leadership teams translate strategy into day-to-day operations. 1-270261 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africas-ai-talent-shortage-exposes-flawed-hiring-models-286447a While much of the AI-and-jobs debate centres on which roles artificial intelligence will replace, the reality is different: AI is not coming for your team; it is coming for outdated hiring strategies that focus on simply filling a role. 1-269830 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ai-ready-teams-need-more-than-tech-says-tamela-5-human-skills-leaders-cannot-lose-519460a The topic of building AI-ready teams while preserving critical human skills is particularly relevant as organisations navigate rapid technological change and evolving workforce expectations. 1-269426 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hiring-for-potential-how-sa-businesses-can-beat-skills-inflation-519150a South Africa is facing a crisis that is unfolding quietly but rapidly. One that threatens productivity, competitiveness, and long term growth. It’s called skills inflation, and it is accelerating faster than most organisations realise. 1-269216 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/inaugural-future-of-work-and-business-conference-kicks-off-this-week-390598a Communications and Digital Technologies Deputy Minister Mondli Gungubele will this week deliver a keynote address at the 1st Annual Future of Work and Business Conference taking place at Freedom Park in Pretoria on Wednesday. 1-268863 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/south-africa-ai-boom-is-already-changing-jobs-289337a South African workers are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) tools at a faster rate than the global average, with many reporting that the technology is changing the skills required for their jobs and freeing up significant amounts of time each week. 1-268720 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:42:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-bridging-the-generational-workplace-divide-is-an-economic-imperative-390298a As South Africa observes Workers Month and gears towards Youth Month, the looming question around the growing divide between Gen Z employees and established leadership has become increasingly evident. Younger workers are often labelled entitled or disloyal, while many Gen Z professionals describe workplaces as rigid, outdated, and hostile. 1-268463 Tue, 26 May 2026 14:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Fourth Industrial Revolution South Africa