This article has been supplied.The launch of the South African Information and Communication Technology Association’s (SAICTA’s) jobs portal comes at an opportune moment as government and business embark on Phase Three of their partnership, seeking to add a million jobs to the economy by 2030.
In announcing the partnership on 20 August, President Cyril Ramaphosa was clear that Southern Africa is well positioned to benefit from the digital revolution, while also making the point that “potential does not become prosperity by itself”.
SAICTA – which aims to bridge the gaps between education and industry; talent and opportunity; and innovation and impact – concurs that long-term stable economic growth that creates jobs will stem from policy, capable institutions, efficient infrastructure, regional value chains, and large-scale investments.
“However, stability does not just speak to government entities and capabilities,” says SAICTA CEO Dr Jannie Zaaiman. “It can equally apply to business,” he adds.
This is why SAICTA’s careers portal is not just a CV-drop mechanism that can be accessed by industry but rather an industry-to-talent connection mechanism, with graduates, professionals, employers and professional development interconnected.
