If you have been contemplating the idea of leaving the world of open-plan offices behind and embarking on a journey towards working from home in South Africa, you are not alone. 2017 stats from Dimension Data indicated that 42% of all South African companies had employees working from home on a full-time basis. Regus also Continued »
A cybersecurity specialist, also known as IT security professional, works hard to protect computers and networks within an organisation from criminal intrusion. Positions in cybersecurity are some of the most sought-after in the tech sector as more and more businesses seek to fight off attacks from cybercriminals and hackers. What does a cybersecurity specialist Continued »
With the onset of the New Year, a lot of has-been job seekers are starting out at their new jobs. They’ve been hired, and they’re ready to start the brand new chapters of their lives. But here’s the catch: They’ve signed employment contracts which have three-month probationary periods.Are they able to call themselves employees or Continued »
The popularity of gap year programs has been on a steady rise in South Africa, and it’s not only popular with graduates any longer, but professionals are also leveraging the power of these ‘sabbaticals’ as well. Whether you’re planning on taking on an Au Pair job in the UK or a TEFL program in Continued »
Updated research uses data from 100,000 online jobs According to the latest findings from our Adzuna index, STEM skills are still the most in-demand jobs in South Africa in the job market. They still offer job seekers some of the best opportunities as far as job stability and average salaries are concerned. To get an Continued »
Ever hear of paid leave (in most cases) that lasts somewhere between a couple of months and up to a year? That’s exactly what a sabbatical is, and it’s never occurred to you, here are some surprising reasons why it can really benefit you The benefits of taking a sabbatical It can help shake Continued »
While the norm of “get a degree and get a job” is still one of the best ways to secure your career goals for the future, studying and earning a degree isn’t a reality that all South Africans get to pursue. Luckily, there are quite a few jobs out there that don’t require you Continued »
Job satisfaction is something that all of us strive to achieve in our careers. We’d all love to be able to solve problems more effectively, and whether we transform ourselves to become better at our current job or perhaps so that we can move up in the corporate ladder, the ability to change the way Continued »
So you’ve become interested in a new career. A career shift is in order. Perhaps this change of interest revolves around career goal values which might have changed, or maybe you’ve just fostered some new interests which you’d like to see incorporated into your job. Before you make a big decision like this, however, Continued »