The relentless global and local demand for top tech talent has put South African companies on the back foot, as there aren’t enough technical skills to meet business demand. Yet, ironically, the solution is on the country’s doorstep. As South …
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Inspiring Female Tech Leaders in South Africa
From the way we live, work, and innovate – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) drive the economy and create our future. Yet, according to WomenInTech, in South Africa, women hold a mere 23% of all tech jobs in …
Read MoreStudent Success Story: Esethu – From Medical Administrator to Business Analyst
How did a young girl from Port Elizabeth, who studied professional cooking and financial management, end up in her dream job as a business analyst at the innovative tech company Quikr?
Turns out it’s because of her life-long love of …
Read MoreStudent Success Story: Chanelle – From E-commerce Sales Manager to Junior Developer
In April 2020, Chanelle Bosiger lost her job as an E-Commerce Sales Manager at The Safari Store, an online safari attire and accessory store. Sadly, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Safari Store was implicated financially as it relied greatly …
Read MoreStudent Success Story: Busisiwe – From Financial Accountant to Data Analyst
Busisiwe was qualified as a financial accountant, but she was unsatisfied in her career. Even though she was skilled and capable, the job market in her industry was overly saturated and competitive. With a desire to increase her salary and …
Read MoreStudent Success Story: Vanessa – From Mathematics student to Software Engineer
Vanessa was once a mathematics student, who wanted her love for problem-solving to answer to a higher purpose. She decided to reimagine her career path and join HyperionDev’s online Software Engineer Bootcamp part-time, to propel her toward an entirely new …
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