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The technology hiring market in South Africa and the hardest hires to make in 2027

Technology hiring has become more deliberate. Our market view on where scarcity sits, how salaries will move into 2027, and the four decisions to make while budgets...
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The real price of lowballing the candidate you want.

A lower opening offer rarely saves meaningful money, and it often costs the hire. Here's why treating a job offer like a negotiation backfires, and how to...
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Hiring to meet a December deadline? You need to make the decision in September.

Fifteen working weeks until the December break, and closer to eight of real contribution once you've onboarded them. Here is what still works, and the decisions that...
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Does the market support your workforce plan, or are you just assuming it does?

Most workforce plans are built on three internal inputs and tested for the first time when the job advert goes live. That is an expensive way to...
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Five days in the office: the R45 000 a year cost nobody signed up for

A five-day office mandate could cost an employee approximately R45 000 a year in commuting expenses. We unpack the financial and time implications, and what they mean...
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Before you hire for AI, understand what’s missing

Many AI initiatives lose momentum because organisations start with hiring before understanding what’s missing. Use Acuity’s practical framework and free audit to assess your AI capability gaps...
Executive leader building AI capability and digital transformation strategy

Building AI capability is the leadership challenge nobody is talking about

Technology is becoming easier to buy. Building AI capability remains the challenge. Learn how leaders can close the gap between strategy and execution....
Top-down view of four professionals sitting around a circular table designed as a multi-colored puzzle with green, yellow, red, and blue pieces, symbolizing collaborative teamwork and problem-solving.

Why senior leadership roles don’t always mean real authority

Before accepting a senior leadership role, understand how decision-making authority, organisational culture and leadership style can impact your success....
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Is AI engineering the most in-demand role in tech?

AI engineering is one of the fastest-growing careers in technology. Discover the AI skills employers are hiring for and what it means for software developers in 2026....
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How corporate comfort kills software developer growth

Large corporates offer stability and scale, but can quietly limit software developer growth, adaptability and career progression over time....