Business · South Africa
How AI Is Changing Jobs and Skills in South Africa
TechCentral · 2026/03/05
Summary
Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way people work in South Africa and around the world. Antony Makins from TForge explains that AI is causing a big shift in the skills employers need. Tasks that were once done by humans are increasingly performed by AI technologies, which means workers must learn new skills to stay relevant. This shift brings both challenges and opportunities. Some jobs may disappear, but new jobs will also be created, especially in tech and AI-related fields. Workers who adapt by learning digital and AI skills will have better chances of finding good jobs. Employers and employees need to work together to understand these changes and prepare for the future of work.
OnABudget takeaway: For South Africans, it’s important to learn new tech skills or upgrade your current ones to stay competitive in the job market. Small businesses should also consider how AI tools can help improve efficiency without extra costs.