The talent shortage is not only a local problem but a global concern
more than half of all IT spending will be used on the cloud, with two thirds of that directed towards application software. The skills essential for this cloud-driven world feature prominently in the SA government’s of critical skills published earlier this year. But the talent shortage is not only a local problem but a global concern.
It has resulted in a growing need for technology generalists who are more adaptable to evolving business needs that result from maturing cloud technologies. For the erstwhile specialists, this requires a notable change in mindset. To go from an expert one day and begin from nothing in a different field the next day can be intimidating.
However, there are tertiary institutions willing to change. Rather than thinking of a degree or certification as knowledge sharing, practical execution of those skills is critical. The logic with which management approaches this must improve. It is not about hiring someone fresh out of university and expecting them to have an immediate impact. It takes time, investment and a level of patience not found in traditionalists.
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