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Wire · operational-macro

AI specialists and senior project managers now among South Africa's top 10 hard-to-fill skills

22 September 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

22 September 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

AI & ML

◆ Geography

South Africa

◆ Source

Read at polity.org.za →

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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

AI specialists and senior project managers have entered the top 10 hardest-to-fill skill categories in South Africa, reflecting a growing local demand for advanced technical and leadership roles.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of AI & ML.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a tighter market for AI and senior management talent in South Africa and need to act fast on hiring or training to avoid delays. The shortage signals openings for strategic recruitment and specialised skill development this quarter.

◆ Coverage

1 source · 22 Sep 2026

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AI & MLskills-gaptalent-scarcitysouth-africaai-specialistsproject-management