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14/10/2026

In 16 days, leading CIOs will reveal what employers are saying about AI and the future of ICT skills!

At the IITPSA Workforce Intelligence Conference, IITPSA Pr.CIOs® will unpack findings from the 2026 IITPSA ICT Skills Survey, exploring employers’ real-world challenges and concerns as AI reshapes the workplace.

Key discussion points include:

🔹 Transforming the workforce and governing AI responsibly
🔹 Upskilling existing employees for the AI era
🔹 Addressing talent shortages and adapting recruitment strategies
🔹 Retaining high-performing ICT professionals
🔹 Understanding employers’ concerns about AI’s impact on their people

Meet the panellists:

▪️ Louise van der Bank – IITPSA Pr.CIO®, CIO at AfriSam and 2025 IITPSA President’s Awards Visionary CIO Award winner
▪️ Dr Sylvia Sathekge – Founder & CEO, Digital Transformation Specialist, Top 50 Digital Transformation Leader, Global CIO 200 and Top 100 Influential Women in Tech
▪️ Terence Govender – IITPSA Pr.CIO® and Senior Director, IT GRC & Automation
▪️ Catherine Leso – IITPSA Pr.CIO® and CIO at the Department of Minerals and Petroleum Resources
▪️ Tony van der Linden – IITPSA Pr.CIO®, CIO and Head of Research and Development at BBD

📅 30 October 2026 | Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg

Don’t miss this important employer perspective on AI, jobs and the skills South Africa needs for the future.

🎟️ Register now: https://www.iitpsa.org.za/conference2026/

14/10/2026

The has announced the finalists for this year’s IITPSA President’s Awards - among the highest accolades in South Africa’s ICT industry for nearly 40 years.
This year’s awards ceremony will be staged at the end of the IITPSA’s first large-scale IITPSA Workforce Intelligence Conference in Johannesburg on 30 October 2026

Get your tickets today! Engineer-IT Reports:

The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has announced the finalists for this year’s IITPSA President’s Award…

13/10/2026

IITPSA Member Ambassador Award Finalist

Congratulations to Saba Rahimi, IITPSA Pr.CIO, on being named a finalist in the 2026 IITPSA Member Ambassador Award!

With experience spanning three Chief Information Officer roles, academia and IT consultancy, Saba has worked across cybersecurity, POPIA compliance, business continuity and digital resilience. He is also actively involved in IITPSA committees, chairs the Gauteng Chapter Committee, delivers guest lectures and helps build connections between the Institute and universities.

His commitment to professional engagement and developing the ICT community makes him one of this year’s finalists to celebrate.

Join the ICT leaders, experts and professionals shaping tomorrow’s workforce!
The IITPSA Workforce Intelligence Conference brings together industry insights and discussions on the future of ICT skills, followed by the prestigious IITPSA President’s Awards.

📅 30 October 2026
📍 Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg

Register now and celebrate excellence with us!
https://www.iitpsa.org.za/conference2026/

13/10/2026

IITPSA Member Ambassador Award Finalist

Kholofelo Halefose, Chief Advisor: IT and OT Cybersecurity at Eskom has been named a finalist in the 2026 IITPSA Member Ambassador Award!

Kholofelo’s role at the intersection of information technology and operational technology cybersecurity reflects the importance of protecting the systems that underpin critical infrastructure. As a finalist, Kholofelo joins a group of professionals recognised for their contributions to the IITPSA community.

Who will take home this year’s award? Join us to celebrate the finalists and connect with the people shaping South Africa’s digital future.

📅 30 October 2026 | Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg

Attend the IITPSA Workforce Intelligence Conference for insights into the changing ICT skills landscape, then celebrate excellence at the IITPSA President’s Awards.

Secure your seat and be part of the occasion!
https://www.iitpsa.org.za/conference2026/

13/10/2026

IITPSA Member Ambassador Award Finalist

Musa Salmamza, Information Security Manager at NTT DATA Inc. is as a finalist in the 2026 IITPSA Member Ambassador Award category!

Working in information security, Musa brings a professional perspective to the ICT sector. His place among this year’s finalists recognises his contribution to the IITPSA community and the importance of members who help strengthen the Institute and its professional networks.

Come together with South Africa’s ICT community to celebrate professional excellence and explore the future of ICT skills at the IITPSA Workforce Intelligence Conference and President’s Awards.

📍 Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg
📅 30 October 2026
Make it a date — book your place at this landmark industry event!

Register here: https://www.iitpsa.org.za/conference2026/

13/10/2026

IITPSA Member Ambassador Award Finalist

Congratulations to Amakan Elisha Agoni, Lecturer at ADvTECH and Emeris/Rosebank College, on being named a finalist in the 2026 IITPSA Member Ambassador Award!

A professional IT practitioner, engineer, academic and researcher, Amakan contributes to ICT education, telecommunications, network security and student mentorship. He has also championed the development of IITPSA student communities, helping inspire and prepare the next generation of ICT professionals.

Join us in celebrating Amakan and the outstanding contributions of South Africa’s ICT professionals.

Be part of the IITPSA Workforce Intelligence Conference and celebrate the finalists at the IITPSA President’s Awards.

📅 30 October 2026 | Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg.

Register today and join the celebration!
https://www.iitpsa.org.za/conference2026/

13/10/2026

Dynamism in ICT Youth Award Finalist

Relebogile Lebitsa, Tech Enablement Graduate at Ninety One and Co-Founder of the Kind Hearts Foundation, is a finalist in the 2026 IITPSA Dynamism in ICT Youth Award.

Combining a career in technology with community-focused initiative, Relebogile represents the potential of young professionals to contribute to both the ICT sector and broader society.

Celebrate Relebogile and the achievements of South Africa’s ICT community at the IITPSA Workforce Intelligence Conference and IITPSA President’s Awards on 30 October at Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg.

Join industry leaders, innovators and rising stars for a day of insight and an evening celebrating ICT excellence. Book now!

https://www.iitpsa.org.za/conference2026/

13/10/2026

Dynamism in ICT Youth Award Finalist

Congratulations to Elihle Amahle Stali, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Spectacles4TheBlind SA™(Pty) Ltd, on becoming a finalist in the 2026 IITPSA Dynamism in ICT Youth Award.

Elihle leads an assistive-technology company developing multilingual, AI-powered smart glasses, demonstrating how innovation can harness technology to address real-world challenges and improve accessibility.

Join us as we recognise the young innovators driving meaningful change in South Africa’s ICT sector at the IITPSA Workforce Intelligence Conference and IITPSA President’s Awards on 30 October at Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg.

Discover the people and ideas shaping tomorrow’s digital workforce. Secure your place today!

Register here: https://www.iitpsa.org.za/conference2026/

13/10/2026

Dynamism in ICT Youth Award Finalist

Palisa Jobela, Software Engineer at Standard Bank Group and Founder and Host of ME 2 (YOU)TH) is a finalist in the 2026 IITPSA Dynamism in ICT Youth Award.

Through her work in software engineering and her youth-focused platform, Palisa is helping inspire and equip young people for their futures. Her achievement reflects the importance of developing emerging ICT talent and creating opportunities for the next generation.

Come celebrate South Africa’s outstanding ICT professionals at the IITPSA Workforce Intelligence Conference and IITPSA President’s Awards on 30 October at Emperor’s Palace.

🎟️ Be there to celebrate excellence and connect with the people shaping the future of ICT. Register today!

https://www.iitpsa.org.za/conference2026/

13/10/2026

Dynamism in ICT Youth Award Finalist

Congratulations to Lebohang Mate, Product Owner at TransUnion Credit Bureau, on being named a finalist in the 2026 IITPSA Dynamism in ICT Youth Award!
Lebohang works with data-driven insights to create value for businesses and consumers across the continent, demonstrating the impact young ICT professionals can make in a rapidly evolving digital economy.

Join us in celebrating the next generation of ICT talent at the Workforce Intelligence Conference and IITPSA President’s Awards on 30 October at Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg.

Book your seat and be part of the celebration of South Africa’s ICT excellence!
Register: https://www.iitpsa.org.za/conference2026/