Explore Africa’s 2023 most in-demand skills
The Africa Career Report examines career trends in in Africa and a look ahead.
The demand for skilled professionals in Africa is evident from the following data and figures:
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Africa's IT sector is expected to grow by 5% annually, creating over 700,000 new jobs by 2025.
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The demand for data scientists in Africa is expected to grow by 20% annually, with over 100,000 data scientists needed by 2025.
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The demand for cybersecurity professionals in Africa is expected to grow by 15% annually, with over 150,000 cybersecurity professionals needed by 2025.
In each sector, several roles have been advertised more frequently.
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Software Development
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Data Science
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Cybersecurity
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Digital Marketing
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Project Management
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Cloud Computing
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UX/UI Design
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Product Management
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Business Analysis
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Communication
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Collaboration
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Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
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Adaptability and Lifelong Learning
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Creativity and Innovation
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Emotional Intelligence (EI)
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Multilingualism
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Entrepreneurship
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Sustainability
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Leadership
New job paths give students the education they need.
With the help of Edcent's Career Academy, students may now access a carefully curated selection of career tracks from companies like Google, Meta, IBM, and others, and gain skills for the workforce in disciplines like IT assistance, data analytics, and social media marketing.
Our Africa Career Report 2023 helps organizations map the career pathways and skills that residents, workers, and students most need by analyzing data from over 65 thousand students.
Read the report to learn more.
Our working approaches are evolving.
With the help of Edcent's Career Academy, students may now access a carefully curated selection of career tracks from companies like Google, Meta, IBM, and others, and gain skills for the workforce in disciplines like IT assistance, data analytics, and social media marketing.
Our Africa Career Report 2023 helps organizations map the career pathways and skills that residents, workers, and students most need by analyzing data from over 82 thousand students.