Low Barrier To Entry Means Software Development Holds Opportunities For SA’s Youth

Youth unemployment has hit a record high, with 64.4% of those aged 15 to 24 unemployed in South Africa. As more and more jobs are becoming available in the tech space, it is vital to bridge the digital skills gap in the country to minimize the youth unemployment rate and improve the livelihoods of young people in the country. Riaz Moola, CEO at HyperionDev says that the rise of the Fourth Industrial Revolution has resulted in an influx of digital job opportunities. However, locally this demand far exceeds supply, leading to a severe skills gap.