Top 10 critical skills in South Africa in 2024
Writer: Mosa Zulu
In a post-pandemic world, of the fourth industrial revolution and artificial intelligence, improving yourself will come in very handy in the years to come. Here are 10 critical skills that will help you remain relevant and employable in jobs that are yet to come.
1. A grasp of Excel
Gone are the days when Microsoft Excel was just for accounting firms, the Microsoft spreadsheet has become essential for all workplace environments. Analysing, organising, and presenting data are some of the essentials that go into running a business. Not only will grasping this skill advance one in invoicing, paying bills, and contacting suppliers or clients but it can also lead to being relevant in the future.
2. Cloud computing
One of the next big things in tech is cloud computing. Cloud computing services include servers, storage, databases, networking, software, and analytics. These computing services are delivered over the Internet to drive faster innovation, flexibility, and economies of scale in businesses. Cloud computing is one of the skills that will be around for a long time.
3. Digital literacy
In a society where communication and access to information are increasing, being digitally literate is proving to be absolutely necessary. Getting acquainted digitally on internet platforms, social media, and mobile devices, proves the importance of learning digital literacy skills.
4. Interpersonal skills
Interacting and behaving effectively in the workplace is a skill that will still come in handy in the years to come. This skill not only pumps up productivity in the workplace, but it builds strong and positive relationships among colleagues. Interacting and behaving effectively will ensure that company goals and projects are met seamlessly.
5. User Experience (UX Experience)
UX designers work closely with various departments in the company in providing digital services. The designer’s services ensure the smooth sailing of the company’s user experience on computers, and cell phones. UX designers will in 2022 and the coming years be relevant and in demand for their UX design skills.
6. Analytical and critical thinking
Making reasoned judgments and well-thought-out decisions will always be relevant even in the fourth industrial revolution and artificial intelligence world. People that will step up and take action without being asked to, will have a place to make their mark.
7. Social and emotional intelligence
While computers are being designed and trained to perform human tasks, many jobs in the process are slowly being eliminated. However, skills such as social and emotional intelligence can never be done away with. Even though vigorous trial and error, computers cannot mimic the skills of how to effectively manage stress, behavior, and relationship.
8. Leadership Skills
Leadership is the ability to lead individuals or an organization. A good leader motivates and brings out the best abilities in their team to achieve a shared organizational goal. Leadership skills are competent, adaptable, and entrepreneurial and are going to be welcomed even in the future.
10. Blockchain Programming
Blockchain programming is software in which software developers build applications onto existing blockchain platforms. Software developers, also ensure the fluency of programmes to eliminate any chances of fraud by designing and maintaining them.
The changes ahead will require you to continually reinvent yourself while altering your approach to work and people on a regular basis, as well as a dedication to nurturing your own unique qualities. Staying relevant means constantly reinventing yourself, altering the way you approach work and people on a regular basis, and nurturing your own unique qualities to remain relevant.
