As we step into 2026, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the shifts that shaped South Africa’s IT job market over the past year — and what they mean for businesses and professionals moving forward. 2025 brought both challenges and opportunities. From critical skills shortages to changing candidate expectations and evolving workplace models, the market continues to transform at pace. At iLaunch, we have been closely tracking these trends and want to share practical insights

We are proud to announce that iLaunch has been recognised once again at the Sunday Times Best Places to Work Awards 2025 powered by WorkL! This year, we are honoured to have been awarded: Winner: Best Place to Work – Ethnic Minorities 2nd Place: Best Place to Work – Over 55 2nd Place: Best Place to Work – Employee Wellbeing Building an inclusive, supportive and high-performance culture has always been at the heart of who we are. These awards reflect our commitment to creating

Discover iLaunch, SA’s leading woman-led recruitment agency, reshaping tech hiring and empowering talent across industries. By: Alec Hogg iLaunch, South Africa’s leading woman-led recruitment agency, is transforming tech and talent acquisition. Founded by the Bumblebee Group, the company bridges the gap between top-tier professionals and dynamic industries, from finance to AI. With a people-first approach and a 95% female team, iLaunch blends empathy, innovation, and strategy