Shaper

To combat unemployment head-on by equipping Africa’s youth with highly employable & in-demand skills.

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Our transformation has begun...
After months of secret plotting and creative chaos, we're proud to unveil the renaming of The Digital Academy.

Introducing our new identity: Shaper!

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In 2021, he was trying to find his place in tech.

Today, he's a Cloud Engineer.
"Digital Academy helped me build both technical skills and resilience.”

What's the biggest challenge facing aspiring tech professionals today?
#AlumniOnAMission #TechCareers

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Maybe. But the real question is: What becomes more valuable about me because AI exists?

visit https://t.co/Yw3Vk8NHNL to see how we build talent that grows with the industry, not behind it.

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REPORT: Another Shaper alumni story is quietly showing what long-term growth in tech can look like.

2019, Maanda joined Shaper with limited industry experience but strong ambition.

“I joined Shaper with limited industry experience…”

Full story: https://t.co/ZqeNPua4y6

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Do I need to be good at Maths to work in tech?” one of the most common questions young people ask. the tech industry is much bigger than coding maybe professionals don’t require maths

Do many young people count themselves out of tech too early?

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Week 2 of workplace experience has officially begun

Our Solution Designers are stepping into another week of learning, growth, collaboration, and real-world challenges.
The future of work is looking exciting.
#SolutionDesign #FutureOfWork #Technology

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REPORT: South African companies are beginning to realize that junior tech talent isn’t just “cheap labour”, it may actually be the source of the newest thinking in the room.

Full story 2pm: [https://t.co/hts4BVq0rF]

#FutureOfWork #Innovation #Technology #SouthAfrica #AI

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From Lenasia to banking, AI, and design systems. Sanusha Naidoo’s journey is what happens when talent meets consistency and real-world exposure.
The full story live on LinkedIn https://t.co/5mxpBRQXyj

#WomenInTech #TechCareers #SouthAfrica #SoftwareDevelopment #AI #FutureOfWork

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BREAKING: A former Shaper learner from Lenasia now contributing to internationally recognised work in banking, design systems, and AI innovation. Sanusha Naidoo full
transformation story drops Wednesday.

#WomenInTech #SouthAfrica #Innovation #AI #TechTalent #BreakingNews

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Workers’ Day carries meaning, dignity, labour, contribution. But in South Africa, it also sits with a reality: high unemployment, and many working in roles that don’t reflect their potential. For some, it’s rest. For others, reflection on what’s still missing.

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Stop headhunting. Start building.

Why skills development is your most important move in 2026: [https://t.co/ks2MMRQ811]

#ShaperZA #TechZA #SponsorASeat #Innovation

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The SA Tech market is evolving.
Here are the top 5 High-Demand roles right now:

1. AI Integration Engineer
2. Cloud Security Architects
3. Production-First Devs
4. Data Storytellers
5. Fintech Product Managers

The 1% are building. Are you?
#shaperza #techza #jobtrend2026

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Unemployment stats don’t drop by accident. They drop when we build. 🇿🇦
Sponsoring a seat at Shaper :

Real impact for youth.
First-look hiring for your tech team.
B-BBEE compliance that actually matters.

Let's build. https://t.co/Yw3Vk8NHNL
#ShaperZA #TechZA #SponsorASeat

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Our latest Shaper devs have built a recruitment dashboard that tracks learnership placements and candidate status in real-time. solving "Data Black Hole" in SA recruitment. Would a live view of verified, ready-to-work talent make your job easier?#ShaperTalent #RecruitmentTech

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The Shaper Showcase is where "builders" become "professionals."

Forget the theory, this week was about: ✅ High-stakes pitching.
✅ Commercial-grade logic.
✅ Industry-ready stature.
#ShaperLife #ShowcaseDay #TechVibes #ProfessionalGrowth #ShaperSquad #Innovation #CareerLaunch

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We had the privilege of hosting a Shaper Live session last week with Piers Sanders joining us from the UK🇬🇧

Thank you, Piers, for spending time with our Solution Designers, Data Scientists, and Full-Stack Developers.

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Shaper is Indaba bound! 🚀 We’re joining the #LearningIndaba2026 this Thursday to discuss:
🔹 AI-powered learning tech
🔹 Bridging the digital skills gap
🔹 The future of SA’s workforce

Honored to connect with HR & L&D pioneers at Randpark Golf Club. Stay tuned for live takes!

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Next stop: USA?
@RedBull dropped by Shaper for the #RedBullBasement challenge! We heard from former winners who pitched in Tokyo, now it’s YOUR turn to take your tech idea to the global stage.
Don't sleep on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

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Connecting our Data Science cohort with those who paved the way!
Huge thanks to @LombardInsurance for bringing our alumni to the Mill. Hearing raw stories from professionals who were once in their shoes makes the career journey exciting and tangible.
#Shaper #TechCareers

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Data Science Career for Persons Living with Disabilities.
12-Month Learnership
✅ Hands-on projects
✅ Mentorship from experts
✅ Build your career in tech
Remote | Full-time Jan 2026
Own laptop + internet required

Apply by 30 Dec: https://t.co/j2lyvb1AhV
#DataScience #Shaper

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Shaper turns 10 this year!
And yes… something BIG is coming.
Calling all alumni, join our WhatsApp group for early access to our 10-Year Anniversary Hackathon.

Let’s get the squad back together
Link : https://t.co/SPZ6ZG70jt

#ShaperTurns10 #ShaperAlumni #ShaperHackathon