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Insights on hiring, careers, and the future of work.

Practical advice for candidates and employers — from acing your video interview to building teams that stick.

What is skills-based hiring? A clear, citable explainerFeatured
Hiring 7 min read· Sep 2026

What is skills-based hiring? A clear, citable explainer

Skills-based hiring evaluates candidates on demonstrated ability — through assessments and video interviews — instead of CVs and credentials. Here's what it is, how it works, and why employers and candidates both win.

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Graduate jobs in South Africa 2026: where to find them and how to get hiredCandidates
8 min read· Sep 2026

Graduate jobs in South Africa 2026: where to find them and how to get hired

Looking for graduate jobs in South Africa? This guide covers the best graduate programmes, what employers look for, and how to land your first role after university — on SkillSplash.

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Jobs in Pretoria 2026: where to find the best vacancies and get hiredCandidates
8 min read· Sep 2026

Jobs in Pretoria 2026: where to find the best vacancies and get hired

Looking for jobs in Pretoria? This guide covers the top hiring industries, where to find Pretoria and Tshwane job vacancies, and how to get hired faster — on SkillSplash.

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IT jobs in South Africa 2026: where to find tech vacancies and get hiredCandidates
9 min read· Sep 2026

IT jobs in South Africa 2026: where to find tech vacancies and get hired

Looking for IT jobs in South Africa? This guide covers the top tech roles hiring in 2026, the skills employers want, and how to get hired faster — on SkillSplash.

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Internships in South Africa 2026: where to find them and how to get acceptedCandidates
8 min read· Sep 2026

Internships in South Africa 2026: where to find them and how to get accepted

Looking for an internship in South Africa? This guide covers the best internship opportunities, what employers look for, and how to land one — on SkillSplash.

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Jobs in Durban 2026: where to find the best vacancies and get hiredCandidates
8 min read· Sep 2026

Jobs in Durban 2026: where to find the best vacancies and get hired

Looking for jobs in Durban? This guide covers the top hiring industries, where to find Durban and KZN job vacancies, and how to get hired faster — on SkillSplash.

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Entry-level jobs in South Africa 2026: how to get hired with no experienceCandidates
8 min read· Sep 2026

Entry-level jobs in South Africa 2026: how to get hired with no experience

Looking for entry-level jobs in South Africa? This guide covers the best starter roles, the skills employers want, and how to land your first job in 2026 — on SkillSplash.

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Part-time jobs in South Africa 2026: where to find them and how to get hiredCandidates
8 min read· Sep 2026

Part-time jobs in South Africa 2026: where to find them and how to get hired

Looking for part-time jobs in South Africa? This guide covers the best part-time vacancies, the skills employers want, and how to land a flexible role in 2026 — on SkillSplash.

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Jobs in Johannesburg 2026: where to find the best vacancies and get hiredCandidates
8 min read· Sep 2026

Jobs in Johannesburg 2026: where to find the best vacancies and get hired

Looking for jobs in Johannesburg? This guide covers the top hiring industries, where to find Johannesburg and Sandton job vacancies, and how to get hired faster — on SkillSplash.

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What is a one-way video interview? A clear, citable explainerHiring
7 min read· Sep 2026

What is a one-way video interview? A clear, citable explainer

A one-way video interview is a recorded interview where candidates answer pre-set questions on camera, on their own time. Here's what it is, how it works, how it's reviewed, and how it differs from a live interview.

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Jobs in Cape Town 2026: where to find the best vacancies and get hiredCandidates
8 min read· Sep 2026

Jobs in Cape Town 2026: where to find the best vacancies and get hired

Looking for jobs in Cape Town? This guide covers the top hiring industries, where to find Cape Town job vacancies, and how to stand out and get hired faster — on SkillSplash.

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What is a job assessment test? A clear, citable explainerHiring
7 min read· Sep 2026

What is a job assessment test? A clear, citable explainer

A job assessment test measures whether a candidate can actually do the work. Here's what job assessments are, the types you'll see, how they're scored, and how to pass one — explained simply.

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Remote jobs in South Africa 2026: where to find them and how to get hiredCandidates
9 min read· Sep 2026

Remote jobs in South Africa 2026: where to find them and how to get hired

Looking for remote jobs in South Africa? This guide covers the best remote job vacancies, the skills employers want, and how to land a work-from-home role in 2026 — on SkillSplash.

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How to prepare for a video interview: a step-by-step guideCandidates
8 min read· Sep 2026

How to prepare for a video interview: a step-by-step guide

A video interview is a recorded or live interview where you answer questions on camera. Here's exactly what it is, how to prepare, what to wear, and how to answer — so you get shortlisted.

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How to find a job in South Africa in 2026: the complete skills-first guideCandidates
9 min read· Sep 2026

How to find a job in South Africa in 2026: the complete skills-first guide

Looking for work in South Africa? This step-by-step guide covers where to search, how to build a skills-first profile, ace video interviews and assessments, and get hired faster — on SkillSplash.

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Why we hire with assessments, not CVsHiring
6 min read· Aug 2026

Why we hire with assessments, not CVs

CVs tell you what someone has done. Assessments show you what someone can do. Here's how skills-first hiring changed the way we fill roles — and why employers are following.

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Skills-based hiring in South Africa: how to get hired on what you can doCandidates
6 min read· Sep 2026

Skills-based hiring in South Africa: how to get hired on what you can do

Skills-based hiring is replacing CV-first recruiting across South Africa. Here's how assessments, video interviews, and a strong profile help you land a job on merit — not on paperwork.

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5 video interview mistakes that cost you the offerCandidates
5 min read· Aug 2026

5 video interview mistakes that cost you the offer

From bad lighting to rambling answers, these are the most common slips we see in video interviews — and exactly how to avoid them.

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Inside SkillSplash Academy: our 3-month onboardingAcademy
7 min read· Aug 2026

Inside SkillSplash Academy: our 3-month onboarding

A look at the curriculum we built with partner employers to take a new hire from offer letter to fully ramped in twelve weeks.

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How to write a job description that attracts the right peopleEmployers
8 min read· Jul 2026

How to write a job description that attracts the right people

The difference between a posting that floods your inbox and one that brings qualified candidates — it's smaller than you think.

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The referral program: how it works and what you earnCommunity
4 min read· Jul 2026

The referral program: how it works and what you earn

Refer a friend to a role on SkillSplash and earn a reward when they're hired. Here's the full breakdown of how it works.

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Remote, hybrid, or on-site: what candidates actually wantInsights
6 min read· Jul 2026

Remote, hybrid, or on-site: what candidates actually want

We surveyed 2,000 candidates about location preferences. The results might surprise hiring managers clinging to full-time-in-office.

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POPIA and your job application: what we collect and whyCompliance
5 min read· Jun 2026

POPIA and your job application: what we collect and why

A plain-English explainer on the personal data we process during a job application and your rights under South African law.

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