🇿🇦 English, 28 October 2026, cybersecurity talent
55% of South African Cybersecurity Teams Struggle with Staffing
Staffing shortages are a significant problem for South African cybersecurity teams, with 55% already facing issues.
ISACA’s 2025 State of Cybersecurity report found that 65% of organisations have unfilled cybersecurity positions, while 70% expect demand for technical cybersecurity professionals to increase over the following year.
Organisations need a sustainable pipeline of skills, supported by opportunities for existing employees to develop and for emerging professionals to gain practical experience.
Specialist IT recruitment has an increasingly important role in helping organisations assess which skills are genuinely scarce and where transferable capabilities may exist.