Dear Member,
We are pleased to share the launch of the CAPES AI Action Plan (2026–2028), which positions South African staffing firms as trusted, ethical, AI-enabled workforce partners to business, government, and work seekers. Here are three ways to get involved right now.
1. ACCESS ONE MILLION PROMPTERS — AT NO COST
A practical, bite-sized AI skills programme and your first taster of what the Action Plan will deliver. It covers four core modules:
- Unleashing the Power of AI (19 lessons, 41 minutes)
- Commanding Conversations with AI Chatbots (13 lessons, 35 minutes)
- AI-Powered Productivity Revolution (10 lessons, 35 minutes) — practical, hands-on ways to use AI as an efficient virtual assistant across your business
- Creative Frontiers with Generative AI (8 lessons, 1 hour) — ideal if you have limited marketing or design budget
Start here: https://dub.ai/en/omp/
Places are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis, so we encourage you to register early.
2. JOIN THE CAPES AI ACTION PLAN LAUNCH WEBINAR
Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Time: 12h00 – 13h30
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_SwC4jNjRbC6yhCps2AhMw
Join us for the official launch of the CAPES AI Action Plan. You will hear from:
- Johnny Goldberg, CAPES CEO, who will open and present the strategic importance of AI to our industry
- John Botha, GBS CEO, the AI-specialist strategic partner, will introduce the CAPES AI Action Plan: its strategic objectives, the two-tier rollout, and how your firm can get involved. He will also share any learnings from the World Summit AI in Amsterdam earlier this month.
- Jacqui Ford, APSO CEO, who will share the latest insights on AI in staffing from the World Employment Confederation.
Whether you are just starting your AI journey or already well under way, this webinar will show you what is coming and how CAPES will support you. Please also look out for the AI Maturity Survey, launching on 19 October 2026.
3. LOOK OUT FOR THE AI MATURITY SURVEY — LAUNCHING 19 OCTOBER 2026
The survey will set an industry-wide baseline of AI capability and shape the initiatives and support we build for your firm. Please keep an eye on your inbox, communication from the Associations, and the CAPES LinkedIn page for the survey link on 19 October 2026 and take a few minutes to complete it — your input matters.
Natalie Singer
CAPES PR
Tel: 084 450 5196
www.capes.org.za
