The digital marketing skills SA employers asked for this month
We read every digital marketing job ad on the DMG Career page in October 2026. These are the skills that came up most, and what that means for your next step.
How to land your first digital marketing job in South Africa (with no experience)
No degree and no experience? A practical, five-step plan to get hired in digital marketing in South Africa, from choosing one skill to getting in the room.
Data & AI Community Day Durban: Encore (21 Nov, Durban)
21 Nov · In person · Free. Students, early-career people and professionals curious about data, AI and tech careers.
Academy of Digital Arts Open Day (21 Nov, Cape Town)
21 Nov · Hybrid · Free (book a spot). School leavers, career changers and parents exploring digital creative careers.
Canva-Xtreme Online Training (18 Nov, online)
18 Nov · Online · R2,900. People who know a bit of Canva and want polished marketing graphics without being designers.
Africa Tech Festival 2026 (17–19 Nov, Cape Town)
17–19 Nov · In person · Free creator, startup & media passes (on approval). Tech, startup and creator professionals following Africa’s digital economy.
Digital Marketing Conference 2026 (11–12 Nov, Cape Town)
11–12 Nov · In person · R6,500. Marketers who want a two-day update across digital channels.
The 2027 Reset (6 Nov, Johannesburg)
6 Nov · In person · From R138. Entrepreneurs and business owners planning for 2027.
Johannesburg Data & AI Community Day (31 Oct, Johannesburg)
31 Oct · In person · Free. Anyone working with, or curious about, data, analytics and AI, including early-career people.
WordCamp Johannesburg 2026 (30 Oct, Johannesburg)
30 Oct · In person · See ticket page. Anyone who builds or runs websites on WordPress: developers, designers, agencies and owners.