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Huge opportunities for African software developers

Paul Balo by Paul Balo
June 30, 2014
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There is a massive demand for talented software developers throughout the African continent, underlines Petr Havlik, Managing Director at CyberPro Consulting, based in South Africa.

Havlik notes the extreme shortage of these proficiencies, resulting in many companies importing or outsourcing necessary developer skills. While this may provide a short-term fix, Havlik is sceptical of its long-term sustainability.

Such an approach poses its own dilemmas, with no assurance that the sourced skills will meet required standards. Additionally, cultural or language barriers with developers abroad can impede progress and effectiveness,” he remarks.

According to Havlik, a better solution to bridge this skill gap necessitates the development of a pool of exceptional developers within Africa. He asserts that local talents have a competitive advantage due to their understanding of the cultural, linguistic, and operational environment of their homelands.

Havlik stresses that educational institutions across Africa should intensify efforts to ensure their offerings match global benchmarks. “Our education systems should aspire to meet international standards. The skills our tertiary institutions produce must be globally competitive,” he insists.

Havlik affirms that while businesses should play a role in nurturing local developer skills, individuals also must take responsibility to refine their abilities to remain versatile and updated enough to address African business requirements. “In highly developed countries, developers specialise in specific areas, but the African market demands its developers to have a broader skill set. Just having a variety of skills isn’t sufficient, they must be current. The moment a technology becomes outdated, it loses its value. Therefore, a truly passionate developer is always learning to stay relevant.”

Based on Havlik’s observations, the demand for developers in Africa, especially those with expertise in .net or Java, is only expected to rise. “There’s an increasing need for developers in Africa—the world can indeed be one’s oyster with the right skills,” he finalises.

source: biztechafrica

This article was updated in 2025 to reflect current trends and insights.

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