Technology and Jobs
What Will Happen To Technology Jobs In 2025?
By William Baraza
Is the inclusion of AI-prompting and editing on tech job vacancies set to become standard in 2025? Being proficient in AI could give you a leg up in the job market, since more and more companies, globally, are looking to it to simplify workflows and speed up production processes from design, development and deployment.
Technology is reshaping economies, industries, and societies at a dizzying rate as we go through the year 2025. Innovations are changing the face of the job market and opening up new opportunities all over the world, including in Africa. Let’ s look at eight of some of the most important technological developments and promising occupations for the coming year.
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Artificial intelligence and machine learning are still leading the pack of cutting-edge technologies. Healthcare, banking, schools, and the entertainment industry are all making use of advanced AI systems. Robotic process automation and creative enhancement are being redefined by generative AI tools such as ChatGPT.
Across Africa, fintech and agritech are leading the charge in AI adoption. Startups are utilizing artificial intelligence to enhance agricultural yields and broaden access to financial services. To enhance governance and service delivery, both public and private sectors are investing in AI. Some of the key jobs that are emerging in this area include, AI / Machine Learning Engineers, Data Scientists, AI Ethics Specialists and Automation Consultants.
Renewable Energy Technologies
Efforts to reduce environmental impact are driving investment in sustainable power sources like solar panels, wind turbines, and battery storage systems. Green hydrogen and other energyefficient system innovations have recently
Technology is reshaping economies, industries, and societies at a dizzying rate as we go through the year 2025. Innovations are changing the face of the job market and opening up new opportunities all over the world, including in Africa.
been in the news. To close the energy gap, Africa is putting its attention on distributed renewable power systems. Efforts to electrify rural areas are being revolutionized by solar minigrids and residential solar systems. These developments will attract skilled workers who are Renewable Energy Engineers, Energy Storage Specialists, Solar Installation Technicians and Environmental Analysts.
The Emergence of 5G Networks and the Internet of Things
Internet of Things( IoT) applications in sectors such as smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and precision agriculture are experiencing a boom as 5G networks roll out. Thanks to improved connectivity, devices can now communicate with each other without any hitches. The enhanced connectivity has also enabled seamless communication between devices.
While 5G deployment has been slower in Africa than in developed regions, countries like South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria have rolled out the technology. IoT applications are emerging in agriculture, logistics, energy and healthcare hence needed skills for IoT Engineers, Network Architects, Smart Device Technicians and 5G Deployment Specialists.
Blockchain Technology and Decentralized Finance
Blockchain technology is changing the game for secure online transactions, open supply chains, and decentralized financing,
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