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In today’s competitive market, attracting and retaining top data talent starts with the right salary offer 🫳🎤 Our Data Team Salary Benchmarking Report gives you instant access to salary data from 10 000+ OfferZen job postings, including: 💸 Average salaries across key data roles such as Data Analysts, Data Engineers and more 💰 Quartile salary breakdowns to help you set fair, competitive pay ranges 🎯 Data talent pool trends and insights to understand the hiring market Create compelling salary offers for your data roles now 👉 https://bit.ly/4fm3Q0k

The 2025 #DevNationSurvey is officially closed 🔒 We couldn’t have done it without the participation of more than [tbd] humans 🤯 Thanks to YOU, we can bring even more transparency and better insights into what it’s like working in South African tech. What’s next?  👉 Our team is already hard at work digging into the data  👉 The 2025 annual report will be released early next year 👉 You can look forward to more deep-dive articles into tech trends, salaries, skills, and more 🎉 P.S. Keep an eye on your inbox to see if you’re one of the 2000 winners of an OG swag shirt 👀

Wanting to attend a few community events next week? Here's a quick roundup of ZA events 🇿🇦 👉 DEVFEST Johannesburg 2024 | 9 November, 8:30, JHB 👉 GameMaker Game Jam #3 | 9 November, 12:00, CPT 👉 Africa Tech Festival | 12 - 14 November, 10:00, CPT, 👕 OfferZen swag 👉 Johannesburg Data Platform meeting | 12 November, 18:00, JHB 👉 .NET Conf 2024 | 16 November, 9:00, JHB Want some more? Check out our events page 🔗 https://bit.ly/3WEg6n0

Despite being another tough year for tech, 2024 saw demand for data roles increase 📈 Companies now face more competition for the best data scientists, data engineers and more. Accurate salary benchmarking is more impotant than ever to both attract and retain top data talent 💸 Don’t let outdated salary benchmarks hold you back. Get reliable salary data for Data Analysts, Data Engineers and more 👉 https://bit.ly/4fm3Q0k

#DevNationSurvey sneak peek: AI moves fast but adoption doesn’t 🐌 Incoming survey data shows that over 40% of devs aren’t using code-writing assistants at all. We need your help to create more transparency so everyone has reliable data to make informed career decisions 🫵 This is your last week to take the 2025 #DevNationSurvey 👉 https://bit.ly/3TBNrNb

Notes from our meetup this morning on Hiring AI-Powered Developers: Today diving into the nuances of hiring AI-enabled developers. Here are some of the most valuable bits from the conversation Who to Hire: Attitude Over Experience, with a Balance 🔹 Mindset Matters: There’s a growing consensus that attitude, curiosity, and motivation often outweigh pure experience. Candidates who are resourceful with AI tools, like ChatGPT or Copilot, bring fresh perspectives and agility to teams. Candidates that are using the less "mainstream" tools show good resourcefulness and curiosity. 🔹 Balance of Seniority: For high-stakes projects, mid to senior developers with “battle scars” are essential. For more experimental or rapid-prototyping roles, junior developers with a strong learning attitude can be a valuable asset, especially when paired with AI. Battle scars bring scepticism and context to complexity. This is invaluable, and not something AI is good at. 🔹 AI-Driven Innovators: Look for candidates who actively explore beyond the basics. Asking about side projects, AI tools they’ve explored, or new skills they’re self-teaching can reveal those who are more AI-forward. Candidates who continually experiment and stay up-to-date with tech trends are often the ones driving innovation. How to Hire: Assessing AI Readiness and Skills 🔹 Process Over Output: Simulation days, interactive code reviews, and walkthrough videos can reveal a candidate’s thinking process—essential for gauging how well they navigate AI tools alongside traditional coding. It's super important to focus on the process over the output to know if you're hiring someone who will be AI-enabled, not AI dependent. 🔹 Soft Skills Assessment: Soft skills and growth potential are increasingly important. We discussed using situational questions to explore past problem-solving experiences, curiosity, and adaptability. This approach, along with traditional references, can offer insights that technical testing won't. As "the right answer" becomes easier to ascertain, we need to get better and better at understanding if candidates will make the right decision, rather than reach the right answer. The past is the best indicator we have of that. 🔹 Balanced AI Use: Some companies have shifted to using platforms that track AI usage during assessments. This helps ensure candidates aren’t overly reliant on AI without the foundational skills needed for effective problem-solving. That said, it's NB to evolve our thinking to make sure people are using the tools that make them productive, without becoming mindless. Grateful to everyone who shared their experiences and strategies—always more to learn from each other! If you have any additional tips or are navigating similar challenges, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. 🚀

#DevNationSurvey sneak peek: Office ≠ more productivity for 80%+ of SA devs ❌ Where do you stand on RTO? This is your last week to take the 2025 #DevNationSurvey and have your say 👉 https://bit.ly/3TBNrNb

A few years ago data science was *the* hot data role 🔥 Now, demand for data engineers has increased as companies look to build and maintain the infrastructure for data generation 📈 Here’s what that means for their respective salaries 👇 Looking to hire for your Data Team? Get reliable benchmarking data now 👉 https://bit.ly/4fm3Q0k

Benchmark competitive, market-related salaries for your entire Data Team 💰 Don’t let outdated salary benchmarks hold you back from hiring the best data talent. Our Data Team Salary Benchmarking Report gives you instant access to salary data from 10 000+ OfferZen job postings. Get average salaries across data roles such as Data Analysts, Data Engineers and more 👉 https://bit.ly/4fm3Q0k