Old Mutual’s tech hub builds talent pipeline from KZN
The insurer intends to deepen strategic partnerships and expand talent pipeline development through its Durban Capability Hub.
Old Mutual's Durban Capability Hub in KwaZulu-Natal has been instrumental in building a talent pipeline and attracting scarce technology, digital, data, and specialist skills. The hub has marked its third anniversary, playing a crucial role in the insurer's strategy to develop and retain key skills.
The hub facilitates practical experience and in-demand skills for students, graduates, and young people, fostering career pathways in technology-related fields. Collaborations with institutions like the Durban University of Technology, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Eduvos, WeThinkCode, Innovate Durban, TAFTA, and others have contributed to this success.
Dhesen Ramsamy, Old Mutual's chief technology and data officer, emphasizes that the hub demonstrates what can be achieved by providing local talent with the platform, support, and exposure to solve significant business challenges. The hub has not only strengthened access to critical skills but also bolstered internal capability in areas crucial for the future of work.
Old Mutual's Sakhile Masoka, who progressed from senior engineer to lead and now senior solutions architect, highlights the hub's significance in his own career growth. He notes that the hub empowers individuals to contribute to real business challenges while developing capability, confidence, and leadership.
Masoka underscores the hub's role at the heart of a burgeoning provincial innovation and talent ecosystem.
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