PickUpSkills returns as Silver partner for 2026 HR Indaba

Sphumelele Khumalo 09 September 2026

PickUpSkills has joined as a Silver partner for the 2026 HR Indaba, set to take place on 20 October.

The HR Indaba continues to stand out as one of South Africa's leading gatherings for HR professionals, bringing together leaders, practitioners and industry experts to share insights, discuss challenges and explore the trends shaping the future of work.

PickUpSkills delivers impactful, accessible, and industry-relevant learning experiences designed for professionals seeking to upskill quickly. Through its intuitive platform, the brand empowers organisations to embed continuous learning cultures and future-proof their workforces.

Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with PickUpSkills and other leading partners at the Indaba, where thousands of HR professionals and industry leaders will gather for a day of learning, networking, fresh ideas, conversations and a vibrant expo floor.

Sphumelele Khumalo

Sphumelele Khumalo is the senior writer for CHRO South Africa. With a background in health journalism, she brings a passion for storytelling and an interest in exploring the human side of every story, one word at a time. When she’s not meeting deadlines, you might find her experimenting in the kitchen, or chasing sunsets.

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