The annual HR Indaba is the largest gathering of HR professionals in the Southern Hemisphere, bringing together over 3,000 industry leaders eager to accelerate their knowledge, network, and careers. This flagship event, taking place in October 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre, features 10 impactful sessions with world-class speakers, live engagement opportunities, and a comprehensive expo showcasing the latest tools and services for HR teams.
Milpark Education was one of the first private providers of higher management education in South Africa. The SABPP recently signed an MOU with Coaching and Mentors of South Africa. Henley has been involved in Africa's largest HR conference and expo since 2018. Emergence Growth has been an HR Indaba partner since the inaugural event in 2018. This will be Lexis Nexis' second exhibition at Africa's largest HR conference and expo. Lesson Desk has been an HR Indaba partner since the inaugural event in 2018. They believe HR professionals can play a big role in helping people manage financial stress. Skillogical combines best practice training and development with simplicity. Alexander Forbes researchers say transport costs are a huge challenge for employees. Carel Nolte and Christelle Colman share two stories with impactful HR lessons. The key is to remember that the people you employ come from the communities you serve. Some of the brightest minds in talent acquisition locked horns on various recruitment ideas. Speaking at HR Indaba, Abey explained how you can make a difference in a pioneering environment. He provided insights on why developing key soft skills can make us more resilient in the age of technology. eStudy CEO Gerhard Visser says true empowerment of talent depends on how you structure your projects. Rather, employers should think about minimising the 'job tax' to get the best out of their people. Workday's Mark Judd on what the future holds for, and demands from, HR. Leadership and strategy consultant Niven Postma says if you don't do politics, politics will do you. Barbara Parker says stress is having a devastating effect on the workforce and on the bottom line HR executives reflect on what's required to create more opportunities for women to become leaders. She says resilient workplaces improve productivity, creativity and overall well-being. Anne Cabot-Alletzhauser says retrenchment as a catalyst for positive societal change at HR Indaba. Transformative cultures don't just include the diversity of disability, they recognise and embrace its value. 54twentyfour's Julia Makhubela says employers must acknowledge people's different circumstances. Oracle's Rob Bothma tells HR Indaba: Disruption is either going to happen to you or because of you. Top HR executives share what it takes to lead their company's digital transformation journey at HR Indaba. The difference between good and a great HR leaders is a combination of innate and learned skills. Ster Kinekor's Sifikile Zondi explained what you should be doing with your pirates, passengers and paddlers. Psychopaths aren't just in the movies. They're in the boardroom and the staff room too. Up to 4 percent of CEOs display the traits associated with this sort of condition. LinkedIn's Chris Burgess explained how they enable the transition from data-informed to data-driven HR. HR executives Brigitte da Gama, Elaine Kruger and Dennis Khanye discuss digitisation successes and failures. From wrong appointments and backfiring strategies to bad publicity, these CHROs share their lessons. For workplace information to be valuable, it needs to be viewable, searchable and most importantly 'queryable'. CPO Brigitte da Gama tells HR Indaba: There's a big role for the human capital community to play. Springage by Deloitte's Neliswa Fente shares the red flags that make young employees run a mile. Ogilvy and Mather's Angela Madlala said that consistency and authenticity are key to embedding resilient culture. Workday's Janka Petrovicova says augmented analytics eliminates noise to let you see the data that really matters. Kuben Naicker presented their solution, which aligns learning interventions with business performance metrics. Cognizant's Michael Cook revealed an optimistic future in which new jobs and industries will be created. It was ranked in the top 25 of the Fast Company's World's 100 Most Innovative Companies. The financial education company was more than happy with their return on investment. They are preparing an offering that is relevant for leadership in 4IR This training company has been delivering L&D interventions since 1957. A team of wellbeing consultants will be available to explore customised wellness solutions. Backed by the technology and services of the Adcorp Group, talentCRU enhances human capital capability. Ergonomists Josie King and Janice Pozzo to explain how improving employees' posture is good for business. We must adapt with Technology, says ACCA Business Development Manager Kada Phiri, FCCA. Since last year's Indaba, Bebepedeparis has added a whole suite of new services to their offering. Michael will share practical insights and research findings from the Center for the Future of Work. They will be showcasing game-changing technology for meaningful talent acquisition and retention. Founder Dan Stillerman will be sharing some of the best-kept Excel secrets at the HR Indaba. Lesson Desk's Abigail Potgieter describes the tool that they will be showcasing at the Indaba. They are currently investing R15.5 billion in digitising their offerings globally. Fragomen has grown from a respected domestic U.S. immigration law practice to a truly global organisation. Their attendance last year was more of a market research endeavour. SAICA's Adri Kleinhans explains why they are participating in this year's event. Getting these two types of termination confused can result in costly labour dispute outcomes. They are working with the Department of Home Affairs to shed light on what are the country's critical skills. First-time managers often discover that they need more than the technical skill to manage others successfully. Gerhard Visser explains why both his companies will be appealing to HR professionals. They focus on driving employee behaviours that improve retirement outcomes and quality of life. ExcuTrain sales director Anne Copland speaks on what makes them a leading corporate training company. Their research shows that Millennials are no longer interested in prescriptive leadership style and reward practices. The company has created an innovative service offering called YES123 to help companies implement YES programmes. MCA is part of Momentum Corporate which, over the years, has won various industry awards. "We are yet to come across a competitor who has been able to offer a similar solution," says Kim McCallum. Platform companies are shaping the nature of traditional employment. Yolanda Gwili says attendees should look forward to learning more about SA's most awarded umbrella fund. What sets them apart from other RPO providers is their stellar track record. In case you were on the fence about signing up, here's what some returning partners have had to say about last year's event. Founder Julia Makhubela started the company after experiencing outdated working cultures and people management practices. They can set up centres on business premises to provide employees with convenient access to socially-inclusive educare. The company sells and supports Placement Partner, a well-known recruitment management system. Oracle's Ronnie Toerien on how AI and modern HCM platforms can transform your business. Discovery Employee Benefits offers retirement funds, group risk and healthcare services. Earlybird Educare is Africa's first on-site socially-inclusive educare service. The aim, for them, is to be the strategic HR tool without which companies cannot measure employees' input. Head of Alexander Forbes Health Management Solutions Myrna Sachs says employers need to consider the unique requirements of parents living with this reality. eStudy offers training solutions that will maximise BEE points. They help employees to thrive by not letting their personal stresses affect their productivity. Placement Partner is South Africa's first online recruitment software management product. Its microlearning solution Accel5 is sure to be a hit with L&D professionals. It teaches HR professionals to speak the language of money, profit and loss, and ROI. The institute is a leader in resilience research, training and measurement. Director Jonty Aitken explains how exactly they are able to offer something to everybody. The company that provides SMEs with SAP capabilities has returned as a partner for the event The institute offers courses and workshops in HR analytics. Every year, 100% of operating profits are distributed to members with qualifying products. Now companies have a lot more options for acquiring specialist HR expertise. To date, over 12 million business people have attended classes with ExecuTrain. It moved up three places in the Financial Times' global business school rankings. OrgChart gives you the tools to manage your organisational structure and access key workforce metrics. One Circle provides on-demand access specialised HR consultants. With 900% growth over the last 7 years, Henley SA is a business school that knows how to do business. FormFunc is the exclusive distributor of global ergonomics brand Humanscale. Talent Genie is an international award-winning talent acquisition software HR expert Emma El-Karout says retirees are thriving in the gig economy. Loyiso will be the closing act for the biggest event on the South African HR calendar. OLG is an accredited private higher education institution that focusses on the logistics and supply chain industries. Done correctly, employee engagement should motivate employees to perform consistently at their best. The company offers tailored talent acquisition and overall talent management solutions. Strategy consultant Bruce Msimanga unpacks the values and attitudes of different generations in today's workplaces. EBSCO offers library resources to customers in academic, medical, K-12, public library, law, corporate, and government markets. HR Torque offers outsourced human resources, payroll & accounting services. The SABPP is the professional body for HR practitioners in South Africa. BEE Manager provides software that boosts the efficiency of various B-BBEE processes and capabilities. Leadership consultant Gustav Puth explains why a good strategy does not necessarily amount to success. Safe to say the company made a good return on its investment. Pro Tem specialises in highly skilled permanent, contract, outsourced placements and SME consulting. Elanie had to learn early on in her career how to make her voice heard as a woman in business. Worth has taught over 40 000 South Africans how to manage their money better. Lumkani is an NPO that uses innovative technology to reduce the incidence of shack fires. The building of the buzz has officially begun. Because health and wellness so often fall exclusively within the ambit of HR. TalentCRU works with you to transform your talent strategies into achievable and measurable goals. Because HR professionals know exactly what employers are looking for in graduates. bountiXP is an employee recognition, reward and engagement platform. The solution will give companies a virtual HR assistant that has the capability to compile statistics. The ACCA was able to create awareness and value proposition to HR practitioners. Because it's important to stay connected to professionals in the learning and development space.Milpark Education to feature at HR Indaba Africa
SABPP signs up as HR Indaba Africa partner
Henley Business School re-signs as HR Indaba partner
Emergence Growth will be back for HR Indaba Africa 2020
LexisNexis joins partner list for HR Indaba Africa 2020
Lesson Desk re-signs as HR Indaba partner
Sanlam becomes platinum partner for HR Indaba
Skillogical goes platinum for HR Indaba 2020
Getting to the job might be as important as getting the job
Purposeful storytelling leaves a long-lasting impression
HR leaders discuss what it takes to make a real difference
HR Indaba Africa 2019: The great recruitment debate
Mercedes-Benz SA's Abey Kgotle on how to embrace change and contribute to business solutions
Eskom chief learning officer Dr Andrew Johnson on harnessing emotional intelligence
How intelligent are your learning and development initiatives?
UCT GSB's Tim London advises against focusing on compliance
HR Indaba hears about the top 10 global HR trends
5 key skills for navigating office politics
Consider meditation as an avenue for reducing staff stress levels
Female HR leaders need to advocate for more women in the top seats
Resilience Institute's Njabulo Sithole makes the connection between resilience and ROI
Alexander Forbes reveals that with the right support retrenchments can be positive events
HR Indaba hears workplace disability conversations must move beyond integration to inclusion
HR Indaba hears why leaving employee experience to chance is a big gamble
HR technology - will you adapt or will you be left behind?
Workday-facilitated panel reveals transformation must be led by number-focused HR executives
Pamela Xaba and Alice Bhebhe reveal to HR Indaba how HR leaders can make a difference
HR Indaba hears about 3 types of employees and how to manage them
How to beat workplace bullies - fascinating keynote opens HR Indaba day 2
Day one of HR Indaba closes with a riveting account on the future of talent management
Frank conversations about leading digital change in the digital workspace at the HR Indaba
Old Mutual's Celiwe Ross and Nestle's Tania Hector reveal their biggest challenges
Skillogical's Jurie van Zyl explains how technology elevates individual contribution
McDonald's innovates and invests to meet growing need for talent
HR Indaba learns 3 sure-fire ways to scare off your Millennial employees
'Culture eats your strategy for breakfast' panel reveals the best time to foster culture
HR Indaba hears how to use augmented analytics for key insights
Skillogical gets the ball rolling at HR Indaba Tech Zone
HR Indaba draws the crowds as attendees gather for opening keynote on the future world of work
HR Indaba Africa 2019: OfferZen is making the recruitment process easier for tech professionals
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Worth got their money's worth last year
HR Indaba Africa 2019: IIE MSA is tinkering their approach to executive education
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Maccauvlei Learning Academy's reputation keeps them top of mind
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Healthi Choices to put a spotlight on organisations' wellbeing intelligence
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Four reasons talentCRU can enable your business in the age of Agile
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Formfunc Studio to show why businesses should care about ergonomics
HR Indaba Africa 2019: ACCA in tune with how technology affects the accounting profession
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Become a baby-friendly company with Bebedeparis
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Cognizant's Michael Cook to deliver riveting keynote address
HR Indaba 2019: TalentSmith enhancing how you attract, assess and cultivate new hires
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Excel at Microsoft Excel with Excel Academy
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Introducing the Lesson Desk Journey, an employee's comprehensive training guide
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Chubb Insurance is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Fragomen is one of the world's leading immigration services providers
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Seidor Westrocon will be back with a better value propostion
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Learn more about SAICA's Associate General Accountant (AGA(SA) designation
There is a difference between retrenchment and mutual termination
HR indaba Africa 2019: Xpatweb has its finger on the pulse of skills scarcity in SA
3 reasons why you need to know yourself before you can hope to manage others
HR Indaba Africa 2019: BBE Analyst and eSTUDY offer an attractive proposition for maximising your B-BBEE score.
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Discovery approaches employee benefits with an entirely different mindset
HR Indaba Africa 2019: ExcuTrain provides learning solutions that meet your business objectives
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Emergence Growth breaks down the impact Millennials have on effective engagement
HR Indaba Africa 2019: BEE123 is South Africa's Market-Leading B-BBEE solution provider
HR Indaba Africa 2019: MCA has employee engagement solutions that cater for the changing world of work.
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Vantage Data's mission is to deliver value to organisations through data analytics
Talent marketplaces are dead, platform work is the future
HR Indaba Africa 2019: The Sanlam Umbrella Fund embodies future of retirement funding
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Pro Tem: Talent Advisory is one of the country's leading RPO solution providers.
The partners have spoken: 5 great reasons to exhibit at HR Indaba Africa 2019
HR Indaba Africa 2019: 54twentyfour helps create employee experiences younger generations will appreciate
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Earlybird Educare brings research-based early childhood education services to your doorstep
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Parallel Software goes wherever the recruiters are
How HR could create the competitive advantage you need
Make sure you manage your employee benefits well with Discovery at HR Indaba
Earlybird Educare signs up for HR Indaba Africa 2019
Skillogical makes talent management and people development measurable
How the workplace can support parents of special-needs children
eStudy signs up for HR Indaba Africa 2019
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Equip employees to weather life's storms through RISA
Placement Partner to feature at HR Indaba Africa 2019
HR Indaba Africa 2019: EBSCO keeps employees informed about research and best practices.
HR Indaba Africa 2019: The HR Analytics Institute focusses on data driven HR
The Resilience Institute signs up for HR Indaba Africa 2019
HR Indaba Africa 2019: HRTorQue Outsourcing offers practical HR solutions
Westrocon Seidor to again feature at the HR Indaba
HR Analytics Institute joins HR Indaba partner list
PPS re-signs for HR Indaba
HR Indaba Africa 2019 Preview: One Circle offers on-demand access to specialist HR talent
ExecuTrain the latest to join HR Indaba partner list
HR Indaba Africa 2019: HENLEY ranked 20th best business school in the world
OrgChart Hosting signs up for HR Indaba
One Circle joins HR Indaba line up
Henley Business School re-signs for HR Indaba
Formfunc Studio re-signs for HR Indaba
Talent Genie joins HR Indaba partner list
Ignore the post-retirement talent pool at your peril
Funny man Loyiso Madinga to close out HR Indaba Africa 2019
Open Learning Group returns as HR Indaba Africa partner
4 female business leaders share their employee engagement nuggets of wisdom
HR Indaba Africa 2019: talentCRU helps you focus on your core business
Understanding the workplace generation gap
EBSCO signs up for the HR Indaba
HR Torque to feature at HR Indaba Africa 2019
The SABPP will be back for this year's HR Indaba
BEE Manager re-signs for HR Indaba Africa 2019
Strategy alignment key to organisational success
HR Indaba Africa 2019: Simplify.hr generated R1.5 million in sales as a result of last year's event
Pro Tem Recruitment joins HR Indaba partner list
Tsebo Group's Elanie Kruger has mastered the art of influence
Worth will again feature at HR Indaba Africa 2019
Lumkani signs up for the HR Indaba
HR Indaba Africa 2019 website now live
Life EHS will be back for HR Indaba Africa 2019
TalentCRU signs up to exhibit at HR Indaba
Monash South Africa will be back for HR Indaba Africa 2019
bountiXP re-signs for HR Indaba
HR Indaba Africa 2019 Preview: CCG Systems is working on an exciting voice-integrated HR solution
HR Indaba Africa 2019: The ACCA has just celebrated 75 years of research and ingishts
UCT GSB will be back for HR Indaba Africa 2019













