HRworks is proud to announce that Dr Mavis Mazhura will be taking the stage at the upcoming HRworks Conference & Expo Johannesburg, hosted at The Leonardo Hotel. As part of a powerful speaker line-up, Dr Mazhura will present a compelling and timely session titled:
In today’s fast-paced, high-demand work environments, many leaders have built their success on resilience, reliability, and the ability to consistently deliver under pressure. However, Dr Mazhura challenges this traditional model -highlighting how sustained overextension can quietly erode both individual capacity and organisational performance.
Her session will explore the hidden cost of “always-on” leadership and the long-term impact of operating in cycles of firefighting, emotional labour, and chronic overcommitment. While these patterns may produce short-term results, they often come at the expense of clarity, energy, and strategic effectiveness.
Dr Mazhura introduces a transformative perspective on leadership - one that prioritises intentional renewal, aligned identity, and sustainable performance systems. Rather than promoting leadership as an endurance exercise, she positions sustainable leadership as a strategic advantage in building consistent, high-performing organisations.
“Sustainable leadership is not a soft alternative to high performance - it is the foundation that makes high performance possible, consistently and without depletion.”
Attendees can expect to gain practical insights into:
Johannesburg, 19 March 2026 – South Africa’s learning and development (L&D) sector is entering a period of rapid transformation, with new insights from this year’s Learning Indaba 2026 confirming that the industry is shifting decisively from traditional training models to performance-driven, technology-enabled learning ecosystems.
Valued at approximately R22 billion (USD 1.2 billion), South Africa’s corporate training and executive education market is expanding rapidly, with companies expected to invest over R30 billion (~USD 1.6–1.7 billion) in employee development in the coming years. This growth is being fuelled by digital adoption, persistent skills shortages and the urgent need to address unemployment, currently sitting at around 32.9% (youth ~46%), positioning L&D as a critical lever for economic resilience.
These macro trends were brought sharply into focus at the Learning Indaba 2026, hosted by New Leaf Technologies, which brought together more than 250 in-person delegates and hundreds more online to explore the future of workplace learning.
From “Training” to Business-Critical Performance
Fasten Your Seatbelt: Dr Mark Bussin Returns to the HRworks Conference in Johannesburg 2026
The HRworks Conference is back in Johannesburg on 12 May 2026, hosted at the prestigious The Leonardo Hotel - and it promises to be one of the most thought-provoking gatherings for HR professionals this year.
Bringing together leading HR minds from across South Africa, this flagship event is designed to spark meaningful conversations, unpack emerging workplace trends, and equip HR leaders with practical insights to navigate the ever-evolving world of work.
A Speaker Who Needs No Introduction
One of the highlights of this year’s conference is the return of Dr Mark Bussin, a long-standing favourite within the HRworks community.
Having spoken at every HRworks Conference since 2011, Dr Bussin has built a reputation for delivering insightful, engaging, and highly relevant content. His sessions are consistently rated among the best -leaving audiences inspired, informed, and ready to take action.
We are truly honoured to welcome him back to the HRworks stage once again!
Total Rewards - What is Trending Globally- Fasten Your Seatbelt!
In his upcoming keynote, Dr Bussin dives into the rapidly shifting world of Total Rewards, exploring global trends that are reshaping how organisations attract, engage, and retain talent.
This is not just another remuneration talk -it’s a dynamic exploration of the forces redefining the employer-employee relationship.
Attendees can expect to unpack:
Read more: Total Rewards - What is Trending Globally- Fasten Your Seatbelt!
Johannesburg, South Africa – 12 May 2026
As Artificial Intelligence continues to reshape the workplace, HR leaders are under increasing pressure to understand not just what AI is - but how to use it effectively. At the upcoming HRworks Conference in Johannesburg, attendees will gain exactly that through a highly practical and engaging session led by Dan Stillerman – AI & Future of Work Strategist.
In his session, “A Practical AI Guide for HR Leaders and Teams,” Dan will move beyond theory and hype, focusing instead on real-world applications that HR professionals can immediately integrate into their day-to-day work.
AI is rapidly changing how work gets done, yet many professionals have not yet learned how to collaborate with it effectively. This session is designed to bridge that gap - empowering HR leaders and teams to use AI as a thinking partner to enhance productivity, improve decision-making, and elevate the quality of their outputs.
With a strong focus on simplicity and practical application, Dan will demonstrate how AI can be embedded into common HR workflows - from communication and planning to problem-solving and content creation.
Key themes covered in the session will include:
Rethinking AI as a thought partner rather than just a tool
Understanding where human judgment, empathy, and context remain essential
Building smarter, more consistent AI habits across teams
Applying AI in practical HR scenarios and everyday workflows
Improving outcomes through better prompting - treating it as effective delegation
Designed for both AI newcomers and those looking to deepen their capability, this session will leave attendees with clear, repeatable approaches they can implement immediately within their organisations.
As organisations across South Africa navigate digital transformation, this session offers HR professionals a unique opportunity to gain hands-on insight into one of the most important shifts shaping the future of work.
The HRworks Conference continues to provide a powerful platform for learning, connection, and practical takeaways - bringing together HR professionals who are committed to staying relevant, informed, and future-ready.
Event Details:
📍 The Leonardo Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg
📅 12 May 2026
Bookings are now open. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical AI skills that will transform the way you and your HR teams work.
For more information and to book click here.
Johannesburg, South Africa – 12 May 2026
The HRworks Conference returns to Johannesburg this May, bringing together HR professionals from across South Africa for a dynamic day of insight, collaboration, and practical learning. A key highlight of this year’s programme is a highly anticipated session by respected employment law expert, Johnny Goldberg, who will unpack the latest legal developments shaping the workplace.
A long-standing supporter of the HRworks community, Johnny has contributed to almost every HRworks Conference over the years. His sessions are consistently among the most valued, with audiences appreciating his ability to translate complex legal principles into clear, practical guidance. His delivery is always both engaging and informative, making him a firm favourite among HR professionals.
At this year’s conference, Johnny will explore a range of recent case law and employment law developments that have direct implications for organisations navigating today’s evolving workplace. His session will cover key themes including workplace harassment, negligence and supervisory accountability, discrimination, dismissal, retrenchment processes, and incapacity management.
Delegates can expect insight into critical questions such as:
Read more: Critical Employment Law Developments with Johnny Goldberg
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