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iGaming

Practical courses for the skilled roles that power online casinos and sportsbooks, with hands-on experience in live operations and a pathway into employment.

The opportunity

A growing industry that needs local skills.

Online gaming is one of the world's fastest-growing digital sectors, and South Africa is the continent's most mature market.

Yet most local roles in the industry are entry-level, while the skilled work in risk, payments, CRM, marketing, VIP, data, compliance and commercial teams is often done by international staff. This module trains South Africans for exactly those roles.

Courses

8 career-focused courses.

Each course is built around a real operational function in a modern online casino or sportsbook.

01 · Service

Customer Support & Player Care

Deliver clear, empathetic and compliant support to players across chat, email and phone.

Learn more 02 · Risk

Payments, Risk & Fraud Management

Protect players and the business across deposits, withdrawals, verification and fraud prevention.

Learn more 03 · Growth

CRM & Player Retention

Plan lifecycle journeys, segments and campaigns that keep players engaged — responsibly.

Learn more 04 · Governance

Compliance & Responsible Gaming

Understand regulation, anti-money-laundering and player protection in South African gaming.

Learn more 05 · Growth

Marketing & Affiliate Management

Learn acquisition, brand and affiliate marketing for a regulated, performance-driven industry.

Learn more 06 · Commercial

Media Buying & Sponsorships

Plan, buy and measure paid media, and manage sports and brand sponsorships.

Learn more 07 · Technology

AI Integration & Implementation

Use AI tools to automate, analyse and improve operations — safely and responsibly.

Learn more 08 · Technology

Technical Operations & Analytics

Keep platforms running and turn data into decisions with reporting and analytics.

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How it works

Learn it. Practise it. Get job-ready.

Recruit
We reach talented young people through communities, youth programmes and TVET colleges.
Train
Structured, industry-led courses that teach the skills behind real operational roles.
Practise
Hands-on exposure inside SKADD's own live sportsbook and casino operations.
Place
The SKADD Talent Agency connects graduates with employers who are hiring and supports them as they look for their first skilled role.

Learn inside a live operation

Real experience with a working operator.

This module is delivered with SKADD Gaming, an international online casino and sportsbook operator. You won't just study the industry. You'll see it working.

Hands-on practical exposure

Practical work inside SKADD's own live sportsbook and casino operations, using the tools and processes professionals use every day.

Placement support

The SKADD Talent Agency connects graduates with casinos, sportsbooks and digital gaming companies across South Africa that are hiring.

Responsible by design

Player protection, integrity and compliance are built into every course, not added on at the end.

Who should apply

Is this for you?

Young South Africans

School leavers, TVET and university graduates, and young people looking for a first skilled role.

Women entering digital careers

We're committed to growing the number of women working in skilled gaming and digital roles.

Curious, committed learners

No gaming experience needed. What matters is commitment, curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Entry requirements, dates and locations for the first intake will be published when applications open. Learners must be 18 or older.