Digital advancements are changing the world of work. It is estimated that over the next ten years, 9 out of 10 jobs globally will require digital skills. This digital transformation has the potential to reverse the trend of 'jobless growth' in Africa, altering the structure of African economies by investing in digitally-enabled jobs. However, it is still unclear what the main challenges and opportunities are in this transformation and the types of skills needed to capitalise on it.