The human impact of AI forces a redesign in how we work

We are living through one of the most significant transformations in the history of work, writes Aparna Nair, chief talent, leadership and culture officer at IBM. AI is reshaping roles, rewiring workflows, and redefining the nature of performance itself. Yet, a new...

IBM debuts sub-1nm chip in miniaturisation first

IBM has found a way to further miniaturise chips, with the introduction of the world’s first sub-1 nanometer (nm) chip technology, featuring a transistor architecture at the 0,7nm, or 7 angstrom node. The achievement marks a landmark moment for an industry facing the...

Flexible, AI-driven, multi-income careers: Gen Z wants it all

Gen Z professionals are rethinking their careers, embracing flexible, AI-enabled and multi-income pathways to build long-term earning potential, according to new research from International Workplace Group (IWG). AI is not just another wave of innovation - it is part...

AI coding costs set to outstrip developer salaries

By 2028, AI coding costs will overtake the average developer’s salary due to rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the shift to consumption-based licensing models, according to Gartner. AI tokens are the units of data processed by generative...

Same job, different province, different pay

New jobs data shows significant variances in how much professionals in different parts of South Africa can earn based on regional, labour market dynamics. This is according to Pnet’s May 2026 Job Market Trends Report, which includes an exploration of how salary ranges...

Cybersecurity jobs booming – so why aren’t graduates being hired?

South Africa’s cybersecurity sector is facing a growing paradox: demand for cybersecurity professionals continues to rise, yet many graduates are struggling to secure employment. According to experts from the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South...

SA businesses turn to quantum computing to navigate uncertainty

As economic volatility, climate risk, and geopolitical shifts continue to reshape the global business environment, South African organisations are under pressure to make critical decisions amid persistent uncertainty. New analysis from PwC highlights how quantum...

Capacity crunch, soaring fares hit corporate travel hard

FCM is urging South African corporate travel managers to act immediately to secure seats and lock in flexible fares, as the Middle East conflict triggers a severe capacity squeeze and unprecedented price volatility on key international and local routes. With more than...

Policy gaps leave companies vulnerable

Almost a quarter (23%) of professionals surveyed in South Africa consider cybersecurity rules in their company to be excessive or not fully appropriate. This is the headline finding from a Kaspersky survey in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region entitled...

Meta replaces 10% of workers with AI

Meta is employing artificial intelligence (AI) to replace about 10% of its workers – up to 8 000 people. The company has also said it will close 6 000 open roles. This could be just the start of mass layoffs at Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, as the...

How SA has changed the way it searches

The simple search is history. We’ve stopped talking to our computers like robots and started treating them like mentors. Google’s latest search trends for March and April 2026 reveals that South Africans have shifted from typing loose keyword fragments to engaging in...

Defensibility key in stablecoin adoption

As banks, financial institutions, telcos and payment service providers (PSPs) increasingly adopt stablecoins as foundational infrastructure for treasury management and cross-border payments, regulatory defensibility has become paramount. This is according to Yellow...

AI success hinges on bigger investments

Organisations that report successful AI initiatives invest up to four times more (as a percentage of revenue) in foundational areas such as data quality, governance, AI-ready people and change management compared to those that experience poor outcomes from AI,...

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How to build a future-ready workforce

An organisation’s ability to attract and retain top talent often hinges on how well it designs and delivers a total rewards program that speaks to the real needs of today’s workforce. With nearly 60% of employees considering leaving their current job according to...

What SA’s banks need to do to rebuild public trust

Digital and mobile-first banking has changed our lives for the better, but it has exposed us to a range of increasingly complex financial crime threats. By Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply  According to South Africa’s Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), 65,3%...

Water sector faces renewed scrutiny as King V takes effect

The King V Code on Corporate Governance for South Africa was published on 31 October 2025. Given the country’s ongoing water crisis, the text should be taken to heart by every entity involved in water services management. “Technical fixes and infrastructure...

The best hires don’t wait for January, and neither should recruiters

As the end of the year approaches, many companies hit the pause button on recruitment in anticipation of the December holidays. By Nolundi Matomane, talent acquisition manager at Pnet But in reality, this can be a great time to post vacancies, interview candidates and...

Cloud + data = AI

Cloud has become the backbone of modern business, but its true value only fully emerges when paired with data and artificial intelligence (AI). As Jaap Scholten, head: group hybrid ICT strategy at Datacentrix and chief operating officer at eNetworks, explains, the...

Cloud maturity will define if insurers can compete in the AI era

South Africa’s insurance sector is entering a critical inflexion point, with Deloitte’s view being that that AI ambition across the industry will stall unless insurers accelerate cloud modernisation at the same time as their AI strategies are being implemented. The...

SA kids caught in cybercrime crosshairs

With the festive season in full swing and schools soon closing for the year, children will be spending more time online than ever before. From gaming and social media to videos and virtual hangouts, the digital world offers endless distractions. As parents juggle work...

Veeam partners with ServiceNow to add data resilience

Veeam Software has announced the Veeam App for ServiceNow, which helps organisations to integrate the management and automation of Veeam Data Platform’s data protection capabilities within their ServiceNow workflows. The Veeam App for ServiceNow delivers...

FullStack Java Developer

We are seeking a Full Stack Java Developer with strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Angular to join our growing development team. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design to implementation and deployment, working...

SAP Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst with strong process modelling and transformation experience (not a functional SAP consultant).This role focuses on understanding, redesigning, and optimising business processes across core retail operations, with a strong...

FullStack Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a Full Stack Java Developer with strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and Angular to join our growing development team. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from analysis and design to implementation and deployment, working...

SAP Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Roodepoort

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst with strong process modelling and transformation experience (not a functional SAP consultant).This role focuses on understanding, redesigning, and optimising business processes across core retail operations, with a strong...

IT Systems Administrator (JHB Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:A reputable Sporting Group seeks a highly technical IT Systems Administrator whose core role will entail being responsible for the server environment of an organization. You will ensure daily that they are running efficiently by performing upgrades and...

Full Stack Developer (ServiceNow) 2612 Evdb

ServiceNow-based custom application development Review and streamline existing code Transfer custom code into the ServiceNow standard framework Development and conception of new features Supporting ServiceNow ITSM customers regarding their Service structures and...

Senior Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Gauteng Pretoria

Senior Data EngineerBuild the backbone of a modern data platformAre you a hands-on Data Engineering leader who thrives on building scalable, production-grade data platforms? Do you enjoy owning solutions end-to-end—from architecture to deployment—while mentoring...

Senior Software Engineer (Java Fullstack) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Full Stack Software Engineer with strong experience in Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and AWS. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in building and delivering scalable, high-performance systems, with a strong focus...

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