iStore celebrates 20 years in SA
This year marks two decades that iStore, South Africa’s dedicated Apple Premium Partner, has been operating in South Africa. “At iStore, we believe that technology should do more than function, that it should enrich lives. For 20 years, our purpose has been to make...
Tax season is open season for scammers
While the tax filing season is a time of economic alignment and fiscal responsibility, it is also a prime opportunity for cybercriminals to exploit unsuspecting taxpayers. With SARS introducing pre-assessments to simplify submissions for taxpayers, fraudsters and...
Founder and CEO Mark Lu exits Corex
Mark Lu, renowned as one of the pioneers of the South African IT distribution channel, has hung up his "trader's hat" with the announcement that he has officially left Corex, the distributor he founded in 2003. Lu sold Corex in 2018 to Partner Tech Corporation - a...
Africa’s top investment economies
RMB has released the 2024 edition of its Where to Invest in Africa report, a comprehensive analysis of the top investment destinations on the continent. The report, which has been developed in collaboration with the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS),...
Fintech investment falls but deal volume offers optimism
The first six months of 2024 were challenging for the fintech market globally amid the high interest rate environment and the significant amount of global geopolitical uncertainty. Total global fintech investment - including VC, PE, and M&A deal value - fell from...
Users are contradictory when it comes to digital privacy
A new study by Kaspersky - Excitement, Superstition and great Insecurity - How global Consumers engage with the Digital World - discloses controversial views among users regarding the protection of their personal information. For instance, 44% of respondents in South...
New app transforms how law students engage with legislative process
A gaming app called "Pass a Bill", which is intended to change the way law students interact with the legislative process, is being spearheaded by Associate Professor Cathleen Powell of the University of Cape Town (UCT) and is currently accessible to undergraduate...
SA talent willing to embrace reskilling amid GenAI advances
Three-quarters of workers around the world believe GenAI will bring some level of disruption to the workplace but, despite uncertain times, they remain confident about their place in the labour market - with more than 90% of South Africans ready to be reskilled. These...
Meta grants look to empower AI-driven organisations
Continuing its commitment to supporting innovative use cases of open-source AI to address critical global challenges, Meta has launched Llama 3.1 Impact Grants. Building on the success of previous grant programmes, the Llama 3.1 Impact Grants will provide up to...
AI at the edge makes work smarter
Kathy Gibson reports from Pinnacle TechScape, Durban - AI is changing the way we work, learn and create - indeed, it is changing the way we live our lives. That's the word from Yesh Surjoodeen, MD of HP SA, who believes the industry is on the cusp of massive...
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Unify communications with WebRTC
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Mastercard boosts online security
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Big data and the business potential for Africa
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Mobile technology makes water accessible and affordable
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Ponzi and pyramid schemes make investment education essential
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Data can help businesses build brand loyalty
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Field and Desktop Support Engineer at Resourgenix – Gauteng Gauteng
Tech Troubleshooter Wanted Your Future Starts HereGauteng based, work from home and / or client siteSalary Package: R12k - R15k Monthly + benefits Who we are We're a fast-moving, proudly South African tech solutions company, committed to keeping businesses up and...
Senior Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Responsible for scoping, sourcing/gathering, integrating and analyse complex financial, statistical and visual/spacial data to provide high-quality forensic evidence in support of the Financial Intelligence Centre's mandate. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data...
PBI Developer WHS, EM
Client based in Cape Town seeks the services of PBI Developer Retail, EM.We are committed to locating the ideal job for you, so we kindly advise against paying for this service. There are no costs associated with securing employment with us.Purpose & Overall...
Senior Data Technologist at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE Responsible for scoping, sourcing/gathering, integrating and analyse complex financial, statistical and visual/spacial data to provide high-quality forensic evidence in support of the Financial Intelligence Centre's mandate. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Data...
PBI Developer WHS, EM – Western Cape Cape Town
Client based in Cape Town seeks the services of PBI Developer Retail, EM.We are committed to locating the ideal job for you, so we kindly advise against paying for this service. There are no costs associated with securing employment with us.Purpose & Overall...
Applications Support Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre
JOB PURPOSE Implement, maintain and enhance solutions to ensure system availability.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Business Application Support & Maintenance • Administer, configure, and maintain business applications to ensure optimal performance and availability. •...
Desktop Support Engineer at Adapt IT
Introduction Assist staff with installation, configuration and ongoing usability of desktops, laptops, peripheral equipment and software complying with given standards and guidelines.Participate in varied computer platforms in multi-layered client server environment....
Applications Support Analyst at Financial Intelligence Centre – Gauteng Pretoria
JOB PURPOSE Implement, maintain and enhance solutions to ensure system availability.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS • Business Application Support & Maintenance • Administer, configure, and maintain business applications to ensure optimal performance and availability. •...
Desktop Support Engineer at Adapt IT – Gauteng Midrand
Introduction Assist staff with installation, configuration and ongoing usability of desktops, laptops, peripheral equipment and software complying with given standards and guidelines.Participate in varied computer platforms in multi-layered client server environment....
Tester
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational requirement: Grade 12Previous training / experience in Software Testing2+ years Software Testing experienceRequirement extraction and writing of Test Cases.ADVANTAGES: ISTQB Certification or Software Testing CourseExperience...
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