Cyber risk mitigation now a necessity
With a significant increase in both the frequency and severity of cyber claims, Allianz Commercial’s Complex Claims handler, Mukondeleli Masiza, delivered crucial insights on cyber risk mitigation at the recent SNG Grant Thornton Cyber Security Awareness Summit. In...
Digitalisation puts African tech startups in a good position
With digitalisation as a key enabler of organic growth in greenfield projects in Africa, technology startups are well placed to capitalise on the desire of larger and established corporations wanting to move into various enterprise technologies in the region,...
Software engineering leaders require oversight of generative AI
By 2025, more than half of all software engineering leader role descriptions will explicitly require oversight of generative artificial intelligence (AI), says Gartner. "Outside of generative AI's impact on technology implementation, it also changes the managerial...
PMI ticks up in August
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) improved somewhat in August, rising by 2.4 points to 49.7 - just below the key 50-point mark. The increase in the headline PMI was driven by the business activity index, which jumped by almost 12 points to...
Vodacom, Eskom in historic virtual wheeling agreement
Vodacom has signed a virtual wheeling agreement with Eskom which, it says, will help accelerate efforts to solve the country's energy crisis. In addition to adding capacity to the nation's power grid, the agreement will also play a significant role in moving Vodacom...
UJ team takes July honours in JSE Investment Challenge
The University of Johannesburg's VK 29 MMS team emerged as the July monthly winner of the JSE Investment Challenge under the Speculator Portfolio of the University competition. Team members Madoda Hlatshwayo and Sebolaishi Manamela Manamela demonstrated their...
AI association opens in Cape Town
The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA), an industry body focused on promoting the advancement of responsible AI in South Africa, has launched in Cape Town, in partnership with Wesgro. SAAIA seeks to encourage stakeholders to adopt responsible AI...
Chip innovations key to the future of AI/ML
Dramatic gains in hardware performance have spawned generative AI, and a rich pipeline of ideas for future speedups that will drive machine learning to new heights. This is the word from Bill Dally, Nvidia’s chief scientist and senior vice president of research,...
AMD shares tech behind confidential computing in the cloud
AMD has published the source code for AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) technology, the backbone of AMD EPYCTM processor-based confidential computing virtual machines (VMs) available from cloud service providers including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google...
Global smartphone shipments set to plummet
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to decline 4,7% year over year in 2023 to 1,15-billion units, the lowest volume in a decade, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This is a downward revision from...
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HP targets counterfeits in East Africa
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Automation Anywhere expands operations to Africa
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Technology integration revolutionises business analytics
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Are background checks worth the added cost?
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Tech Lead
Join one of South Africa's leading long-term insurance providers as a Tech Lead specializing in Cloud and DevOps. This key role is ideal for a strategic technologist passionate about delivering high-impact, scalable cloud solutions while championing a DevOps culture...
Senior Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
Understanding Business needsActing as an advisor to the businessFacilitating group workshops and meetings Gathering, identifying and documenting business requirementsMinimum Requirements:Matric / Tertiary Qualification BA Certifications Minimum 7 Years Business...
Tech Lead – Western Cape Bellville
Join one of South Africa's leading long-term insurance providers as a Tech Lead specializing in Cloud and DevOps. This key role is ideal for a strategic technologist passionate about delivering high-impact, scalable cloud solutions while championing a DevOps culture...
Project Manager
A well-established business is seeking a Project Manager.Qualification:BTech + 5 yearsexperience ((preferably Mechanical or Mechatronics), orBEng + 4 yearsexperience (preferably Mechanical or Mechatronics),MEng + 3 yearsexperience (preferably Mechanical or...
Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg
A well-established business is seeking a Project Manager.Qualification:BTech + 5 yearsexperience ((preferably Mechanical or Mechatronics), orBEng + 4 yearsexperience (preferably Mechanical or Mechatronics),MEng + 3 yearsexperience (preferably Mechanical or...
IT Operations Specialist (Microsoft 365 and Cybersecurity)
Role Overview:Our client, a well-established Hedge Fund Manager, with a long history of delivering excellent returns, is seeking a proactive IT Operations Specialist to join their IT team. This person will be responsible for monitoring and improving their Microsoft...
IT Operations Specialist (Microsoft 365 and Cybersecurity) – Gauteng Johannesburg
Role Overview:Our client, a well-established Hedge Fund Manager, with a long history of delivering excellent returns, is seeking a proactive IT Operations Specialist to join their IT team. This person will be responsible for monitoring and improving their Microsoft...
Helpdesk Agent Tier 1 and Tier 2 (Remote Working for a US Company)
A Software provider dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the hospitality industry. As a Microsoft-aligned organization with proven Azure capabilities, they empower hotels to optimize their operations and enhance guest experiences through their cutting-edge...
Helpdesk Agent Tier 1 and Tier 2 (Remote Working for a US Company) – Remote Remote
A Software provider dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the hospitality industry. As a Microsoft-aligned organization with proven Azure capabilities, they empower hotels to optimize their operations and enhance guest experiences through their cutting-edge...
System Designer II (Contract)
To translate business, other stakeholder requirements and user stories into system requirement and act as a link between business analyst, other requirements stakeholders and the software team. To translate overarching end to end design into detailed designs and...
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