Economic activity moderates amid rising fuel pressures
Reflecting mounting economic pressure, the PayInc Economic Index declined in April 2026, signalling the impact of the fuel price adjustments on households and businesses. The index tracks the value of all electronic transactions cleared through PayInc, together with a...
SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide
South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...
Datatec Germany establishes Polish presence
Datatec subsidiary Logicalis Germany has acquired 100% of the share capital of NetworkedAssets, a specialist in software development, network automation and observability solutions with operations in Berlin and Wrocaw, Poland. Logicalis Germany and NetworkedAssets...
Rates steady as volatility surges, says FNB
The South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee (SARB MPC) today decided to leave rates unchanged. “Recent surges in oil prices and the sharp depreciation of the rand have set the stage for increased inflationary pressures,” says FNB CEO Harry Kellan....
Deloitte partners with AWS to launch The Nerve
Kathy Gibson reports - Deloitte, in partnership with AWS, has opened a new operational intelligence centre to drive realtime, intelligence-led decision-making and business transformation. A first on the continent, the Nerve is located at the company’s Waterfall...
Only 11% of global banks have cracked trustworthy AI
In banking, trust isn't optional – it's everything. Yet, even as banks accelerate AI investment faster than other sectors, most are deploying AI without the oversight and infrastructure needed to earn that trust. That’s the central tension revealed in new banking...
UCT debuts Africa’s first higher education AI compute initiative
The University of Cape Town’s African Compute Initiative (ACI) aims to establish Africa's largest graphics processing unit (GPU)-intensive compute cluster dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) research in a higher education institution. The initiative is part of...
Intel launches Core Ultra Series 3 with Intel vPro
Intel has launched its most advanced commercial client portfolio, built for professionals and powering more than 125 designs. The new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 with Intel vPro delivers an optimised PC experience for end users with power-efficient performance, security...
Why governments are stepping in to support Gen Z in the job market
There is a widespread belief that Gen Z is somehow ill-equipped for the modern workplace: unambitious, disengaged, unwilling to put in the hours. It’s an easy headline, writes Mark Dixon, founder and CEO of International Workplace Group, but it is the wrong conclusion...
Promising ICT students win ISPA Inspires scholarships
Three young rising stars have joined the ranks of ISPA Inspires educational sponsorship recipients. Angel Agbugba, Thabo Dladla and Dean Feldman will receive ISPA Inspires funding for the 2026 academic year, according to South Africa’s official internet Industry...
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Mind your password – and other cyber vulnerabilities
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Rethinking peer review in the AI era
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Senior Java Developer (JHB Remote) – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A dynamic provider of cutting-edge Software, AI & Cloud solutions accelerating digital transformation seeks a highly skilled Senior Java Developer with 6–10 years of experience to join its Remote team. You will help build scalable, high-performance...
Software Developer – Gauteng Midrand
In this role, you collaborate with other developers and engineers to design computer applications and programs. Part of these responsibilities include writing and debugging code, so we are looking for applicants familiar with C#, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and other...
Data Engineer (Senior) 0596
Job DescriptionDevelop and deliver data engineering solutions, primarily using Python or other relevant programming languages.Actively participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives.Collaborate closely with stakeholders and...
Scrum Master
The scrum master will lead a team that ensures self-organisation and the ability to make changes quickly. The role will ensure that agile principles and concepts are adhered to ensure effective preparation of the product backlog, sprint backlog and burn down charts....
Data Engineer (Senior) 0596 – Gauteng Pretoria
Job DescriptionDevelop and deliver data engineering solutions, primarily using Python or other relevant programming languages.Actively participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, refinement, and retrospectives.Collaborate closely with stakeholders and...
Scrum Master – Gauteng Midrand
The scrum master will lead a team that ensures self-organisation and the ability to make changes quickly. The role will ensure that agile principles and concepts are adhered to ensure effective preparation of the product backlog, sprint backlog and burn down charts....
SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 0513
Gather and analyse business requirements, prepare AS-IS and TO-BE process documentation, and obtain user sign-off on functional and/or technical design specifications.Identify and recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of existing or...
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
If you have an Engineering degree or Computer Science degree and post grad qualifications in Artificial intelligence or Machine learning you should apply.Python programming skills must be excelent.Experience with cloud platforms and software develoment is important....
SAP Functional Consultant (Senior) 0513 – Gauteng Pretoria
Gather and analyse business requirements, prepare AS-IS and TO-BE process documentation, and obtain user sign-off on functional and/or technical design specifications.Identify and recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of existing or...
SOFTWARE ENGINEER – Western Cape Stellenbosch
If you have an Engineering degree or Computer Science degree and post grad qualifications in Artificial intelligence or Machine learning you should apply.Python programming skills must be excelent.Experience with cloud platforms and software develoment is important....
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