IBM expands data expertise with Hakkoda acquisition
IBM has acquired global data and AI consultancy Hakkoda, which will expand IBM Consulting's data transformation services portfolio, adding specializsd data platform expertise to help clients get their data ready to fuel AI-powered business operations. Hakkoda has...
Citrus export tariff impact could hinge on health of US consumer
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Resilience drives cybersecurity investments
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Enterprise use of GenAI set to surge
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SA economy continues to ‘muddle along’
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Bryanston pupil scoops top awards at Eskom Expo
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AMD boosts AI capabilities with Nod.ai acquisition
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AI helps SA scientists to improve pollen forecasts
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PC decline looks to be bottoming out
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Computer running slow? Hackers could be using it to mine crypto
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AI to change the world in our lifetime
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Nokia aims to sell digital health business
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Why banks are using satellite services
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Senior Software Engineer (C# and .NET Core/.NET) at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain integration solutions using C# and .NET Core/.NET Framework. Build and manage APIs for data exchange, supporting both synchronous and asynchronous integrations. Implement real-time data processing and...
Enterprise Data Architect – Remote Remote
This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of Zambia's banking industry. Key Responsibilities As the Enterprise Data Architect, you will: Lead Data Architecture Strategy: Oversee the organisation's data architecture, define sustainable strategies, and...
Senior Software Engineer (C# and .NET Core/.NET) at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain integration solutions using C# and .NET Core/.NET Framework. Build and manage APIs for data exchange, supporting both synchronous and asynchronous integrations. Implement real-time data processing and...
ETL & Database Developer
Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior/Intermediate ETL & Database Developer to join their team. This role involves building, maintaining, and optimizing ETL workflows and working with databases to ensure efficient data management and...
Senior Software Engineer (C# and .NET Core/.NET) at The Foschini Group
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain integration solutions using C# and .NET Core/.NET Framework. Build and manage APIs for data exchange, supporting both synchronous and asynchronous integrations. Implement real-time data processing and...
Technical Support (German Speaking) (CPT – Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is preferred, along...
ETL & Database Developer – Gauteng Centurion
Our client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior/Intermediate ETL & Database Developer to join their team. This role involves building, maintaining, and optimizing ETL workflows and working with databases to ensure efficient data management and...
Senior Software Engineer (C# and .NET Core/.NET) at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East
JOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain integration solutions using C# and .NET Core/.NET Framework. Build and manage APIs for data exchange, supporting both synchronous and asynchronous integrations. Implement real-time data processing and...
Technical Support (German Speaking) (CPT – Onsite) – Western Cape Cape Town
ENVIRONMENT:A Germany-based company focused on innovation-driven growth is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Technical Support Specialist fluent in German to join their Cape Town based team. A qualification in IT or a related technical discipline is preferred, along...
Senior Mobile Developer
Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Mobile Developer specializing in Flutter to lead the development of a next-generation Workforce Management Application. This project involves rebuilding a legacy app from the ground up using Flutter, introducing enhanced...
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