Volunteering can give youth a career head start
The latest edition of the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for October 2026 shows a long-term increase in the number of South African job candidates with volunteering experience. An analysis suggests that volunteering can be a compelling strategy for developing...
SA shows strength in laws and competitiveness in CGGI
South Africa ranks 85th out of 133 countries globally in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), sixth among the 35 African countries assessed, with relative strengths in the Robust Laws & Policies (44th) and Attractive Marketplace (48th) pillars. These...
IITPSA conference to assess the future of ICT jobs in the AI era
ICT skills gaps, the impact of AI on ICT workforces and upskilling for the future of work are among the burning issues that will come under the spotlight at this month’s Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) Workforce Intelligence...
The shocking reality facing jobseekers
Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...
AI risk is rising faster than AI value
Despite the rapid risks introduced by AI, CIOs remain well-positioned to effectively manage AI governance and deliver business value, says Gartner – value and risk are interconnected, and the challenge for CIOs is to compound value faster than risk. “People are doing...
‘Volume is not value’ when it comes to AI
Only 13% of CIOs reported their enterprise has realised significant or transformational value from AI so far, according to a new survey from Gartner, which adds that while AI use cases have accelerated over the past two years, the likelihood of use case success...
Microsoft still tops brand phishing rankings
Microsoft remains the most impersonated brand in Q3 2026, accounting for 33% of all brand phishing attempts tracked and up from 23% in Q2, according to Check Point’s Brand Phishing Ranking for the period. Attackers, the security specialists say, continue to exploit...
For insurers, AI value depends on trust, transparency
For all the discourse about an AI hype bubble, many insurers are already seeing big returns from their investments. But to realise those gains, companies have to trust their AI to provide the right answers – and the AI must show that it warrants that trust. These are...
SA-founded Omnisient wins Money20/20 Banking Grand Prix
Omnisient, a consumer intelligence company founded in South Africa, has won the Banking Grand Prix at the 2026 Money20/20 Money Awards for an initiative developed to help banks assess consumers overlooked by traditional credit information. The winning initiative...
AI Academy looks to build on SA’s AI talent
Meta, in partnership with the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), has launched AI Academy South Africa - a programme that will equip South African developers, startups, students, and early-career professionals with practical AI skills built...
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Lenovo accelerates path to production AI
Lenovo has announced Lenovo AI Express, a new accelerated path to production AI that removes deployment complexities by giving customers of all sizes quicker return on their AI investment. According to Lenovo’s 2026 CIO Playbook, organisations moving from AI...
Vodacom, Eskom mark virtual wheeling mechanism anniversary
A year ago, Vodacom became the first company in South Africa to fully operationalise commercial virtual wheeling at scale, providing a blueprint for other South African corporates and marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy transition. The achievement...
NEC XON brings smart-cart technology to SA retail
NEC XON is bringing intelligent smart-cart technology to South African retailers through an exclusive distribution partnership with Austrian software provider Shopreme and hardware specialist Hanshow. The solution combines self-scanning, computer vision, personalised...
Nutanix gains Magic Quadrant for distributed hybrid infrastructure
Nutanix has been recognised as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure. Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP) gives organisations a unified platform to run and manage AI workloads, applications, and data across on-premises, cloud, and...
Upskill on your own terms, without breaking the bank
In a competitive job market, learning new skills can help you to advance your career and stand out from other candidates when applying for roles. Best of all, you can upskill without spending a fortune on short courses, formal certifications or full-time studies,...
Solar’s engineering challenge shifts to everyday energy use
The easing of load shedding has changed what South African households need from solar systems, shifting the engineering focus from emergency backup towards using solar and battery capacity more effectively during normal daily operation. This is according to Martin du...
R88bn is sitting unclaimed. Who should be trusted to find the rightful owners?
South Africa's financial system is sitting on an estimated R88-billion that belongs to people who don't know they're owed money. Forgotten retirement fund payouts, dormant bank accounts, unpaid insurance proceeds, and unclaimed investment returns - money that, in many...
Fast AI, slow governance: The gap that could cost enterprises
South African organisations are no longer debating whether to adopt artificial intelligence. Across Africa, 64% of employees now report using AI at work in the past year, ahead of the 54% global average, and 76% believe generative AI improves the quality of their work...
Getting off the grey list was compliance. Staying off will take credibility
South Africa completed its Financial Action Task Force (FATF) action plan and left the grey list in October 2025. The more telling test now is whether the systems built under pressure remain effective when there is no deadline forcing the issue, writes Bradley...
Vodacom SA delivers compact dual-band Massive MIMO solution
Vodacom South Africa has successfully tested the world’s first integrated passive-active Massive Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) solution, which supports the continued evolution of its 4G and 5G network. The technology will enable Vodacom to increase network...
Fullstack .Net Developer
Our client is looking for a seasoned .Net Developer who wants more than just a job — someone who wants to make an impact, build excellence, and grow with a company that values innovation and purpose. What You'll DoArchitect, develop, and maintain modern applications...
Mainframe z/OS Technical Support
Mainframe z/OS Technical Support Engineer Contract: 36 monthsRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Mainframe z/OS Technical Support Engineer to support a business-critical IBM Z mainframe environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for mainframe...
Fullstack .Net Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Our client is looking for a seasoned .Net Developer who wants more than just a job — someone who wants to make an impact, build excellence, and grow with a company that values innovation and purpose. What You'll DoArchitect, develop, and maintain modern applications...
Mainframe z/OS Technical Support – Gauteng Braamfontein
Mainframe z/OS Technical Support Engineer Contract: 36 monthsRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Mainframe z/OS Technical Support Engineer to support a business-critical IBM Z mainframe environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for mainframe...
Senior Software Developer
Job description:A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceed all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the company in Partnership with business...
Senior Full Stack Software Developer (C#, Python, Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript & React / Vue.js) (
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR strong problem-solving and system design capabilities are sought by a dynamic provider of Integrated Security Solutions seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Software Developer to work across Frontend & Backend systems. You must understand...
Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
Job description:A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceed all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on Key projects in the company in Partnership with business...
Senior Full Stack Software Developer (C#, Python, Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript & React / Vue.js) ( – Gauteng Irene
ENVIRONMENT:YOUR strong problem-solving and system design capabilities are sought by a dynamic provider of Integrated Security Solutions seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Software Developer to work across Frontend & Backend systems. You must understand...
Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
A government entity needs a Project Manager who treats delivery as a craft. Key information technology projects. Real deadlines. Vendors, internal teams and board-level conversations, all moving in the same direction. This is not a status-report seat. You build the...
ERP Business Analyst
ERP Business Analyst Duration: 12 months Location: Centurion, GautengThe Opportunity Our client is looking for an experienced ERP Business Analyst to support an ERP assessment and transformation programme. The role will focus on understanding current business...
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