Patience and persistence key to job search success

New analysis shows that, on average, it takes around 15 months from the start of an active job search to beginning a new job role. In 2023, the average reached 17 months, while in 2025 it shortened to 14 months, according to the Pnet Job Market Trends Report for...

AI is changing enterprises, and already driving value

By Kathy Gibson - Artificial intelligence (AI) is starting to pay off for early enterprise adopters. More than half of companies that have implemented AI are now seeing a return on investment, with the most value reported by future-built organisations. This is the...

Tech giants raise the AI safety bar

The risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) are back in the spotlight with the news that rogue agents have been responsible for multiple attacks on government sites in Australia and the US. Even the FBI has not been immune to attacks from autonomous agents....

AI makes critical thinking a workforce priority

A new global study from the IBM for Business Value points to a disconnect between the skills chief human resource officers (CHROs) say AI requires and those employees prioritise. While 71% of CHROs identify the ability to supervise, validate and override AI outputs as...

NTT Data named as a top global employer

NTT Data has been recognised as a Global Top Employer for 2025 by the Top Employers Institute. This is the second time it has received this accolade. The company also earned the Top Employer 2025 regional certification in Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North...

Vodacom retains title as Africa’s Top Employer

Vodacom Group has been named Africa’s number one employer by the Top Employers Institute for the second year running. The certification and first place ranking have also been awarded to Vodacom Group, Vodacom South Africa, Vodacom Mozambique, Vodacom Tanzania and...

PMI ticks down in March

The seasonally-adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) ticked down slightly in March to 48.1 from 48.8 in February. After a solid start to the year, this was the second straight month that the index pointed to a deterioration in business conditions in the...

Generative AI set to change how businesses work

Generative AI and other rapidly evolving technologies are ushering in a bold new future for business as physical and digital worlds become inextricably linked. These are among the findings of the Accenture Technology Vision 2023, "When Atoms Meet Bits: The Foundations...

SA consumers impacted by supply chain disruptions

Supply chain disruptions have affected South African consumers most significantly by increasing the prices of household goods, longer queues in-store, items being out of stock, and reduced product range availability, says PwC's third South Africa Economic Outlook...

Cyber risk the top concern in supply chain buying

By 2025, 60% of supply chain organisations will use cybersecurity risk as a significant determinant in conducting third-party transactions and business engagements, according to Gartner. As the surface area of digital supply chains expand, enhanced cybersecurity is a...

Security teams face unique cloud challenges

Organisations continue to rapidly pursue digital transformation and expand their operations to find innovative ways to connect with customers, embrace a more permanent work-from-anywhere (WFA) strategy, and so much more - and cloud adoption is helping to drive this...

3CX threat may have been active since February

The 3CX supply chain cyberattack uncovered this week may have been active for longer than first thought, according to new information. The attack impacts a 3CX voice over IP (VoIP) application and affects organisations all over the world, including but not limited to...

Can AI testing be halted?

The open letter calling for a moratorium on artificial intelligence (AI) testing hasn't been thought through, according to some. The letter, published by Future of Life Institute and signed by several industry heavyweights, asks that all research and projects beyond...

Foldable phones only bright spot in declining smartphone market

International Data Corporation (IDC) expects worldwide shipments of foldable phones, including flip and fold form factors, to reach 21,4-million units in 2023 - an increase of more than 50% over the 14,2-million units shipped in 2022. An updated IDC forecast projects...

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Commander HQ brings sporting goods online

Commander HQ is the latest ecommerce retail site focused on sporting gear and apparel to enter the daily deal industry. An important differentiator is that Commander HQ deals never expire. Monthly memberships offer up to 50% discount on all new ranges of international...

DevConf 2.0 doubles in size

The standing-room only success of South Africa's inaugural DevConf developer conference has prompted the expansion of DevConf in Johannesburg in 2017. As the only major independent developer conference in South Africa, DevConf 2016 seats sold out fast, with over 470...

Pirated software a huge risk for West African firms

West African business builders are beginning to embrace the benefits of legally licensed business management software, understanding how these solutions power their operations to greater efficiency. Though many understand how pirated software could hurt their bottom...

HP unveils industry-first mini workstation

HP Inc has unveiled the world's first mini workstation designed for users in CAD and other compute-intensive industries. The new HP Z2 Mini Workstation delivers breakthrough power and versatility and, at only 5,8cm high, is 90% smaller than a traditional...

BPS continues to attract offshore investment

Contributing R50-million to the national GDP and providing employment for approximately 215 000 people, South Africa's Business Process Services (BPS), previously known as the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector, and contact centre industry is one of the...

Flexenclosure launches eSite x10

Flexenclosure has unveiled its new hybrid power system for telecom sites - the eSite x10 that will provide towercos and mobile operators a sustained advantage in terms of the highest possible uptime and the lowest possible site power costs. eSite x10 is the world's...

MediaTek, Ericsson bring LTE Advanced to underserved Africans

MediaTek has announced its collaboration with multinational telecommunications company Ericsson to make LTE -Advanced features available in mainstream mobile devices. This partnership will ensure the affordability of devices that support LTE -Advanced technology to...

Epson earns Oeko-Tex Eco Passport

Epson's inks and printers have received the International Oeko-Tex Association's Eco Passport certification for safe and sustainable textile chemicals. The Oeko-Tex Eco Passport is an internationally recognised safety and environmental certification for manufacturers...

Prevent ransomware – and what to do if you can’t

Ransomware - a type of malware that locks a victim's computer or decrypts their data, demanding them to pay a ransom in order to regain control over the affected device or files - is one of the fastest-growing types of cybercrime, writes Trevor Coetzee, regional...

GIT lauches FLIR’s FC-Series ID thermal cameras

Graphic Image Technologies (GIT), in conjunction with FLIR Systems, has announced the local availability of the FC-Series ID thermal security cameras, the latest models in its FC-Series line. The FC-Series ID thermal cameras combine built-in analytics for high...

Senior Database Administrator at Financial Intelligence Centre

JOB PURPOSE To design, maintain and optimise FIC's databases and its data to meet the business requirements while ensuring the security, compliance, and availability of data to the FIC's operations.KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Requirements gathering - through engagement...

Full-Stack Developer

We are seeking a talented Senior Full-Stack Developer with expertise in C# .NET, BI Development, and CRM Dynamics 365 to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Full-Stack Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications...

Full-Stack Developer – Gauteng Roodepoort

We are seeking a talented Senior Full-Stack Developer with expertise in C# .NET, BI Development, and CRM Dynamics 365 to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Full-Stack Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications...

Junior C# Developer

Database architecture and design. Write code. Create and design user interfaces. Debug and maintain client programs.Minimum Requirements:Requirements:Education: Matric and related IT qualification.Skills required: C#, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML 5, CSS, SQL with MS SQL...

Senior K2 Developer

This is a 6 Month Contract . KEY OUTPUTS Interpret, specify and provide solutions to business and information needs in respect of system developmentProduce functional and/or technical specifications based on determined User needsUse industry standard techniques and...

Robot Programmer

Position duties:Programming of new articlesMonitor and maintain daily Quality levelsDaily optimisation of painting programsMaintaining Application Equipment (Preventative Maintenance)Continuous improvements of operationsOrganise and Coordinate MaintenanceAttend to...

Junior C# Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Database architecture and design. Write code. Create and design user interfaces. Debug and maintain client programs.Minimum Requirements:Requirements:Education: Matric and related IT qualification.Skills required: C#, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML 5, CSS, SQL with MS SQL...

Senior K2 Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

This is a 6 Month Contract . KEY OUTPUTS Interpret, specify and provide solutions to business and information needs in respect of system developmentProduce functional and/or technical specifications based on determined User needsUse industry standard techniques and...

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