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...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

New phishing attacks bypass two-factor authentication

Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated evolution of phishing techniques used by cybercriminals to bypass two-factor authentication (2FA), a crucial security measure designed to protect online accounts. Despite the widespread adoption of 2FA by many websites and its...

Does social media boost connections or risk careers?

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, revolutionising how we communicate, connect and share information. So much so that insights suggest over 5-billion people worldwide use social media, with 259-million users coming online within the last...

ADC to expand SA data centres

Africa Data Centres has drawn down the first tranche of $83-million out of the $300-million strategic investment from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) approved in 2021. The initial tranche is being applied towards expanding ADC's data centres...

Europe set to grow security spend 10,8% this year

Despite the changing geopolitical situation and consequent inflationary pressure, European IT security spending will continue to rise at a sustained pace, with expected growth of 10,8% year on year (YoY) in 2022, according to International Data Corporation (IDC)....

Google tracks more private data than other tech firms

Out of the five major digital firms - Google, Twitter, Apple, Amazon and Facebook - Google harvests the most data on its users. According to an analysis by StockApps.com, the company collects 39 data points for each user. Spokeperson Edith Reads comments: "Most people...

MTN, Telkom talks continue

Telkom and MTN are still locked in talks around MTN's acquisition of the state-owned Telkom. Although no new details are available, the discussions related to MTN acquiring the entire issued share capital of Telkom in return for shares or a combination of cash and...

50 years ago, Copernicus set the bar for space astronomy

At 6:28am EDT on 21 August 1972, NASA’s Copernicus satellite, the heaviest and most complex space telescope of its time, lit up the sky as it ascended into orbit from Launch Complex 36B at what is now Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Initially known as...

Global NFT transactions to reach 40m by 2027

A new study from Juniper Research has found the global number of NFT (Non-fungible Token) transactions will rise from 24-million in 2022 to 40-million by 2027. This is based on our medium scenario for adoption, with brands leveraging the metaverse to boost digital...

These technologies are driving customer service innovation

There are four pillars driving technology innovation across customer service and support (CSS) organisations, according to Gartner. They include: getting connected, process orchestration, knowledge and insight, and resource management. The Gartner Hype Cycle for CSS...

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In pursuit of e-commerce wow

Delivering a world-class customer experience is the key ingredient to becoming a leader in e-commerce. This is especially the case in smaller economies like South Africa where customers are more valuable and need to be treated with great care. This is according to SA...

Huawei MediaPad T1 7- and 10-Inch tablet available in SA

Distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC) has recently announced the availability of Huawei's MediaPad T1 Android tablet, available in a 7-inch and 10-inch version. This provides users with the ideal tablet that want their tablet to fit in with the rest of their...

The re-invention of customer service

Companies looking to leverage the advantages of advanced analytics and omni-channel communication require a deeper understanding of the customer journey. That's the latest word on customer service from Quinton Pienaar, CEO of Agilitude a Salesforce.com and customer...

Deloitte Digital acquires Jinja Interactive

Deloitte Digital (Africa) has acquired a fintech services business, Jinja Interactive as part of its strategy to build a fully-integrated digital transformation business, providing digital innovation and customer-centric engagement solutions to its rapidly growing...

The myth of the head-hunter ‘enemy’

Some myths endure for no apparent reason; for instance, the undying myth of the 'head hunter' as the sworn enemy of HR. To be fair, this fallacy is challenged by some progressive businesses, but at many firms the old adversarial perceptions remain solidly in place,...

Analytics to mitigate the impact of drought

The drought bringing vast farming regions to their knees has highlighted the importance of better management of the country's scarce water resources. Kroshlen Moodley, GM: public sector and utilities at SAS, says that while it isn't possible to combat the El Nino...

HR market rising up to the cloud, says CRS

Despite a better understanding of the realities of cloud-based solutions and investment in Africa, some regions, including South Africa, are lagging behind when it comes to adoption. This is according to James McKerrell, CEO of CRS Technologies, who says there is a...

Making a fresh start for your small business

The start of a New Year is always a great time to re-evaluate your business plans and operations, and ask yourself if there's anything you could do better, writes Daryl Blundell, MD of Sage SSB (Start-up and Small Business) Accounting south and southern Africa. Here...

Opening up the contact centre market

The concept of the contact centre has evolved dramatically over the decades, from manually operated switchboards to automated call distribution and on to the PABX that has enabled anything from local enterprise huge multinational corporations to centralise customer...

TE Connectivity opens African automotive plant

TE Connectivity has officially opened its first manufacturing plant in the Tangier Free Trade Zone and in Africa. The inauguration of the new cable assembly plant is an important milestone in TE's strategic partnership with the Moroccan government to join the...

Java Developer (Senior) 0847 TT – Gauteng Pretoria

Development and maintenance on platform/applicationReview and present proposed system solution to IT Project Manager / Leader and User Management or System ownerDevelop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirementsPreparation of system/technical...

Systems Analyst – EE role – Gauteng Edenvale

The Systems Analyst must have a good understanding of all of the company's I.S. Systems (ERP and equivalent systems) with particular attention to what role each system plays within the organisation, and how the information contained within the applications is...

Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

We are looking for a well-versed Software Developer to join our team. As a Software Development professional you'll be responsible for the verification, testing, and release of software related to the energy management product portfolio. What you'll do:Testing...

Senior Front End Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

FULLY REMOTE Senior Front-end developer - HPC & Cloud Solutions Are you creative, resourceful, curious and seeking technology and business firsts? Are looking for an exciting career in cloud software development? ?Would you like to work at a publicly traded global...

Compliance Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town

Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic company offering investment and wealth management , retirement and fund services to global and local clients.Looking for a research driven Compliance Data Analyst to join their team. Must have completed Bachelors Degree with 2...

Analyst

To supervise and/or enforce compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, by the Financial Institutionscategorized as accountable institutions and ensure that any referrals relating to AML/CFT matters received fromthe Financial Intelligence Centre are...

C# .NET Developer

Design, code, test and implement APIs and applications inC# with .NET Framework and .NET Core, vNext along with REACT and [URL Removed]Work with architecture and engineering team members to build components and APIs for the enterprise Desired Skills: C# .Net azure...

Business Process Improvement Administrator

Introduction Location: Western Cape, WinelandsRole Type: Full time and on-siteSalary: Market relatedCompany : International Trading and Logistics Role DescriptionThe selected candidate will offer administrative assistance in documenting, preserving, and improving...

Senior Full Stack Developer

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Senior Full Stack Developer will develop scalable software, interpret written requirements and work well within the Moyo community. As well as building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. Required...

Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg

To supervise and/or enforce compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, by the Financial Institutionscategorized as accountable institutions and ensure that any referrals relating to AML/CFT matters received fromthe Financial Intelligence Centre are...

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