New CIO for FNB
FNB has announced the appointment of La-Cell Mouton as the bank's chief information officer (CIO). Mouton joined the bank in 2000 as a developer for the BANKit online banking system. From 2005 to 2007, he was part of a team that migrated the original online banking...
Microsoft issues temporary fix for crashing apps
If you've noticed that Word or Outlook seems to crash a lot while you're typing or spell-checking, you're not alone. Microsoft has identified an issue that causes Microsoft 365 causes crashes in applications like Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365,...
Floods, load shedding, war weigh on manufacturing confidence
Confidence levels across the manufacturing sector dropped 14 points to 29 in the second quarter, according to the latest Absa Manufacturing survey. "After a fairly upbeat set of results in the first quarter of 2022, additional headwinds have caused a decrease in...
Network automation unlocks massive growth opportunities across 5G
With the 5G network moving to the cloud, the network is now software-based and requires automation to succeed operationally and financially, according to research from Frost & Sullivan. The company's recent analysis finds that network automation enables all parts...
Greenest tech firms pave way for sustainable future
Thirty-eight of the world's 150 leading tech companies are on track to become carbon neutral by 2030, with several aiming to be carbon negative soon after, according to a report by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the World Benchmarking Alliance...
Kaspersky warns on ToddyCat escalation
Kaspersky researchers have reported an ongoing campaign carried out by an advanced persistent threat (APT) group, dubbed ToddyCat, which focuses on compromising multiple Microsoft Exchange servers using two malicious programs - Samurai backdoor and Ninja Trojan. The...
UCT launches Digital Bootcamp for additional jobs pathway
The University of Cape Town has launched the UCT Digital Bootcamp which, it says, will offer an additional pathway to employment for determined young people and help them unleash their digital potential. The innovative pilot project, which is part of UCT's Vision...
National Online School Championships for esports this weekend
Mind Sports South Africa is to hold its popular annual S A National Online School Championships for esports - open to all learners whether their school is affiliated or not - on 25 June. However, for team events, it is required that all members of the team are...
Children exposed to advertising techniques while gaming
A recent study by cybersecurity company Surfshark has revealed that the majority of the studied mobile gaming apps used by children share data with third-parties. "Gaming is an important part of daily life for many people, including children," says Agneska...
Collaboration key in a hybrid world
Kathy Gibson is at Context Channel Connect SA – The way we work, learn and play has changed forever - and CIOs are key to making this change successful. This is the word from Yesh Surjoodeen, regional director: southern Africa at HP Inc, who says employers have become...
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Reliable, managed ICT services key
ICT infrastructure is becoming more complex. Managed ICT service provider experts say there is a greater need to link up with mobility and adopt game-changing resources like Microsoft Office365 and the Cloud in order to ensure clients are able to compete. Ukuvuma...
Large-scale satellite deployments in Africa
With the advent of High Throughput Satellite (HTS) services within Africa’s connected business environment, the question of what happens with the remainder of the satellite supply value chain is relevant, says Dr Dawie de Wet, CEO, Q-KON. The development of HTS...
CA Technologies provides support for IBM z13
CA Southern Africa has revealed that CA Technologies has announced "Day One" support for IBM's z13, allowing customers to take full advantage of the z13’s advanced mobile, cloud and analytic capabilities. The new mainframe delivers unprecedented insight through secure...
MDM unveils Trillium Big Data
Master Data Management, the South African data management specialists and partner of Trillium Software, has announced the release of Trillium Software’s big data quality platform. Trillium Big Data is the first data quality solution that brings the power of the...
DCC offers Tandberg storage solutions
Distributor Drive Control Corporation has announced the availability of Overland Storage’s Tandberg Data RDX disk-based removable storage system. The Tandberg Data RDX provides simplified data security, backup, compatibility and ease-of-use for small-to-medium sized...
Security is everyone’s business
Security is no longer the ambit of the IT department alone. As more South African companies conduct business online, and as more people and things connect to the Internet, security becomes everyone’s business – from the CEO to the newest or most junior employee, says...
New appointment for EMC Southern Africa
EMC Southern Africa has appointed Amanda De Beer as regional manager of its Data Protection Solutions (DPS) business. Formerly executive of Gijima’s Enterprise Applications business unit, De Beer has gained immense experience and insight throughout her career which...
Stolen hours cost the economy
Absenteeism costs South Africa between R12 and R16-billion per year, according to Occupational Care South Africa (OCSA) and Statistics SA. OCSA adds that of the 15% of staff who may be absent on any given day, only one in three are actually physically ill, and that...
Up-to-date learning for your workforce
Businesses have long struggled with how to effectively train their employees, while showing a solid return on investment (ROI). The rising costs associated with instructor-led training have added to the dilemma. According to research performed originally by Edgar Dole...
Customer experience a key concern
The unhappy customer – to most companies, this is the worst possible business outcome. How about the indifferent customer? If the customer is king, then surely logic should follow that the customer’s experience, and by association their feelings toward your business,...
Software Quality Engineer I
Software Quality Engineer Job Purpose:Use the automation test kit (frameworks and pre-defined test tools) to inspect, analyse, design, develop, implement, and execute on re-useable automated test assets to quality assure the solution and its architecture to ensure the...
Remedy Business Analyst
Join our dynamic team as a Remedy Business Analyst, where innovation meets impact! At the forefront of global strategy, our Consulting company in Cape Town invites you to pioneer change and shape industries. Elevate your career with unparalleled opportunities and be...
Senior Data Analyst – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Senior Data Analyst with Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Data Science/Computer Science/Statistics and minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role, required to take on the responsibility of analysing complex data sets and creating insightful visualisations to assist...
Project Manager at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg
Client Details:Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling...
Software Quality Engineer I – Remote Remote
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Remedy Business Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Join our dynamic team as a Remedy Business Analyst, where innovation meets impact! At the forefront of global strategy, our Consulting company in Cape Town invites you to pioneer change and shape industries. Elevate your career with unparalleled opportunities and be...
Automation Tester
Our client is seeking a skilled Intermediate Automation Tester with a strong background in Python to join their QA team. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of software testing methodologies and experience in creating and maintaining automated test...
Software Quality Engineer
A leader in the Banking and Financial space is on the lookout for a Software Quality Engineer to join their team.Use the automation test kit (frameworks and pre-defined test tools) to inspect, analyse, design, develop, implement and execute on re-useable automated...
Senior Python Engineer
This role can be fully remote. Our client makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across all Africa. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, we work with small and largemerchants to provide a complete toolkit to accept, manage and...
Senior Full Stack Developer at Adapt IT
Introduction The Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) division is a multi-industry division of Adapt IT with a solid foundation providing key products. Our products help make businesses feel more in control of their expenses, and provide a cost assurance to help...
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