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Mandrake spyware campaign found on Google Play
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SA’s hybrid workers nonchalant over cybersecurity protocols
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SA tech industry looks forward to continued growth
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‘Splinternet’ makes safeguarding the Internet more difficult
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Bank ombud secures millions for wronged customers
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Congratulations SA taxpayers … you’ve paid government
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Digital transformation goes beyond the tech
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Adaptability and the need to change
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CIOs embrace post-pandemic realities in a digital-first world
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Advanced electronic signatures
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Functional Analyst at Accenture
Functional AnalystLocation: Johannesburg/Cape Town South AfricaAre you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? Accenture has partnered with a leading Pan-African telecommunications company and has launched a...
Senior Full Stack Developer – (Remote) (Node.js, GraphQL, Postgres, React, Typescript)
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Senior Test Analyst (CPT/PTA)
Analyse/ assimilate project documentation to build a thorough understanding of the business and technical requirements of systems to be tested. These typically include business requirements, functional specifications, process/data flow diagrams and use...
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Responsible for analyzing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity. The Business Analyst will work closely with various departments and stakeholders to gather requirements, document...
Mid-Senior C# Developer (Remote CPT/JHB ONLY)
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Cloud Engineer: Database Services (Hybrid)
To implement and maintain the private and hybrid cloud environments in line with client's Cloud Strategy in order to optimise IT expenditure and deliver efficiencies through automation.Job ResponsibilitiesEngage and collaborate with Infrastructure Designers and...
Cloud Engineer: Database Services
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Mid-Senior C# Developer (Remote CPT/JHB ONLY)
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