African first as UCT proposes proton therapy centre
A team based at the University of Cape Town (UCT) will design the technical specifications and business case for a proton therapy centre to be established in Cape Town, near to both the Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital and Groote Schuur Hospital. Proton...
5-Star green certification for Vodacom SA
The Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA) has accredited two buildings at Vodacom South Africa's headquarters (HQ) in Midrand, Johannesburg, each with a 5-Star Existing Building Performance (EPB) certification. Vodacom's Business Park and Corporate Park...
Chromebook, tablet shipments post first decline since Covid
After five quarters of growth driven by accelerated buying for remote work and learning, global shipments of Chromebooks and tablets recorded their first decline since the onset of the pandemic in 2020. Chromebook shipments declined 29,8% year over year in the third...
European enterprise networking sales off to a solid start
European revenue sales of enterprise networking equipment are on an upward trend in the last four weeks after a lower than expected Q3 performance, while Enterprise storage revenues are on par with last year's results but the server market has continued to slump,...
Global carbon credit meta-registry launched
IHS Markit has announced the launch of the Carbon Meta-Registry, a secure online platform that seamlessly connects disparate environmental markets and registry systems around the world, enabling the exchange of carbon market data and mitigating the risk of...
Alliance aims to accelerate transition to renewables
The new Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) has been launched at COP26 to accelerate investment in green energy transitions and renewable power solutions in developing and emerging economies worldwide. Over the next decade, the Alliance aims to unlock...
It’s clear we need to adapt to climate change
As society experiencees increasingly frequent and severe natural hazard events and environmental stressors -- while making little progress at reducing carbon emissions -- the need to adapt to the changing climate has become starkly clear. But what actions are we...
Ambitious commitments and a just transition: COP26 and Africa
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) occurs at a critical time for Africa. The continent is particularly vulnerable to the threat of climate change and is already susceptible to some of its adverse effects. By Dion Shango, CEO of PwC Africa Across the...
SA’s female tech founders are powerful job creators
Across Endeavor's portfolio of 30 tech-enabled entrepreneurs, six are female founders in business ranging from education, home and business services, mining compliance and contact centres. In the last three years these founders have created over 5000 jobs, close to...
Climate seen as a bigger threat to tourism than Covid
The head of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has warned that the "climate emergency is a bigger threat than Covid". Zurab Pololikashvili, secretary-general of UNWTO, says the pandemic has hit tourism harder than any other sector. Tourism needs...
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Firewalls must be audited to reduce risk
The role of the firewall has expanded considerably from their traditional role of perimeter security to securing application connectivity, interrogating application traffic, controlling web usage, and blocking spam. By virtue of the firewall’s diversifying role,...
Businesses must master HR to compete
Today’s business market demands that operators ensure their human resources (HR) are effectively managed, agile, technically proficient and positioned ahead of the development curve. This is the view of HR and recruitment specialists at Accsys, who say that HR...
Lindsay Saker uses Integr8 services
Integr8, a leading ICT infrastructure and managed services provider and division of Business Connexion (BCX) Group, has provided core infrastructure upgrade services to support a Telkom fibre optics installation at several sites making up the Lindsay Saker vehicle...
The benefits of mobile WiFi
Always-on connectivity has many benefits for the private consumer and the business user alike, and today’s plethora of mobile devices reinforce this trend with convenient connected devices geared for mobility, says Fayaaz Seedat, Huawei consumer product specialist at...
Creating the elusive single customer view
Many organisations are investing significant sums and extensive time into implementing customer relationship management (CRM) systems for their purported ability to deliver improved customer relations and client retention, says Gary Allemann, MD, Master Data...
Biometrics expected to boom in retail
Biometric technology is increasingly becoming a part of life, but it still remains confined to specific applications where the need for identity authentication is paramount. Technology vendors like Ideco are touting the use of biometrics in retail as the next big...
Data: the bank manager of the future
A few decades ago, bank managers and storekeepers used to know their individual customers’ shopping or banking behaviour, preferences and needs intimately enough to provide them with personalised advice, recommendations and service that encouraged customer loyalty....
Attix5 improves backup and recovery
With cloud playing an increasingly prominent role in business operations, companies are trying their utmost to protect their cloud-based data without compromising on security or quality. Attix5 has the answer. With a range of cloud solutions - ensuring secure back up...
MTN launches Cliq5 promotion
In a move designed to give its prepaid, MTN AnyTime Top-Up, and My MTNChoice customers additional value when connecting to their top five dialled MTN numbers, MTN South Africa has introduced Cliq5, a promotion available in R6, R8 and R12 denominations. Rates across...
The downside of upside risk
Languages evolve continually - as long as meaning remains clear, I don’t mind how language gets adapted. So when people start making a verb into a noun (to party, to author, to privilege, to google, to blog), I don’t flinch at all, says Paul Marketos, director at...
Junior Networks Consultant at Construct Executive Search – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
Applicants must have the following requirements: Must have a Diploma in Networks ConsultingMust have 1 - 3 years of experience in network consulting within the financial services sector.Must have a RE5 Certificate.Must have experience in the healthcare industry,...
Senior Ruby on Rails Developer (Stellenbosch)
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer is sought by a cutting-edge AgriTech company based in Stellenbosch, to join its team and help build out a SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. The team is full stack, and you can expect to be...
Software Developer
ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Software Developer. The ideal candidate should possess a BSc in Software Engineering or a relevant equivalent tertiary qualification, along with...
SQL and Oracle Microsoft DBA
You will be responsible to support end user on SQL Database used in the company environment. Support data analysis and troubleshooting for issues raised from the applications.Responsibilities:Operating Oracle and SQL database platform and will actively troubleshoot...
Delphi Developer
Our client, one of the leaders in the Consulting space, has an amazing permanent remote opportunity for a Delphi Developer to join their development team. As an individual you will receive global exposure in various spaces while building your career. Requirements:...
Senior Ruby on Rails Developer (Stellenbosch) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
ENVIRONMENT:THE coding talents of a Senior Ruby on Rails Developer is sought by a cutting-edge AgriTech company based in Stellenbosch, to join its team and help build out a SaaS platform for the agricultural sector. The team is full stack, and you can expect to be...
Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg
ENVIRONMENT:A leading company in the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) sector is offering an exciting opportunity for a Software Developer. The ideal candidate should possess a BSc in Software Engineering or a relevant equivalent tertiary qualification, along with...
SQL and Oracle Microsoft DBA – Gauteng Midrand
You will be responsible to support end user on SQL Database used in the company environment. Support data analysis and troubleshooting for issues raised from the applications.Responsibilities:Operating Oracle and SQL database platform and will actively troubleshoot...
Delphi Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client, one of the leaders in the Consulting space, has an amazing permanent remote opportunity for a Delphi Developer to join their development team. As an individual you will receive global exposure in various spaces while building your career. Requirements:...
Senior Network Engineer
SkillsVoIP, TCP-IP and Telecommunications Networking. SMSC.Network Management systems (SNMP, NBI, API Integration).Java.VoIP, IMS, NGN Voice, Cloud (Virtual Systems), and Transmission & IP networks, etc.Basic knowledge of Linux.Understanding of SMPP, SOAP and SS7....
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