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SA urged to act quickly as geopolitical pressures mount
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Insurance scams to watch out for …
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‘Just say goodbye’ to scam artists
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SA travel and tourism on the road to recovery
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Pesticide exposure affects children’s cognitive performance
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Jeff Bezos in new AI startup venture
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AI training initiative launched for African SMEs
AI and digital trade skills are being made available to 7 500 SMEs on the continent through the AfCFTA Digital Inclusion & Entrepreneurship Programme. The new, free training initiative is a collaboration between Google and the African Continental Free Trade Area...
Top entrepreneurs, SMEs crowned at 2025 SA Small Business Awards
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Africa’s Gen Z consumers are reshaping its retail future
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Senior IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
The purpose of the IT Project Manager III role is to ensure the efficient and effective management and delivery of multiple, cross-functional, global and large-scale IT projects, from inception to completion, that provide demonstrable value in line with Shoprite's...
Senior SAP Functional Analyst (Forecasting & Replenishment) at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
The Functional Analyst role is to ensure that the ERP system is maintained and operates according to business requirements. They are primarily responsible for determining thesystem needs of business and translating this into a functional specification. They are...
Senior IT Project Manager at Sabenza IT & Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town
The purpose of the IT Project Manager III role is to ensure the efficient and effective management and delivery of multiple, cross-functional, global and large-scale IT projects, from inception to completion, that provide demonstrable value in line with Shoprite's...
Senior Full Stack Developer at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd.
We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer (Strong Intermediate who wants to move into a Senior role) who combines strong hands-on development skills. You'll help shape architecture, guide technology choices, mentor developers, and work closely with clients to...
Scrum Master LW
Empowering software development teams to apply the Scrum framework and achieve higher levels of Scrum maturity and flow.Stand-ups - Facilitate daily stand-ups.Iteration/sprint planning meetings – Protect the team from over-committing and scope creep. Aid in estimation...
Senior Full Stack Developer at Ntice Sourcing Solutions (Pty) Ltd. – KwaZulu-Natal Durban
We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer (Strong Intermediate who wants to move into a Senior role) who combines strong hands-on development skills. You'll help shape architecture, guide technology choices, mentor developers, and work closely with clients to...
Scrum Master LW – Gauteng Pretoria
Empowering software development teams to apply the Scrum framework and achieve higher levels of Scrum maturity and flow.Stand-ups - Facilitate daily stand-ups.Iteration/sprint planning meetings – Protect the team from over-committing and scope creep. Aid in estimation...
PowerBI Data Analyst
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PowerBI Data Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg South
Ready to take your IT career to the next level? A top-tier fast growing manufacturing company in Alberton is on the hunt for a PowerBI Data Analyst who is ready to dive into real-time problem solving and data-driven innovation!Core responsibilities of the position...
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