Where are ISPA Inspires winners now?
The ISPA Inspires Educational Sponsorship has been running for three years now and produced almost half a dozen winners who have been enabled to pursue studies and careers in the ICT (Information and Communications Technology) sector through the support of South...
All the 2023 Africa Tech Festival Award winners
The Africa Tech Festival Awards 2023 this week honoured companies, individuals and initiatives that have demonstrated excellence, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible with technology in Africa. James Williams, senior event director, events at...
Second-life batteries key to SA’s 4IR ambitions
Kathy Gibson reports - As South Africa aims to join the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), power is crucial - and the battery has a key role to play. Gaylor Montmasson-Clair, senior economist at Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS), points out that batteries...
SA’s jobs recovery stalls
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reported yesterday (1 June) that employment in South Africa declined by 28 000 jobs in the first quarter of 2021. The data indicated that after the country lost 2,2-million jobs in 2020Q2 and regained 876 000 of these during the...
Cybercriminals are coming for your brand …
If you're a marketer or brand owner in 2021, it's not enough to protect your brands and trademarks in real life. You have to build a fort around your online assets too, writes Duane Nicol, cybersecurity expert at Mimecast. Brand marketers are increasingly losing...
Cybercriminals up their attacks on cryptocurrency
Miners are malicious programmes designed to steal cryptocurrency from infected devices. They're often installed without users' knowledge and then begin slowly siphoning off various types of cryptocoins; in some cases the miners walk away with millions. While miners...
Dell reports a record year
Dell Technologies has announced record financial results for its fiscal 2022 first quarter, with revenue up 12% to $24,5-billion. The company generated operating income of $1,4-billion, a 96% increase over the same period in the prior year, and non-GAAP operating...
Innovation and tech critical to get vaccines into hard-to-reach places
As South Africa's Covid-19 vaccination programme ramps up, with a target to vaccinate 41-million people by the end of March next year, health NGO Right to Care is deploying teams to vaccinate people living in hard-to-reach places in remote parts of the country. Dr...
Electronic payments at the epicentre of industry transformation
The financial-services industry is in the midst of a significant transformation, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Given the key role digitisation plays in the financial lives of more and more of the world's population, electronic payments are at the epicentre of...
Insights into Africa’s infrastructure finance
Infrastructure remains a top priority for economic and social development for Africa. The Africa Infrastructure Development Index (AIDI), which tracks the progress of infrastructure development across the continent, shows that sub-Saharan Africa has the lowest stock...
More News Today
WD creates higher capacity hard drives
The network attached entry level storage market is expected to grow at an 86,2% CAGR between 2011 and 2016, according to John Rydning, IDC’s Research VP for hard disk drives. With this expected phenomenal increase the channel needs to make sure they benefit from this...
MAP signs MOA on manufacturing practices
The founding members of the Manufacturing Accelerator Programme (MAP) - ISAH, Rifle-Shot Performance Partners and SANEC - have signed a memorandum of agreement with the board of the South African Capital Equipment Council (SACEEC) to promote good manufacturing...
Solving data residency issues
The industry has been talking about the benefits of cloud computing and BYOD for some time. However, as jurisdictional and regulatory controls tighten, questions about where data is stored, and how it’s protected are being raised. Different countries have different...
Cellfind launches LBS workforce management
Cellfind, a subsidiary of Blue Label Telecom, has introduced a set of location based service (LBS) workforce and asset management solutions to help enterprises increase efficiency improve productivity and reduce costs. Quentin Joubert, product manager at Cellfind,...
WD develops Red drives
The network attached entry level storage market is expected to grow at an 86.2% CAGR between 2011 and 2016, according to John Rydning, IDC’s Research vice president for hard disk drives. With this expected phenomenal increase the channel needs to make sure they...
Social media as a contact centre
Could social media in its mainstream form become the go-to technology for customer service? The Gartner Group certainly thinks so. In a research paper published in April, Social Media for CRM Will Force a Shift From Contact Centres to Customer Engagement Centres, VP...
Vodacom Mozambique orders eCentre
Flexenclosure, a specialist developer of intelligent power management systems and pre-fabricated data centres for the ICT industry, has received a multi-million dollar order from Vodacom Mozambique for its modular and pre-fabricated data centre eCentre. Vodacom...
Unpacking the business analyst toolbox
Software development company BBD recently hosted an International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) event in Cape Town. The event was fully subscribed and attended by analysts from various companies and vertical markets. The IIBA is an independent, non-profit...
Genesys wins Frost & Sullivan accolades
Based on its recent analysis of the workload management market, Frost & Sullivan recognises Genesys with the 2013 Global Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation in Workload Management. Businesses of every type are realising that they need to consider...
The challenges of a smart grid
It is no secret that South Africa’s national power grid is under severe pressure, and the country’s energy supply is unreliable and insecure. In Winter months the grid at times gets alarmingly close to the brink of shutdown. Power utility, Eskom, is faced with ongoing...
Senior Software Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is looking for a proactive, determined Senior Software Engineer with strong communication skills, able to work remotely with a stable internet connection and quiet office space. Key Requirements Bachelor's degree in software engineering or...
Lead Software Developer (with mobile experience)
We are seeking a skilled Lead Developer with .Net and mobile development experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing cross-platform mobile applications along with expertise in .Net technologies. What you'll do:• Design,...
ERP Consultant
Essential Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:will be responsible for the successful implementation and maintenance of ERP sites, together with related 3rd party products. Perform project implementation, installations, and upgrades.Conduct user...
Power BI Developer
Senior Power BI Developer Johannesburg North Salary - Market Related Outline Department - IT Knowledge/Experience: Qualifications: Key Responsibilities: Advantageous Attributes: Please Note: Should you not receive any feedback within One Month, please consider your...
SAP Authorisations Consultant
Our client, in the FMCG space is recognized for operating one of the largest online grocery platforms in sub-Saharan Africa. Location: Western Cape Minimum Experience/Requirements Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in SAP authorizations.Proven track record of...
Lead Software Developer (with mobile experience) – Western Cape Cape Town
We are seeking a skilled Lead Developer with .Net and mobile development experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing cross-platform mobile applications along with expertise in .Net technologies. What you'll do:• Design,...
ERP Consultant – Gauteng Johannesburg
Essential Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:will be responsible for the successful implementation and maintenance of ERP sites, together with related 3rd party products. Perform project implementation, installations, and upgrades.Conduct user...
Power BI Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Senior Power BI Developer Johannesburg North Salary - Market Related Outline Department - IT Knowledge/Experience: Qualifications: Key Responsibilities: Advantageous Attributes: Please Note: Should you not receive any feedback within One Month, please consider your...
SAP Authorisations Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town Region
Our client, in the FMCG space is recognized for operating one of the largest online grocery platforms in sub-Saharan Africa. Location: Western Cape Minimum Experience/Requirements Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in SAP authorizations.Proven track record of...
Service Management Application Developer
"Innovate your IT service management with precision and flair. Join us as we redefine excellence in application development!" Experience & Skills required: Automation ScriptingREST API developmentGood Knowledge of Linux, Oracle SQL, Perl & Shell...
View more career listings on our Careers Section