These are the roles that top the pay rankings in SA

If you wanted to know which jobs offer the best pay in South Africa, wonder no longer. Pnet’s 2026 Salary Guide reveals that the three roles that attract the highest compensation are, in order: chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO) and executive...

SA urged to act quickly as geopolitical pressures mount

Kathy Gibson reports – Big changes to the world order are driving global uncertainty – and South Africa must decide now how to position itself in this changing environment. This is the stark advice from Lullu Krugel, chief economist and sustainability leader at PwC,...

These are the networks that will keep Artemis II connected

NASA’s Artemis II mission will transport four astronauts around the Moon, bringing the agency one step closer to sending the first astronauts to Mars. Throughout Artemis II, astronaut voice, images, video, and vital mission data must traverse thousands of miles,...

Saffers are generally happy in love, but Gen Z is left out

As Valentine's Day approaches, a new Ipsos Love Life Satisfaction study reveals that South Africans continue to thrive in matters of the heart, with feeling loved and appreciated ranking as the nation's number one source of happiness – even as financial stress weighs...

Strong growth forecast for Ethernet switches

The worldwide Ethernet switch market grew revenues 38,4% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23) to $11,8-billion. The total worldwide enterprise and service provider (SP) router market recorded $4,6-billion in revenue in 2Q23, a 9,4% year-over-year...

Executives take a brighter view on US economy

With concerns about inflation and a potential recession ticking down, business executives have grown guardedly less pessimistic about the US economy's prospects, according to the third-quarterAICPA & CIMA Economic Outlook Survey. The survey polls chief executive...

Hafnium exploit strikes Microsoft Exchange servers

Following Microsoft's news about Hafnium, IT Security company Sophos has been closely monitoring the issue and is providing regular advice on how organizations should threat hunt and mitigate the attack/potential attack. Microsoft has detected multiple zero-day...

Did comets deliver carbon to rocky planets?

In early 2016, an icy visitor from the edge of our solar system hurtled past Earth. It briefly became visible to stargazers as Comet Catalina before it slingshot past the Sun to disappear forevermore out of the solar system. Among the many observatories that captured...

Poor hit with disproportionately high connectivity costs

High costs for Internet access relative to income remain one of the main barriers to the use of information and communication technology (ICT) services worldwide - and this is particularly true in emerging markets. This is according to a new policy brief from ITU and...

Covid vaccines surface on the darknet

The world is undertaking one of the largest and most complex vaccination campaigns in history and, not surprisingly, scammers and sellers on the dark market are eager to profit off the process. Kaspersky researchers examined 15 different marketplaces on the Darknet...

Despite vaccine willingness, marketers should be cautious

Most consumers (71%) report they are either willing to receive the Covid-19 vaccine as soon as they're able (52%) or a few months after it becomes available (19%), according to Gartner. However, the Gartner Consumer Community Survey, which gathered findings from...

Jasco issues six-month trading statement

Jasco Electronics has issued a trading statement concerning the six months to 31 December 2020. Although the group's revenue has improved, it is still lower than the comparative six-month period the previous year. However, cost-cutting and efficiencies have helped the...

EMEA smartphone market at weakest in six years

The Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) smartphone market recorded its weakest performance in six years in 2020 due to the Covid-19 crisis, according to International Data Corporation (IDC). IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker reports the EMEA market...

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Unpacking Windows 8

With the clamour surrounding the Windows 8 launch settled down, the question on many business decision-makers’ lips is how this innovative new operating system can be harnessed for their organisation, says Rudi Greyling, chief technology officer and innovation...

Thuthukani partners with EMC

Thuthukani Technology Solutions has announced it has entered into a partnership with EMC and is now a certified solutions provider. This will help bring Thuthukani in a position to provide technology solutions across a larger area. Thuthukani Technology Solutions is...

Social media integration engages customers

More than ever, companies need to find new ways to distinguish themselves from their competition. To win more customers, they need to create a unique customer experience, and must command consumer attention in increasingly innovative ways. “The fact is, creating...

Preparing for the mobile workforce

The days where employees were confined to desks in front of a company-owned-and-controlled personal computer are long gone. Workers are increasingly mobile, jetting off to different locations around the country (and the globe), and they no longer keep office hours,...

Hosted video benefits key industries

Connection Telecom’s recent launch of its VideoConnect hosted video conferencing platform in the SA market could prove a tipping point for mass adoption of the medium. Industries across the board are finding a seemingly endless list of applications for the solution...

New appointment at Schneider Electric

Global specialist in energy management, Schneider Electric, has appointed Zanelle Dalglish as head of sustainable development for southern Africa. Dalglish holds M.Com and B.Com Human Resource Management (Honours) degrees from the University of Pretoria, is fluent in...

HotZone to increase connectivity in Africa

Q-KON has launched a HotZone Internet access and distribution solution. The offering is primarily aimed at entrepreneurs who want to leverage off connectivity for their businesses as well as establishments that want to provide this service to patrons and guests. The...

CNE Ecuador to modernise elections

Scytl, the world leader in secure online voting and election modernisation and the National Election Council of Ecuador has announced their continued partnership and next steps towards an end-to-end fully integrated election administration system, the key to the...

Mimecast services enhance Office 365

Mimecast has launched a range of cloud services and service bundles designed to enhance the core capabilities of Microsoft Office 365 in the areas of archiving, continuity and security. Mimecast expects IT administrators currently on, or considering migrating to,...

IndigoCube, Security Innovations partner

Hacking is becoming a major problem, both locally and internationally, and becoming increasingly clear that the methods used to date to deter hackers are woefully ineffective. New approaches to security need to be adopted if companies and governments hope to keep...

Project Manager (SDWAN) – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Role Purpose:Responsible for ensuring effective delivery of projects within agreed timelines, budgets, scope,agreed outcomes and optimal Customer satisfaction.Key Performance Areas:Manage projects (20%)Customer service (30%)Supplier relationships (20%)Internal...

Project Manager

Leading multinational company based in Gauteng (East Rand) requires an experienced Project Manager with projects experience from the manufacturing industry.Projects experience within heavy manufacturing industry is essential.Relevant Bachelor's degree or diploma...

DevOps Engineer (Hybrid)

Our client is seeking to recruit a DevOps Engineer.Responsibilities:Monitoring the performance and reliability of the company's global online platformsMonitoring the availability management, latency, efficiency, and change managementMonitoring the emergency response...

Senior Web (Front-end) Developer.

Would you like to work from home for one of the leading companies in the taxation space?Our client has an amazing opportunity for a permanent Senior Web (Front-end) Developer. This position will be based in either Pretoria, Johannesburg, or Cape town being 90% remote....

Senior Angular Developer

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Angular Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and efficient web applications using Angular. As a Senior Angular Developer,...

Software Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:A full-service digital agency based in Reading, UK, The Hague, Netherlands and Stellenbosch, South Africa who strategizes, designs, and develops digital solutions for the private and public sectors is seeking to employ a Senior Software Engineer who will...

Senior Software Developer – Python

ENVIRONMENT:Our client serves as a partner in digital innovation, development, and execution. They specialize in designing, constructing, and launching products that generate substantial business value through a customer-centric approach. Their focus involves...

Project Manager – Gauteng Johannesburg

Leading multinational company based in Gauteng (East Rand) requires an experienced Project Manager with projects experience from the manufacturing industry.Projects experience within heavy manufacturing industry is essential.Relevant Bachelor's degree or diploma...

DevOps Engineer (Hybrid) – Western Cape Oakdale

Our client is seeking to recruit a DevOps Engineer.Responsibilities:Monitoring the performance and reliability of the company's global online platformsMonitoring the availability management, latency, efficiency, and change managementMonitoring the emergency response...

Senior Web (Front-end) Developer. – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Would you like to work from home for one of the leading companies in the taxation space?Our client has an amazing opportunity for a permanent Senior Web (Front-end) Developer. This position will be based in either Pretoria, Johannesburg, or Cape town being 90% remote....

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