The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Spatial data maps where Super El Niño will hit SA hardest

The South African Weather Service gave the clearest sign yet on 1 September: this El Niño is on course to become the strongest event in living memory, with sea surface temperatures already tracking past 3°C above normal. A national outlook can't say which town or...

MeerKAT and Webb measure farthest fast radio burst

First discovered in 2007, fast radio bursts are enigmatic, millisecond-long flashes of radio emission from the distant universe. Their origin remains uncertain, particularly since most are seen once and never again. Now, astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space...

Ampath confirms hack, but disputes theft of 80m patient records

Ampath, one of the country’s biggest pathology labs, has confirmed that it has been the victim of a cyberattack, but has issued a statement clarifying the claim by hackers that “80-million patient records” have been stolen. The company says it has contained the...

Return to office mandates could push employees to leave

One in three executives presented with a return-to-office (RTO) obligation reported that they will leave their current employer for that reason, according to Gartner. The same survey of more than 3 500 employees from November 2023 revealed that 19% of non-executives...

PayJustNow partners with Merchant Capital

South African Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) provider PayJustNow has partnered with alternative lender Merchant Capital to expand access to working capital for retailers with a new cash advance offer, PayJustNow Advance. Craig Newborn, CEO of PayJustNow, says: "The retail...

What you need to know about the new Draft Companies Amendment Bill

A new draft of the Companies Amendment Bill has been published. Although the Bill clarifies many important company law issues; several ambiguities related to the current Act remain. Madelein Burger, partner at Webber Wentzel, provides a snapshot of some of the key...

Pandora Papers the biggest leak of offshore transactions

In what is believed to be the biggest data leak to date, the Pandora Papers detailing the offshore investments of hundreds of country and business leaders from around the world was released yesterday (3 October). The 11,9-million confidential documents from at least...

WFH presents opportunity for cost optimisation

Chief financial officers (CFOs) have a new opportunity to recalibrate staff costs by more proactively engaging remote and hybrid employees on their relocation preferences and adjusting salaries in line with the local cost of living, according to Gartner. "Many...

ISPA supports ICASA stance on mobile data

The overwhelming majority of South Africans access the Internet using mobile devices, so the cost of mobile data has a real impact on quality of life. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) will shortly publish regulations designed to...

Localisation master plan will hobble economic growth, says FMF

While increased industrialisation and manufacturing can spur economic growth and create jobs, the Free Market Foundation (FMF) maintains that enforced localisation master plans will only drive away the investment required for more manufacturing capability, and will...

Cloud infrastructure spend dips but on track for annual growth

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker: Buyer and Cloud Deployment, spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud infrastructure, including dedicated and shared environments,...

Worldwide enterprise external OEM storage revenue up almost 10%

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Eterprise Storage Systems Tracker, global market revenue for enterprise external OEM storage systems grew 9,7% year over year to $6,9-billion during the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21). Total...

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Dac Systems, Microsoft revolutionise retail

Local provider of turnkey solutions based primarily on Microsoft products, Dac Systems, in association with Microsoft South Africa, has launched an end-to-end solution, Ubiquity-R, to add immediate and lasting value to retail operations – irrespective of size or...

IMM: key to marketing initiative success

Integrated marketing management, spanning technologies, communication channels and enterprise ecosystems, will be key to the success of marketing initiatives in future, says SAS. Addressing marketers and retailers at a briefing in Sandton this week, SAS executives...

Nashua scoops awards at Africa Print

Nashua Limited has once again underpinned its position as a leader in the production printing market by partaking in this year’s Africa Print Expo in Johannesburg. The company is celebrating winning Best Large Stand at the show, adding to their Best Exhibition Stand...

New business: getting it right

SA IT consultancy Cybervine is making significant inroads into the local market on the back of serial start-up experience and a whole new approach to doing IT business – turning it down occasionally. Starting a business in South Africa is fraught with challenges and...

African name-matching solution from Bytes

Bytes Universal Systems, a Bytes Technology Group company, has launched |Guiro, its patented software solution that enables intelligent name-matching for African names. |Guiro aims to help companies manage their customer data more effectively. “One of the great...

The benefits of analytics in healthcare

In any industry, the organisations that can adapt quickly and intelligently to changing market forces will succeed in the long term. In the health industry in particular, organisations need to contain costs and respond quickly to changes globally and locally. There...

NetApp enhances partner programme

Changing market dynamics, growing demand for new technologies such as cloud or flash, and new buying patterns require a flexible approach to selling IT solutions. More than ever partners are forced to adapt their business models and diversify their capabilities to...

EnviroServ implements PPO

EnviroServ’s Mineral Beneficiation (EMB) department has implemented Project Portfolio Office (PPO), an online project portfolio management (PPM) and collaboration application, in a bid to control project budgets and scheduling. EnviroServ has been providing...

Pillars of PCI compliance

The Payments Association of South Africa (PASA) has mandated that merchants of all sizes that process, store or transmit credit card information must comply with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) security compliance by the end of 2013. Consequently, retailers have to...

CRS iSight keeps HR standards in focus

In light of the introduction of the first-of-its-kind formal HR standards in South Africa, devised by industry and the SA Board for People Practices (SABPP), CRS Technologies, a leading local provider of HR & payroll services and solutions, has launched its iSight...

Software Developer (Java, Spring and Web)

Software Developer (Java, Spring and Web) - Western Cape, Cape Town (Permanent)Want to take your career to the next level in an Information and Communications Organisation? Our conglomerate client is on the prowl for their next successor in Software Development. The...

SQL Developer

My client in Pretoria is without a doubt the most exciting place to work for!They are currently looking for a SQL/BI Developer in the Microsoft stack.You will get exposure to ETL, BI as well as building dashboards. You will need to have excellent SQL skills as well....

Test Analyst at The Foschini Group

JOB DESCRIPTIONKey ResponsibilitiesEnsure thorough testing of all changes to Credit and VAS business applications and systems before implementation, including facilitation and execution of user acceptance testing. Adhere efficiently to all testing processes and...

Technical Security Architect (Advanced) 2632 TT

Planning, managing and co-ordinating of tasks with relevant teams are done with the best quality, on time and accuracy.Ensure systems are security compliant.Manage annual penetration testing exercise.Remediate Pentest findings to systems as required.Ability to perform...

Data Analyst

Our clients who are Titans in the financial industry are looking for a skilled Data Analyst Work from the comfort of your home with a fantastic permanent remote position and gain valuable exposure to international projects. Requirements: A minimum 3-year tertiary...

Project Manager – Western Cape Northgate

Is this you?You are a proactive and dynamic individual with a passion for project management. You thrive in nurturing client relationships and driving profitability through exceptional delivery and are process driven. What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it):As...

Scala Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

This position reports to the Software Engineering Manager. We are an energetic team that is fully responsible for all the systems required to support the Takealot groups delivery network as well as the unique challenges that come with logistics and scale. We have...

Senior UI/UX Designer – Remote Remote

Remote workingExperience:7+ years in UI/UX design, with a strong portfolio of successful projects. Responsibilities:Lead the design team, providing mentorship and guidance.Drive the evolution of design processes and standards.Collaborate with senior stakeholders to...

Technical Specialist – Gauteng Primrose

An exciting opportunity exists to join a leader in the industry and build relationships with international clients. Seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer (GCC) with 10 years of experience in testing and commissioning Relay Protection systems.You will be the first line...

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