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...

JSE turns to AWS to modernise technology

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to modernise its technology, leverage edge computing infrastructure, explore AI to deliver innovative market solutions and drive operational efficiencies. The move will also improve...

GenAI set to transform logistics KPI reporting

By 2028, 25% of all logistics key performance indicator (KPI) reporting will be powered by generative AI (GenAI), according to Gartner. "GenAI presents an opportunity for logistics leaders to uncover additional insights from logistics data and drive operational...

SA startup uses cloud, AI to improve food security for poultry farmers

Startup, Omniolytics, has turned to IBM to help transform poultry farming through digital platforms that use sensors and IBM Watson running in the IBM Cloud. Omniolytics develops smart farming solutions for emerging and commercial poultry farmers. The local poultry...

Touchless travel for Star Alliance members

Frequent flyer program customers of Star Alliance member airlines will soon be able to use their biometric identity across any participating airline at any participating airport following a new agreement between the world's largest airline alliance, NEC and airline...

Manufacturers say they are more confident

The Q2 Absa Manufacturing Survey has seen a significant improvement in overall sector confidence, with business confidence rising by 21 points to 46 points during the quarter, the highest level since 2012. "The increase was largely driven by strong selling price hikes...

The changing threat landscape

During the last quarter cyber adversaries have shifted from low-return, mass-spread ransomware campaigns toward fewer, customised ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) campaigns targeting larger, more lucrative organisations. This is one of the findings from the McAfee...

Windows 11 launches with features to make connecting easier

Kathy Gibson reports - Microsoft has launched Windows 11, the latest iteration of the operating systems that debuted 35 years ago. "This comes at a time when the PC has played a more important time in our lives," says Frank Shaw, corporate vice-president:...

Digital experience a key priority for insurers

Kathy Gibson reports – Too often glitches in computer systems end up being bad customer experiences, which can turn into massive problems for companies. But a digital experience platform (DXP) can go a long way to alleviating these issues, says Ndagi Job Gohsi, GM of...

A data-driven approach to managing Covid-19

Reports have confirmed that South Africa is officially riding the third wave of Covid-19, where infections in Gauteng yesterday saw a daily record of 10 806 new cases being recorded. And, with predictions that the peak could possibly be reached within the fortnight,...

Dell debuts Apex solutions in SA

Kathy Gibson reports - Dell Technologies is integrating as-a-service and cloud offerings in its Apex Solutions portfolio. The offering includes an initial data storage-as-a-service product, unified management of as-a-service solutions, flexible consumption policies...

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Firms should count the cost of piracy

The cost of maritime piracy is substantial and can cause significant damage to a company’s bottom line. According to comments recently made by Russian Navy Rear Admiral Vasily Lyashok, Somali pirates have become more flexible, adaptable and better organised and have...

Defining process in process management

What is meant by business process, process improvement and process management?  Business processes are collections of cross-functional activities that are the only way any organisation can exchange value with customers and other stakeholders. Business processes are...

Safety solutions for the connected mine

The global mining industry is characterised by several key trends, including geographical disparity, capital intensive operations, a declining skills base, high levels of safety risk and extreme complexity. In order to help address these unique characteristics,...

SMS boosts recruiting business

 Nearly 90% of recruiters across the world reveal that text messaging helps their business by enhancing the speed of communication, according to Dialogue Communications, a leading specialist in global mobile messaging solutions. In a customer survey conducted at the...

Reach out to customers on Valentine’s Day

Has a bank manager ever given readers a hug? Or have the waiters at the neighbourhood coffee shop ever recited poetry to them?  If the answers are "no" and "never", then readers are among millions of consumers who feel unloved by the retailers and service providers...

Cyberoam unveils virtual UTM appliances

Cyberoam, the leading global network security appliances company, announced the launch of its range of virtual unified threat management (UTM) appliances, adding to its existing range of hardware UTM appliances.  With this launch, Cyberoam will enable organisations to...

End-to-end ICT vital for growth in Africa

Information communication technology (ICT) opens up a huge range of potential in the business environment, delivering integrated solutions that actively enable the modern business, says Mark van Vuuren, MD, Jasco ICT Solutions.  Previously disparate tools such as...

Location-based services market to thrive

Location-based services (LBS) have emerged as one of the hottest growth areas for the worldwide mobile applications and telecommunications industries. Market researcher ABI predicts that the global LBS market will grow to a total value of $17-billion by 2016, thanks...

Application security a priority for CIOs

The growth in cybercrime generally is well reported, but South African CIOs are still not taking it seriously enough - particularly when it comes to application security.  According to respected research firm Gartner, 75% of attacks are directed at the application...

Solar energy can ease price hikes

Solar energy can help South African companies overcome financial implications of future price hikes. Particularly medium-size businesses can benefit. However, in order for sun-generated energy to become mainstream among the South African private sector, the solar...

Advanced Full-stack DevOps Engineer

Elevate your IT career with an industry game-changer! An exciting hybrid opportunity for an Advanced Full-stack DevOps Engineer awaits in Midrand and Menlyn with a pioneering force in the automotive space. Requirements: Master's degree in computer science, Software...

Scrum Master

ENVIRONMENT:A digital innovation and product development company seeks a Scrum Master to oversee multiple projects and teams simultaneously. This role is crucial for ensuring team performance and meeting deadlines. The Scrum Master fosters accountability and teamwork,...

JavaScript Full Stack Developer (Expert) 0619 – Gauteng Centurion

Large, international Automotive client actively looking for highly competent JavaScript Full Stack Developer (Experts)Product: Are you an exceptionally skilled developer looking to make an impact? Join our vibrant Platform Development team of 15 people in an...

Fullstack Java Developer (Senior) 0779 – Gauteng Pretoria

Full Stack Java Developer ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:Extensive experience with Angular 10+, AG GridECMAScript 7+ / JavaScript, Typescript, RxJS, SCSSJava 8+Spring Framework (Spring Boot, MVC, Data/JPA, Security etc.)AWS stack such as Kinesis, CloudWatch, CDK,...

C# Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Centurion

As a C# Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the existing systems. Desired Skills: C# .NET Framework (Version 4) Hybris .NET Core WinForms MVC WebApi jSON SOAP Javascript HTML CSS MS SQL SQL Views SQL Stored Procedures Xarmin...

Advanced Full-stack DevOps Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Elevate your IT career with an industry game-changer! An exciting hybrid opportunity for an Advanced Full-stack DevOps Engineer awaits in Midrand and Menlyn with a pioneering force in the automotive space. Requirements: Master's degree in computer science, Software...

Scrum Master – Western Cape Cape Town

ENVIRONMENT:A digital innovation and product development company seeks a Scrum Master to oversee multiple projects and teams simultaneously. This role is crucial for ensuring team performance and meeting deadlines. The Scrum Master fosters accountability and teamwork,...

Automation Tester (Contract)

Location: Pinelands, with a Hybrid Model Role:The Intermediate Software Quality Engineer is responsible for designing and executing test strategies, including automation and performance testing, to ensure high-quality software delivery. These engineers will take...

Automation Tester (Contract) – Western Cape Cape Town

Location: Pinelands, with a Hybrid Model Role:The Intermediate Software Quality Engineer is responsible for designing and executing test strategies, including automation and performance testing, to ensure high-quality software delivery. These engineers will take...

IT Risk Specialist

NQF level 6 B Degree in Risk Management/Audit/or equivalent Advanced DiplomaCISA/CISSP/CISM/CGERT/PMP or any other IT Governance related qualification2 years managerial/leadership experience4 years' experience in a risk and audit environment4 years Financial Business...

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