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...

CFOs are budgeting more for AI

Ninety percent of chief financial officers (CFOs) are projecting higher AI budgets in 2024, and none are planning a reduction, according to recent survey by Gartner. In December 2023, Gartner polled 302 CFOs and senior finance leaders to understand how budgets and...

Analytics has less influence on sales performance than expected

A massive 84% of sales leaders agreed that sales analytics has had less influence on sales performance than what leadership expected, according to a survey by Gartner. Gartner surveyed 303 sales leaders in July 2023 to understand the current state of sales analytics...

SA has strong appetite for remote work

One of the major legacies of the pandemic is an expectation by workers that they will be allowed to work remotely more often, according to a new study - Decoding Global Ways of Working - by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and The Network. The study included almost 209...

Hybrid work environment drives devices

The number of devices (PCs - laptops and desk-based - tablets and mobile phones) in use globally will total 6,2-billion units in 2021, according to Gartner, with 125-million more laptops and tablets expected to be in use this year than in 2020. "The Covid-19 pandemic...

Global shift in financial malware threats

The financial threat landscape experienced a game-changing pandemic year. In a new Kaspersky report - Financial Cyberthreats in 2020 - it was found that while the overall volume of threats via PCs or mobiles decreased during this period, Kaspersky experts noticed...

Microsoft and Zoom most impersonated brands for phishing

It is no secret that cybercriminals often pretend to be someone they are not to lure out people's money or valuable information, and what can be better used for this purpose than a well-known and trusted brand? According to new data from Atlas VPN, Microsoft and Zoom...

Mobile games are world’s most popular apps

Mobile games and gaming apps are the most popular genre across the globe, according to new research by Carphone Warehouse, with Japan creating the most apps of any country. The company has analysed the top 10 countries creating the highest number of gaming apps. They...

Google tops media performance index

Global attribution leader AppsFlyer has released the 12th edition of its Performance Index, ranking the top media sources marketers should partner with. AppsFlyer analysed 580 media sources, 29-billion installs, and over 16 000 apps globally over the second half of...

New payment platform empowers informal waste reclaimers

In a major boost for the local recycling sector, Coca-Cola in South Africa and BanQu have rolled out an innovative payment platform to financially empower informal waste reclaimers and buy-back centres. "Waste reclaimers who collect waste packaging perform one of the...

Digital transformation tops the staffing agenda in 2021

CIOs plan to increase their IT staffing so they can further accelerate digital initiatives this year. A recent survey by Gartner found that 55% of CIOs will up the total number of full-time employees (FTEs) in IT across the course of 2021. They will predominantly...

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Systems Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town

The main purpose of the job is to work as part of a team executing the systems engineering during design, construction, integration, verification and commissioning of the company Mid Dishes and associated supporting systems, both in the laboratories in Cape Town and...

MI/Data Analyst – Western Cape Parow East

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-growing Retail Group seeks your working knowledge of Business Analysis, Data Analysis & ability to solve complex problems to fill the role of its next MIS Analyst. Joining the Business Intelligence Team, you will be responsible for the Financial...

IT Technician

Support end-users and assist with escalations. Manage VIP support and ensure procedures are followed.Manage the network and IT infrastructure.Manage and mentor IT consultants in the Internal IT team.Configure and maintain wireless technologies.Good knowledge of MS...

Software Developer

.Job Description a COMPANY is looking for a dynamic, energetic, innovative, strategic, and self-motivated individual to work from our Johannesburg Office. The candidate must have a solid work ethic, be able to work under deadline, engage and collaborate with team...

BIBA/Data Specialist

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR passion for detail, data and business processes as a Data Specialist is sought by a dynamic Retail Group to take accountability of its Financial Services Business Intelligence needs in order to support operational and strategic decisions. You will...

IT Technician – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Support end-users and assist with escalations. Manage VIP support and ensure procedures are followed.Manage the network and IT infrastructure.Manage and mentor IT consultants in the Internal IT team.Configure and maintain wireless technologies.Good knowledge of MS...

Software Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg North

.Job Description a COMPANY is looking for a dynamic, energetic, innovative, strategic, and self-motivated individual to work from our Johannesburg Office. The candidate must have a solid work ethic, be able to work under deadline, engage and collaborate with team...

BIBA/Data Specialist – Western Cape Parow East

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR passion for detail, data and business processes as a Data Specialist is sought by a dynamic Retail Group to take accountability of its Financial Services Business Intelligence needs in order to support operational and strategic decisions. You will...

Technical Specialist (Senior) Market Shaping (Wits RHI)

Main purpose of the job:Assume overall direct responsibility for the deliverable of the Market Shaping output, manage all milestones, timelines, and any emerging interdependenciesLead the implementation of the Market Shaping workingLocation:Parktown – JohannesburgKey...

Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities: Plan and execute assembly, integration, and verification of complicated systems, both in the laboratory and in the field.Responsible for systems engineering over multiple lifecycle phases with a strong ability to address the specialty engineering...

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