How can SA plug the ICT skills gap?

Kathy Gibson reports from the IITPSA Workforce Conference – While South Africa records the highest unemployment rate in the world, there is still a dire shortage of critical IT skills. Presenting the IITPSA IT Skills Survey, Lehlohonolo  Mokenela, MD of Africa...

Is talent debt depleting your institutional knowledge?

Organisations cutting costs through workforce reduction to weather tough conditions may be trading a visible saving for an invisible liability that will cost them far more later, warns Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at executive search firm Jack Hammer Global. “Globally,...

In 2027, AI could account for 20% of all business tech spend

In the coming year, CIOs and CISOs will face growing pressure to realise returns on their AI investments in infrastructure, security, digital sovereignty, and emerging technologies, according to Forrester’s 2027 technology and security predictions. Additionally, with...

Banks expect to hand decisions to AI – even if they can’t explain them

Banks are racing toward a future where AI no longer merely informs key credit, treasury, and risk decisions – it makes them autonomously. Yet AI governance is not keeping pace with adoption, according to new AI risk research by FT Longitude, SAS and Microsoft. Even as...

Advertising, analytics used to make cyberattacks more effective

Cyberattackers are continuing to find innovative ways to influence users and infect endpoints. The newly-released HP Wolf Security Threat Insights Report has uncovered several notable campaigns, including: * DarkGate campaign uses Ad tools to sharpen attacks:...

eSIM installed base in IoT to top 3,6bn by 2030

eSIM technology is bringing greater efficiency to the cellular IoT market and empowering enterprises with greater flexibility and choice as shown in new research by Omdia. Catalysed by the GSMA SGP.31/32 specifications, eSIM technology is primed for mass adoption,...

Local manufacturer becomes preferred brand for government mobile

The country's only manufacturer of mobile devices has praised the South African government's massive vote of confidence in its decision to recognise Mara Phones as its preferred device brand in all procurements for the next five years. In an official statement, the...

Facebook tackles fake pandemic news in Africa

Facebook, in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO), is launching a new campaign across a number of African countries to provide accurate information and combat fake news around the Covid-19 pandemic. "Together Against Covid-19 Misinformation" will roll...

ADC adds Lagos data centre to its network

Africa Data Centres (ADC) has confirmed that it is to build a 10MW data centre in Nigeria's capital, Lagos. Nigeria is a key African market for the company, says Stephane Duproz, CEO of Africa Data Centres. "This region is hungry for digitisation and to pave the way...

NASA’s Mars helicopter survives first cold Martian night on its own

NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has emerged from its first night on the surface of Mars. Evening temperatures at Jezero Crater can plunge as low as minus 90 degrees Celsius, which can freeze and crack unprotected electrical components and damage the onboard batteries...

LG closes mobile phone business

LG Electronics is closing its mobile business unit worldwide to focus on more strategic growth areas. In an official statement, the company says: "LG's strategic decision to exit the incredibly competitive mobile phone sector will enable the company to focus resources...

Conflict of approaches to security in META companies

Cybersecurity is managed by a dedicated department among half (58%) of enterprises in the META region, while only 25% of companies of this size have an in-house Security Operation Center (SOC) responsible for continuous monitoring and responding to security incidents....

Returning to sports or exercise after recovering from Covid-19

As Covid-19 affects everyone differently and the long-term effects are hard to predict, returning to exercise once recovered should be undertaken with great care, especially in the case of moderate to severe cases of Covid-19, says an expert from top US hospital,...

New car sales cause for celebration

As South Africa observed the first-year anniversary of the national lockdown, new vehicle sales have provided reason for the local car industry to celebrate. Twelve months ago, the country reeled to news of the pending lockdown as showrooms prepared to close their...

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Junior Front End Developer – Gauteng Menlyn

Skills and Experience X1 Graduate Developer (BSC Computer Science / Information Technology -Related qualifications).Experience in React, React Native and TypeScriptExperience with inclusion and integration of native IOS and Android componentsExperience with SQL Server...

React.js Developer – Western Cape Cape Town

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Automation Test Analyst (SQE)

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Automation Test Analyst (SQE) – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Automation Test Analyst to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be...

IT Support Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal

Our client is currently recruiting for an IT Support Engineer. This role will expose you to a diverse working environment and the opportunity to connect with other individuals in the organization. This is a permanent vacancy. This is a 12 Month onsite contract based...

Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Are you a Full Stack Developer, looking to expand your horizons? Our client, leaders in the Logistic space have an amazing opportunity for you! Join a team with efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. Location:...

SAP Developer

Analysing business requirements and identifying configuration, programming, report, interface, output files, security and roles requirementsPerforming SAP Programming in SAPUI5Testing and Debugging functions related to the implementation and enhancement of SAP modules...

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