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...

Clean energy tech advances drive reduced costs

The average cost of adding clean energy technologies to the worlds' power grids will see a continued decline, dropping by 15% to 20% by 2030. This is among the findings from S&P Global Commodity Insights' latest report on the Top 10 Trends in Clean Energy...

Captured CO2 goes into useful products

IDTechEx predicts that by 2044, utilisation of waste CO2 will reach 800Mt to create over 3 000Mt of useful products. By Eve Pope, technology analyst at IDTechEx Revenue generated through carbon dioxide utilisation (CO2U) over the next two decades will be vital to...

Long, hard road ahead for Eskom turnaround

Kathy Gibson reports - Eskom is attempting to pivot its business in line with global energy trends while simultaneously pulling itself back from the brink after years of poor management and maintenance - all while splitting into three operating entities. That's the...

People trust robots more than themselves when it comes to money

2020 has changed our relationship with money - and people now trust robots more than themselves to manage their finances. This is according to a new study by Oracle and personal finance expert Farnoosh Torabi, which polled more than 9 000 consumers and business...

Low-code development set for major growth surge

The worldwide low-code development technologies market is projected to total $11,3-billion in 2021, an increase of 23,2% from 2020, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. The surge in remote development during the Covid-19 pandemic will continue to boost low-...

Emotet continues malware reign at the top in January

Check Point Research's latest Global Threat Index for January 2021 has revealed the Emotet trojan has remained in first place in the top malware list for the second month running, impacting 6% of organisations globally, despite an international police operation which...

How safe is Clubhouse for users?

The Clubhouse application has recently become very popular in various parts of the world. It appears to be a reflection of the growing interest in sound-based products with the recent rebound of the podcast. According to analysis from Kaspersky, the Clubhouse has...

Consumers are willing to live more sustainably

Public awareness concerning the mounting challenges stemming from global warming is reassuringly high throughout the region as the government, organisations, and civil society continue to play their part in embracing environmental sustainability initiatives. Despite...

Adapt IT appoints expert to scrutinise Huge offer

The independent board of Adapt IT has appointed Nodus Capital TS as an independent expert to express an opinion on whether the Huge Offer Consideration is fair and reasonable to Adapt IT shareholders, taking into account the value of Adapt IT's shares. This follows...

Bitcoin surge could trigger regulatory scrutiny

The price of bitcoin has surged to nearly $50 000 and will probably continue to reach new highs in this first quarter of 2021 - but investors should also expect volatility due to increasing regulatory scrutiny. This is the warning from Nigel Green, CEO and founder of...

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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....

Senior Angular Developer – Gauteng

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 – Western Cape Stellenbosch

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 – Western Cape Cape Town

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...

Security Specialist

TOP VACANCY ALERTOur client based in Johannesburg, is currently looking to employ an experienced IT Security Specialist with the following certifications : LPIC (Essential) and Fortinet NSE 6 (preferable).An awesome career opportunity for a qualified and experienced...

Senior C# Fullstack Developer

This is your call to "Move." Our Client is prominent in the Logistics space, with employees spanning over 73 countries on six continents. Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid) Duration: 6-12 months Required experience and exposure: Relevant BSc degreeHighly experienced in...

Senior Test analyst

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

Senior Business Analyst

Do you take initiative, own your profession, and enjoy getting involved in the details? Are you a self-starter? If you can affirmatively respond to these questions, Client Payments and Lending has an opening for a Senior Business Analyst. You will be in charge of...

Senior 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...

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