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...

AI set to change the retail playing field

The retail industry is in the midst of a major technology transformation, fueled by the rise in AI. With the highest potential for AI and analytics among all industries, the retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG) sectors are poised to harness the power of AI to...

2020 was worst year in tourism history

Global tourism suffered its worst year on record in 2020 with international arrivals dropping by 74%, according to the latest data from the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). Destinations worldwide welcomed 1-billion fewer international arrivals in 2020 than in the...

AI ethics come under the spotlight

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a useful tool when employed ethically, but in the hands of careless or unscrupulous operators it could cause a tremendous amount of harm. The Global AI Action Alliance (GAIA), a new flagship initiative to accelerate the adoption of...

New initiative plans to make cities more nature-positive

Cities are engines of growth, contributing about 80% to global GDP, but they also account for 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions. And, even in a post-Covid-19 future, urbanisation is expected to grow. Cities, suburbs and the global infrastructure system have a...

Alliance aims to bridge the digital divide

Access to digital technologies has enabled many to work, learn and live during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the pandemic has exposed and exacerbated existing gaps and inequalities: almost half of the global population, some 3,6-billion people, remain offline and...

All change for top smartphone vendors

The worldwide smartphone market continued to improve in the holiday quarter of 2020 (4Q20) returning to familiar ground with 4,3% year-over-year growth. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone...

Young innovator looks to improve mine safety

After scooping a number of awards at the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists virtual awards, Greenside High School pupil Muhammed Hassen has big dreams of improving the safety standards in South African mines. Hassen, currently in Grade 11, won a gold medal at the virtual...

Telcos start journey to digital transformation

A significant 75% of telecommunications operators (telcos) are increasing their digital transformation investments following the unprecedented connectivity demand across the globe brought in by the Covid-19 pandemic. Around 65% of telcos have developed a roadmap for...

World leaders call for unity in climate change response

War was on the agenda during the third day of The Davos Agenda in the form of action on climate change and the threat of conflict as a result of the pandemic. Reflecting the day's meeting theme, "Enhancing stewardship of our global commons", leading figures gave a...

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Applications Engineer

Job Description ? Support the sales team in technical steel and or component applications.? The Application Engineer must be able to establish and maintain strong relationships throughout the salescycle.? Become the local "technical expert" for the range of steel...

UI / UX Designer at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Founded in 1990, our privately-owned client, headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, boasts a global presence with over 500 employees. The diverse workforce includes engineers, software developers, administrative staff, and specialists in various...

Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details: Our client is a prominent worldwide supplier of software and service offerings. They collaborate with major corporations across the globe, working together to achieve customer triumph and address their most critical business obstacles, ensuring they...

Developer – C# at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:The application developed by our client serves as a comprehensive solution for cryptocurrency traders. Enables efficient monitoring, trading, and portfolio management across exchanges. Focus on derivative and spot trading. Offers direct market access,...

Developer – Back End (Java) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.Role Responsibilities:Deploying code to production.Using Scala to write new features to attract new users.Improving current features to engage existing users better.Integrating with new partners to tackle under served markets and offer better...

.Net Developer – Team Lead

Calling all KZN-based Developers!!! Are you looking to shake things up and take your career to the next step? This may be the role for you! Our client is looking for individuals with a problem-solving mindset and willingness to go the extra mile while being a...

Test Analyst Automation

Analyse a process from start to finish. Defining and implementing test plans. Planning and effort estimation for test case execution. Collaborate with other test analysts, developers and stakeholders. Collaborate with external vendors.Minimum Requirements:Degree in IT...

Applications Engineer – Gauteng Isando

Job Description ? Support the sales team in technical steel and or component applications.? The Application Engineer must be able to establish and maintain strong relationships throughout the salescycle.? Become the local "technical expert" for the range of steel...

UI / UX Designer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Founded in 1990, our privately-owned client, headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, boasts a global presence with over 500 employees. The diverse workforce includes engineers, software developers, administrative staff, and specialists in various...

Developer (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

Client Details: Our client is a prominent worldwide supplier of software and service offerings. They collaborate with major corporations across the globe, working together to achieve customer triumph and address their most critical business obstacles, ensuring they...

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