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...

Westcon acquires AWS partner Rebura

Datatec has announced that its subsidiary Westcon-Comstor has acquired Rebura, an AWS (Amazon Web Services) advanced consulting partner and solution provider. The acquisition will strengthen Westcon-Comstor's cloud capabilities and channel-focused services offering...

Cloud-based quantum computing market on track for $2,21bn

The global cloud-based quantum computing market size is anticipated to reach $2,21-billion by 2030 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 20.5% during the forecast period, according to a new report by Grand View Research. Quantum computing is a new field that has...

Stop AARTO now, says RFA

The Road Freight Association (RFA) is shocked and deeply concerned about the recent suspension of the Road Traffic Infringement Agency's CEO, Japh Chuwe, amidst allegations of "serious maladministration" by the Auditor-General. By Gavin Kelly, CEO of The Road Freight...

Legal technology budgets set to increase threefold by 2025

Legal technology budgets will increase threefold through 2025 as general counsel face unprecedented pressure both in terms of managing legal workload and driving efficiency in their departments, according to Gartner. The Covid-19 pandemic has created more work for...

SA teen wins Taiwan International Science Fair award

A teenage scientist from Botshabelo in the Free State, with dreams of being an astrophysicist, has won one of the prestigious awards at the 2021 Taiwan International Science Fair (TISF). Thabo Maliea, 18, who competed virtually in the fair via Eskom Expo, captivated...

Chinese probe set to arrive in Mars orbit today

A Chinese probe is set to arrive in orbit around Mars today (10 February). The Tianwen 1 Mars probe conducted its fourth orbital correction on Friday (5 February), preparatory to arrive in orbit today, according to the China National Space Administration. In a brief...

Mixed reality tipped as new surgical frontier

South African surgeon Professor Stephen Roche from Groote Schuur Hospital and the University of Cape Town (UCT) is one of 15 surgeons from 13 different countries worldwide who are undertaking 13 mixed reality orthopaedic operations as part of a 24-hour event....

SA’s transactions dip again in January

The South African economy remains in a volatile state, as indicated in the latest BankservAfrica data, which shows economic transactions underwent its steepest decline in January 2021 after a surprising increase in December. "In January 2021, the BankservAfrica...

ITU to advance AI for natural disaster response

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) - the United Nations specialised agency for information and communication technologies - has launched a new Focus Group to contend with the increasing prevalence and severity of natural disasters with the help of...

Health, social care to gain the most from 5G

Productivity and efficiency gains enabled by 5G's application will drive business, skills and service change worth $1,3-trillion to global GDP by 2030 (EMEA region: $361-billion), according to a new report issued by PwC on the economic impact of 5G. In "Powering Your...

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Full Stack Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

Develop and maintain a critical internal web application (Frontend and integration) used in the document management and storage processes.Cloud, API, Java, Microservice and other Serverless development, deployment, support and maintenance. 2nd and 3rd level support of...

IT Support Team Leader

Job Overview:As a “front liner” you are expected to communicate clearly with our clients and understand the pain they are in. You must always be professional without exception.Responsibilities:Ensuring engineers respond professionally and in a timely manner.Ensuring...

SAP PP Consultant

Our client is looking for a SAP PP Consultant to provide expertise on a S/4 Hana Template rollout project. Key Skills Required: Prepare and Deliver the UAT based on pre-prepared scripts from Poland and adapted to SA participantsUpload Master data in QualityUpload...

Developer .Net 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 – Front-End 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 – C# (MASTER) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...

Intermediate C# Developer LW

Support existing and develop new functionality and components. Understand existing product and domain elements and work with business analysts to refine and implement new requirements. Refactor and improve the code to keep the product maintainable and adaptable to new...

Project Manager (SDWAN)

Responsible for ensuring effective delivery of projects within agreed timelines, budgets, scope, agreed outcomes and optimal Customer satisfaction.Key stakeholder Relationship:InternalSales, Global Operations, Network Core, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Supply...

IT Support Team Leader – Western Cape Cape Town

Job Overview:As a “front liner” you are expected to communicate clearly with our clients and understand the pain they are in. You must always be professional without exception.Responsibilities:Ensuring engineers respond professionally and in a timely manner.Ensuring...

SAP PP Consultant – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

Our client is looking for a SAP PP Consultant to provide expertise on a S/4 Hana Template rollout project. Key Skills Required: Prepare and Deliver the UAT based on pre-prepared scripts from Poland and adapted to SA participantsUpload Master data in QualityUpload...

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