SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

Saphila 2023: it’s a wrap …

Saphila 2023 wrapped up today after three days of conferencing and networking. The biennial African SAP User Group (AFSUG) event has been on hold since 2019, so delegates seized the opportunity to reconnect with their peers for the first time in four years. Kathy...

For apathetic SA consumers ‘good enough is good enough’

Online engagement has grown significantly over the years as more consumers chose digital options to buy groceries, medication and clothing, among other items - and this was fast-tracked by the Covid-19 pandemic. But now that the Covid hangover is almost over,...

5G still has a long way to go to reach its potential

While initial 5G services have been launched, there is much more underway to realise the full potential of 5G. This is among the conclusions in a 5G White Paper published by the Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance. The NGMN White Paper, the second it has...

Semiconductor techniques used for NASA’s gamma-ray detector

NASA astrophysicists and engineers are adapting detectors used by earthbound supercolliders and creating them the same way electronics companies produce all modern consumer devices, including cell phones and laptops. The new pixel-based silicon detector technology...

Women shop around for the best deal

A Game survey carried out in the run up to Women's Month has found that 85% of South African women are hunting for deals on items they need, and only 15% are willing to stick to their favourite retailer despite the price. In addition, seven out of 10 respondents are...

Massive surge for tablet sales

Worldwide tablet shipments hit 37,5-million units in the second quarter of 2020, a remarkable 26% year-on-year increase. Tablets, part of the PC market, had faltered in recent years, but demand in Q2 2020 was boosted by consumers and businesses wanting affordable...

Cut your tech budget without wrecking your future

While every company will have to critically re-evaluate their 2020 tech spend, not every business is facing the same challenges. Forrester has released insight to help companies navigate the treacherous task of cutting tech costs in the short-term, without causing...

Cars down, bakkies up as sales stutter into new normal

New vehicle sales in July may have shown a clearer sign of which levels of market activity should be expected as lockdown regulations ease and the economy begins opening up again. WesBank warns, however, that it is too early to define any kind of trend or level of...

Microsoft pumps R40m into agriculture

Microsoft South Africa has announced an investment of up to R40-million in South Africa's agriculture sector, one of the country's critical industries driving growth and job creation. The investment is aimed at driving sustainability in the sector for smallholder...

Oil demand set to remain low for six months

The current reduced demand for oil and refined products as a result of national lockdowns in South Africa and across sub-Sahara Africa could last at least six months. This is a prediction from Shirley Webber, Absa Corporate and Investment Banking head of natural...

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Microsoft System Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban Region

key Responsibilities:System Design and Implementation: Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft server systems, including Windows Server, Active Directory, and related services, ensuring scalability and high availability.Server Administration: Perform server...

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We are seeking a skilled and motivated Intermediate Systems Developer with a strong background in C# development to join our dynamic team. As an integral part of our development group, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining software...

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key Responsibilities:System Design and Implementation: Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft server systems, including Windows Server, Active Directory, and related services, ensuring scalability and high availability.Server Administration: Perform server...

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Our client in the IT industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ an Intermediate Developer. The purpose of the position:The purpose of this position is to develop solutions through the involvement in various aspects of the software development...

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Are you passionate about data and technology with a taste for innovation? We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer to join our client in the dynamic and ever-evolving beverage and alcohol industry. This role is based in the vibrant...

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Looking for Performance Testers!! SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:2 + years of experience on performance testing using JMeter/ LoadRunnerWorking/writing scripts in JMeter and LoadRunnerDesigning and creating test scripts - API Testing is a PlusPerformance testing knowledge...

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