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...

Keep your children safe from cyberthreats

With most children able to access or own a smartphone or tablet, the age at which they begin their acquaintance with the digital world and technology keeps decreasing. So it's crucial for parents to stay informed about the latest cybersecurity threats targeting...

Cyber attacks the top cause of business outages

Veeam Software has released insights from the company’s fifth annual Veeam Data Protection Trends Report. While companies say they will spend more trying to fend off cyber-attacks, the survey found IT leaders are feeling even less protected and more concerned about...

Lack of passwords behind smart device attacks

A massive 34% of all cyber attacks on smart devices occur because there are no password credentials set at all. According to Avira's research team, in these IoT attacks, hackers focus on a known vulnerability in a smart TV or smart camera, for example, and try...

Legal transformation projects fail to make the grade

Most legal transformation projects fail to meet the expectations of general counsel (GC), according to new research from Gartner. The research also shows that most projects fail due to a lack of prioritisation or insufficient support, both of which the GC can exert...

Cape Town, Stockholm connect to support startups

Stockholm - the birthplace of fast-growing tech companies like Skype, Spotify and Klarna - will be joining forces with Cape Town - home to startups such as Aerobotics, SweepSouth and Sea Monster - to launch Cape Town/Stockholm Connect (CSC). CSC is a platform that...

Jeff Bezos steps down from Amazon

Jeff Bezos has announced plans to step down as CEO of Amazon, transitioning to the role of executive chair. The move will be effective in the third quarter of 2021, when Andy Jassy will take the reins as CEO. “Amazon is what it is because of invention,” the Amazon...

Teraco concludes R2,5bn funding round for hyperscale data centre

Vendor-neutral data centre provider Teraco Data Environments has finalised a new R2,5-billion loan financing transaction, following its November 2020 announcement that it will build a new 38-megawatt hyperscale data centre in Ekurhuleni. Teraco will use the funds...

Miles Crisp, Joanne Tanner resign from Tarsus

Miles Crisp, CEO of Tarsus Technology Group (TTG), and finance director Joanne Tanner have resigned from the group. Crisp was appointed as group CEO in 2014 with a mandate from the board and majority shareholder Investec to optimise operations, derisk funding,...

Strong SA performance key to Vodacom’s quarterly growth

Vodacom Group's service revenue grew by 3,9% in the quarter ended 31 December 2020, driven by strong growth in South Africa and improved growth from international operations. Group revenue growth of 6,4% in the quarter was ahead of group service revenue growth and...

Shift to digital banking erodes consumer trust

Impersonal digital bank transactions via online and mobile channels have accelerated during the Covid-19 pandemic, causing a deeper ongoing erosion of consumer trust in banks. This is according to a new report by Accenture, which indicates that banks must earn...

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Functional Analyst at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Functional AnalystLocation: Johannesburg, South AfricaAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations,...

Senior Developer (Python) (JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR coding expertise as a Senior Developer with strong Python & Django skills is sought by a dynamic Tech Company providing sustainable and scalable business solutions. Your role will include performing coding assignments, code reviews, regularly...

Senior Developer (Python) (JHB) – Gauteng Sandton

ENVIRONMENT:YOUR coding expertise as a Senior Developer with strong Python & Django skills is sought by a dynamic Tech Company providing sustainable and scalable business solutions. Your role will include performing coding assignments, code reviews, regularly...

Intermediate Software Developer (Office Based)

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...

ERP System Software Assistant

ERP System Software Assistant - Automotive sector - Kempton ParkJob Description:Assist with ongoing maintenance of existing software products and to participate in the development of new and enhanced ERP system products and solutionsWork closely with various team...

ERP System Software Assistant – Gauteng Johannesburg

ERP System Software Assistant - Automotive sector - Kempton ParkJob Description:Assist with ongoing maintenance of existing software products and to participate in the development of new and enhanced ERP system products and solutionsWork closely with various team...

Statistical/Data Analyst

The ISA CoE objective is to ensure that Infrastructure South Africa becomes the leading and “go-to” authority on Infrastructure Research, Information, Long-term Planning and Guidance in South Africa and Africa. The statistical/data analyst will play a leading role in...

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