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...

Proxy macOS Trojan uncovered

Kaspersky has identified a sophisticated proxy Trojan designed to compromise the macOS operating system. This latest threat is propagated through the distribution of cracked (pirated) versions of legitimate software, posing a serious risk to users who seek alternative...

The biggest cybersecurity concerns for 2024

Hacking courses, leaked nudes, and AI usage in scams are the most discussed topics on the dark web forums. This is according to NordVPN, which looked into the biggest dark web forum as the basis of its predictions for the year ahead. "Every year we try to predict...

5G set for super-fast uptake; 1bn users this year

By 2026, four out of every 10 mobile subscriptions in 2026 will be 5G. This is one of the forecasts in the latest edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, which also finds that current 5G uptake in subscriptions and population coverage confirm the technology as...

E-commerce the winner on Black Friday

The number of new shoppers introduced to ecommerce over lockdown boosted Black Friday weekend total online transaction volumes by 50%, compared to 2019. This is according to data released by online payment gateway PayFast. The company processed a 283% increase in...

How Covid-19 impacted Black Friday sales

The impact of lockdown and Covid-19 was evident as Black Friday sales got off to a disappointing start with total spend down 63%, and trading volumes plummeting 33%, by comparison to last year, in the first minute after the clock struck midnight. Unlike last year,...

Smartphone shipments return to growth

Following a stronger than expected third quarter (3Q20), the global smartphone market is expected to return to growth during the holiday quarter this year. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, smartphone...

ITU validation drives next step in 5G deployment

The radio interfaces that will be used in full-scale commercial deployment of fifth generation mobile communication networks have achieved global validation with the successful evaluation by ITU of three new technologies that conform with the International Mobile...

Some Minecraft ‘modpacks’ distribute adware

Minecraft, first released in 2009, is an open-ended video game that allows users to craft their own 3D world. It is currently the bestselling game of all time with more than 200-million copies sold as of May 2020. Given its immense popularity, it's not surprising bad...

Construction companies aim to work through the holidays

While the annual South African builders' break is not mandated by legislation, it is a tradition that is strongly observed by the entire construction industry, including contractors sub-contractors, suppliers and professionals. The holiday usually starts around...

Education drives tablet market higher

The tablet market in Western Europe continued to experience a strong performance in the third quarter of 2020, as shipments grew 15,6% year over year to 8,2-million units, according to data from International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal...

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Scrum Master (ILR) at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

Client Details:Our client, thriving for three decades, prioritises workforce commitment. Emphasising attitude over skills, they boast a dedicated team, many with over a decade of tenure. The company values flexibility, offers bonuses, and supports continuous learning....

SAP EWM Consultant – Western Cape Cape Town

Job RoleService DeliveryEnsure projects and solution deliveries have the required documentation, testing plans and outputs. Provide second level incident support to the business and ensure that all potential risks that may impact on the performance and success of the...

System Developer

We are seeking a talented and experienced System Developer to join our dynamic IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software systems that meet the needs of our organization.Job purpose: The purpose of the...

Senior Security Specialist

key Responsibilities:1.Security Strategy and Leadership: Develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with organizational goals.Provide leadership and guidance to the cybersecurity team, fostering a culture of excellence and...

System Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking a talented and experienced System Developer to join our dynamic IT team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software systems that meet the needs of our organization.Job purpose: The purpose of the...

Senior Security Specialist – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

key Responsibilities:1.Security Strategy and Leadership: Develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy aligned with organizational goals.Provide leadership and guidance to the cybersecurity team, fostering a culture of excellence and...

Project Manager

ResponsibilitiesThe Project Manager will deliver the development and pre-financial close works for an anaerobic digestion plant to generate electricity for export on the national grid, using organic waste as a feedstock, including: Draft, control, and deliver a...

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