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...

Software testers embrace AI

A new "Future of Quality Assurance 2023" study by LambdaTest of 1 615 software testing professionals from 70 different countries has shed new light on software testing practices in 2023, including finding that 78% have already adopted AI. 2023 has seen a number of...

Tourism ends 2023 at 90% of pre-Covid levels

International tourism is on track to recover almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), an estimated 975-million tourists travelled internationally between January and September...

Digital initiatives to grow as consumers stay online

In the face of massive shifts to every facet of their daily lives, South African consumers expect the majority of their interactions with businesses this year to be online. This is according to the fourth edition of the Salesforce State of the Connected Customer...

Black Friday and the moral dilemma for SA shoppers

In a year in which the Covid-19 pandemic suddenly turned everyone's lives upside down, economic difficulties and months of lockdown have meant the opportunities presented by this year's Black Friday shopping event may seem more irresistible than ever. Gig technology...

Africa’s tech challengers flex their muscles

New emerging market tech challengers have already grown into powerful forces in technology and other industries, with their impact felt in their home markets, regionally, and internationally. These organisations have generally weathered the Covid-19 crisis well, with...

The psychology behind Black Friday frenzy

Black Friday is notorious for turning even the smartest shoppers into spendthrifts, and retail crowds into potentially aggressive mobs. But what motivates consumers to respond the way they do with regards to Black Friday? Experts say it all comes down to genetics and...

Covid-19 drives cloud growth

2020 has been an extraordinary year, re-defining 'normal life' and following significant growth in cloud consumption across many vertical sectors in 2019, and there has been a shift in consumption across some industries this year due to Covid-19. However, while for...

Elon Musk is now richer than Bill Gates

Elon Musk has overtaken Bill Gates to become the second-richest person on the planet. Musk slipped past Gates thanks to a recent surge in the Tesla share price, bringing his total worth to $127,9-billion. Gates has a net worth of $127,7-billion, while the richest man...

How to protect yourself as identity theft booms

The risk of identity theft - and related fraud - is a significant concern for consumers who have been embracing online services to overcome lockdown restrictions during 2020. Even prior to this, there has been a reported 33% increase in identity fraud last year from...

QR code scams on the rise

Check Point Software Technologies is warning mobile users of the security risks of QR codes as their usage has exploded during the Covid-19 pandemic. Concerns over Covid-19 transmission has seen restaurants adopting QR codes so that customers can browse menus on their...

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Magento2 Full Stack Developer – Johanesburg at Accenture

Accenture SONG is one of the most innovative and fastest growing [Email Address Removed]ining the feel of a start-up and the advantages of being a global player, Accenture SONG truly has a diverse and multi-talented team. We are now strengthening our highly skilled...

Network Engineer (x 2)

We are recruiting for the services of 5 Network Engineers with at least a CCNA qualification.This is a 12 months contract located in Capetown, Stellenbosh.The key function of this role is to keep branches up and running to receive, manage and resolve Customer queries...

Senior Cloud Engineer

key Responsibilities: Cloud Architecture and Design:Lead the design and implementation of robust and scalable cloud architectures.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into cloud solutions.Infrastructure as Code...

Senior Project Manager at Datonomy Solutions

3 x Project Managers required for our financial-services team. Insurance experience highly advantageous Must be Cape Town based (hybrid model) 1. Senior PM in the Payments and Collections space - must have in-depth experience with money-in-money-out, debicheck, stop...

Network Engineer (x 2) – Western Cape Cape Town

We are recruiting for the services of 5 Network Engineers with at least a CCNA qualification.This is a 12 months contract located in Capetown, Stellenbosh.The key function of this role is to keep branches up and running to receive, manage and resolve Customer queries...

Senior Cloud Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

key Responsibilities: Cloud Architecture and Design:Lead the design and implementation of robust and scalable cloud architectures.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into cloud solutions.Infrastructure as Code...

Functional Analyst at Accenture

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,...

Network Monitor Agents

This is a perfect opportunity for an Information Technology graduate since training will be provided. Key Responsibility Areas: Maintains and expands customer relationships through:Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Understanding how to deliver quality...

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