Turn vision into reality with the right AI strategy

Kathy Gibson reports from Dell Technologies Forum in Johannesburg - Today's leaders aren't asking whether to adopt AI, they're asking how to turn it into outcomes the business can see. And South African companies can no longer afford to take a wait-and-see attitude to...

Gloomy outlook for global economies as geopolitical tensions worsen

Coface’s latest risk review, Rates Against the Machine, has confirmed what the world dreaded just a few months ago has come to pass – rather than improve, the geopolitical situation has deteriorated once again. This, Coface says, puts upward pressure on commodity...

Banks are still missing the links between fraud and money laundering

Financial institutions are increasingly integrating their fraud and anti-money laundering (AML) systems, but intelligence and governance gaps remain. New fraud and AML convergence research from Datos Insights, commissioned by data and AI leader SAS, finds 86% report...

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...

Security outsourcing set to surge

Company bosses are boosting their cybersecurity following an alarming increase in cyberattacks. A new study commissioned by Kaspersky shows that 82% of companies surveyed in South Africa suffered at least one cyber incident over the last two years. One of the main...

Successful reinvention is good for the bottom line

Only 20% of South African enterprises are succeeding at digital transformation - yet those that are totally reinventing themselves to remain competitive are reporting 22% stronger revenue growth than those companies that have had limited or failed transformations,...

Expanded unemployment rate climbs to 43,1%

Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reported on November 12 that employment in South Africa increased by 543 000 in the third quarter of the year – recovering some of the 2,2-million jobs lost during the lockdown-hit second quarter. Lullu Krugel, chief economist for...

Alviva buys Tarsus in historic channel deal

Mark Davison reports – The biggest deal in the history of the South African IT distribution channel has come to fruition with the Alviva group acquiring its main competitor Tarsus Technology Group from holding company Investec, for R185-million. The deal is subject to...

IT spend set to pick up in 2021

IT spending in EMEA is forecast to total $1,075-trillion in 2021, an increase of 2,8% from 2020, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. IT spending in the region is expected to decline 6,5% in 2020. “The combined effects of Brexit and the Covid-19 public health...

Supply chains and their role in modern slavery

No matter which part of the world you live in or what industry you work in, modern slavery is closer to you, your business and your country than you may think. This is the word from Rachel Wu, MD: Asia at Axis Group International, sharing her insights and experiences...

WFH accelerates digital adoption

Organisations have undergone unprecedented IT change this year amid a massive shift to remote work, accelerating adoption of cloud technology. And the security implications of this transition will reverberate for years to come, as the hybrid workplace demands the...

Competition injects R5m into innovation

Competition injects R5m into innovationGlobal Entrepreneurship Week, celebrated this year from 16 to 22 November, connects innovators across the world to more than 9-million potential collaborators, mentors, and even investors. South Africa's scientists, engineers and...

What President Biden means for emerging markets

Could a change of president be the precursor for change in the fortunes of emerging markets? asks David Rees, senior emerging markets economist at Schroders. As US election results slowly fed through last week, a relief rally in emerging market (EM) assets was...

Robotic process automation demystified

Robotic process automation (RPA) is expected to be one of the hot trends in 2021, as organisations across the globe look to gain competitive advantage. Automation has the potential to streamline business processes, freeing up time, money and talent, while ensuring...

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IT Project Manager at PG Group

Main job purpose To manage the delivery of projects within the agreed scope, requirements, time frames and budget across PG Group, including engagement with external parties where necessary.Main Objective Drive and manage IT projects through the project lifecycle to...

SAP Developer

Qualification Grade 12Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science or Information TechnologyExperience 5 years in SAP Development using required development tools and coding languages3 years in S/4HANA and Business Technology Platform5 years in SAP ECC.Knowledge...

Application Developer at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, song, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all...

IT Support Technician (6-Month Contract) – Western Cape Green Point

ENVIRONMENT:PROVIDE both critical infrastructure and end-user support as your strong technical expertise is sought by a cutting-edge FinTech company seeking an IT Support Technician to fill a 6-month contract role. You will monitor Active Directory, Exchange, VMware...

IT Project Manager at PG Group – Gauteng Bedfordview

Main job purpose To manage the delivery of projects within the agreed scope, requirements, time frames and budget across PG Group, including engagement with external parties where necessary.Main Objective Drive and manage IT projects through the project lifecycle to...

SAP Developer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

Qualification Grade 12Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science or Information TechnologyExperience 5 years in SAP Development using required development tools and coding languages3 years in S/4HANA and Business Technology Platform5 years in SAP ECC.Knowledge...

Automated Tester at Accenture

AUTOMATION TESTER Are you ready to be part of a transformational journey that will reshape the digital landscape of Africa? A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to...

Third Line Support Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:Our client specializes in aiding businesses with a global presence, operating across multiple data centers and serving users dispersed across various geographic locations. They strategically plan, execute, and oversee international projects spanning four...

IT Project Coordinator – JHB at Ntice Search

MULTi, a communication and technology solutions company, has a permanent vacancy for an IT Project Coordinator based in Johannesburg / Hybrid in office and remoteKey Deliverables:As project manager, you will lead and manage projects through their full lifecycle from...

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