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...

AI software spend to hit $279bn by 2027

A recent forecast from International Data Corporation (IDC) shows that the worldwide artificial intelligence (AI) software market will grow from $64-billion in 2022 to nearly $251-billion in 2027 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 31,4%. The forecast for...

Seismic shift needed in education system

A "seismic shift" in the education system is required to break the cycle of poverty and inequality in South Africa. This is according to says Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) chief executive Tracey Webster, who says: "South Africa is well aware of the issues that...

African users come under malware attack

Users in South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria have fallen victim to millions of cyber-attacks so far in 2020. Kaspersky security solutions has reported on 28-million malware attacks in 2020, and 102-million detections of potentially unwanted programs (pornware, adware etc)...

IoT managed service providers connect more than 50m devices

A new report from the IoT market research firm Berg Insight indicates that IoT managed service providers have more than 50-million IoT subscribers worldwide. In Europe and North America, these players hold a combined market share of 15% to 20%. Most IoT managed...

Tech integration key to digital transformation

Kathy Gibson reports from the virtual Huawei Connect – As the computer industry takes advantage of the power of 5G, it has the potential to drive real change through digitalisation. This is the word from Guo Ping, rotating chairman of Huawei, who says the ICT sector...

Huawei looks to the future with partners

Kathy Gibson reports from the virtual Huawei Connect – In the face of global challenges, Huawei is embracing and extending its partnering efforts. “Non-stop aggression has put Huawei under pressure,” says Guo Ping, rotating chairman of Huawei. “But we are looking...

Plenty to experience at VMworld – and it’s free to attend

The iconic VMworld conference and exhibition is going virtual this year - but it offers attendees as much if not more than they would experience at the physical event. Ian Jansen van Rensburg, senior systems engineer and lead technologist at VMware, says visitors to...

Arctic sea ice hits second-lowest minimum on record

This year's Arctic sea ice cover shrank to the second-lowest extent since modern record-keeping began in the late 1970s. An analysis of satellite data by NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) at the University of Colorado Boulder shows that the 2020...

Microsoft in $7,5bn gaming acquisition

Microsoft has announced plans to acquire ZeniMax Media, the parent company of Bethesda Softworks, one of the largest privately-held game developers and publishers in the world. Under the terms of the agreement, Microsoft will acquire ZeniMax Media for $7,5-billion in...

Developers opt for jobs that offer remote working

With 91% of all respondents, an overwhelming majority of developers today are more likely to choose a company with remote work benefits when job hunting. This is according to the 2020 OfferZen Remote Work report that polled more than 1 500 developers to understand how...

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Applications Engineer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Educational Qualifications IT related degree or Diploma (Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science) or equivalent experienceRelevant vendor and industry certifications, i.e. Microsoft and / or SAP, advantageousExperience Sound...

Solutions Architect

12 month contract, will be extended or go perm - working remotely, can be based anywhere in the country Responsibilities: Providing recommendations and roadmaps for proposed solutionsPerforming design, debug, and performance analysis on solutionsDocumenting and...

SENIOR SYSTEMS DESIGNER at Secondments Recruitment

Job Advert SummaryTo analyze, develop and enhance software architecture and design solutions enabling the achievement of set business goals and objectives align to the agreed project delivery level.Identify and communicate any cross-area or cross-release issues that...

SAP FI/CO Consultant

Our client based in Pretoria is looking for a SAP FI/CO Consultant to be on a 12 months renewable contract SAP FI/CO CONSULTANT:ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Relevant IT Qualification and Industry experienceSubstantial SAP FI experienceStrong understanding of the...

Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer DBN (Mitshubishi Certified)Our client in the Engineering sector based in Durban is looking for an automotive industry experienced Automation Engineer, Mitshubishi Certified.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSNational Diploma in Electrical Engineering or...

Solutions Architect – Gauteng Johannesburg

12 month contract, will be extended or go perm - working remotely, can be based anywhere in the country Responsibilities: Providing recommendations and roadmaps for proposed solutionsPerforming design, debug, and performance analysis on solutionsDocumenting and...

SAP FI/CO Consultant – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Our client based in Pretoria is looking for a SAP FI/CO Consultant to be on a 12 months renewable contract SAP FI/CO CONSULTANT:ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: Relevant IT Qualification and Industry experienceSubstantial SAP FI experienceStrong understanding of the...

Automation Engineer – KwaZulu-Natal Durban

Automation Engineer DBN (Mitshubishi Certified)Our client in the Engineering sector based in Durban is looking for an automotive industry experienced Automation Engineer, Mitshubishi Certified.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSNational Diploma in Electrical Engineering or...

Senior Software Developer

ENVIRONMENT:Our client is always on the lookout for ways to make sub-metering prepaid services better for everyone involved, from installers to property managers, owners, and tenants. Right now, they need a top-notch Senior Software Developer to craft software that...

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