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...

Deep learning robot turns the tide on coral reef decline

Researchers are taking deep learning for a deep dive. Literally. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Autonomous Robotics and Perception Laboratory (WARPLab) and MIT are developing a robot for studying coral reefs and their ecosystems. The WARPLab...

GenAI ushers in a new era for Industry 4.0

As the transformation towards Industry 4.0 reaches its peak, generative AI (genAI) is looking to redefine operational processes across diverse sectors. From custom automotive designs to optimized construction blueprints, genAI's capability to design, prototype, and...

Domestic tourism key to economic recovery

As restrictions on travel begin to ease globally, destinations around the world are focusing on growing domestic tourism, with many offering incentives to encourage people to explore their own countries. According to the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), with...

Hubble throws new light on dark matter theories

Astronomers have discovered that there may be a missing ingredient in our cosmic recipe of how dark matter behaves. They have uncovered a discrepancy between the theoretical models of how dark matter should be distributed in galaxy clusters, and observations of dark...

As Covid-19 hit, SA was swamped by a massive wave of cyber-attacks

By Kathy Gibson - When South Africans took their work home during the Covid-19 lockdowns, cybercriminals took the opportunity to increase their activity - to the extent that malware and breaches shot up to 10-times the normal rate. Eugene Kaspersky, founder and CEO of...

SA banks navigate an unprecedented crisis

The major banks' results for the period ended 30 June 2020 reflect the impact of the profound public health, social and economic strain brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting stresses to the operating environment. PwC's Major Banks Analysis highlights...

IoT hits Trough of Disillusionment

The Gartner 2020 Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy shows that the Internet of Things (IoT) has reached the bottom of the Trough of Disillusionment. The market will begin to climb out of this trough, as the technology advances and practitioners succeed in defining...

Covid-19 genome sequencing lab network launched

With several African countries now expanding Covid-19 testing, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have launched a network of laboratories to reinforce genome sequencing of the severe acute...

New hires probably don’t have needed skills, Gartner warns

Organisations are struggling to hire quality talent as only 16% of new hires possess the needed skills for both their current role and the future, according to Gartner. To hire quality talent, recruiting leaders must shift their strategies from replacing the workforce...

Worldwide server market revenue grew almost 20%

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, vendor revenue in the worldwide server market grew 19,8% year over year to $24-billion during the second quarter of 2020 (2Q20). Worldwide server shipments grew 18,4% year over...

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Network Administrator (Fortinet & Arista) LWNA – Gauteng Pretoria

Manages the core network infrastructure environment, including Fortinet firewalls and Arista switches day-to-day administration. Manages the installation, securing, repair/troubleshooting, and maintenance of LAN and WAN environments, overseeing the implementation of...

Tech Lead – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client, a leading player in the financial services industry, is seeking a seasoned professional to navigate the complexities of tax-related matters and contribute to their sustained growth and development. This exciting role offers an opportunity to take on tax...

Developer – OpenEdge at Parvana Recruitment – Gauteng Johannesburg

Client Details:Our client has grown steadily since the 1990's without ever retrenching anyone. They hire for attitude and train for skill. Most staff have been there for over 10 years. Flexi-time, generous bonuses and the opportunity to learn and continuously evolve...

Tester at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Main Responsibilities/Tasks:System TestingDevelop and maintain test scripts adhering to project standards and quality guidelines.Execute test scripts adhering to project standards and quality guidelines.Prepare complete system documentation in the testing and release...

Desktop Support Technician

Our client is looking for a skilled, motivated and dedicated Desktop Support Technician who would like to be part of their team. Purpose of the job: The Desktop Support Technician shall provide proven technical experience and insights to meet the IT needs of the...

Solutions Architect (Expert)

Are you interested in working for one of the largest automotive industries in the world? We have an amazing long-term contract available for a Solutions Architect. This position is based in the Gauteng region with a hybrid approach being on-site and remote. With the...

DevOps Engineer

ENVIRONMENT:ENSURE that systems are running optimally, while you tackle constraints and manage both the Cape Town & Gauteng teams as your strong leadership and passion for automation as a DevOps Engineer is sought by a national provider of Digital Communications....

Java Developer

Our client based in Centurion is urgently looking for a Java Developer to be on a 6 months renewable contract Qualifications and Experience: Tertiary ICT Qualification3 Years + Relevant ExperienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related...

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