The shocking reality facing jobseekers

Of the 867 706 people who registered looking for entry-level work in retail, restaurants and quick-service outlets over a 13-month period, just 6 566 were appointed - approximately one in every 132 – and between them, they sent nearly five million applications. The...

Spatial data maps where Super El Niño will hit SA hardest

The South African Weather Service gave the clearest sign yet on 1 September: this El Niño is on course to become the strongest event in living memory, with sea surface temperatures already tracking past 3°C above normal. A national outlook can't say which town or...

MeerKAT and Webb measure farthest fast radio burst

First discovered in 2007, fast radio bursts are enigmatic, millisecond-long flashes of radio emission from the distant universe. Their origin remains uncertain, particularly since most are seen once and never again. Now, astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space...

Ampath confirms hack, but disputes theft of 80m patient records

Ampath, one of the country’s biggest pathology labs, has confirmed that it has been the victim of a cyberattack, but has issued a statement clarifying the claim by hackers that “80-million patient records” have been stolen. The company says it has contained the...

Another record broken as Arctic and Antarctic ice shrink

Arctic sea ice likely reached its annual minimum extent on 19 September 2023, making it the sixth-lowest year in the satellite record, according to researchers at NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). Meanwhile, Antarctic sea ice reached its lowest...

SA insurance industry shows its resilience

The South African non-life insurance industry was heavily impacted by the Kwa-Zulu Natal floods in April 2022, the July 2021 civil unrest, and a hardened global and local reinsurance market - while life insurers have benefited from the normalisation of mortality...

ZACR celebrates 32 years’ service

The ZA Central Registry (ZACR) non-profit company celebrates 32 years of service to the local Internet (28 July). For over three decades, Africa’s best performing registry operator has managed the technical and administrative wellbeing of the entire South African .ZA...

NAPAfrica partners with Epsilon

Global connectivity and communications service provider Epsilon has partnered with NAPAfrica to deliver peering at the largest Internet exchange (IX) on the African continent. This marks Epsilon’s first IX partnership in Africa, having established relationships with...

Businesses warned of ProLock ransomware

Business are being warned to be wary of ProLock, a quirky, destructive ransomware with troubling aftershocks. SophosLabs has provided an in-depth look at this ransomware and its unusual file encryption: it skips files smaller than 8 192 bytes, and starts encrypting...

Much-needed infrastructure projects gazetted

Strategic integrated projects described as the next step in the in the implementation of South Africa’s Infrastructure Investment Plan have been gazetted. In this statement, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Patricia de Lille, MP and Head of Investment and...

Whose pet is the cutest in the channel?

It was a tough choice, but we've picked the winner of the cutest pet picture. The competition, held as part of the A-Plus Channelwise Women’s Day initiative, 101 Donations, was held over the weekend. It seems that the IT channel specialises in cute pets, and we were...

OT networks pose growing cyber risk

The security of operational technology (OT) networks are a growing concern as it involves the world's factories, utilities, healthcare, public transportation companies, energy facilities, and more--all of which have seen an enormous transformation in recent years....

Computer Olympiad to go ahead online

The SA Computer Olympiad, one of IITPSA's key skills development projects, will go ahead online this year. The first round of the South African Programming Olympiad will run from today (27 July) to 31 July. Given the Covid-19 regulations at schools across the country,...

Contactless technology keeps drivers’ eyes on the road

New contactless touchscreen technology developed by Jaguar Land Rover and the University of Cambridge will help keep drivers' eyes on the road and reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses in a post Covid-19 world. The patented technology, known as ‛predictive touch',...

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Junior Software Engineer (C#, C++, Java, Python) (Remote)

ENVIRONMENT:A passionate Junior Software Engineer with the drive to solve problems using code is sought by a fast-growing FinTech company in Joburg to join its team. Your duties will range from the development of entirely new software products to the maintenance and...

SAP SAC Consultant – 0499 EvdB

Work as part of a team that is busy migrating HR Reporting and Planning Applications form BW 7.5 to BW4/Hana. Work as part of a team that is busy migrating HR Reporting and Planning Applications form Lumira to SAC. Support applications in BW and SAC. Assist in...

Developer (Low Code/No Code) at ExclusivelyRemote

Low Code/No Code DeveloperMainly US hours (4pm-12am/3pm-11pm, with flexibility) One of our clients based in the US are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Low Code/No Code Developer to join our clients team. In this role, you will be responsible for...

Simulation Application Engineer

The Simulation Applications Engineer role centres on providing advanced technical support and engineering solutions, with a strong emphasis on complex simulations and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) requests.This position requires an engineering background and...

Windchill Software Engineer

Understand and interpret Business needs and requirements with the ability to move concepts through to proposal and finally successful implementation.Develop efficient configuration management processes within the Windchill Environment.Support system administrator...

SAP ABAP Developer at Accenture

SAP ABAP DeveloperLocation: South Africa, JHB, CPTAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience...

BI Business Analyst

ENVIRONMENT:An esteemed company at the forefront of the Intelligent Process Automation (IPA) industry is presenting an enticing opening for a Business Intelligence Developer. This role entails crafting, building, and implementing reporting and analytical solutions...

Systems Engineer (Mining) – Gauteng Randburg

Lead and coordinate resources, maintain system infrastructure, manage technical tasks, and deploy new projects to support mining operations and efficiencies. Minimum Requirements: Tertiary education in mechanical / mining engineering Minimum of 3 years' experience as...

Microsoft System Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

key Responsibilities:System Design and Implementation: Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft server systems, including Windows Server, Active Directory, and related services, ensuring scalability and high availability.Server Administration: Perform server...

Citrix Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town Region

key Responsibilities:Citrix Infrastructure Design: Plan, design, and architect Citrix virtualization solutions that meet the organization's needs for application and desktop delivery, load balancing, and remote access.Deployment and Configuration: Deploy and configure...

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