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...

Standalone 5G network market set to hit $33,4bn

The global standalone 5G network market size is expected to reach $33,42-billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 54,3% from 2023 to 2030, according to a new study conducted by Grand View Research. The increasing demand for standalone (SA) 5G networks in applications...

Virtual wheeling could decentralise power generation

Kathy Gibson reports - Virtual wheeling could go a long way to solving one of the biggest bottlenecks in the power ecosystem - getting electricity from new, green generation projects to the consumer. According to Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, minister or electricity, new...

CFOs fail to drive returns that exceed capital cost

Only a third of firms drive returns greater than the cost of capital, according to a Gartner analysis of cost structure models. For those organisations built around factors such as unique competitive differentiators they drove a 6% greater return on return on invested...

Average vehicle age approaches 12 years

New research from IHS Markit shows that the average age of light vehicles in operation (VIO) in the US has risen to 11,9 years this year, about one month older than in 2019. Though slight, the increase can generate new business opportunities for companies operating in...

Diversity efforts fail at 90% of companies

Nearly 90% of HR leaders feel their organisation has been ineffective or flat at increasing diversity representation, according to a survey by Gartner. Based on a survey of 113 HR leaders in April 2020, Gartner says there are three organisational barriers to the...

Less knowledgeable readers get news mostly from social media

Those who rely on social media for news are less likely to get the facts right about the coronavirus and politics and more likely to hear some unproven claims. The rise of social media has changed the information landscape in many ways, including the manner in which...

Smartphone shipments take a 16% knock

Worldwide smartphone shipments decreased 16% year over year in the second quarter of 2020 (2Q20), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. In total, companies shipped 278,4-million...

Solid growth for tablet shipments

After two sequential quarters of decline, the worldwide tablet market recorded 18.6% year-over-year growth in the second quarter of 2020 (2Q20) with shipments totaling 38,6-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC)...

Post-pandemic, wellness-equipped smart offices will be in demand

An increase in remote working employees and under-utilisation of existing office spaces due to the Covid-19 pandemic will trigger a need for smart, wellness-equipped office spaces in the future, according to Gartner. "Due to Covid-19 many offices remain unoccupied or...

Groote Schuur, UCT contribute to global Covid study

Groote Schuur Hospital (GSH) and the University of Cape Town (UCT) have joined a global alliance of clinicians and scientists dedicated to sharing clinical insights and using cutting edge technology to find more effective treatments for the most critically ill...

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Product Business Analyst – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with strong analytical skills to assist in the realization of Business Strategy, through the understanding and clear communication of product requirements to all impacted stakeholders. This key position in a dynamic...

Solutions Architect – Telecomms

Role purpose: The Solution Architect is responsible for designing and leading the implementation of a solutions and capability architecture for business capability, according to the overall business vision and target architecture. This role is responsible for the...

Microsoft System Engineer

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

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...

Tester at Accenture

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...

Senior SQL DBA at In4group

Support end user on SQL Database. Support data analysis and troubleshooting for issues raised from the applications.SQL database platform and will actively troubleshoot any issues impacting the environments as well as analyse error logsAnalysing of queries Operating...

Cisco Network Engineer

Network Design and Architecture: Design and architect Cisco-based network solutions, considering scalability, redundancy, and security requirements. Network Implementation: Configure and deploy Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and other networking equipment to...

Data Engineer at fintech

FinTech listed and corporate company seeks your sound 3 years experience as a data Engineer with experience with the Microsoft BI Stack (SSIS, SSRS and SQL-server) preferably from the banking and payment space The Data Engineer is primarily responsible for...

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...

Senior SQL DBA at In4group – Gauteng Midrand

Support end user on SQL Database. Support data analysis and troubleshooting for issues raised from the applications.SQL database platform and will actively troubleshoot any issues impacting the environments as well as analyse error logsAnalysing of queries Operating...

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