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...

Generative AI pilots at an advanced stage

In a recent Gartner poll of more than 1,400 executive leaders, 45% reported that they are in piloting mode with generative AI, and another 10% have put generative AI solutions into production. This is a significant increase from a Gartner poll conducted in March and...

Intel intends to run PSG as a standalone business

Intel has announced its intent to separate its Programmable Solutions Group (PSG) operations into a standalone business. It's believed this will give PSG the autonomy and flexibility it needs to fully accelerate its growth and more effectively compete in the FPGA...

Huawei to offer its PCs in SA

Huawei is gearing up to enter the South African PC market. According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), the surge in remote working, coupled with consumers' needs for their PCs to meet both home and work demands, contributed to an increase of 7% year-on-year...

CUT goes live with Microsoft’s AI programme

The Central University of Technology (CUT) in the Free State has introduced Microsoft's Artificial Intelligence programme (AI) to address the demand in the province, and South Africa in general. "The university programme provides organisations the opportunity to bring...

Lazarus branches out into ransomware

Incident analysis by Kaspersky of two cases in Europe and Asia has uncovered that VHD ransomware - first discussed in public earlier this year - is owned and operated by Lazarus, a prominent North-Korean APT group. The move by Lazarus, to create and distribute...

SA urged to support small businesses

South Africa has hundreds of thousands of small businesses - but there's nothing small about the impact these small businesses have on our country's economy. Small businesses need the nation to mobilise behind them more than ever before. That's the word from Mike...

Covid-19 and the massive cost to tourism

The enormous toll of COVID-19 on international tourism has now become clear, with World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) data showing the cost up to May was already three times that of the 2009 Global Economic Crisis. As the situation continues to evolve, the United...

Challenge accepted – upping the ante on Women’s Day fund-raising

When Channelwise editor Mark Davison threw down the gauntlet to men the IT channel, challenging them to match his R1 000.00 donation to the A-Plus Channelwise Women’s Day initiative, he didn’t expect the incredible levels of generosity that were seen immediately. Less...

Covid-19 impact on SA set to drive southern African economy down

A higher level of preparedness is urgently needed to prevent and mitigate the Covid-19 pandemic in southern Africa, including additional resources for testing and to reduce the impact on households and the economy. This is according to the African Development Bank's...

It looks like online shopping is here to stay

South African consumers look set to accelerate their journey towards online shopping beyond the pandemic as they stay in to enjoy the investments they have made in their homes during the lockdown. This is according to new Consumer Pulse research from GfK South Africa...

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Data Analyst at Accenture

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...

Data Analyst 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...

Application Senior Developer at Accenture

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Application Senior Developer at Accenture – Gauteng Midrand

Main Responsibilities/Tasks:Design and DevelopWork with team members to gather and interpret user/system requirements into design specificationsDesign, build, assemble, and configure application or technical architecture components using business requirements and...

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Brief description of the vacancy: Install and maintain company hardware, software, networks, and infrastructure to ensure business sustainability and good end-user experience Experience required: 2 - 5 years' experience as a Desktop Support Technician, Network Support...

IT Support Tech – Western Cape Bellville

Brief description of the vacancy: Install and maintain company hardware, software, networks, and infrastructure to ensure business sustainability and good end-user experience Experience required: 2 - 5 years' experience as a Desktop Support Technician, Network Support...

JUNIOR DATA ANALYST at HR Options

Your relevant qualification (Diploma or degree) in statistics or data analysis, minimum 2 years experience in a data and/or reporting position in the financial services sector as well as proficient in English and Afrikaans will enable you to:Data processing and...

JUNIOR DATA ANALYST at HR Options – Gauteng Pretoria

Your relevant qualification (Diploma or degree) in statistics or data analysis, minimum 2 years experience in a data and/or reporting position in the financial services sector as well as proficient in English and Afrikaans will enable you to:Data processing and...

User Experience Designer at Accenture

User Experience DesignerLocation: Cape Town & JohannesburgAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their...

User Experience Designer at Accenture – Western Cape Cape Town

User Experience DesignerLocation: Cape Town & JohannesburgAbout Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their...

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