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...

SMEs lead the move to hybrid working

The traditional office paradigm is undergoing a transformation as a shift to hybrid work fuels a demand for coworking spaces across South Africa's major cities. Venture Workspace surveyed 94 South African businesses, the majority of them small businesses, and found...

Regional mobile threats on the rise

While users increasingly rely on their mobile devices to share personal data and connect to corporate networks, the number of mobile threat detections particularly in the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa region increased by 5% in Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022. This is...

Early detection key in combatting cyber threats

More than a quarter (28%) of global companies that have implemented an endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution have been able to detect cyberattacks in just a few hours or even almost immediately after an incident happened. This overall result is higher than...

New verification for TERS aims to curb fraud

In a bid to ensure the Unemployment Insurance Fund's Covid-19 Temporary Employee Relief Scheme does not fall prey to criminal elements as has happened, new and more stringent controls to verify banking details have been introduced. As a result of these changes, the...

Booze ban and the knock-on effect for etailers

President Ramaphosa's surprise reinstatement of South Africa's booze ban on Sunday night has been met with mixed emotions as various sectors debate the timing and lack of notice for industry and stakeholders. Local ecommerce website OneDayOnly.co.za spokesman Matthew...

Travellers urged to complete health forms ahead of time

Management of OR Tambo International Airport has appealed to passengers to ensure that the required traveller health questionnaire is completed before arrival at the entrance to the domestic terminal. Airport spokesperson Samukelo Khambule says the airport is...

Global IT spend set for 7,3% decline in 2020

Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $3,5-trillion in 2020, a decline of 7,3% from 2019, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. While the global economy is expected to witness a ‘swoosh’ recovery, IT spending will experience more of a ‘swoop’ recovery....

Healthbot aids in meds delivery for high-risk patients

A University of Pretoria (UP) accelerator programme start-up, Aviro Health, has developed an automated chatbot app, Pocket Clinic for the Western Cape Department of Health which works via WhatsApp and confirms delivery of chronic medication to patients’ homes. Pocket...

Public cloud cybersecurity incidents hit SA firms

According to The State of Cloud Security 2020, a global survey from Sophos, six in 10 (60%) organisations from South Africa experienced a public cloud security incident in the last year – including ransomware (25%), other malware (28%), exposed data (28%), compromised...

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Data Scientist – Gauteng Turffontein

This company uses machine learning model predictions to offer their clients solutions. The role would be either hybrid or fully remote.QualificationsBachelor's degree or equivalent in quantitative field (Operations Research,Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Computer...

BI Business Analyst at Datonomy Solutions – Western Cape Cape Town

This role requires experience working with cross-functional teams in IT systems, Development teams, QA teams, Project management (PMO), Product Owners, etc Operations for delivery of BI innovation to drive the attainment of business goals.The person must have exposure...

IT Auditor

Job PurposeThis is a group function, the key purpose of the role is to facilitate the development and maintenance of risk profiles for IT risks experienced by the client across the different business units that exist in the Financial Services Group.Job RequirementsB...

Full Stack Web Developer

ENVIRONMENT:WORK on exciting flagship projects as your coding talents as a Full Stack Web Developer is sought by a forward-thinking Advertising Agency to join its team. You will analyse design requirements, recommend technical solutions while determining the structure...

Junior IT Technician

Our client, in the IT industry, is looking to employ a Junior IT Technician to join their prominent IT Service Centre.Requirements:Minimum 1 - 2 years experience as an IT Technician.IT Certification is preferable (A+ / N+).Previous experience servicing printers would...

IT Auditor – Gauteng Johannesburg

Job PurposeThis is a group function, the key purpose of the role is to facilitate the development and maintenance of risk profiles for IT risks experienced by the client across the different business units that exist in the Financial Services Group.Job RequirementsB...

Full Stack Web Developer – Western Cape Bellville

ENVIRONMENT:WORK on exciting flagship projects as your coding talents as a Full Stack Web Developer is sought by a forward-thinking Advertising Agency to join its team. You will analyse design requirements, recommend technical solutions while determining the structure...

Junior IT Technician – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client, in the IT industry, is looking to employ a Junior IT Technician to join their prominent IT Service Centre.Requirements:Minimum 1 - 2 years experience as an IT Technician.IT Certification is preferable (A+ / N+).Previous experience servicing printers would...

Senior C#.Net Developer (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT:DEVELOP high-performance, robust, quality, and scalable features as your coding expertise as a Senior C#.Net Developer is sought by a provider of Tailored Management Software Solutions. You will diagnose and resolve application, configuration, and code...

Senior SQL Database Administrator

Implement new Databases in line with design, including installation of DBMS! Design supporting processes to ensure a functioning database (e.g., user access, performance monitoring, backup, replication, patching). Troubleshoot incidents and events up to second...

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