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...

Reduce employee fatigue with proactive change management

When managers create a psychologically safe environment for their employees it can have up to a 46% reduction in change fatigue, according to Gartner. Gartner defines the concept of change fatigue as negative employee responses to change, such as apathy, burnout, and...

Last call for local app developers …

The deadline for submissions for the 2023 MTN Business App of the Year Awards is 25 September. MTN Business has hosted the App of the Year Awards for the past 12 years, uncovering and celebrating local technology talent and out-of-the-box thinking that drives...

Data, AI harnessed to drive tourism recovery

The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has strengthened its partnership with Telefónica, the Spanish multinational telecommunications company, to advance market intelligence in order to accelerate the sector's recovery from the impact of Covid-19. As it guides the...

Workers are aware of security risks, but most don’t care

Employees are aware of cybersecurity risks and policies - but they are not necessarily changing their behaviours. Nearly two thirds (66%) of remote workers in Nigeria , Kenya and South Africa say they are more conscious of their organisation's cybersecurity policies...

Grim outlook for consumer finances

The impact of Covid-19 on consumer finances will continue for a significant period of time, according to TransUnion's Q1 2020 South Africa Industry Insights Report (IIR). Delinquencies are set to increase as South African consumers struggle to cope with changing...

Vehicle sales recover some momentum

The new vehicle market returned to its first full month of sales in June since lockdown commenced. Nonetheless, that didn't mean a return to the usual levels of sales pre-Covid-19 as the market continues to remain under immense pressure. New vehicle sales for June...

Remote work gives short-term boost to cybersecurity

The worldwide cybersecurity market increased 9,7% year on year in Q1 2020, as investment was boosted at the end of the quarter by organisations securing new remote workers in the early stages of lockdown in response to Covid-19. According to Canalys, total investment...

Social investors needed for Covid-19 research

The Covid-19 pandemic is an unprecedented crisis in South Africa which has resulted in an unparalleled response from all sectors in society including the state, non-governmental organisations NGOs), social investors, foundations, companies, funders, individuals and...

Trade finance during the pandemic is crucial

The heads of multilateral development banks and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have issued this statement on supporting trade finance during the Covid-19 crisis The Covid-19 pandemic has provoked the deepest economic downturn of our lifetimes. In addition to the...

Female-led startups set to shine

Female-led startups are an overlooked asset class which is overperforming. According to Crunchbase 2019, female founders create 152% more revenue per dollar of capital invested on their male counterparts despite receiving 50% less venture capital funding. In addition,...

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SQL Developer – Gauteng Pretoria

We are looking for an experienced SQL Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL skills, TSQL expertise, and experience in database design, as well as a proven track record in the Payroll/Finance industry.Hybrid Role - GautengPreferred...

Java Lead Developer at Parvana Recruitment – Western Cape Cape Town

Client Details:Our client, a successful FinTech company, collaborates with major banks, retailers, and MNOs to optimise transactions. They unite dedicated individuals to provide innovative enterprise solutions that foster economic growth. With a dynamic and innovative...

Business Analyst Specialist (1 yr contract) – Remote Remote

The specialist BA links and aligns the business mission, strategy, and processes of an organisation to its information technology strategy. He or she documents this using multiple models or views that show how the current and future needs of an organisation will be...

Cloud Engineer – Remote Remote

Role Purpose:Design, implement and maintain IT infrastructure, including the configuration of connectivity, computers and services that are deployed in a Hybrid cloud environment.QualificationsRelevant Vendor Cloud certification (Microsoft, Amazon, or Google) &...

Power Procurement Project Manager

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Power Procurement Project Manager.Qualification:BSc. /B.Eng Degree (+9 years experience) in electronics/electrical/mechanical engineering or similar equivalent relevantMasters Degree (+7 years' experience) in...

IT Risk Consultant

Ensure compliance to ICT governance framework, including IT policies, standards, procedures, and protocols in the department.Develop and implement a compliance program to ensure the IT unit operates in accordance with prescribed laws.Develop and implement compliance...

Senior IT Developer

Qualifications required• Advanced Diploma of 3 to 4 years / NQF level 7. Typically, a 3 to 4 year Diploma/Degree from a University of Technology or similar.Skills and experience required• Extensive knowledge of software development and its technologies.• Successful...

Analyst Developer C# (Stellenbosch) x 3

Company description: Capitec Bank is a leading South African retail bank that focuses on essential banking services and provides innovative transacting, savings, insurance and unsecured lending products to individuals. Capitec's mission is to make banking simple and...

System administrator

System administratorGeneral Position Summary:The IT systems administrator is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and security of the company systems. Duties include assigning and maintaining user access, responding to employee concerns relating to the system,...

Power Procurement Project Manager – Western Cape Cape Town

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Power Procurement Project Manager.Qualification:BSc. /B.Eng Degree (+9 years experience) in electronics/electrical/mechanical engineering or similar equivalent relevantMasters Degree (+7 years' experience) in...

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