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...

Tech competition aims to empower small credit providers

The National Credit Regulator (NCR), in partnership with the Government of Japan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), have come together to launch an innovative TechSprint competition (also known as the Hackathon) designed to support the digitisation and...

Renewed spending in luxury market

The pre-owned luxury market saw an uptick in growth last year fuelled by the surge in "revenge spending" post the Cboid-19 pandemic. Now, as 2023 unfolds - a year defined by economic challenges, sociocultural shifts, higher inflation, and a weakening Rand - the State...

Covid-19 and its effect on industrial printers

The new Worldwide Quarterly Industrial Printer Tracker from International Data Corporation's (IDC) shows industrial printer and large format printer shipments declined in Q1 2020. "While shipments and revenues have declined in the large format printer market over the...

Say hello to the newest cosmic baby …

Astronomers tend to have a slightly different sense of time than the rest of us. They regularly study events that happened millions or billions of years ago, and objects that have been around for just as long. That's partly why the recently discovered neutron star...

Is this the death of the office as we know it?

Kathy Gibson reports from a Nutanix webinar – The word work has transitioned from being a noun to a verb. Work is no long a place people go, but is the thing people do. This happened almost unconsciously, says Professor Herman Singh, CEO of Future Advisory. The office...

No let-up for mobile growth in Africa

Mobile data traffic in sub-Saharan Africa is estimated to grow by 12-times the current figures, with total traffic increasing from 0,33 exabytes (Eb) per month to 4Eb by 2025. Meanwhile, average traffic per smartphone is expected to reach 7,1Gb over the forecast...

SA companies battle to unlock data opportunities

Companies face a struggle to extract value from data, as systems come under pressure, not only amidst Covid-19, but also from growing demand. This is among the findings from a new report from Aruba, a Hewlett Packard Enterprise company, which includes the results of a...

Amazon to take on another 3 000 SA service agents

Amazon has announced the creation of 3 000 new virtual jobs in South Africa this year. The roles will range from customer service associates to technical experts who will work virtually and provide 24/7 support to Amazon customers in North America and Europe. The...

Security and risk spend set for growth

Worldwide spending on information security and risk management technology and services will continue to grow through 2020, although at a lower rate than previously forecast, according to Gartner. Information security spending is expected to grow 2,4% to reach...

Gaming-related web attacks up more than 50% in April

Cybercriminals have been exploiting the increased popularity in video games during lockdown to launch attacks. In April, the daily number of blocked attempts to direct Kaspersky users to malicious sites that exploit the gaming theme increased by 54% when compared to...

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Database Administrator – Western Cape Stellenbosch

WORK FROM HOME This position reports to the Data Platform Engineering Manager Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Develop and support multiple database instances, including cloud based solutions.We use and support mainly Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL and...

Senior SQL Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg

Our client in the Logistics industry based in Johannesburg (Elandsfontein) is currently looking to employ a Senior SQL Developer.OVERVIEW OF ROLE: Responsible for writing and coding individual programmes from business and technical requirements, including new projects...

RMB Scrum Master

6 month contract available at one of out top tier banking clients!Hybrid roleJHBNon -negotiable:SA citizenBanking experienceCertified Scrum Master, SAFe preferredITIL certifiedMinimum Experience5 years plus experience as a Scrum Master in delivery of business...

Intermediate Software Developer

Our client in the Logistics industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ an Intermediate Software Developer. Main Purpose of the Position:To support the software development process within the organisation by providing technical insights and ideas...

Senior UX/UI Designer

Our client is looking for Senior UX/UI Designer. This role will expose you to a diverse working environment with endless opportunities to grow as an individual and to work for an organization that promotes equality. This is a 6-month contract (This role is available...

Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator

Job Description:The Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, managing, and optimizing SQL Server databases to ensure high availability, performance, and data security. They work closely with application developers, system...

Applications Developer at Air Traffic and Navigation Services

Introduction Applications are invited for the position of Applications Developer (Grade 8) [Email Address Removed] successful applicants will be reporting to the Senior Manager: Applications Description Major Activities Ø Interact with users to understand the...

Software Engineering Manager

Fully remote role The position reports to a Senior Software Engineering Manager in the Logistics engineering division Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Build and retain a high-caliber engineering teamBuild relationships through regular one on one...

RMB Scrum Master – Gauteng Johannesburg North

6 month contract available at one of out top tier banking clients!Hybrid roleJHBNon -negotiable:SA citizenBanking experienceCertified Scrum Master, SAFe preferredITIL certifiedMinimum Experience5 years plus experience as a Scrum Master in delivery of business...

Intermediate Software Developer – Eastern Cape Gqebera

Our client in the Logistics industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ an Intermediate Software Developer. Main Purpose of the Position:To support the software development process within the organisation by providing technical insights and ideas...

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