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...

Enterprise wireless LAN continues strong growth

The enterprise segment of the worldwide wireless local area network (WLAN) market increased revenues 43,3% year over year in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23) to $3-billion, according to results published in the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly...

AMD powers Hitachi Astemo AI vehicle camera

Mobility supplier Hitachi Astemo has selected AMD adaptive computing technology to power its new, stereo-format, forward-looking camera for adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking, improving the vision capabilities and helping to increase the safety...

Pandemic intensifies debate on renewables

The world's incredible decrease in energy consumption caused by Covid-19, and the unprecedented collapse of the oil and gas markets has some arguing that 2019 was the peak for oil and clean energy will dominate in the years ahead. This and more was unpacked during a...

Bringing VandaTheGod down to Earth

Since 2013, many official websites belonging to governments worldwide were hacked and defaced by an attacker who self-identified as "VandaTheGod". But security specialists Check Point have brought the hacker back to earth with a bump by uncovering the attacker's real...

Record high for cellular IoT modules

Berg Insight estimates that global cellular IoT module shipments increased by 22% in 2019 to a new record level of 265-million. Annual revenues grew slower at 7% due to increased price pressure and a higher share of low-cost LPWA modules in the product mix. The 3GPP...

UNWTO issues guidelines for tourism industry

The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has released a set of guidelines to help the global tourism sector emerge stronger and more sustainably from Covid-19. The guidelines highlight the need to act decisively, to restore confidence and, as UNWTO strengthens its...

Covid-19 and its economic impact on Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - The Covid-29 pandemic is having a massive effect on the Africa economy. Isaah Mhlanga, chief economist at Alexander Forbes, points out that the virus has exceeded 124 000 cases across the continent, with the highest level of cases in the bigger...

Pandemic drives need for Africa to embrace tech

Kathy Gibson reports - Technological advances in Africa have been buoyed by the Covid-19 pandemic. Lesiba Mothata, head: strategic clients at Alexander Forbes, points out that working from home has become standard as lockdowns close traditional workplaces. "It hasn't...

Application vendors in for a tough year

Application software companies will have a tough 2020 as the Covid-19 pandemic slows the licensing of software products. A GlobalData report, "Covid-19 Impact on Application Software", reveals that the continued fallout from the pandemic will undermine companies' and...

Companies must adapt as business – and fraud – moves online

Digital fraud is rising globally as consumers and businesses increasingly transact online during the Covid-19 pandemic. TransUnion Africa recommends businesses adapt swiftly to protect their customers while continuing to provide appropriate levels of customer...

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Functional Analyst at Accenture – Gauteng Johannesburg

Function Analyst A leading Pan-African telecommunications company is launching a groundbreaking Software Engineering Centre of Excellence (COE); dedicated to building future-focused digital products designed to empower and revolutionize the continent. This is your...

Network Administrators x2 at Leza – Legalwise – Gauteng Roodepoort

Purpose of the Role: The purpose of this role is to fulfil a specialist function in respect of rendering first class IT hardware and software support and services throughout the LEZA group. You will be responsible for:- Efficiently and timeously attending to customer...

Intermediate DevOps Engineer (Hybrid) – Gauteng

We have an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate DevOps Engineer with at least 5 years of experience in CI/CD Pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes OpenShift and Monitoring Solutions. Required QualificationMatric Preferred Qualification Industry related certifications...

Agile Project Manager II/III – Gauteng Midrand

Role Purpose: To manage and deliver medium to large projects from commencement to completion within the scope, budget and time agreed in line with the business strategy. The Agile Project Manager will play an active role in providing mentorship and coaching on agile...

Senior Business and Process Analyst at ALJ Recruitment

6/12-month contract (Subject to renewal/conversion to Perm) The role entails:Help the businesses to implement solutions in a cost-effective way by determining therequirements of a project or program, and communicating them clearly to stakeholders, facilitators and...

Embedded Software Engineer

Engineering Design company based in Centurion has a 12 month contract role for an Embedded Developer with specialization in control SystemsEngineering Design company based in Centurion has a 12 month contract role for an Embedded Developer with specialization in...

UI Developer (Onsite)

We are looking for a strong Intermediate UX/UI Developer, who has a solid understanding of Web Technologies such as Front-end frameworks like Angular Material, Ionic, React and Foundation. In addition, you should have a fundamental understanding of User Experience...

Systems Analyst

Role Purpose:You will deliver functional and technical specifications to the development teams in your team or squad.Qualification-Matric-Relevant IT qualification with emphasis on technical related courses such as systems design, UML, and OO A&D...

Embedded Software Engineer – Gauteng Centurion

Engineering Design company based in Centurion has a 12 month contract role for an Embedded Developer with specialization in control SystemsEngineering Design company based in Centurion has a 12 month contract role for an Embedded Developer with specialization in...

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