SA business leaders double down on AI and hiring
South African executives are entering 2026 with heightened optimism for growth, increased hiring plans and an intensified focus on artificial intelligence, according to new research from Accenture. The findings, published in Accenture’s Pulse of Change report ahead of...
AI-led job disruption will escalate, but no job apocalypse
Forrester forecasts that automation and AI will have a real but modest impact on jobs through 2030. While AI could account for 6% of total US job losses, equating to 10,4-million roles, widespread AI-driven job replacement remains unlikely, as labour productivity...
Google looks to Africa’s youth for the future
Looking to reaffirm its commitment to Africa – particularly its youth – Google has initiated a number of projects focused on empowering the continent’s next generation through AI, unlocking opportunities and expanding on the innovation capacity of young Africans. New...
AI-based supply chain forecasting will predict future demand by 2030
Seventy percent of large-scale organisations will adopt AI-based forecasting to predict future demand by 2030, according to Gartner. Achieving touchless forecasting that eliminates the need for frequent manual inputs and regular human interventions provides a unique...
Green steel and hydrogen key to decarbonisation
Sustainable technologies are generating a record amount of interest across many sectors. With the rising adoption of low-carbon hydrogen and its use for applications like green steel, as well as the development of other clean energy forms, new technologies are...
Global cybersecurity and online privacy awareness stalls
The world’s online privacy and cybersecurity awareness continues to decline, according to new research by NordVPN. Based on 28 analysed markets with the highest numbers of responses, people globally knew best how to create strong passwords (96%), and they scored worst...
African companies lead in climate risk assessment, adaptation, value creation
From the outside, it may seem like corporate climate action is stalling - only 7% of global and 6% of African companies fully report greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, according to the fifth annual climate survey report – How Companies are Tackling...
Eskom offers opportunities for young scientists
South Africa’s brightest young minds will compete for life-changing prizes that will open doors to future studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and innovation (STEMI) at this year’s Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science...
Human customer service is still alive and well
By 2028, not one of the Fortune 500 companies will have fully eliminated human customer service, according to Gartner. Despite widespread speculation surrounding the replacement of customer service jobs with AI agents, Gartner experts say that a completely agentless...
Digital-first CX transforms customer service delivery
Contact centres have been undergoing a profound transformation in recent years, steadily making way for the broader concept of customer experience (CX). As a result, contact centres are evolving from relying solely on human agents to incorporating AI agents, from...
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Integrate ESG principles in IT asset disposal strategies
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Protect your data to protect your business
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How retailers can shift from multichannel to omnichannel payments
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Public-facing applications harbour security risks
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Huawei celebrates Youth Month by investing in the future of its interns
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SA well-placed to reap the rewards of conscious travel
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Senior Data Engineer
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Junior ERP Analyst at City of Cape Town – Western Cape Cape Town CBD
CORPORATE SERVICES - INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY (IS&T)- APPLICATIONS ERP SOLUTION CENTRE JUNIOR ERP ANALYST TWO POSTS WITHIN HR TALENT MANAGEMENT: AND INTEGRATED SERVICESBASIC SALARY: R415 782 PER ANNUM - REF NO: CS 189/25 - CIVIC CENTRE, CAPE TOWN...
UX/UI Designer – Western Cape Cape Town Region
UX/UI DesignerBring Your Vision to Life Design User Experiences That MatterCape Town | R40,000 - R50,000 | Office-Based About Our ClientOur client is a creative digital agency at the intersection of technology and design, delivering innovative, user-first experiences...
Senior Data Engineer – Western Cape Cape Town
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SQL Developer
Maintain and upgrade our financial payments system.Develop and document application software.Collaborate on software enhancements.Test and validate software.Research and evaluate software requirements.Stay updated with new trends. About the Role: Primarily production...
SQL Developer – Gauteng Pretoria
Maintain and upgrade our financial payments system.Develop and document application software.Collaborate on software enhancements.Test and validate software.Research and evaluate software requirements.Stay updated with new trends. About the Role: Primarily production...
Full Stack C# Engineer – Remote
DUTIES:Develop new features for the WPF + Blazor application.Fix bugs and maintain a clean, high-performance codebase.Collaborate closely with the CTO to achieve defined goals and receive rapid feedback.Implement backend logic and business processes.Design and manage...
Full Stack C# Engineer – Remote – Gauteng Johannesburg
DUTIES:Develop new features for the WPF + Blazor application.Fix bugs and maintain a clean, high-performance codebase.Collaborate closely with the CTO to achieve defined goals and receive rapid feedback.Implement backend logic and business processes.Design and manage...
IT Support Technician
Job Purpose SummaryThe IT Support Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving all IT issues - whether hardware or software-related - and providing feedback within the agreed upon times to the IT Manager, as well as both internal and external...
IT Support Technician – Gauteng Centurion
Job Purpose SummaryThe IT Support Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving all IT issues - whether hardware or software-related - and providing feedback within the agreed upon times to the IT Manager, as well as both internal and external...
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