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...

CSPs must overcome barriers to deploying AI

Communications service providers (CSPs) face a host of barriers - such as accessing high-quality data - that impede their ability to effectively deploy AI which could improve network and service operations, according to new research from Nokia and Analysys Mason....

ChatGPT’s code interpreter redefines generative AI

ChatGPT took the world by storm in November 2022 and since then cutting-edge software updates have been announced - including a code interpreter which has the potential to transform the world of data science and programming, rendering the field more accessible,...

Workforce transformation in a time of crisis

Kathy Gibson is at the Dell Technologies Harness your Digital Future Virtual Summit - The four pillars of digital transformation are IT transformation, workforce transformation, security transformation and application transformation. This is the word from Walid Yehia,...

Arctic stratospheric ozone depletion hit record low in March

Ozone levels above the Arctic reached a record low for March, NASA researchers report. An analysis of satellite observations show that ozone levels reached their lowest point on 12 March, at 205 Dobson units. While such low levels are rare, they are not unprecedented....

SA entrepreneurs innovate in testing

Two South African entrepreneurs have developed a testing kit that promises to significantly speed up the process of identifying positive Covid-19 cases. Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Fellows Daniel Ndima and Dineo Lioma have developed a testing kit that provides results...

Covid-19 and the top healthcare growth opportunities

The Covid-19 pandemic is set to reshape the healthcare industry with cutting-edge technologies in virtual care such as internet of medical things (IoMT), teleradiology, telemedicine, remote patient monitoring, and virtual visits. The post-Covid-19 telehealth market...

This is the new face of work

Work has a completely new look as employees around the world adapt to the realities or working from home, according to a recent survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Citrix Systems. Beds have become desks, bathrooms serve as conference rooms, kids and pets crash...

What do South Africans think, feel and worry about most?

Right now, there are currently around 2,5-billion people around the world in some form of a Covid-19 lockdown, and millions more businesses are also shuttered and unable to trade or generate an income. The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is both staggering and...

New direction for Libra cryptocurrency

The Libra Association has announced new changes to its proposed stablecoin project, most notably a move to work with central banks in developing digital currencies. The Libra stablecoin project will see a host of single-currency stablecoins developed alongside a...

Impact of Covid-19 on protest and riot risks

James Petretta, associate director: country risk at IHS Markit, details how the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns are impacting the risk of social unrest. Lockdowns in Asia have been enforced strictly by security forces, particularly in South Asia. Post-peak debate...

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Network Security Engineer – Gauteng Pretoria CBD

Our company values innovation and security in equal measure, and we are seeking a Senior Engineer Security, Network to join our ICT Infrastructure team. If you're a seasoned professional looking to contribute your expertise to a dynamic and compassionate organization,...

Senior Java Backend Developer

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Key performance areas but not limited to the following: Manage the execution of the design, manufacture and testing of diving, Medical and renewables industry related machinery, equipment, and complete diving systems.Management and successful execution of projects...

Senior Java Backend Developer – Western Cape Beacon Valley

ENVIRONMENT:A company situated in Cape Town is in the process of searching for a Senior Software Engineer to become a part of their team. This company specializes in the creation and upkeep of software tailored for clients in the online casino and lottery sectors. In...

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We are seeking an experienced and capable Business Analyst. The BA is expected to deliver project work to customers as part of our project teams typically consisting of project managers, architects, analysts, testers, and developers. Our projects are often mid to...

Product Technical Specialist – Nutanix

Product Technical Specialist NutanixWanting to make a career move?R40 000 - R60 000Develop and manage a strategy, which will optimize the Nutanix product/brand performance in the marketplace while achieving the objectives set by both the vendor Systems and the...

Senior IT Specialist

Join our dynamic team at a leading Japanese car manufacturing company as a Senior IT Specialist. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage your expertise in ITIL, Project Management, and Software Development to drive innovation and efficiency. Your proficiency in SQL and...

Intermediate Automation Test Analyst

Our client in the IT industry based in Johannesburg is currently looking to employ an Intermediate Automation Test Analyst (Hybrid).The Job Purpose:The role will be responsible for ensuring quality of the solutions delivered and deployed, utilising various tools for...

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