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...

Chromebooks resilient but tablets see sharp decline

Worldwide tablet shipments posted decline of 29,9% year over year in the second quarter of 2023 (2Q23), totaling 28,3-million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker....

Banking-as-a-platform set for massive boom

A new study from Juniper Research has found that global revenue from BaaP (banking-as-a-platform) services will increase to $49-billion globally in 2028, from $4-billion in 2023. The study argues that BaaP can help traditional banks regain their competitive edge...

No, Covid is not a trade mark!

South Africans are renowned for being quick off the mark when they spot a possible opportunity and the current global pandemic has proved to be no exception. The trademarks COVIDBAN, CORONA GUARD and CORONA CARE were applied for at the South African Trade Marks Office...

Who has your vital info in an emergency?

"Anyone who has ever taken someone to a hospital, or called an ambulance or paramedic, will know that these entities need a fair amount of information about a patient. Smart phones and personal devices are great places to keep this data - but what if battery-life or...

Ozone an effective ally in fighting coronavirus

As South Africa gets to grips with the current Covid-19 emergency, ozone gas is in high demand because enclosed spaces treated with this natural disinfectant are immediately safe to reoccupy. That's according to Ian Wright, founder of GetOzone and one of the country's...

You cannot refuse treatment or testing for Covid-19

The regulations related to Covid-19 published on 18 of March 2020 make testing and treatment for the coronavirus mandatory in certain circumstances, says law firm Webber Wentzel "According to the regulations, a person who has been confirmed as having Covid-19, or who...

Keep workers safe and maintain productivity

Keeping their staff members safe from potential infection has to be the top priority for companies as the Covid-19 lockdown comes into effect this week. But a secondary, and no less important, consideration is keeping the economy afloat for the duration. Millions of...

Commonwealth launches coronavirus tracker

The Commonwealth has developed a coronavirus tracker that shows daily cases in member countries. The tracker collects data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and shows the total confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths in the affected member countries. The tool is...

Leading remotely: Management mind shift required

Advice abounds for the millions of suddenly remote workers across the globe on how to adjust to the new normal for the foreseeable future, yet leaders of companies and teams - who may have resisted the idea of remote work until now - may need an even greater mindset...

10-fold increase in attacks as SA moves to remote working

Kaspersky statistics show a sharp spike in network attacks in South Africa between 15 and 21 March 2020 - with affected devices increasing in number from the 20 000 to 30 000 average to peak at approximately 310 000 over these few days. The peak coincides with a time...

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Data Analyst

Location - Woodstock, Cape Town (Onsite)Job DescriptionOur client is seeking to employ a Senior Data Analyst to join their team to work within their Internal Audit Department.Report to: Audit Manager (IT) Job Purpose: To support the department goals to increase...

Systems Administrator / Developer ( Intermediate ) – Gauteng

Renowned name in the Renewable Energy space needs your skills. Hybrid role in Cape Town avaialble now!System Administrator/ Developer Requirements: Strong proficiency in C/HTML or similarStrong Linux systems administration (4-5 years)VMwareWork with local and client...

IT Project Manager (12-month contract) – Gauteng Arcadia

Job Purpose:The purpose of this role is to manage the planning and delivery of the information technology (IT) projects in accordance with the company's Project Management Framework and other applicable IT standards. This includes risk management, project change...

React Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Requirements: 3+ years experience working as a Frontend EngineerExperience working with ReactExperience working in an English-speaking environmentExperience working with UX/UI/Product designersCollaborate with backend developers to ensure technical feasibilitySkills:...

Data Scientist – Western Cape Cape Town

Data ScientistMy client - a leading Investment Management company is looking for a Data Scientist to join their Data Science & Quantitative Analytics team. Must have completed University Post Graduate Degree (Computer Science/Maths/Stats/Actuarial/Quantitative...

Data Analyst – Western Cape Woodstock

Location - Woodstock, Cape Town (Onsite)Job DescriptionOur client is seeking to employ a Senior Data Analyst to join their team to work within their Internal Audit Department.Report to: Audit Manager (IT) Job Purpose: To support the department goals to increase...

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Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Developer who will add value to the team. Requirements: Degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / IT or equivalent10+ years' experience in Software DevelopmentProficient experience with C#, .NET as...

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