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...

Popular iWeek conference back next year

For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic hit - and by popular demand! - the South African Internet industry's iWeek conference is back. Hosted by the ZA Network Operators Group (ZANOG) and Internet Service Providers' Association of SA (ISPA), the event will be...

Resilience of SA businesses comes to the fore

The latest Experian Business Debt Index (BDI) indicates that South African businesses are not only coming to terms with load shedding and other adverse economic conditions but are, in fact, stoically battling through them and showing growth. The BDI, which reflects...

What Africans are searching for on coronavirus

The novel coronavirus Covid-19 has arrived in Africa, with Algeria, Egypt, Senegal, Morocco, Nigeria and Tunisia confirming cases of the disease. The top questions Africans are asking Google around Coronavirus in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa are as follows: Kenya:...

Massive markups as Covid-19 panic buying starts

While there haven't been any reported cases of the Corona-virus in South Africa, entrepreneurial locals are already selling masks and "survival kits" online at higher than average prices. According to Marketing Manager Estelle Nagel, the surgical masks sell for...

Pay on demand drives digital, financial inclusion in Africa

Giving people the ability to pay only for what they use, as they need it, can lift millions of people across Africa out of poverty and make prosperity possible. A white paper from Mastercard titled "Pay on Demand: The Digital Path to Financial Inclusion", explores how...

Standard Bank moves core SAP cloud to Azure

Standard Bank South Africa is moving its core SAP Cloud Platform services to Microsoft Azure. The move aims to significantly improve the experience customers have with the bank, while enabling it to introduce new solutions to market more efficiently Sabelo Nkwanyana,...

Servest, Zapper debut virtual pay stations

Integrated facilities management company Servest has partnered with global mobile payments platform Zapper to launch a virtual pay station for parking in South Africa. The system is cashless and provides a fully automated alternative for the processing of parking...

Businesses adopt IoT despite security risks

The use of Internet of Things (IoT) business platforms is growing year-on-year in almost all industries - in 2019, 80% of companies in the META region implemented IoT applications. The technology is benefiting businesses with savings, new income streams and increased...

Online reporting eases car accident angst

It doesn't matter how old, experienced or how careful you think you are; car accidents can happen to anyone. The important thing is that you know what to do if it happens to you, and how to be prepared for subsequent insurance claims and paperwork. Reporting a minor...

Recession arrived ahead of COVID-19 panic

Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) reported yesterday (3 March) that the South African economy slipped into recession during the second half of 2019. Real gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 1,4% quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) during the period compared to...

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Application Architect (Hybrid) – Gauteng Johannesburg

We are seeking an Application Architect who has designed and overseen the development of high-quality, scalable, and efficient mobile applications using React Native framework.You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers,...

Automation Tester – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Hiring Automation Software Tester to work with a dynamic team and latest technologies. Potential chances for grow your careerMobile App testing or Web App testingMin 2 years in automation testingHybrid workingGood communication skillsOpen for perm or contractISTQB...

Senior DevOps Engineer (JHB/CPT)

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-paced & forward-thinking Digital Advertising Agency urgently seeks your technical expertise as a Senior DevOps Engineer who will play a crucial role in architecting, provisioning, and managing various environments. You will also design,...

Senior Business Analyst

Leading SA Bank requires the skills of an experienced Business Data Analyst.Initial 6 month contract with opportunity for renewalPredominantly remote working, however may be required to come into the office as and when required The intended outcome of this project is...

Senior Solution Architect (Cape Town or Johannesburg)

We are currently looking for a Solution Architect who will primarily work with the product owner team by providing business process alignment and technical leadership to craft a solution that is fit for purpose from a business perspective. Consequently they focus...

Developer C#

Company description: Capitec Bank is a leading South African retail bank that focuses on essential banking services and provides innovative transacting, savings, insurance and unsecured lending products to individuals. Capitec's mission is to make banking simple and...

DevOps Engineer

The clients team was conceived at the start of 2015. The team was formed to create new digital experiences for customers and has a portfolio of applications that range from native mobile applications for iOS and Android, to web-based portals and applications, to...

Senior DevOps Engineer (JHB/CPT) – Gauteng Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT:A fast-paced & forward-thinking Digital Advertising Agency urgently seeks your technical expertise as a Senior DevOps Engineer who will play a crucial role in architecting, provisioning, and managing various environments. You will also design,...

Senior Business Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg North

Leading SA Bank requires the skills of an experienced Business Data Analyst.Initial 6 month contract with opportunity for renewalPredominantly remote working, however may be required to come into the office as and when required The intended outcome of this project is...

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