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...

Investors still making money from Bitcoin

The renewed institutional interest in cryptocurrency recently sent Bitcoin surging to a new 12-month high - its price rising above $31 300 in July and putting it on track for its best annual performance since 2020, according to Altindex.com. The latest price jump of...

X marks the spot: Elon Musk unveils new logo for Twitter

Elon Musk unveiled a new logo for Twitter over the weekend. Yesterday (Sunday 23 July), Musk tweeted that he wanted to get rid of the iconic bird logo, and called for submissions for a new one. “And soon we shall bid adieu to the twitter brand and, gradually, all the...

SmartAccess voice services fully restored

Voice service in the country was impacted owing to a multi-faceted fault condition that occurred on Openserve’s voice platform on 25 February. The restoration process undertaken, since service was first disrupted, involved complex actions that were conducted both on...

EMEA PC market will be impacted, not rocked by Covid-19

Shipments of traditional PCs (a combination of desktops, notebooks, and workstations) in EMEA is expected to total 72,2-million in 2020, a 1% year on year (YoY) decline. The remaining Windows 10 transitions will continue to drive demand in the commercial space, but...

Virus to drive client devices market in a u-curve

IDC forecasts that the Covid-19 outbreak will bring a series of major changes in China's client devices market. "The outbreak without doubt will, to some extent negatively impact devices sales in 2020 - especially in the first quarter - but there is also a positive...

Budget 2020: high noon …

It's high noon and South Africa is facing off with the ratings agencies. This is the word from PwC Strategy& economists Lullu Krugel & Christie Viljoen, unpacking Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's national budget, presented yesterday. Key points * Finance...

Supply chain leaders plan to invest in circular economy

Seventy percent of supply chain leaders are planning to invest in the circular economy in the next 18 months, according to a recent survey by Gartner. However, only 12% of those have linked their digital and circular economy strategies so far. Gartner defines the...

5G now available in 378 cities globally

As of January 2020, commercial 5G networks have been deployed in 378 cities across 34 countries, according to a new report "The State of 5G Deployments" released by Viavi Solutions. The country with the most cities with 5G availability is South Korea with 85 cities,...

Budget 2020: as good as can be expected

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's 2020 National Budget speech was as positive as it could have been given the current economic climate. While his message of consolidation, reform and growth may not be enough to avert a ratings downgrade by Moody's next month, the rand...

Budget2020: safe but sound

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's Budget Speech for the 2020/1 tax year offers small and medium businesses reason to feel both relief about a lack of growth-dampening tax increases for the next tax year as well as cautious optimism about the prospects for economic...

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Frontend Software Engineer (CPT/JHB)

ENVIRONMENT:A cutting-edge FinTech company seeks your keen eye for beautiful visual digital aesthetics to fill the role of its next Frontend Software Engineer. You will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining the user interface and user experience...

IT Desktop Engineer at C.Steinweg Bridge (Pty) Ltd

Job Title: I.T. Desktop Supporter Overall Purpose of the Job:The Junior Desktop Support Technician is responsible for providing end-user IT support services through the function of the Help Desk and Desktop Support. Duties: Provide governance and support for endpoint...

Technical Drawing Assistant

Our Client is looking for a Technical Drawing Assistant that can create and manage technical drawings to join there team.Our Client is looking for a Technical Drawing Assistant that can create and manage technical drawings to join there team.Area/Location:...

Senior IT Support Technician – Gauteng Bryanston

Our client, an industry leader, is urgenlty looking to appoint a qualified and experienced Senior IT Technician to manage end to end 3rd level support within the business. You will be required to lead a team of 1st line support/heldpesk engineers; manage and oversee...

Product Scrum Master/ Project Manager – Remote Remote

Role Purpose:As our esteemed team continues to evolve, we are thrilled to announce an opportunity for a dedicated Product Scrum Master to become an integral part of our vibrant ensemble of forward-thinkers.Role & Responsibilities:Ensure meticulous tracking of both...

Senior Java Developer at RecruiTech – Gauteng Johannesburg

An exciting opportunity to join a German based company. Our client is seeking a proactive, determined Senior Java Developer with strong communication skills, able to work remotely with a stable internet connection and quiet office space. The ideal candidate must be a...

Software Tester – Western Cape

Looking to work in an environment that offers manual and automation testing then this is the role for you, allowing you to take your skills to the next level.Be part of a dynamic team while learning and growing your skills togetherJob Description: Release...

Project Manager

DUR001930- PROJECT MANAGER – HILLCREST Purpose of the Job:To oversee and coordinate a Livelihood Restoration Project in Tanzania. As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the project, ensuring its successful...

Quality Assurance Tester

Responsibilities:Functional testing of developed features based on documented acceptance criteria.Helping business analysts to define acceptance criteria.Assisting UATsVarious bot and integration testingAPI testingRequirements:Attention to detail.Fluent EnglishAbility...

Power BI Developer Consultant

Role Purpose:The company is currently seeking anexperienced Power BI Developer Consultant to join the BPM team. The individual selected will be crucial in converting data into valuable insights for our long-standing clients in the banking and financial sectors. We...

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