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...

Cellular IoT connectivity revenues sprint past €10bn

Global IoT connectivity revenues increased 24 percent to reach €10,8-billion in 2022 as the decline in the global ARPU decelerated, according to new report from Berg Insight. The ARPU dropped just 1% to € 0.38. On average, IoT connectivity revenues account for about...

‘Yebo Gogo man’ Prof Kole Omotoso dies

Professor Kole Omotoso, widely recognised as the face of Vodacom’s long-running “Yebo Gogo” advertising campaign, died yesterday (Wednesday 19 July 2023). The “Yebo Gogo” advertisements promoted the Vodacom brand in the early 1990s and early 2000s in South Africa....

DevOps set to gain wider recognition

International Data Corporation (IDC) has announced the release of IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Developer and DevOps 2020 Predictions -- China Implications (January 2020). The new IDC paper puts forward ten developer and DevOps market predictions for 2020 with a specific...

Budget 2020: navigating a challenging path

The challenges facing the South African  economy are well documented, and perhaps larger than any faced in the post-democratic history of the country. Over the last five years SA has experienced one of the weakest average growth rates in per capita gross domestic...

Drones enlisted to help fight China’s Covid-19 outbreak

Since emerging in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019, the new COVID-19 coronavirus has spread around the world. As of yesterday (20 February), the death toll in mainland China was 2 121, with 74 675 confirmed cases. As the outbreak grew, so did public...

Outdated ideas that harm your digital business

UK grocery chain Tesco generates $150-million in supply chain efficiencies via analytics. Oil and gas giant BP saves $7-billion a year with Internet of Things (IoT) sensors. Hershey saves $500 000 per batch of candy with machine learning and IoT. These examples of...

Manufacturing supply chains set for radical overhaul

Manufacturers across the Middle East and Africa spent $5,02-billion on IT in 2019, according to the latest insights from International Data Corporation (IDC). This figure is expected to reach $5,22-billion this year and continue rising at a compound annual growth rate...

Entries open for Ecobank Fintech Challenge

Ecobank Group is inviting African fintech entrepreneurs to enter the third edition of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge. The Fintech Challenge gives African start-ups the opportunity to promote their fintech solutions, and potentially partner with Ecobank to roll-out...

Applications open for SA Applications Olympiad

The South African Computer Olympiad has introduced a Basic version of the Applications Olympiad for schools, to give learners at all levels an opportunity to participate. The Computer Olympiad, sponsored by the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South...

Africa embraces 4IR, aims to lead

Africa is not only ready for the fourth industrial revolution - it is set to outdo the achievements of the developed world. That was one of the messages that emerged at a seminar hosted by the African Development Bank at its headquarters in Abidjan. The event...

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System Tester – Gauteng Midrand

PurposeAnalysis of Credit Card processes on production. Provide feedback and suggestions to systems specialist. Logging of change requests and operational incidents, and monitor and report on progress throughout entire process. Assist with User accpetance testing for...

Credit Project Manager – Gauteng Sandown

Our Client focuses on to driving financial inclusion. Their electronic tokens are well known in day-to-day activities. You can now be a part of this team if you act fast on the Perm offered for a Project Manager. Location: Gauteng Requirements Experience with Credit...

Solutions Architect

Purpose of the jobThe Solutions Architect role is accountable for high-level and detailed designs across all OSS and BSS systems and to ensure the integrity of these systems in terms of integration, data designs, functional designs and implementation of new...

Developer – Java (Intermediate) at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Our client is a highly successful FinTech company that works with major banks, retailers and MNO's to find better ways to transact. They bring together committed people dedicated to delivering innovative enterprise solutions that help their customers...

Developer – C#/.Net (Senior) at Parvana Recruitment

This is a remote position.Client Details:Our client is a solid, blue-chip, trusted and large consulting company, which offers the option to be remote or client based. They do work with all staff to define career paths and encourage mentoring as a way of helping pass...

Developer – C# (MASTER) (1001885) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Responsibilities: Deliver code that is functional, understandable, maintainable and testable. Work closely with analysts, documenters and testers. Automated testing of features developed. Deliver technical documentation as and when required. Act as a mentor to...

Solution Architect

Our client is a global leader in consulting, offering innovative solutions to some of the world's most complex challenges. With a rich history of driving transformation and growth for our clients, we are renowned for our expertise, integrity, and commitment to...

Front-end Developer

ENVIRONMENT:Are you a Javascript Front-end Developer who is looking for performance incentives and flexible working conditions? Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity at a company that takes extra special care of their team and allows you to architect and take...

Solutions Architect – Gauteng Bryanston

Purpose of the jobThe Solutions Architect role is accountable for high-level and detailed designs across all OSS and BSS systems and to ensure the integrity of these systems in terms of integration, data designs, functional designs and implementation of new...

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