These are the roles that top the pay rankings in SA
If you wanted to know which jobs offer the best pay in South Africa, wonder no longer. Pnet’s 2026 Salary Guide reveals that the three roles that attract the highest compensation are, in order: chief executive officer (CEO), chief financial officer (CFO) and executive...
AI, resilience, growth key for financial services CEOa
Financial services leaders across Africa are entering 2026 with renewed confidence, placing artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, regulatory resilience and strategic growth at the centre of their transformation agendas. This is the headline finding from KPMG’s...
GenAI attacks are on the rise
Twenty-nine percent of cybersecurity leaders said their organisations experienced an attack on enterprise GenAI application infrastructure in the last 12 months, according to a survey by Gartner. The survey was conducted from March-May 2025 among 302 cybersecurity...
Choosing to buy local can strengthen communities
Nearly three million SMEs employ more than 13-million South Africans – and this Heritage Month, a single shopping choice can help secure those jobs, according to RCS. “Every rand spent locally is a vote for jobs - RCS urges consumers to prioritise local businesses...
Government initiatives will boost carbon capture
Nearly 700-million tonnes of CO2 will be captured globally each year by 2036, according to new research from IDTechEX. Carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) technologies capture carbon dioxide from flue gases or directly from the atmosphere. This waste CO2...
Gates believes humanity is at a crossroads
At its 2025 Goalkeepers event, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates stood before an audience of more than 1 000 global government, community, philanthropy, and private-sector leaders and issued a stark but hopeful call to world leaders: save millions of children’s lives...
Constitution denies children explicit right to express themselves
While South African law strongly advocates protecting children, a new study by the University of Cape Town (UCT) has found that the Constitution does not explicitly give children the right to be heard in matters that affect them. Judges have to “read this in” through...
AR/VR headsets and smart glasses go mainstream
Worldwide shipments of AR/VR headsets combined with display-less smart glasses are expected to grow 39,2% in 2025 with volumes reaching 14,3-million units, according to new data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The market...
Parker solar probe sails through 25th Sun flyby
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completed its 25th close approach to the Sun on 15 September, matching its record distance of 6,2-million kilometres from the solar surface. Parker Solar Probe checked in with flight controllers at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory...
SA schools urged to apply for $1m schools prize
Peter Tabichi, the Kenyan educator who won the 2019 Global Teacher Prize, has called on “extraordinary” South African schools to apply for the $1-million Global Schools Prize. The new award, organised by the Varkey Foundation in collaboration with UNESCO, will honour...
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Innovative cross-border payment platforms key for promoting SME agility
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Subaru partners with Dell Technologies for driver assist technology
Subaru is teaming with Dell Technologies to help improve driver safety through the powerful combination of AI and high-performance storage. "Subaru is driving massive innovation through data to give motorists an extra set of eyes and an extra foot on the brake while...
Do your homework before attempting to attract skilled labour
The shortage of skilled workers and the difficulty businesses experience in trying to fill vacant positions means that human resource managers have to be meticulous with all details relevant to the recruitment process. This is according to Nicol Myburgh, head: human...
Kyocera unveils TASKalfa Pro 55000c
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What you need to know about the new minimum wage
With revised minimum wage regulations set to come into force today (1 March 2024), employers across the country expect it to be a pivotal moment that promises to reshape the dynamics of work and remuneration. Gone are the days of robotic adherence to outdated wage...
Synergy of business and IT key to harnessing Africa’s potential
The African continent is poised for economic growth, rapid urbanisation and increasing incomes with its population expected to reach about 1,7-billion people by 2030, making it crucial for businesses to fast-track data strategies if they are to remain competitive and...
Start with the people to achieve data maturial
In an era defined by information and innovation, where there's more competition than ever before, businesses all understand the importance and value of data. Lee Wearne, data strategist at Insight Consulting However, collecting and storing data is one thing, but...
Managed SD-WAN key to navigating connectivity, security challenges
Demand for managed software defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) solutions is experiencing explosive growth as businesses grapple with new connectivity and security challenges. SD-WAN plays an essential role in facilitating cloud migrations and hybrid working models...
Smart multicloud policies a golden ticket to modernising IT infrastructure
South Africa's public sector organisations are facing serious IT challenges but have been left without the tools to address them. By Sandie Nkonqa, sales director: public sector at Dell Technologies South Africa From cybersecurity threats to unprecedented data...
Green IT trends to watch in 2024
Sustainability has become a key focus for many businesses around the world. Between climate change and dwindling natural resources, people are more aware than ever of their impact on the wellbeing of the planet. In South Africa, 98% of adults are willing to make...
Full Stack Developer (Expert) 0070 – Gauteng Pretoria
Design and implement Azure-based solutions to meet business requirements.Collaborate with stakeholders to define cloud architecture strategies.Lead the migration of on-premises applications to Azure.Ensure security and compliance of Azure environments.Optimize Azure...
Senior Data Engineer at Datonomy Solutions – Gauteng Centurion
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our team based in Centurion. Onsite, contract.The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data pipelines and platforms to support advanced analytics, BI, and...
Head – Data Management and Engineering – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Seeking an experienced Head of Data Management and Engineering to lead the design and implementation of our client's enterprise-wide data strategy. This senior leadership role drives data quality, governance, and engineering excellence to enable data-driven innovation...
Fintech Project Manager
Lead complex FinTech projects at the cutting edge of financial innovation. Is this you? You're a proactive and driven project leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Your natural ability to manage cross-functional teams, coupled with clear...
Senior Software Developer (PHP Larevel)
Our client is seeking a Senior Software Developer with extensive, hands-on experience in Laravel, Docker, MS SQL (especially Stored Procedures), and Azure. This is a senior-level technical role requiring deep expertise, independence, and strong diagnostic...
Fintech Project Manager – Gauteng Sandown
Lead complex FinTech projects at the cutting edge of financial innovation. Is this you? You're a proactive and driven project leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Your natural ability to manage cross-functional teams, coupled with clear...
Senior Software Developer (PHP Larevel) – Gauteng Pretoria
Our client is seeking a Senior Software Developer with extensive, hands-on experience in Laravel, Docker, MS SQL (especially Stored Procedures), and Azure. This is a senior-level technical role requiring deep expertise, independence, and strong diagnostic...
Junior Data Analyst
If your academic record reads like a fairy tale and you will thrive in a fast-paced mission led environment, take a closer look! In addition to drive evidence-based decisions, you will earn in US dollars while working in a flexible hybrid model based in the heart of...
Full Stack Developer (Senior) 1724
Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model.Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate frontend and backend cross...
Junior Data Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
If your academic record reads like a fairy tale and you will thrive in a fast-paced mission led environment, take a closer look! In addition to drive evidence-based decisions, you will earn in US dollars while working in a flexible hybrid model based in the heart of...
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