These are the jobs SA companies are battling to fill
2024 has seen a significant surge in demand for tech, data and analysis professionals. Going into 2025, it is crucial that companies budget for attracting and retaining the right talent - especially considering the recent economic trends that have impacted...
Black Friday surprises with lower rate of digital fraud
As millions of consumers worldwide took advantage of deals offered between 28 November (US Thanksgiving) and 2 December (Cyber Monday) – a time broadly known as ‘Black Friday’ across Africa - a new analysis from TransUnion studied retail digital fraud during that...
Julian Assange could be going home soon
A close to 15-year legal stand-off between Julian Assange and US authorities could be drawing to a close with news that the WikiLeaks founder has agreed to plead guilty to charges of illegally obtaining and disclosing national security material in exchange for his...
AI skilling among major risks for SA employers
Organisations in South Africa face a range of employee-related risks which could, if left unaddressed, have a dramatic impact on their future success. A global report from Mercer Marsh Benefits, People Risk 2024, draws on the views of 4 575 human resources (HR) and...
SolarAfrica breaks ground on solar farm
Independent power producer SolarAfrica Energy has broken ground on its first utility-scale solar farm based in the Northern Cape. Phase 1 of the SunCentral project will total around 342MW in generation capacity, with Phases 2 and 3 bringing the total size to 1GW and...
No firm date yet for Boeing Starliner return
NASA and Boeing are adjusting the return to Earth of the Starliner Crew Flight Test spacecraft with agency astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the International Space Station. They haven't decided on a date yet, but confirm it will only be after the 2 July...
Private 5G network market to reach $36,08bn by 2030
The global private 5G network market size is estimated to reach $36,08-billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 54,1% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research. Significantly growing demand for ultra-reliable...
New board for WASPA
The Wireless Application Service Providers' Association (WASPA), an independent self-regulatory body for mobile application and service providers in South Africa, has announced the appointment of its new board for the upcoming year. The announcement also coincides...
Chang’e brings back samples from the dark side of the Moon
A Chinese craft carrying samples of material from the dark side of the Moon has touched down on Earth. Chang'e 6 is a lunar lander and sample return mission that landed on the far side of the Moon within the South Pole Aitken Basin. It launched on 3 May 2024 on a Long...
AI could be key to achieving global connectivity
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to help bring online the 2,6-billion people still not connected to the Internet, according to The State of Broadband 2024 from the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development. The first part of the Broadband Commission...
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Westcon-Comstor to host Imagine Botswana 2022
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Senior App Developer – Southern Suburbs
Job SummaryOur client is searching for a high-energy, deadline-driven Senior App Developer with a passion for crafting intuitive, high-performing applications. Join us in building a state-of-the-art app, using Flutter and Dart.Key Responsibilities• Write clean,...
Desktop Developer
The successful candidate will have strong experience in building desktop applications using Electron, React and Tailwind CSS for styling. This is a full-time in-office position requiring attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle complex...
Backend Developer
Our client is seeking a talented Backend Developer to join their dynamic team remotely. If building robust, scalable systems and working with cutting-edge technologies excites you, and you thrive in a flexible, remote environment, this role could be your next big...
Senior App Developer – Southern Suburbs – Western Cape Cape Town
Job SummaryOur client is searching for a high-energy, deadline-driven Senior App Developer with a passion for crafting intuitive, high-performing applications. Join us in building a state-of-the-art app, using Flutter and Dart.Key Responsibilities• Write clean,...
Desktop Developer – Gauteng Lone Hill
The successful candidate will have strong experience in building desktop applications using Electron, React and Tailwind CSS for styling. This is a full-time in-office position requiring attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle complex...
Backend Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a talented Backend Developer to join their dynamic team remotely. If building robust, scalable systems and working with cutting-edge technologies excites you, and you thrive in a flexible, remote environment, this role could be your next big...
Scrum Master
Scrum Master Scrum MasterEducational / Experience Requirements:Scrum master certification (mandatory)Basic understanding of software developmentBachelors degree (advantage)Excellent communication and servant leadership skillsProblem-solving and conflict resolution...
IT DevOps Engineer
Fully remote position or in office if preferred. The position reports to the DevOps Engineering Manager Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Terraform to manage Cloud Infrastructure, Chef to manage virtual serversBuilding and deploying systems for metrics,...
Data Engineer
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 12-months contract role.What you will be doing The...
Senior Software Developer
Join one of South Africa's largest fintech consulting powerhouses as a Senior Developer. We are seeking passionate, experienced developers who thrive in solving complex problems, creating innovative solutions, and delivering exceptional value to clients. As part of...
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