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...

Never use dye-stained notes from ATMs

ATMs are an essential part of our country's economic infrastructure providing vital services to communities and during the recent civil unrest hundreds of them were destroyed, hampering the ability of bank customers to access cash and other financial services. The SA...

SA riots: Does force majeure apply?

Businesses experiencing disruption from the recent events in South Africa may be able to invoke force majeure clauses in contracts, or the law of supervening impossibility, depending on the circumstances, write Webber Wentzel's Michael Straeuli and Dominic Harris. The...

Utilities set to increase IT spending

Utilities are at the centre of a maelstrom that is squeezing them between rising costs and the never-ending struggle to find more profit. To understand the benchmark of information technology (IT) budgets versus revenues, IT budget spending and IT budget distribution,...

Demand for sensor hubs set to boom

The demand for sensor hubs, dedicated processing elements used for low-power sensor processing tasks, is booming. In fact due to "always on" sensor processing trends and the limitations of battery technology, the overall market for all types of sensor hubs will exceed...

CIOs urged to be courageous

The transformation to the digital enterprise requires that CIOs drive the creation of a digital platform in 2016 - but they need to be bold to ensure they embrace the opportunities. George Ambler, executive partner of Gartner Executive Programmes, says the research...

IoT cloud from AxizWorkgroup

AxizWorkgroup has launched a cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform that will allow resellers to offer customers a fully-fledged solution to harvest data from devices throughout the organisation. With estimates of the number of devices that might be connected...

SA students shine in global competition

Two software development students from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) in Port Elizabeth have come up tops in international app development competitions, proving that when local talent is developed, South African youth can compete against the best...

Procurement key for sustainable power

Key power sector stakeholders say best practice in procurement, deal structuring and financing models have a crucial role to play in ensuring a sustainable power sector across Africa. This emerged at a meeting of the advisory boards of Power-Gen Africa and...

NERSA hearings ‘not working’ says OUTA

Market commentators have described the ongoing NERSA (National Energy Regulator of South Africa) as disappointing, and urge Eskom to change its business model rather than raise tariffs again. Ted Blom, energy analyst and advisor to the energy and mining industries and...

A merry Xmas boosts smartphones

A strong holiday quarter boosted worldwide smartphone volumes to new record levels thanks to robust product offerings at numerous price points in both mature and emerging markets. According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide...

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Senior Software Developer

The Role: We are searching for a Senior Software Developer to join our dynamic team in Gauteng.Job Objective:The candidate will need to work on historic, Old, idea sets and implement modern functionality into an existing system in a lot of cases changing synchronous...

SQL Developer – Western Cape Eikenbosch

Role Purpose:We are looking for an experienced SQL Developer who will form part of a small team and initially be involved in the migration of SSRS reports, daily monitoring, documenting and later assist with the complete business intelligence stack (Ingestion,...

Business Analyst at AJ Personnel – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Job Responsibilities Elicit and integrate information from stakeholders, producing intended material used to discover requirements and design information Collaborate and facilitate communication between business entities, translating between the various groups to...

Automation Engineer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region

Our well established tech client is currently looking for a Automation Test Engineer to join their expanding team, working on exciting projects. Experienced in writing unit tests, component, and integration level tests, mock and substitute, API, testing. Must have...

Angular Developer – Gauteng saon_careerjunctionza_state

The Role: An excellent permanent opportunity to work with a leader in the Human Resources space has become available for an Angular Developer.If working with the latest technologies and fully remotely is at the top of your list, then waste no time - applications are...

Senior Software Developer – Gauteng saon_careerjunctionza_state

The Role: We are searching for a Senior Software Developer to join our dynamic team in Gauteng.Job Objective:The candidate will need to work on historic, Old, idea sets and implement modern functionality into an existing system in a lot of cases changing synchronous...

Data Analyst (Senior) (Remote) at Parvana Recruitment

Client Details:Probably one of the most dynamic and fastest growing local organisations with a strong social conscience, this client offers remote work, the latest in technology and innovation and a very progressive ethical culture. Working for this client will make...

Intermediate and Senior Developers at RecruiTech

We represent a few Top Software Development houses that are looking for Intermediate and Senior Developers to join their team. Even the most experienced developers in these positions will have the opportunity to expand and improve their skill sets in many advanced...

Business Analyst at Salt

My client is a notorious player in the automotive business and are looking for a seasoned BA to join their Digital Sales team as they roll out a new project.Minimum years of experience5-8 years' experience On-premise virtualisation technology expertiseExperience in...

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The Role: GoldenRule Technology has an exciting opportunity available at one of the leading Insurance giants, we are looking for Full Stack Developers to join their dynamic team.Skills and Experience: DevOpsDevelopers are required to have experience in the...

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