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A call for action beyond 67 minutes on Mandela Day
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Ransomware is alive and well – and companies are paying up
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May 2025 sees continued salary moderation
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Microsoft aims to create enablers for SA’s future in AI
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HPE partners with Nvidia on AI factories
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SAS Hackathon open for registration
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AI agents seen as essential, not just experimental
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Leading consulting engineering firm is looking for a project manager to join their Energy Division and to assist in the offering of project management and project control services to their clients in the Energy sector.Key Responsibilities include:Develop detailed...
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Leading consulting engineering firm is looking for a project manager to join their Energy Division and to assist in the offering of project management and project control services to their clients in the Energy sector.Key Responsibilities include:Develop detailed...
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Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South AfricaIndustry: Manufacturing (Heavy Industry)Employment Type: PermanentWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead capital investment projects within a leading manufacturing organisation. The successful candidate will oversee...
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Well established automotive company based in Kariega are seeking suitably qualified & experienced applicants to fill the Robotic & Vision Specialist position in the Paint Shop - Production (Kariega) Brief Role DescriptionThe Robotics & Vision system...
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JOB PURPOSE Design, develop and maintain high performance scalable and secure database solution in order to ensure successful and efficient database solutions meeting the business requirements. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • Requirements gathering - through engagement with...
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