Demand for AI skills in surges
Artificial intelligence (AI) skills are in high demand in the South African job market, with the demand in advertised roles requiring AI expertise increasing by 352% since 2019. This is one of the key insights to emerge from Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for August...
Africa is most heavily attacked region by cybercriminals
Check Point Research’s latest Global Threat Intelligence Report for August 2025 shows that organisations worldwide faced an average of 1 994 cyberattacks per week and, while this marked a 1% decline from July, it represents a 10% increase YoY - reinforcing that the...
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger steps down
Pat Gelsinger has stepped down as CEO of Intel, retiring after a 40-plus-year career in the industry. Intel has named two senior leaders, David Zinsner and Michelle (MJ) Johnston Holthaus, as interim co-CEOs while the board of directors searches for a new CEO. Zinsner...
A 24-hour snapshot of Black Friday shopping trends
Black Friday 2024 delivered a day of exciting deals and shopping activity, performing well above a typical shopping day and marginally higher than the levels in 2023, according to early insights from BankservAfrica. Tracking the 24-hour results, BankservAfrica...
Syspro extends global footprint with UK acquisition
Syspro has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire long-standing partner, NexSys, a specialist provider of digital manufacturing and distribution software in the UK, and part of Alternative Investment Market (AIM) listed K3 Business Technology Group. The...
Black Friday month 38% up from 2023
The Leisure & Entertainment industry grew its share of online sales over the four-day Black Friday weekend by 113% from last year, according to Peach Payments. This comes against the backdrop of a 38% overall growth in rand value processed via the payment service...
November tops for new vehicle sales
Positive momentum continued to build for the new vehicle market during November, with sales for the month replacing October as the best sales month of the year. The strong performance was driven by fleet deals from the rental companies as consumer demand softened...
How SAPICS is supporting youth and tackling the skills gap
Supply chain industry body SAPICS has rolled out new initiatives and partnerships aimed at upskilling and empowering young graduates and professionals for career success, addressing the skills gap in the supply chain field and fighting the country’s high youth...
MTN debuts biodegradable SIM cards
MTN South Africa has launched eco-friendly biodegradable SIM cards. Keabetswe Mabe, GM: sustainability and B-BBEE at MTN SA, says: "As a company deeply rooted in South Africa, we are acutely aware of the environmental challenges our planet faces as well as the...
How Intel used AI to improve the Paris Olympics experience
As the Official Worldwide AI Platform Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Intel implemented an artificial intelligence (AI) platform technology to improve the experience for fans, organisers, athletes and viewers worldwide. With 9,5-million tickets...
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Humanising the digital experience will give banks an edge
Rapidly changing customer expectations and steadily increasing competition within the banking sector are forcing financial institutions to digitalise their operations, while at the same time ensuring that they humanise their digital experience to gain a competitive...
How low-code development can help small businesses
No-code and low-code software development platforms are gaining popularity in recent times - especially among SMBs and SMEs - for their dynamic ability to quickly meet customisation and automation needs within limited budgets. By Hyther Nizam, president: MEA at Zoho...
Robotic logistics key to automated warehouses
Robotic logistics are the future of supply chain management. This is according to Yaskawa Nordic sales director Lee Moulder, who says US companies spent approximately $1,5-trillion on logistical expenses in 2018. It's a jaw-dropping number that underpins the...
Edge computing demands an integrated security response
One of the new battlefields of today is the rise of the edge. One the one hand this domain brings significant functional and economic benefits, enabling for instance the emergence of a new breed of real time applications but at the same time such plethora of devices...
Data management, security processes key to PoPIA compliance
On 1 July, every South African's inbox was flooded with emails from multiple businesses around compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA). By Simeon Tassev, MD and QSA at Galix The reality though is that compliance with PoPIA is about so much...
Fight back against ransomware with EDR solutions
When cyberattacks are on the rise, as they certainly have been in South Africa this year, an organisation cannot afford to have its cybersecurity operating in a reactive manner. And yet, far too many businesses operate in this manner, making them prime targets for a...
Data protection in healthcare must be a top priority
Data protection in the healthcare sector must surely be a top priority, especially considering the huge amount of sensitive personal data that is being processed on a daily basis. It certainly needs stricter procedures, controls and guidelines on privacy. As such,...
How the cloud can benefit SA organisations
Such has been the disruption of the Covid-19 pandemic that by the end of this year, 80% of companies globally will put a mechanism in place to shift to cloud-centric infrastructure and applications. By Kriya Govender, CEO of PRP Solutions Additionally, 39% of surveyed...
Black Friday and load shedding: retailers need to be ready
Media briefings and updates from Eskom and the Government last week seem to indicate that South Africa is set to experience load shedding for the foreseeable future. Power interruptions (whether planned or unplanned) can have a detrimental effect on any business'...
Fedora Linux 35 now generally available
The Fedora Project, a community-driven open source collaboration sponsored by Red Hat, has announced the general availability of Fedora Linux 35, the latest version of the fully open source Fedora operating system. The new features and enhancements in Fedora 35 are...
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The Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for enhancing and maintaining the security posture of the organisation by proactively identifying vulnerabilities, responding to security incidents, and supporting the implementation of strategic security initiatives. The...
Senior Specialist: Automation Test Analyst – Gauteng Johannesburg
The purpose of the role is to work collaboratively within the IT Service Management team and across other teams in the business to deliver exceptional customer experiences for the platform. You will form part of a larger testing practice (as a senior) within the...
Cyber Security Analyst – Western Cape Cape Town
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Tech Lead
Lead Developer – Cloud-Based Platforms | Johannesburg (Hybrid) R 1 200 000 - R 1 400 000 CTC A Combo role - Servant Leader / Tech Lead?? What You'll Do:Lead and mentor a team of developers (perm & contract) while actively coding (50–60%).Drive sprint-level...
IT Architect – Business and Data
A well-established business is seeking to appoint an IT Architect – Business and DataThe role of IT Architect – Business and Data is responsible for the strategic business transformation within company and overseeing critical deliverables; such as business capability...
Tech Lead – Gauteng Gauteng
Lead Developer – Cloud-Based Platforms | Johannesburg (Hybrid) R 1 200 000 - R 1 400 000 CTC A Combo role - Servant Leader / Tech Lead?? What You'll Do:Lead and mentor a team of developers (perm & contract) while actively coding (50–60%).Drive sprint-level...
IT Architect – Business and Data – Gauteng Centurion
A well-established business is seeking to appoint an IT Architect – Business and DataThe role of IT Architect – Business and Data is responsible for the strategic business transformation within company and overseeing critical deliverables; such as business capability...
Technology/Domain Specialist II – Senior Java Developer
Our client is seeking a Technology/Domain Specialist II) Senior Java Developer) with deep expertise in backend development and enterprise integration. This role is ideal for a highly skilled technologist with solid experience in designing and building scalable...
Lead Java Developer (JHB Onsite)
ENVIRONMENT:A forward-thinking Lead Java Developer with deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and scalable distributed systems is sought by a cutting-edge Joburg Tech company in the Telecoms space. You will take ownership of solution design, mentoring team members, and...
Technology/Domain Specialist II – Senior Java Developer – Gauteng Johannesburg Region
Our client is seeking a Technology/Domain Specialist II) Senior Java Developer) with deep expertise in backend development and enterprise integration. This role is ideal for a highly skilled technologist with solid experience in designing and building scalable...
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