SA skills gap: Where talent supply and employer demand collide

South Africa faces a persistent disconnect between the talent available in the labour market and the qualifications that employers are seeking, according to the latest Pnet Job Market Trends Report for April. Around half (54%) of job adverts posted in the last 12...

SA’s key industries come under fire from DDoS attacks

South Africa has become one of the most targeted countries globally for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks against certain key industries, including financial and computer services. New data from NetScout’s Threat Intelligence Report for the second half of...

With sustained stress, workers turn to escapist behaviours

There has been a steady year‑on‑year rise in addictive behaviours among South African employees, reflecting how prolonged stress is reshaping the ways people cope, escape and self‑manage emotional pressure. Drawn from a five‑year analysis of Lyra Southern Africa’s...

SA has world’s highest cyberattack rate, identity visibility gap

South African companies have significant gaps in workforce password security, underscoring growing risks as they contend with rising cyber threats, increasing regulatory pressure, and limited visibility into user identities and access. This is according to a new study...

The infrastructure project risks SA can’t afford to ignore

South Africa’s infrastructure pipeline - spanning transport, energy, water and urban development - is essential to economic growth and social resilience. But, as projects increase in scale and urgency, they are also becoming harder to deliver. Cost pressure, skills...

Beware scams linked to Booking.com breach

Following reports that Booking.com suffered a data breach exposing customer booking details, a cybersecurity expert warns this type of incident could significantly increase highly convincing travel scams. According to NordVPN’s Adrianus Warmenhoven, even limited data...

Preparing for AI’s impact on data and analytics

AI is expected to have an impact across all aspects of data and analytics (D&A) including leadership, governance, talent, market dynamics, the need for context, and the world beyond text-based models, according to the latest predictions from Gartner. “The pace of...

Skills, leadership key to alleviating SA’s water crisis

Decades of neglect around ageing infrastructure, water loss through reported and easily-repaired leaks, and the reluctance to hire relevantly skilled personnel have left many local municipalities struggling to deliver reliable, safe water services – so, hopefully,...

AI extends its vertical reach

An accelerated computing ecosystem is one that includes sectors like automotive, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, industrial, media and entertainment, quantum, retail, robotics and telecom. “All of these different vectors of AI have platforms that...

SA’s national bird, the blue crane, is under threat

A recent study suggests that intensive agricultural landscapes in the Western Cape may be reducing the breeding success of the iconic blue crane - South Africa’s national bird. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) FitzPatrick...

How the Middle East war is impacting business sentiment

Oxford Economics, in its latest Global Risk Survey, points out that business growth expectations have remained firm since the outbreak of war in the Middle East. But respondents judge that the chance of a sharp downturn has risen, with a one-in-six chance of global...

How systemic failures drive corporate crime

A new doctoral study at the University of Cape Town (UCT) offers a rigorous cross-jurisdictional analysis of how corporate crime emerges within listed companies, challenging conventional governance thinking, introducing new theories and proposing reforms to strengthen...

Subdued demand conditions weigh on manufacturing sentiment

Business confidence in the manufacturing sector came under renewed pressure during the first quarter of 2026, with lacklustre demand weighing on sentiment. According to the Q1 Absa Manufacturing Survey, the headline index number declined by 9 index points to 30 from...

Adobe settles lawsuit over cancellation penalities

Adobe has settled a lawsuit against its early cancellation penalties, agreeing to pay a $75-million fine and provide another $75-million in free services to customers. US authorities said the software company, which offers its products only on a subscription basis,...

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Cisco modernises enterprise network architecture for the AI era

Following the launch of its AI-ready secure network architecture for enterprises, Cisco is introducing innovations to modernise campus, branch, and industrial networks for the AI era. Cisco's solutions simplify operations, scale for evolving business needs, and...

Technology is reshaping, not replacing, human value

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI), automation and smart technologies is transforming the way we work. By Maureen Phiri, director at Oxyon People Solutions Rather than replacing people, however, these advances are redefining what human value looks like in the...

AI in the contact centre: from efficiency to empathy

The future of the contact centre is not about replacing people with technology, but empowering them. According to Sasha Slankamenac of Dariel Software, AI is shifting customer service from efficiency-driven performance to empathy-focused engagement. With AI copilots...

Turn payroll complexity into operational clarity

In industries where every hour counts and efficiency is critical, payroll and HR challenges can quickly bring operations to a grinding halt. For manufacturing plants running 24/7, security teams patrolling around the clock, and logistics networks moving goods across...

AI and the smart factory

Imagine walking into a factory where machines can think ahead, predict problems before it happens, and automatically make adjustments to realise peak performance. By Johan Potgieter, cluster industrial software lead at Schneider Electric This isn’t science fiction;...

MetroFibre brings affordable fibre connectivity to KwaThema

MetroFibre has opened its sixth Fibre Experience Store in KwaThema, marking another step forward in its mission to bridge the digital divide and make high-speed, affordable internet available to more South Africans in underserved communities. KwaThema represents one...

Zero trust begins with the right security partner

As businesses move beyond traditional network boundaries, the old “castle and moat” model of security is no longer effective. In a world of hybrid work, cloud platforms and mobile devices, implicit trust within a network is a major vulnerability. By Ivaan Captieux,...

POPIA compliance for health data

Health data is one of the most valuable assets in modern healthcare, and the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA) places strict requirements on its use. By Wendy Tembedza, partner at Webber Wentzel Stakeholders in the healthcare sector understand the...

Why SA’s future depends on smart cities and high-speed fibre

By 2050, two-thirds of the world’s people will live in cities. South Africa is already feeling that pull as more people move to metros in search of work and opportunity. By Dr Sunil Piyarlall, executive for network architecture and modelling at Openserve Many of our...

Senior Software Developer – Gauteng Pretoria Region

Our client is looking for a Senior Software Developer to develop and maintain in-house platforms and related energy management products. This role involves full-cycle software development, from design and implementation to testing and support. Key Requirements Sc in...

Systems Engineer ‒ Genetec – Gauteng Gauteng

To provide team leadership for the support, maintenance and enhancement of electronic security functional software and infrastructure with a focus on configuration, analysis, testing and general application and hardware support.JOB DESCRIPTION Provide leadership for...

Software Quality Engineer

Job purpose: Use the automation test kit (frameworks and pre-define test tools) to inspect, analyses, design, develop and implement and execute on reusable automated test assets to quality assure the solution, while aligning to the proscribed enterprise quality...

Software Quality Engineer – Gauteng Sandton

Job purpose: Use the automation test kit (frameworks and pre-define test tools) to inspect, analyses, design, develop and implement and execute on reusable automated test assets to quality assure the solution, while aligning to the proscribed enterprise quality...

Software Engineer at NRF National Research Foundation

iThemba LABS seeks to appoint a Software Engineer within Accelerator Operations and Technical Support (ATS) department, under Control Electronics and Software Engineering (CESE) division. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining, designing, developing,...

.NET Developer

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a .NET Developer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (advantageous).Strong experience in .NET development...

.NET Developer – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

My client based in Cape Town is currently looking for a .NET Developer to join their team on a contract basis. IT / FINANCE Qualifications & Experience Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (advantageous).Strong experience in .NET development...

Tester (SAP)

Bring your SAP testing expertise into a high-impact role shaping critical energy systems. Is this you?You're analytical, detail-oriented and take pride in delivering high-quality work. You enjoy solving complex problems, working in structured ways, and collaborating...

Tester (SAP) – Western Cape Cape Town CBD

Bring your SAP testing expertise into a high-impact role shaping critical energy systems. Is this you?You're analytical, detail-oriented and take pride in delivering high-quality work. You enjoy solving complex problems, working in structured ways, and collaborating...

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