The real risk for SA governance is a lack of basic controls
As municipal financial failures escalate and tariff protests erupt across the country, South Africa’s governance crisis is no longer just a public sector issue. It’s a warning bell for every organisation committed to safeguarding their assets, reputation and...
Himla Soodyall recognised with AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award
Professor Himla Soodyall, executive officer of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) has been awarded the prestigious AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to science, leadership, and the advancement of research in...
Clean energy needed to boost fragile global systems
Regional conflicts and geopolitical strains are highlighting significant fragilities in today’s global energy system, making clear the need for stronger policies and greater investments to accelerate and expand the transition to cleaner and more secure technologies....
ESA’s Moonlight heralds new era in lunar exploration
In a landmark initiative to create a satellite constellation orbiting the moon for communications and navigation services, the European Space Agency (ESA) has launched its Moonlight programme. With over 400 planned lunar missions by space agencies and private...
SA poised to leverage digitisation for economic growth
Kathy Gibson reports – South Africa leads the sub-Sahara Africa region in digitisation, with the highest Internet penetration rates in Africa. As such, it is in a good position to drive economic growth through the use of technology. Google South Africa’s Economic...
PMI calls for new definitions of project success
Project Management Institute (PMI) has launched a research initiative that challenges long-standing views on what defines project success and the role of project professionals. PMI aims to ignite a global movement by shifting the focus from traditional metrics like...
85m EVs will be on the road by end of 2025
By the end of next year, 85-million electric vehicles (EVs) - cars, buses, vans, and heavy trucks – are expected to be on the road, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “Despite several hurdles affecting the EV market over the past few months, we are...
Data insights accelerate SME growth and success
In today’s digital age, data-driven insights have become the cornerstone of business success - from better understanding customer needs for a greater competitive edge or diving deeper into financial data to help businesses plot their business growth and fulfil their...
AMD looks to power the next generation of commercial PCs
AMD has launched its third generation commercial AI mobile processors designed specifically to transform business productivity with Copilot+ features including live captioning and language translation in conference calls, as well as advanced AI image generators. The...
Half of industrial companies suffer monthly network problems
One in three industrial companies encounter regular network problems - with 45% of businesses experiencing them a few times a month - while only 12% of respondents state they face such challenges once a year or less, according to a new Kaspersky report. The report,...
More News Today
Long-term impact of Covid-19 on education should not be underestimated
The long-term negative prognosis linked to the education of South Africa's children may prove to be one of the most lasting consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic - a reality which places a huge onus on future partnerships in the education realm. Nathea Nicolay,...
Corr-Serve adds Rebasoft distribution
Home-grown distributor Corr-Serve has signed an agreement with UK-based Rebasoft to acquire the exclusive distribution rights for its network and perimeter security system in sub-Saharan Africa. Rebasoft offers support for key security controls through a single...
Understanding your credit score and how it works
What is a credit score? A credit score, also known as a credit rating, is a number that reflects the likelihood of you repaying money you want to borrow. By Annelene Dippenaar, chief legal and compliance officer at Experian Africa Lenders like banks and credit card...
Altron CFO resigns
Allied Electronics (Altron) has announced the resignation of Cedric Miller, chief financial Officer and executive director of the board, effective from 30 June 2021. Miller will continue to support the group until 31 July 2021, during which time he will provide a...
How POPIA will affect outbound contact centres
On 1 July, the grace period for compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) will come to an end. That means organisations found to be in breach of the act will be liable for fines and even criminal persecution. By John Woollam, CEO of Euphoria...
Dealing with a crisis? Don’t forget your employees
In the first South African study to explore the crisis communication needs of employees specifically, University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) MBA graduate Leana Kotze highlighted that, in an organisational crisis, "an employee-centred approach is good for...
Why ‘castle-and-moat’ protection is no fairy tale
Our changing world, with its more distributed infrastructure and new applications and workloads exposing a larger attack surface, means that perimeter security, while still an important element within an enterprise's cybersecurity arsenal, is simply no longer enough....
Find the right cloud strategy for your business
2021 will be the year defined by business' attempt to recover, build better resilience and restructure their operations following a tumultuous year of change as a result of the global pandemic. By Dr Setumo Mohapi, chief go-to-market at Dimension Data The ability to...
Can you hack-proof the cloud?
For someone not working in cybersecurity, the most high-profile case of cloud hacking is, arguably, "celebgate" - or the 2014 breach of several device-storage accounts that saw hundreds of personal photos of celebrities stolen and published online. For cybersecurity...
BPO critical to ensuring business continuity
As companies attempt to recover after a rough 2020, their main objective is to do more, with less. By Gean Botha, MD of Programmed Process Outsourcing Budgets are stretched, human resources are stressed and the toll of working through a pandemic is evident in the...
Front-end Web Developer (CH1137) (FULLY REMOTE)
Our client is an innovative technology company focused on transforming how small and mid-sized businesses manage their finances and operations. They design intelligent, automated systems that streamline accounting, payroll, compliance, and payment workflows — all...
Data Analyst – Eastern Cape Eastern Cape
To provide accurate bills of materials (BOMs) for series and pre-series parts to internal and external supply chain partners for the production of vehicles and/or components destined for in-house-, local-, and export customers. To manage the successful introduction of...
Front-end Web Developer (CH1137) (FULLY REMOTE) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client is an innovative technology company focused on transforming how small and mid-sized businesses manage their finances and operations. They design intelligent, automated systems that streamline accounting, payroll, compliance, and payment workflows — all...
Project Manager
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Project Manager The purpose of this role is to provide infrastructure planning expertise and support services to the planning teams and clients involved in the development of infrastructure plans in the company's...
Test Analyst at QES
My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis Woodstock / Warehouse Management Systems Experience / Onsite / South African CitizenIndustry: Supply ChainJob category: QA Test...
Project Manager – Gauteng Midrand
A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Project Manager The purpose of this role is to provide infrastructure planning expertise and support services to the planning teams and clients involved in the development of infrastructure plans in the company's...
Test Analyst at QES – Western Cape Woodstock
My client based in Cape Town (Woodstock) is currently looking for a QA Test Analyst to join them on an independent contract basis Woodstock / Warehouse Management Systems Experience / Onsite / South African CitizenIndustry: Supply ChainJob category: QA Test...
Programme Advisor
We are seeking a motivated and target-driven Programme Advisor to support the growth of our Open Programmes (Corporate Education) division. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and selling our leadership and business skill development programmes...
ERP Consultant
Core ResponsibilitiesImplementation and ConfigurationSet up and configure Sage 200, Sage Intacct, or Microsoft Business Central tailored to client requirements.Ensure seamless alignment of the software with business workflows.User TrainingDeliver comprehensive...
Mobile Application Developer (CH1136) (FULLY REMOTE)
Our client is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to transforming the way small and mid-sized businesses manage their finances and operations. We design intelligent, automated systems that streamline accounting, payroll, compliance, and payment workflows —...
View more career listings on our Careers Section