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In their quest to change the ball-game, IBM South Africa has launched the Start-Up Enterprise Development Programme to support SMMEs and techpreneurs who are passionate about moving up the ICT services value chain, but don’t have the financial support and/or infrastructure to do so. In partnership with Raizcorp, IBM has launched a 12-month business development and entrepreneurial growth Start-Up programme that offers techpreneurs the chance to scale up their businesses in order to be disruptive and innovative. Criteria to join the programme: Have a registered and active company Preference will be given to enterprises that have a minimum of 30% black women ownership The applicant cannot currently be a beneficiary of another enterprise development programme (e.g. Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, etc.) The applicant cannot be a subsidiary of nor part of a group where the existing majority ownership is a white-owned IT business If the applicant has a direct or indirect business relationship in any manner or form with an IBM competitor, it must be disclosed and reviewed The applicant cannot be in a direct or indirect business relationship in any manner or form with an IBM competitor Where the applicant has a white minority shareholder, such shareholder has to pass an IBM due diligence including a conflict of interest check, IBM competitor affiliation, etc. The applicant may not be insolvent, sequestrated, an unrehabilitated insolvent nor in business rescue The applicant (senior managers, shareholders, etc. representing the company) must not have a criminal record The applicant cannot be on the US Export Regulations Denied Parties list The applicant’s revenue should be less than R20 million per annum Applicant should have an aptitude for selected EDP focus areas (cloud computing; business analytics and optimisation; mobile technologies; social computing and security) Applicant should be in a position to create jobs within the South African market Successful candidates will have passed the IBM selection criteria Preferential access will be granted to graduate (from Aspiring Entrepreneurs Stream) qualifying EMEs and QSEs if a proven market has been established. Successful applicants will receive access to the following: Expertise in new disruptive technologies like Cloud and Analytics Guidance from hardware and software resellers on how to develop into a credible solutions provider  Access to IBM’s research capabilities and technical resources Support from a dedicated technical IBM coach Business development and personal growth support from Raizcorp Financial support from IBM  In their quest to change the ball-game, IBM South Africa has launched the Start-Up Enterprise Development Programme to support SMMEs and techpreneurs who are passionate about moving up the ICT services value chain, but don’t have the financial support and/or infrastructure to do so. In partnership with Raizcorp, IBM has launched a 12-month business development and entrepreneurial growth Start-Up programme that offers techpreneurs the chance to scale up their businesses in order to be disruptive and innovative. Criteria to join the programme: Have a registered and active company Preference will be given to enterprises that have a minimum of 30% black women ownership The applicant cannot currently be a beneficiary of another enterprise development programme (e.g. Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, etc.) The applicant cannot be a subsidiary of nor part of a group where the existing majority ownership is a white-owned IT business If the applicant has a direct or indirect business relationship in any manner or form with an IBM competitor, it must be disclosed and reviewed The applicant cannot be in a direct or indirect business relationship in any manner or form with an IBM competitor Where the applicant has a white minority shareholder, such shareholder has to pass an IBM due diligence including a conflict of interest check, IBM competitor affiliation, etc. The applicant may not be insolvent, sequestrated, an unrehabilitated insolvent nor in business rescue The applicant (senior managers, shareholders, etc. representing the company) must not have a criminal record The applicant cannot be on the US Export Regulations Denied Parties list The applicant’s revenue should be less than R20 million per annum Applicant should have an aptitude for selected EDP focus areas (cloud computing; business analytics and optimisation; mobile technologies; social computing and security) Applicant should be in a position to create jobs within the South African market Successful candidates will have passed the IBM selection criteria Preferential access will be granted to graduate (from Aspiring Entrepreneurs Stream) qualifying EMEs and QSEs if a proven market has been established. Successful applicants will receive access to the following: Expertise in new disruptive technologies like Cloud and Analytics Guidance from hardware and software resellers on how to develop into a credible solutions provider  Access to IBM’s research capabilities and technical resources Support from a dedicated technical IBM coach Business development and personal growth support from Raizcorp Financial support from IBM  In their quest to change the ball-game, IBM South Africa has launched the Start-Up Enterprise Development Programme to support SMMEs and techpreneurs who are passionate about moving up the ICT services value chain, but don’t have the financial support and/or infrastructure to do so. In partnership with Raizcorp, IBM has launched a 12-month business development and entrepreneurial growth Start-Up programme that offers techpreneurs the chance to scale up their businesses in order to be disruptive and innovative. Criteria to join the programme: Have a registered and active company Preference will be given to enterprises that have a minimum of 30% black women ownership The applicant cannot currently be a beneficiary of another enterprise development programme (e.g. Microsoft, Hewlett Packard, etc.) The applicant cannot be a subsidiary of nor part of a group where the existing majority ownership is a white-owned IT business If the applicant has a direct or indirect business relationship in any manner or form with an IBM competitor, it must be disclosed and reviewed The applicant cannot be in a direct or indirect business relationship in any manner or form with an IBM competitor Where the applicant has a white minority shareholder, such shareholder has to pass an IBM due diligence including a conflict of interest check, IBM competitor affiliation, etc. The applicant may not be insolvent, sequestrated, an unrehabilitated insolvent nor in business rescue The applicant (senior managers, shareholders, etc. representing the company) must not have a criminal record The applicant cannot be on the US Export Regulations Denied Parties list The applicant’s revenue should be less than R20 million per annum Applicant should have an aptitude for selected EDP focus areas (cloud computing; business analytics and optimisation; mobile technologies; social computing and security) Applicant should be in a position to create jobs within the South African market Successful candidates will have passed the IBM selection criteria Preferential access will be granted to graduate (from Aspiring Entrepreneurs Stream) qualifying EMEs and QSEs if a proven market has been established. Successful applicants will receive access to the following: Expertise in new disruptive technologies like Cloud and Analytics Guidance from hardware and software resellers on how to develop into a credible solutions provider  Access to IBM’s research capabilities and technical resources Support from a dedicated technical IBM coach Business development and personal growth support from Raizcorp Financial support from IBM

MyBroadband is looking for a Web Developer and Multimedia Specialist who wants to work in online media. You must have web development and design knowledge, and be comfortable in web technologies like HTML5, Javascript, jQuery, PHP, and MySQL. You must also be comfortable using the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects, InDesign, Illustrator).  We'll double your first month's salary as a sign-on bonus if you land the job. Requirements: - Web design and development knowledge. - Multimedia, Computer Science, or relevant degree. - Comfortable using Adobe Suite.

Igniting Youth Action Towards Better Service Delivery #IgniteHack What a Hackathon is: A marathon of hacking (ethically) to solve social, business and/or economical challenges. Ideally, no one goes home and everyone works non-stop to build a tech/digital solution. Young innovators will work in teams with government digital ambassadors and industry mentors to develop ideas and prototypes for improving service delivery.  The  Ignite Hackathon  will take place on  28 - 30 September  as part of the Service Delivery month (see build-up activities below) at UNISA Muckleneuk Campus, Tshwane. The 2018 Theme:  Youth Spark - Igniting Youth Action Towards Improved Service Delivery. * If you were a decision maker in Government for 1 weekend, what would you build to enhance service delivery? JUDGING CRITERIA We will have two rounds of judging on Sunday 30 September. In the first round, Top 10 winners where all the teams present. In the second round top 3 winners will be selected after presentations by the Top 10 teams. The evaluation criteria will be the same for both rounds of presentations: Novelty: how new or creative is the idea or method you used Service delivery impact: what impact can it have on one of the focus areas Feasibility: how easily can it be implemented, at what cost and timeline Safety: how does the solution address information privacy and security Build-up activities to the Hackathon * Medical Hackathon in Limpopo, 17 - 18 August 2018 * Northern Cape Provincial Hackathon in De Aar * OpenCampus on Smart Citizenship:    - Sol Plaatje University    - Tshwane University of Technology Soshanguve    - Pearson Institute of Higher Education     - Tshwane University of Technology Emalahleni    - University of Mpumalanga  View full rules ELIGIBILITY All the teams will be allocated a mentor to work with during the weekend of the Hackathon. You need to have registered to take part in the Hackathon Only 200 participants (coders, designers, activists, entrepreneurs, innovators) for the Hackathon. NB: Young government ambassadors will be available for each focus area, to help teams understand the challenges in that area and possible solutions. REQUIREMENTS This a user hackathon aimed at improving service delivery in the focus areas. and your team must therefore build solutions that meet the needs of civil servants, to help them do their jobs, or citizens, to improve their own lives. Types of solutions: Mobile Apps, Websites, IoT/Electronic Systems, Desktop Applications, Data Visualizations or other (inquire with the organisers for more information or project suggestions). Powerpoint presentations must be submitted by 12:00 on Sunday through the Hackathon Submission page. Things to cover on the Powerpoint presentation: Cover: Team name and members Problem statement and description  Screenshots of your solution HOW TO ENTER Think of an idea to work on that can enhance service delivery in the country.

The National Research Foundation (NRF) awards bursaries to students pursuing full-time Honours’ and final year B Tech studies at South African public universities. These bursaries are awarded to  South African citizens and South African permanent residents only  and are released as Block Grants to South African public universities that nominate students that have applied for an Honours’ and final year B Tech bursaries. Students must submit an application on the NRF Online Submission system at:  https://nrfsubmission.nrf.ac.za  and follow the application process set out in the attached Framework Document and Application Guide.   South African citizens and South African permanent residents living with a disability are encouraged to apply.  For more details, applicants must read the  NRF Honours’ and final year B Tech Bursaries Framework Document  which highlights the eligibility criteria and requirements for each funding category. Please Note the following: The call will be accessible on the NRF Online Submission system, click "Apply Now" from  5 September 2018 . The NRF deadline for submission of applications is  14 December 2018 . Institutions will nominate students for a bursary award on the NRF Online Submission System, based on the Block Grant allocation to each institution and set equity targets. This nomination process will take place from  23 January 2019 to 28 February 2019. NRF will review the nominations and communicate the outcomes to the institutions. If the nomination is approved by the NRF, the institution will have to upload and submit the duly signed and initialed agreement form and all the relevant documentation no later than  22 March 2019. Unspent or unclaimed institutional funds under this allocation will automatically be cancelled by  28 June 2019 . Institutions must report on student completion by  31 March 2020  on the NRF student completion database. NRF Contact Persons For programme related enquiries, please contact: Ms Zethu Maseko Professional Officer Human and Infrastructure Capacity Development (HICD) Telephone: 012 481 4105 Email:  zethu.maseko@nrf.ac.za Ms Fulufhelo Malamatsho Professional Officer Human and Infrastructure Capacity Development (HICD) Telephone: 012 481 4166 Email:  fulufhelo.malamatsho@nrf.ac.za For Grant Management and System Administration related enquiries, please contact: Ms Nozine Nqeketo Professional Officer Grants Management and Systems Administration (GMSA) Telephone: 012 481 4184 E-mail:  nozine.nqeketo@nrf.ac.za Ms Zodwa Mahlangu Professional Officer Grants Management and Systems Administration (GMSA) Telephone: 012 481 4114 E-mail:  zodwa.mahlangu@nrf.ac.za Opening Date:  Thursday, 6 September, 2018 Closing Date:  Friday, 14 December, 2018    

  The Entelect Challenge is an annual coding competition where students, professional developers, and enthusiasts develop an intelligent bot to play a game. This year, the game is Tower Defence involving some strategic thinking. We have made it as simple as possible to get started. Just follow the steps below. Step 1 - Download Download the starter pack zip file and extract it to the folder you want to work in. DOWNLOAD STARTER PACK Step 2 - Run Follow the instructions in the read me files to run your first match between two of the provided starter bots. Get To Know The Game Step 3 - Improve Change some of the provided logic or code your own into one of the given sample bots and upload it to the player portal. Player Portal Join The Community Prizes 1st - R 70k 2nd - R 35k 3rd - R 25k 4th - R 25k 5th - R 10k 6th - R 10k 7th - R 10k 8th - R 10k

Purpose:  Conduct nanoscience research and co-supervision of post-graduate research student's projects in nanomaterials. Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. (Chemistry/Physics or related scientific field). At least 2 years' post-doctoral research in a scientific environment, preferable with a focus on the multidisciplinary field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Familiarity with synthesis and characterization of nanostructured of materials for varying applications. A record of work in nanoscience and nanotechnology published in internationally reputable scientific journals. Proven ability of managing scientific projects, creativity and initiative. Skills & Attributes: Good communication skills (verbal, presentation and written). Ability to craft strategic plans for nanoscience and nanotechnology research. Ability to write grant proposals for competitive research funding. Demonstrable ability to establish local and international research networks. Experience in building and managing professional relationships. High work standard and ethics. Ability to work creatively and independently in nanoscience or related fields. Commitment and proven ability to work in multidisciplinary research teams. Robust nanoscience/nanotechnology background. Profound expertise in analytical chemistry and analytical instrumentation. Interest in embarking on Ion Beam Analysis based techniques. Duties will include but are not limited to: Synthesize, characterize and fabricate new nanomaterials, functional nano-materials based on energy and other applications. Synthesis of nanostructured materials using green and sustainable chemistry based methods. Studying the growth mechanism of synthesized nanostructured materials. Study the health, safety, and environmental effects of synthesized nanomaterials. Theoretical investigations of growth mechanism of fabricated nanostructured materials. Teach courses and train students. Communicate research results to funding agencies and the general public. Advice and serve as an interface between iThemba LABS and nanoscience community. Publish results of completed projects on peer reviewed journals and present at relevant local and international conferences and workshops. Assist departmental head in ensuring cost effective financial management of purchases of consumables used in the optics laboratory. Provide guidance and training of young researchers, post-docs, undergraduate students and interns. Contribute to the strategic input into the short, medium and long term research plan and implementation of MRD, particularly on nanoscience research projects. Efficient marketing of MRD research programmes. The ideal candidate will have the following competencies: Craft strategic plans for research and development. Abundant capacity to manage the research projects related to your research work. Ability to work independently and in a group and be proactive. Highly motivated and passionate professional. Management skill related to Supply Chain in the procurement of equipments.  The ideal candidate will have the following competencies: Ability Craft strategic plans for nanoscience and nanotechnology research Work in multidisciplinary research teams Work creatively and independently in nanoscience or related fields Establish local and international research networks Write grant proposals for competitive research funding Experience Robust nanoscience/nanotechnology background Postgraduate mentorship and co-supervision Analytical chemistry and analytical instrumentation Interfacing with chemicals suppliers A record of work in nanoscience and nanotechnology published in internationally reputable scientific journals Post-doctoral research in a scientific environment, preferable with a focus on the multidisciplinary field of nanoscience and nanotechnology Building and managing professional relationships Knowledge Hazard, health, safety and regulations in operating nanoscience laboratory Synthesis and characterization of nanostructured materials

SARAO has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Software Team. The primary responsibility of this role is to perform software engineering with a focus on the Science Data Processing system. Minimum education requirements: NQF 7 or higher in Computer Science, Engineering (with software focus) or related field  Minimum work experience required: 7 years+ experience in a software engineering environment, preferably in an engineering development project environment with a strong software focus Python programming language and experience in development, testing, development, commissioning, release and support of large scale projects in Python Technical knowledge of development in Linux operating systems Technical experience in architecture design and development of large software projects (experience with science data processing will be beneficial) Duties include (but not limited to): Prototyping and software development of the telescope operational software (all stages of the full software development life-cycle may be encountered) Provide hands-on technical support in the system administration of the hardware platforms, deployment environments and processing, which may include site visits to the Karoo Collaborate with departmental stakeholders to support engineering, commissioning, operations and early science activities Assist in maturing of software development and quality assurance processes towards greater standardisation and improved long term maintainability and robustness Facilitate coding standard compliance and code reviews, which include mentoring junior engineers Compile document sets Provide project management and progress reporting input as required by the Functional Manager and for team communication Participate in development of project schedules and activities Participate in development of budgets and cost/benefit analysis for compliance with project procurement policies  The ideal candidate will have the following competencies: Ability communicate effectively (written and verbal) participate and thrive in a collaborative environment both work independently and be a good team player troubleshoot issues methodically Experience quality assurance processes and software development processes programming in the Python programming language development, testing, deployment, commissioning, release and support large scale projects developing applications targeted for the Linux operating system implementation of project management and system engineering principles test-driven development and integration testing techniques, methodologies and frameworks; and supporting systems Knowledge modern software collaboration tools such as Github, Containers, Google Drive, JIRA Python programming language

RE-IMAGINE A Fintech Future Calling problem solvers, innovators and entrepreneurs. Grindrod Bank Limited is hosting the  RE-IMAGINE Hackathon  on 28th-30th September 2018. This is a 36-hour event that will run from Friday 10:00am to Sunday 15:00pm, including judging and prize giving. The Challenge Within the guidelines of the theme;  RE-IMAGINE A FinTech Future,  you are encouraged to challenge yourselves to innovate without limits and push boundaries; to create something that brings positive change to solving real problem. Team entries of between 3 and 5 team members of any age, gender and skill level are invited. Hackathons are the epitome of innovation and due to the time limits imposed, rapid development and constant challenges adds to the excitement of the event. Your team will be provided with a developer key to access Grindrod Bank's Open Banking API upon registration. Prizes Prizes to the value of R50,000 will be awarded to the top 3 teams. First Prize: R25,000  Second Prize: R15,000 Third Prize: R10,000 Support You will have the opportunity to get to know our carefully selected mentors and judges, who will be onsite for the duration of the event to offer their support; ideation to implementation and launch of products/solutions. In addition, network with other professional developers, designers and entrepreneurs, including event guest speakers.  The Itinerary Day 1 – 28 September 2018 09h00 : Registration and Set up 10h00 : Opening and Welcome 10h15 : Guest Speaker 11h00 : Caffeine and Code 19h00 : Sleep when you’re dead, for now just code Day 2 – 29 September 2018 All Day: Code, Code, Code Day 3 – 30 September 2018 08h30 : Rush to Finish (After pulling an all-nighter) 11h00 : Times up, prepare for greatness 12h30 : Presentations and Demonstrations 14h30 : Judging and Prize giving Judging Projects will be judged based on the following criteria, with a total of 5 points per criteria. Fundability : How fundable is this idea? Is there potential for a sustainable business model? Execution:  How well was the project executed and explained? Did it work? UI/UX : Beyond design, was the end-to-end user experience for the solution considered? Originality : How original, creative or unique is the idea? Scalability : How scalable is the solution? Will it make an impact? LOCATION:  Grindrod Bank Limited, Grindrod Tower, 8a Protea Place Sandton, Gauteng 2146 South Africa

TADHack Johannesburg  runs on the 13th and 14th October 2018, in parallel with 20+ other locations around the world. TADHack is a hackathon that helps people learn about the latest Internet, IT, and Telecoms technologies; and use those technologies to solve problems that are important to you. TADHack is for Everyone! , what matters is that you are interested in technology and how it can solve problems that are important to you, and perhaps even change the world, Our hacks have included programmable telecoms (voice, video, messaging), internet of things, cloud computing, robotics, machine learning, speech and face recognition, mobile payments, enterprise communications, decentralized web, blockchain, encryption, open source, and many other technologies. Check out previous years’ hacks from 2017 < https://tadhack.com/2017/global/>, 2016 < https://tadhack.com/2016/global/>, 2015 < http://tadhack.com/2015/> and 2014 . To win one of the many cash prizes is simple: create hacks using the global sponsors’ technologies. Current total cash prize pot is $45k (+lots of goodies). At TADHack you’ll have fun, meet amazing people from around the world, learn important new skills, and perhaps even change the world with your hack! DATE AND TIME:  Sat, Oct 13, 2018, 7:00 AM – Sun, Oct 14, 2018, 6:00 PM SAST LOCATION:  MTN Innovation Center 216 14th Avenue Randburg, GP 2030 South Africa

Following the  successful launch  and implementation of the AVI Awards in recent years, ATNS is proud to announce the fourth annual  AVI Awards competition .  As part of the  7th annual AVI AFRIQUE Aviation Innovation Summit , the AVI Awards seek to recognise those individuals that contribute to  innovation and elevate the aviation industry  through intelligent design of products and processes that enhance the capabilities of the aviation industry.  There are incredible prizes up for grabs including the  O.R. Tambo Award  that will honour the  overall winner  with a cash prize of  R30 000 . What do the AVI Awards seek to achieve? The AVI Awards creates a platform that collates great ideas and assists innovators in turning their innovations into  commercially-viable products and services . We want to create a pipeline of  relevant aviation-related innovation ideas, products and services  that seek to address the  challenges faced by the industry  and also look at  improving on  existing aviation technologies, services and products. Categories We are looking for scientists, researchers, professionals, budding entrepreneurs, journalists and university students and high school learners to show us  just what it takes to be a master innovator . As part of these Awards you can enter  one of five categories: Student innovator:  Is 18 years and above and still studying Emerging innovator:  Independent innovator not working for any research institution or university Professional innovator:  Working within an institution or involved in a research environment Organisations:  Any organisation including research and educational institutions Media:  Journalists with an interest in aviation AVI Awards terms and conditions All entries must comply with AVI Awards terms and conditions. Entries are open to South African citizens only. Entries may only be submitted online and through the relevant online channel. Entry and submission forms must be completed in full. Entries will not be accepted following the stipulated AVI Awards closing date. Each entrant must certify that the entry is the entrant’s original work. A unique entry number will be allocated to each entry. In the event of a dispute the decision of the judges shall be final and binding on all aspects of the Awards and no correspondence will be entered into. Entry not open to ATNS employees

LaunchLab’s Ideas Programme Is The Platform Where Early-Stage Startups And Concepts Begin To Build From Vision To Reality, And Where We Facilitate Valuable Connections With Our Network Of Strategic Partners.  Info Sessions We will be holding info sessions at various partner campuses around South Africa to provide context to the opportunities with LaunchLab and our corporate partners. 20 August, 12pm – 1pm  – Gauteng; Tshimologong Precinct 30 August, 3:30pm – 4:30pm  – Western Cape; The LaunchLab 4 September, 15:00pm – 16:00pm  – Port Elizabeth, Propella Incubator, NMMU 5 September, 12:00pm – 13:00pm  – East London, ELIDZ Head Office, Auditorium, Ground Floor 6 September, 15:30pm – 16:30pm  – Grahamstown, Rhodes University, Physics Lower Lecture Theatre The Process Entries Between 1 August 2018 and 28 September 2018 we will be receiving 3 minute video pitches online. You can upload a file on our website in the form below, send it as a link or send it through WeTransfer. We will be holding info sessions at various partner campuses around South Africa to provide context to the opportunities with LaunchLab and our corporate partners. Selection After receiving hundreds of entries, we will filter 20-40 startups to run through a 2 week of a value proposition design crash course.  During this time we will determine if we have the resources and network to be able to add value to the startups and help them toward success. After 2 weeks of this, we will select the shortlist to pitch to a panel of judges from our partners for entry into our incubation programmes. Pitching Platform/Show Case The shortlist will be invited to our Ideas Pitching Platform, where they will get 4 minutes to pitch their business.  Then our judges will have 4 minutes to ask questions of the entrepreneurs. At the end of the event, the LaunchLab Crew with our judges will select those startups that will join our community and incubation programmes to build towards engaging with our corporate partners. Lift-Off!  The startups selected will enter into LaunchLab’s incubation programmes, where the startups will go through our Build and Countdown programmes as they prepare for Lift-Off! Here you will engage with our key corporate partners, discover and develop your customers; design your value proposition, business model and strategy; and put together a due diligence dataroom to make your startup a vehicle for funding.    Build  Value Proposition Design Business Model Design Strategy Design Countdown   Enterprise Customer Readiness Investment Readiness

The Arturo Falaschi ICGEB Fellowships programme offers long and short-term fellowships for scientists who are nationals of ICGEB  Member State s to perform research in  Trieste ,  New Delhi  or  Cape Town . 1.  PhD fellowships ICGEB offers postgraduate studies with the aim of obtaining the “Doctor Philosophiae” (PhD) degree in the life sciences. Thanks to specific agreements, the title can be awarded through a number of academic institutions of international standing, which include  The Open University (UK)  and the  International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA)  in Trieste, Italy, the  Jawaharlal Nehru University  in New Delhi and the  University of Cape Town  in South Africa. The structure of the three-year PhD course includes intensive laboratory research activities, participation in seminars and communication training during Journal Club sessions, symposia and international meetings. Closing Date for Applications: 31 MARCH GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORM - ARTURO FALASCHI PhD FELLOWSHIPS 2.  Postdoctoral fellowships ICGEB offers competitive Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Life Sciences to highly motivated scientists wishing to pursue postdoctoral research in a world-class scientific environment. The Fellowships consist of a very competitive package including stipend, health insurance and additional benefits. The most successful fellows will also be eligible to apply for ICGEB  Early Career Research Grants  to support their own research programmes as young PIs upon return to an ICGEB  Member State . Closing Dates for Applications: 31 MARCH and 30 SEPTEMBER  GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORM -  ARTURO FALASCHI POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS 3.  Short-term fellowships Short-term fellowships can be awarded, as follows: In ICGEB Laboratories ICGEB offers Short-term fellowships for Pre-doctoral and Postdoctoral studies in ICGEB Component laboratories to fund ongoing collaborative research between scientists from ICGEB  Member States  and research groups at ICGEB laboratories in Trieste, Italy, New Delhi, India and Cape Town, South Africa, with the aim of facilitating access to the latest research techniques and to strengthen capacity building. GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORM - ARTURO FALASCHI SHORT-TERM PhD FELLOWSHIPS GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORM - ARTURO FALASCHI SHORT-TERM POSTDOC FELLOWSHIPS  In Member States: Scientific Mobility for Advanced Research Training (SMART) The ICGEB SMART Fellowship programme promotes the mobility of researchers between ICGEB  Member States  as a way of enhancing skill development, acquisition of specific hands-on training in new technologies and increasing bilateral cooperation in science and technology, and should show clear evidence of strong collaboration between the two laboratories. GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORM - SMART FELLOWSHIPS Closing Dates for Applications: 31 MARCH, 30 JUNE, 30 SEPTEMBER, 31 DECEMBER 

AI Skills Workshops: Our Vision to broaden the AI / Data Science skills base AI Expo Africa is building the largest business focused AI community in Africa. In pursuit of that goal we are committed to hands on, practical skills development and inclusivity to provide learning and career development opportunities for all.  Via the kind support of our sponsors Intel, Siatik, Cortex Logic and Microsoft, we are offering 8 workshops with 400 FREE places to young engineers, learners, interns and wannabe Entrepreneurs to explore a new AI related topic via our workshop series that will run for two days. We call this the “AI Talent Tank” initiative and we do hope you can join us. Each delegate will be issued with a ticket giving them Access to ONE workshop Complimentary lunch Morning or afternoon access to the Expo Hall Joining Instructions  The workshops are aimed at people who already have some basic coding skills and or technical ability in data science, machine learning, deep learning and associated platforms. Delegates can choose ONE workshop ONLY (see links below) Each delegate will be issued with a ticket giving them access to the workshop This ticket also includes a complimentary lunch plus morning or afternoon access to the Expo Hall Delegates MUST check in at the venue registration (Century City Conference Centre) on the allocated day Workshop registration desk opens 9am sharp and is located on the 1st Floor Delegates MUST collect their pass & lunch ticket from the registration desk Delegates without a ticket or pass will be refused access to Workshop & Expo MORNING WORKSHOPS 10:30 – 13:00 Intel Africa Workshop – The Movidius Neural Compute Stick (3 hours)   10th September Workshop 1     29 spaces left 11th September Workshop 2     37 spaces left Cortex Logic Workshop – Image Processing & Deep Learning – Tools & Techniques (3 hours)  10th September Workshop 1     SOLD OUT 11th September Workshop 2     SOLD OUT AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS 14:00 – 17:00 Siatik Workshop – The theory behind neural nets (3 hours)  10th September Workshop 1     SOLD OUT 11th September Workshop 2     6 spaces left Microsoft Workshop – Building intelligent applications and solutions on Azure (3 hours)  10th September Workshop 1     1 space left 11th September Workshop 2     13 spaces left Travel to the venue Our event partner Uber has provided sponsored taxi rides – All new users can sign up here with the promotional code: AEA2018 in order to receive a free first ride up to R50.

SARAO has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Leader to join our Software Engineering team. The successful incumbent will be expected to be a hands-on Software Engineer whilst combining leadership and system architecture skills in steering software teams towards a technical vision for the Science Processing System. Minimum education requirements: NQF 7 or higher in Computer Science, Engineering (with software focus) or related field  Minimum work experience required: 10+ years of experience in a software engineering environment, of which a minimum of 3 years' experience at technical leadership and systems architecture level  Duties include (but not limited to): Guide the technical design and address requirements, budget and schedule Bridge the gap between design and implementation, providing leadership based on a deep technical understanding Define and communicate standards, guidelines and principles to software engineers Provide leadership with respect to architecture definition and evaluation with specific attention to addressing non-functional requirements Collaborate with system stakeholders to ensure that the architecture will successfully integrate with its environment Review and evaluate technology decisions Participate in the preparation and execution of technical reviews Provide coaching, mentoring, collaboration, facilitation of communication, encouragement of open dialogue, negotiation, Knowledge of when/where to compromise and when/where not to Provide assistance with internal investigations and prototyping efforts, and ensure these deliver appropriate technology and architectures to satisfy requirements Provide hands-on software development, including all software development lifecycle stages  The ideal candidate will have the following competencies: Ability delegate, facilitate and motivate coach and mentor communicate effectively (written and verbal) build strategic relationships and participate and thrive in a collaborative environment negotiate and resolve conflicts Experience Agile development practices software engineering, preferably using the Python programming language and Linux operating environment engineering or scientific computing environments performing technical assessments and trade-off studies iterative and incremental design continuous verification and validation methods, as well as integration and delivery methods systems architecture and design in large software projects, with a focus on the whole system lifecycle technical leadership, developing a technical vision and providing technical cohesion Knowledge system engineering practices techniques for documenting software architectures e.g. using views and beyond latest trends in software architecture and design

The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is the National Facility for Optical and Infrared Astronomy of the National Research Foundation (NRF). Its headquarters are in Cape Town, while its telescopes are at Sutherland in the Northern Cape. Distributed between the two sites, SAAO employs roughly 130 people, many of them scientists and engineers, and is contracted to operate SALT (the Southern African Large Telescope) on behalf of the international SALT Foundation. SAAO is the premier optical/infrared research facility on the African continent, with global research and outreach collaborations, and contributing to human capital development for South Africa. Main Purpose of Job: The Instrument Scientist position provides an exciting opportunity for a multi-skilled astronomer to work in a dynamic team. The team is comprised of approximately two dozen staff, including astronomers, electronics engineers and technicians, mechanical engineers and technicians, and software developers. Responsibilities include serving as the principle scientist for development of new astronomical instruments, with current projects being visible-wavelength spectrographs, instrument selectors, and upgrades to automated observing for the 1-m (Lesedi), 40- and 74-inch telescopes. Duties also include providing technical support for the existing telescopes and instruments in Sutherland, in terms of troubleshooting, checking and maintaining data quality, and liaising with technical staff and observers. A portion of the time will be devoted to research activities. Time will also be allocated for training and growth (working with students and/or postdocs) and outreach activities. The post is in the Instrumentation Division, reporting to the division head. Minimum requirements: PhD in Astrophysics or related field 3 years postdoctoral experience Must have previous work experience in the following: Optical observing Designing, assembling, testing and/or commissioning astronomical telescopes and/or instruments Publications in peer-reviewed journals, including first-author Astronomical data reduction software Supervising students and/or postdocs Desirable skills & attributes: Experience in optical design (including Zemax) Experience with vacuum and/or cryogenic systems and GPS or other accurate timing Successful record for observing and funding proposals Experience in writing technical documentation Financial management and project management experience Must be proactive with the ability to work independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skill Willingness to learn Duties will include but are not limited to: Being a technical team member on instrumentation projects, as appropriate for skillset; leading decision-making processes for new projects Input on software for commissioning and data reduction, including writing code Developing technical specifications, user requirements, commissioning plans, and manuals for instrument and telescope performance and functionality Assisting with commissioning and testing of instruments and telescopes in Sutherland Project and financial management Providing laboratory support for hardware development Regular characterization of telescopes and instruments in Sutherland Troubleshooting faults Liaising with observers on technical issues and data reduction Carrying out original astronomical research Presenting at international conferences Supervising students and postdocs Investigating new technologies Participating in work shadow and outreach programs Contributing to websites and newsletters The salary package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The filling of this position will be in line with the NRF's Employment Equity Policy and Plan. For further information, please contact the Division Head Instrumentation, Amanda Sickafoose ( Email Address ). Please attach two letters of reference.   The ideal candidate will have the following competencies: Ability develop test instrumentation and test procedures use astronomical telescopes and instruments develop astronomical software Perform theoretical calculations Preparing proposals for new experiements reduce and analyse astronomical data Experience Good English writing skills conduct research in astronomy troubleshooting astronomical hardware and software teamwork

The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is the National Facility for Optical and Infrared Astronomy of the National Research Foundation (NRF). Its headquarters are in Cape Town, while its telescopes are at Sutherland in the Northern Cape. Distributed between the two sites, SAAO employs roughly 130 people, many of them scientists and engineers, and is contracted to operate SALT (the Southern African Large Telescope) on behalf of the international SALT Foundation. SAAO is the premier optical/infrared research facility on the African continent, with global research and outreach collaborations, and contributing to human capital development for South Africa. Main Purpose of Job: The Instrument Scientist position provides an exciting opportunity for a multi-skilled astronomer to work in a dynamic team. The team is comprised of approximately two dozen staff, including astronomers, electronics engineers and technicians, mechanical engineers and technicians, and software developers. Responsibilities include serving as the principle scientist for development of new astronomical instruments, with current projects being visible-wavelength spectrographs, instrument selectors, and upgrades to automated observing for the 1-m (Lesedi), 40- and 74-inch telescopes. Duties also include providing technical support for the existing telescopes and instruments in Sutherland, in terms of troubleshooting, checking and maintaining data quality, and liaising with technical staff and observers. A portion of the time will be devoted to research activities. Time will also be allocated for training and growth (working with students and/or postdocs) and outreach activities. The post is in the Instrumentation Division, reporting to the division head. Minimum requirements: PhD in Astrophysics or related field 3 years postdoctoral experience Must have previous work experience in the following: Optical observing Designing, assembling, testing and/or commissioning astronomical telescopes and/or instruments Publications in peer-reviewed journals, including first-author Astronomical data reduction software Supervising students and/or postdocs Desirable skills & attributes: Experience in optical design (including Zemax) Experience with vacuum and/or cryogenic systems and GPS or other accurate timing Successful record for observing and funding proposals Experience in writing technical documentation Financial management and project management experience Must be proactive with the ability to work independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skill Willingness to learn Duties will include but are not limited to: Being a technical team member on instrumentation projects, as appropriate for skillset; leading decision-making processes for new projects Input on software for commissioning and data reduction, including writing code Developing technical specifications, user requirements, commissioning plans, and manuals for instrument and telescope performance and functionality Assisting with commissioning and testing of instruments and telescopes in Sutherland Project and financial management Providing laboratory support for hardware development Regular characterization of telescopes and instruments in Sutherland Troubleshooting faults Liaising with observers on technical issues and data reduction Carrying out original astronomical research Presenting at international conferences Supervising students and postdocs Investigating new technologies Participating in work shadow and outreach programs Contributing to websites and newsletters The salary package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The filling of this position will be in line with the NRF's Employment Equity Policy and Plan. For further information, please contact the Division Head Instrumentation, Amanda Sickafoose ( Email Address ). Please attach two letters of reference.   The ideal candidate will have the following competencies: Ability develop test instrumentation and test procedures use astronomical telescopes and instruments develop astronomical software Perform theoretical calculations Preparing proposals for new experiements reduce and analyse astronomical data Experience Good English writing skills conduct research in astronomy troubleshooting astronomical hardware and software teamwork

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has recently launched its inter-programme postgraduate bursary support scheme, aimed at supporting capacity development in strategic and priority areas identified in key departmental strategies. The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is supporting the DST in the development of skills in these areas. In this regard, post-graduate students are invited to submit applications for bursary support. 1. Who qualifies? Students approved for or registered for fulltime* studies for  Master’s  or PhD degrees at any South African public university may apply. Students who intend to register for Honours/4th year Engineering/BTech will also be considered. The CSIR-DST Inter-Bursary Programme applications are restricted to those students whose degrees are aligned to the research areas and technology streams indicated below. Supervisor endorsement and motivation will be required with each bursary application. Preference will be given to applicants from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and people living with disabilities. * An IBS funded student is only allowed to do part-time job at the university (e.g. Laboratory demonstrator) only to a maximum of 12 Hours a week. 2. What is the value of the bursary award per annum? Honours R75 000 Masters R100 000 PhD R130 000 The full bursary amount is to be allocated to the student. This funding cannot supplement existing bursaries from other government sources (e.g. NRF or other DST-derived bursaries). If the student, applies for more than one government derived bursary and becomes successful in all of those he/she should choose only one before any funds flow from the CSIR to the university. Once the funds have been legally paid to the student’s university account, the funds reversal is not allowed later in the course of the academic year. Funding allocated for each bursary is for the specific academic year in which it was awarded. For first time registration, an Honours/4th year Engineering/BTech award will be limited to one year, Master’s award to two years and PhD award to three years. The period of the award is calculated from the first year of registration of the study or research regardless of the Inter- 2 Programme Bursary funding. For example, a Master’s student who obtains support in their second year of registration will only be funded for 1 year. 3. Reporting Requirements Students are required to submit mid-year progress reports, which are to be signed by the supervisor. At the end of the academic year, students must submit an annual progress report (APR). An official template for the APR will be provided. The purpose is to ensure that stated objectives are met within the stipulated timeframes. 4. Feedback All successful applicants will be informed by email and are required to accept the allocated funds by signing an Award Letter . The funds will be processed by the CSIR. Details on the process to be followed to enable the transfer of funds will be communicated to the students once the signed Award Letter is received by the CSIR. 5. Any work-back requirements? Students are not subject to any work-back agreement with the CSIR upon acceptance of the bursary. 6. Priority Research Focus Areas Research areas of interest that will be prioritized for bursary support are summarised below: 6.1 Aerospace Students proposing to do post graduate studies in areas relating to Aerospace, specifically within the Technology Streams prescribed from the Aerospace Sector Development Plan will be considered. Proposed projects must be directed towards one of the following technology streams: Aerostructures; Propulsion; Avionics; Sensors; Information Technology. Preference will be given to projects within the above mentioned technology streams but other streams may also be considered. 6.2 Composites Students proposing to do post graduate studies in areas relating to Composites (natural fibre or bio-composites) may focus on any area of composites that contributes towards the improvement of one of the following streams:  Transportation (including but not limited to general aviation, automotive and rail); Structural Applications (including but not limited to building and construction); Marine Applications (including but not limited to boat building). 6.3 Modelling and Digital Sciences Prospective physics, mathematics, computer science and engineering postgraduate students 3 intending to pursue topics in the following streams of information security are considered: Biometrics (including but not limited to fingerprint, iris, facial and gait recognition) Token-based authentication (including but not limited to smart card systems) Cybersecurity Data science 6.4 Microsystems Technology Students proposing to do post graduate studies in areas relating to microfluidics and microelectro mechanical systems (MEMS), broadly referred to as Microsystems Technology, may focus on any area which will contribute towards the improvement of one of the following streams: Microfluidics MEMS Printed functionality Sensors Preference will be given to projects within the above mentioned areas. It is critical that chosen areas will align with the ability to build a pipeline of expertise in the area of Microsystems. 6.5 Titanium (Manufacturing Elements) Students proposing to do post graduate studies in areas that are in support of the Titanium Centre of Competence (TiCoC), a program in support of a sustainable South African Titanium Industry that will contribute to future growth of the economy, will be considered. Preference will be given to projects that are aligned with research and development within the following streams: Primary (Ti) Metal Production Ti Powder Consolidation High Speed Additive Manufacturing Investment Casting Hi Performance Machining Friction Welding Sheet Forming Cross-cutting aspects such as Physical Metallurgy and Characterisation, Design, Simulation and Modelling will also be considered. Please note that students that are already funded under TiCoC will not be considered for funding in this program. 6.6 Photonics Students proposing to do post graduate studies in the following streams will be considered: Free-space and Fibre Optics Optical tweezing Biophotonics Quantum optics Laser research  Quantum control with photonic systems Laser cooled atomic systems research Laser welding Free-space and fibre optical communication systems Preference will be given to projects within the above mentioned areas. 6.7 Bio-technology Biopharming Bioprocessing Biocatalysis 6.8 Information and Communications Technology Information Systems  Computer Science Information Technology Electrical & Computer Engineering Electronic Engineering Information Systems Management Statistics Data Science Mathematical Statistics Applied Mathematics Epidemiology and Biostatistics Honours/4th year Engineering/BTech level students should state clearly which research focus area they are applying for, so that it is clear that they can form part of the future pipeline development. It will be an added advantage to show whether their final year project is aligned with the research focus area. 7. Continuation support Although the award is for 2019 academic year, continuation of the award for currently funded Masters and Doctoral students will be based on the annual progress report which will have to be completed by the applicant, with input from the supervisor of the proposed research. Students will be notified about the outcome of their renewal via direct correspondence. The applicant and supervisor must indicate when they submit their APR whether continuation support is requested. 8. What are the contact details? The CSIR may be contacted (attention - Dr Paul Motalane) by email at HCD-INTERBURSARY@csir.co.za . Publication Date:  Wednesday, August 15, 2018 to Friday, September 28, 2018

We invite the submission of Full Research Papers ( FRP ); Short Research Papers (SRP),  Reflection Papers ( RP ), Student Posters( SP ), Workshops & Tutorials ( WT ), Research Development Symposia ( RDS ), Invited Talks ( IT )and Showcases & Exhibitions ( SE ) to the 2018 Open Innovations Conference (2018 OIC). The 2018 OIC theme, “ Disruptive Digital Transformation” , invites submissions that exposes the role of digital technology for enabling sustainable innovations in all sectors of our society. Open Innovation is now seen as an imperative that underpins human progress, with societal changes exemplified by Schumpeter’s ‘creative disruption’ and Christensen’s ‘disruptive technologies’. The 2018 OIC provides an opportunity for knowledge and ideas exchange on how to grasp the new creative and disruptive open innovation opportunities enabled by digital technologies. IMPORTANT DATES Submissions open: Tuesday, January 2, 2018 Submission deadline: Sunday, July 15, 2018 (11:59 PM Johannesburg Time) Notification to authors: Tuesday, July 31, 2018 Deadline for Final Paper Submission: Sunday, September 16, 2018 (11:59 PM Johannesburg Time) CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS Dr. Nixon Muganda Ochara (University of Venda) EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Dr. Cecil Moro (North West University) CONFERENCE TRACKS Given the multidisciplinary nature of Open Innovations research, we invite submissions from areas that explicate the disruptive nature of digital transformation in innovations found in various contexts such as the Commercial Sector, Public Sector, Energy, Health, Agriculture, Engineering, Transportation, Education, etc. Submissions should focus on, but not limited to the following tracks: Complete Track descriptions found at:  www.africaopen.org Digital Sharing Economy Digital Innovations in Organizations Innovation Policies & Instruments Innovation Ecosystems Digital Entrepreneurship Digital Innovations in Government Innovations in Data Sciences Digital Transformation & Innovations Innovations in Information Engineering Case Studies on Innovation Hubs Innovations in Health Informatics Sustainable Energy Innovations Internet of Things Innovations in STEM Disciplines High Performance Computing Innovations in Information Sciences Innovations in Project Management General Tracks, Exhibitions, Workshops & Tutorials SUBMISSION PAGE The conference submission page is at:  https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icoi2018

It is a platform for Entreprneurs, Policy Makers, Key Industry Players and the community to engage on issues relating to the transformation and revitalisation of the township economy through technology. It is an exhibition of the latest technology developments, discussion panels and gaming. We call upon communities in Gauteng to come and learn about how we can leverage the opportunities that come with the 4th Industrial Revolution. #techbeyond For more info contact tsholo@e-kasifest.co.za or info@e-kasifest.co.za DATE AND TIME Thu, Oct 18, 2018, 9:00 PM – Sat, Oct 20, 2018, 5:00 PM SAST

2019 Applications Now Open   Are you Born To Code? Learn how to solve problems using coding as a tool in a peer-to-peer learning environment. Our only entry requirements are that applicants need to be aged 17 - 35 regardless of their socio-economic background. We aim to democratize access to education and are looking for youth who may be #BornToCode.