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With cyberattacks increasing, compliance pressures mounting, and breach costs climbing into the tens of millions, cybersecurity can no longer be treated as an afterthought.

The organisations that will lead Africa’s digital economy are the ones embedding security from the very beginning.

In our latest article, we explore how South African technology leaders are shifting the cybersecurity conversation from risk mitigation to business enablement, turning security into a driver of resilience, trust, and innovation.

Read more here: https://developmenthub.co.za/cybersecurity-as-a-business-enabler-how-south-african-technology-leaders-are-shifting-the-security-narrative/

What if the fastest route to cloud adoption wasn't rebuilding everything from scratch?

Many South African businesses are still delaying cloud migration because they assume it requires major investment, specialist skills, and months of disruption.

The reality is that some organisations are moving much faster through rehosting, known as lift-and-shift migration, taking existing workloads to the cloud with minimal changes and seeing immediate operational benefits.

With infrastructure costs rising, ongoing power challenges, and a shortage of cloud skills, the question isn't whether to modernise, it's how quickly you can get there.

We explore why rehosting is becoming a practical first step for businesses looking to improve resilience, scalability, and cost predictability.

Read the full article: https://developmenthub.co.za/rehosting-for-rapid-business-modernisation-a-financial-and-operational-strategy/

40% of your IT budget could be spent maintaining systems that are slowing your business down.
Many organisations are investing nearly half of their technology budgets into keeping legacy systems running instead of innovating, competing, and growing.

If your applications were built for a different era, continuous patching and maintenance will only take you so far. Sometimes the smartest move is also the boldest; rebuild from the ground up.

Rebuilding is not just a technology upgrade; it is a business transformation strategy that enables organisations to preserve the valuable business logic developed over many years while replacing outdated foundations with scalable, cloud-native architectures, AI-enabled capabilities, microservices, and DevOps-driven delivery models.

The organisations that will lead the next decade are not waiting for legacy systems to fail. They are modernising now.

Are you still maintaining the past, or building for the future?

Read the full article on the DevHub website: https://developmenthub.co.za/rebuild-your-applications-systems-a-path-to-future-ready-technology/

The path to innovation often begins with letting go of what no longer serves the business.

Legacy systems quietly consume budgets, increase security risks, and slow innovation. Yet organisations continue investing in technology that no longer delivers strategic value.

System retirement is far more than switching applications off. It requires disciplined decommissioning, secure data archiving, workflow redesign, and continuity planning. When done correctly, it creates a more agile, resilient, and future-ready digital ecosystem.

Read More: https://developmenthub.co.za/retire-the-smartest-move-in-modernisation-no-business-wants-to-make/

For enterprises dealing with legacy systems, rising operational costs, and increasing growth pressures, replatforming can be the smartest path to modernisation.

Cloud migration alone isn’t enough; the real value lies in modernisation. Replatforming provides a strategic middle path, helping businesses lower costs, boost agility, and unlock cloud-native benefits without the complexity of a full rebuild.

Read more here: https://developmenthub.co.za/replatform-the-strategic-middle-path-in-enterprise-modernisation/

Rearchitecting is more than an IT upgrade, it’s a strategic move that helps businesses scale faster, innovate smarter, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.

Learn more about how rearchitecting improves scalability, reduces operational complexity & costs, and helps businesses future-proof their technology foundations!

Read the full article here: https://developmenthub.co.za/how-rearchitecting-drives-scalability-and-innovation-in-modern-businesses/

CTOs don’t choose partners on promises, they choose proof!

OEM endorsements, certifications, and proven delivery frameworks signal partners who can reduce risk, scale effectively, and drive real innovation. These aren’t just badges, they are evidence that a partner can move at your pace and match your standards.

As demand for cloud, cybersecurity, and data platforms accelerates, and the ICT skills gap persists, choosing the right partner is critical to mitigating risk and unlocking growth.

Read more: https://developmenthub.co.za/leveraging-oem-endorsements-and-certifications-to-mitigate-risk-and-accelerate-growth-what-ctos-should-demand-from-technology-partners/

We are Hiring: Enterprise Account Executive

At Developmenthub, we build real software for real clients, and we’re scaling fast. We are looking for an Enterprise Account Executive who can take ownership of high-value deals, engage senior stakeholders, and drive meaningful revenue growth in a high-performance environment.

This is not a transactional sales role. You’ll be working on complex, solution-led deals, partnering with enterprise clients, and owning the full sales cycle from first conversation to close.

If you’re a proven closer who thrives in a strategic, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing:
This is a high-impact, full-cycle sales role where you own outcomes.

Your responsibilities will include:
- Identify, qualify, and close high-value enterprise opportunities
- Build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
- Own the full sales cycle; from prospecting to closing complex deals
- Develop tailored, solution-driven proposals aligned to client needs
- Drive strategic conversations and position Developmenthub as a trusted partner
- Collaborate with delivery, product, and leadership teams to win and execute deals
- Manage pipeline, forecasting, and CRM with precision

What We are Looking For:
We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, performance-focused environment and knows how to win work.

You should ideally have:
- Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally within SaaS, tech, or solutions-based environments
- Strong track record of closing high-value deals and exceeding targets
- Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at the C-suite level
- Strategic thinker with a consultative, solution-led sales approach
- Highly self-driven, competitive, and results-oriented
- Experience managing long, complex sales cycles
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

What We Offer:
- Pay: Performance-driven remuneration that rewards impact
- Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme (via Strove), group life cover, and provident fund
- Exposure: Direct access to leadership and real decision-making from day one
Growth: We’re scaling fast this role evolves as we do, with strong internal growth opportunities

About Developmenthub:
We are a team of high-performance individuals passionate about solving real-world problems through technology.

Our team is intentionally small, which means your work is visible, expectations are high, and your impact is real.

If you are looking for a role where you can take ownership, grow quickly, and contribute to meaningful technology, you’ll feel at home here.

How to Apply
Application Link: https://developmenthub.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/829730000000806203/Enterprise-Account-Executive?source=CareerSite

𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹

Upgrading technology is not rationalisation, rather, the groundwork that happens beforehand, including leadership alignment, structured governance, and ongoing optimisation.

According to Stats SA, 60% to 80% of IT budgets are allocated to maintaining legacy systems instead of enabling growth, significantly delaying meaningful progress.

Meanwhile, the IT services market is projected to grow from R104.9 billion in 2024 to R182 billion by 2028, driven by cloud adoption, AI, and digital transformation, but legacy systems remain a major bottleneck.

The organisations that succeed don’t leap, they incrementally modernise. They unlock legacy systems via APIs, apply agile approaches, and prioritise business value over technology.

Rationalisation and modernisation are not just about upgrading, they’re about optimising for the future while keeping today’s business running smoothly.

𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: https://developmenthub.co.za/rationalisation-modernisation-without-disrupting-operations-at-the-enterprise-and-application-level/

Sales Administrator / Officer

Do you want to be part of something that actually ships?

At Developmenthub, we build real software for real clients, and we are growing our commercial team to match. We are looking for a Sales Administrator / Officer to join us at a junior level, someone who's sharp, proactive, and ready to make their mark in a high-performance environment.

This role sits at the front end of our business development function. You will help us identify opportunities, engage potential clients, and keep our commercial pipeline running cleanly and efficiently.

If you are organised, curious about how businesses win work, and motivated to grow in a commercial role, we would like to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing
This isn't a passive admin role. You will be actively supporting the way we generate and manage new business opportunities.

Your responsibilities will include:
- Researching and identifying new business opportunities across target markets
- Making initial contact with prospects and qualifying leads
- Supporting the writing of proposals, tenders, and capability statements
- Managing and maintaining our CRM, keeping records clean and reporting sharp
- Producing regular pipeline updates for the MD

What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone early in their career who is organised, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment.

You should ideally have:
- 1–3 years of experience in a sales, business development, or administrative support role (internships and learnerships count)
- Excellent written communication (you write well and you know it)
- Highly organised, detail-focused, and reliable
- Comfortable with data and reporting basics
- Familiar with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
- Any experience with a CRM platform is a bonus, not a requirement

What We Offer:
- Pay: Performance-driven remuneration. We reward results and contributions.
- Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme (via Strove), group life cover, and provident fund.
- Exposure: You'll work directly with leadership from day one. No layers, no noise, just real commercial experience.
- Growth: Developmenthub is scaling. As we grow, this role grows with it. We promote from within wherever possible.

About Developmenthub
We are a team of high-performance individuals (HPIs) passionate about solving real-world problems through technology.

Our team is small by design. That means everyone's work is visible, the standard is high, and the impact of your contribution is real.

If you are looking for a role where you can learn quickly, take responsibility, and grow with a company that's building meaningful technology, you will feel at home here.

How to Apply
Application Link: https://lnkd.in/gxwUkeTT