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Office Manager / Pa / Hr Support

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  • Ad Placed : 13 Oct 2020 06:00:59 Affiliate ad
  • Remuneration : PER MONTH
  • Employment Type : Full Time
  • Employment Level : Senior Management
  • Industry :

    • Professions
    Other Professions

  • Region : Western Cape
  • Company : Time Personnel

We require a highly efficient Professional to use their competent experience to manage a busy office, cover HR support and attend to Managers and Directors PA duties. It is essential to have experience in all three sectors where you are able to juggle duties accordingly.
Our International Client is based in the Southern Suburbs and this will be an excellent career move to join this well establish

REQUIREMENTS

Matric plus Tertiary qualification highly advantageous

Professional command of the English language written and spoken

Excellent communication skills

Ability to organise and multi-task requirements

Confidentiality for HR matters

Min 5 years’ experience

Computer Literate with Excel and PowerPoint

DUTIES

Office Management:

Arranging meetings and co-ordinating calendars for Managers and office staff

Organisation of bookings for video conferencing and meeting rooms

Answering incoming enquiries

Ordering of stationery and consumables

Liaising with landlord regarding maintenance issues

Organising contractors for various maintenance issues not related to landlord

Management of office cleaning contract

Arranging external meetings venues/conferences/teambuilding as required

Distribution of meeting packs and any other preparatory information requirements for meetings or trips

Catering arrangements for meetings

Managing team events and function requirements

Booking travel arrangements for Domestic & international travel for management and employees

Meeting and greeting limited number of visitors, accepting deliveries etc.

Responsible for issuing of tags and management of access control including parking bays for employees

Maintaining records of various contracts, processing of capex forms etc.

Manage the filing system and medical aid claims – both personal and business

Additional ad-hoc reasonable tasks that are requested for the office or Managers

HR Support:

Employee contract filing, onboarding documentation and new joiner administration

Leave administration and documentation

Payslip distribution

Annual HR audit of employee supporting documents – in line with pre-defined list

HR policy management and filing of existing and updated policies

Expense claim management – filing and administration

EE submission completion – assistance to CFO

Company document template management – letterheads, LOA templates, Leave templates, Expense Claim templates, etc.

Company document filing and administration

Managing formal job descriptions, organogram, and title control with CEO/CFO oversight

Data Capturer – Hiv/gbv Prevention Programme

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  • Ad Placed : 13 Oct 2020 06:30:03 Affiliate ad
  • Remuneration : PER YEAR
  • Employment Type : Full Time
  • Employment Level : Senior Management
  • Industry :

    • Medical
    Other Medical

  • Region : Kwazulu-Natal
  • Company : AJ Personnel

A Data Capturer – School Based HIV and GBV Prevention Programme vacancy is available at our Client Wits Health Consortium’s Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (RHI) in King Cethwayo District – KwaZulu Natal.

Background

The Wits Reproductive Health and HIV Institute (Wits RHI) is a renowned African-led research institute that seeks solutions to Africa’s health challenges.

It is located within the University of the Witwatersrand and addresses some of the greatest public health concerns affecting our region, including HIV and its related problems, sexual and reproductive health and vaccinology. This is done through pioneering, multi-disciplinary research; responsive technical support and innovation in health services; and evidence-based policy development and advocacy with national, regional and global stakeholders. 

Main purpose of the job

  • To coordinate the data processing and data management activities in fixed facilities (clinics) and roving mobile units, such as developing standard operating procedures, overseeing data capturing and providing analysis output and data quality control.

Location

  • Wits RHI – KCD (King Cethwayo District)

Key performance areas

  • Receive patient data from Clinicians for data capturing.
  • Identify missing data, inconsistencies and errors and follow-up or report on missing data or errors.
  • Capture confidential information.
  • Compare data entered with source documents and make necessary corrections to information entered.
  • Perform data cleaning.
  • Perform regular data back ups.
  • File patient documents according to protocol.
  • Maintain an effective and efficient filing system.
  • Distribute data and reports to relevant team members.
  • Provide administrative support i.e. copying, faxing, filing, archiving etc.
  • Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrates effective self management.
  • Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained.
  • Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback.
  • Take ownership for driving own career development.

Required minimum education and training

  • Grade 12 with basic computer and typing skills are essential.

Required minimum work experience

  • Minimum 1 year’s experience in data capturing or administration.

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities

  • Certification in good data practice and experience in a community or healthcare facility environment will be an advantage.
  • Thorough with good attention to detail. Ordered and systematic with strict compliance to protocols.
  • Good administrative skills are required together with working knowledge of Microsoft Office and database packages.
  • Able to work to deadlines. Demonstrated data capturing speed and accuracy.
  • Confidentiality, tact and discretion must be maintained at all times.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Self-motivated and able to work as part of a multidisciplinary 

TO APPLY

  • Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV – Please Apply Online
  • Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
  • The closing date for all applications is 16 October 2020.
  • Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
  • Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
  • In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

Health24.com | Comorbidities and Covid-19: How pre-existing conditions significantly increase risk of death

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  • A large data analysis shows how certain underlying health conditions can increase the Covid-19 death risk for infected patients
  • The research was done by a team from Penn State University
  • Individuals with these conditions should be prioritised for vaccination, once it becomes available

Underlying medical conditions have been known to put individuals at risk of severe Covid-19 illness and death, but there are certain medical conditions that can particularly put patients at an increased risk of death, researchers from Penn State College of Medicine have found.

According to their international study, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, strokes and cancer can increase a patient’s risk of dying from Covid-19, the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2.

The study was recently published in Plos One. 

Massive international study

The research team conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of 25 international studies and analysed data from more than 65 000 patients.

“We took an all-inclusive, global approach for this study by examining 11 chronic conditions and including patients from four continents: Asia, Europe, North America and Africa,” Dr Paddy Ssentongo, a doctoral student in epidemiology at the College of Medicine and study co-author, said in a news release by Penn State University.

The studies were published between December 2019 and July 2020, and revealed which chronic conditions put hospitalised patients at risk of Covid-19 mortality.

Patients in these studies were on average 61 years old, the researchers wrote.

The following co-existing conditions that may pose a risk of severe Covid-19 disease and death among patients were explored: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), cancer, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, stroke, congestive heart failure, asthma, chronic liver disease, and HIV/Aids.

What they found

The researchers compared the data of hospitalised Covid-19 patients with pre-existing conditions to those without pre-existing conditions, and found the following:

  • Chronic kidney disease may triple the Covid-19 mortality risk in patients;
  • Cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and congestive heart failure may double a patient’s risk of dying from Covid-19;
  • Patients with diabetes and cancer are 1.5 times more likely to die from Covid-19.

Ssentongo also emphasised the need to be aware that, based on their findings, chronic conditions are not simply just common in patients with Covid-19, but that “their presence is a warning sign for a higher risk of death”.

“There is a high prevalence of cardiovascular disease and hypertension around the world and, in particular, the US. With the persistence of Covid-19 in the US, this connection becomes crucially important,” Ssentongo added.

From a local perspective, a 2017 study by Wits University revealed that South Africa has the highest prevalence of hypertension in southern Africa, as well as the highest number of people whose blood pressure remains uncontrolled, even while on treatment.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation also indicates that around one in 10 South Africans live with diabetes, but that roughly one in two of these individuals is unaware of having the condition as they haven’t been diagnosed.

Vaccination importance, once available

Ssentongo explained that, based on research, the Covid-19 virus may become seasonal and require annual vaccinations.

Once an approved and effective vaccine is available, high-risk individuals with these pre-existing conditions should receive vaccination priority to prevent high mortality rates.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), there are currently over 100 Covid-19 vaccine candidates under development. The organisation’s director-general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, recently stated that a vaccine may be ready by year-end, News24 reported. 

High-risk individuals: how to reduce your risk of infection

The risk of severe Covid-19 illness and death has been shown to increase steadily with age, irrespective of whether an individual has an underlying medical condition, although, as this recent study has shown, pre-existing conditions do increase one’s risk of severe illness and death.

If you are at higher risk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends taking the following measures:

  • Take everyday precautions to maintain physical distancing between yourself and others;
  • When you’re out in public, wash your hands as often as possible;
  • Limit close contact with people who are sick;
  • Avoid crowds;
  • Avoid non-essential air travel and cruise travel;
  • If you are experiencing a Covid-19 outbreak in your community, stay home as much as possible in order to reduce your risk of being exposed to the virus.

READ | Covid-19 takes heavy toll on kidneys

READ | Covid-19 patients with high blood pressure face higher risk of death, study says

READ | Covid-19 and diabetes: What the evidence says

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Zakiyah Ebrahim

Marketing Co-ordinator

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An established East London company, working within the Retail and Fast-food industry, seeks to employ a Marketing Co-ordinator to be based in their East London office.

Responsibilities:

– manage a yearly marketing calendar, and plan the relevant marketing channels for each campaign through-out the year

– work with relevant team members / service providers to produce quality marketing materials and track progress to ensure deliverable deadlines are met

– book relevant marketing material / promotional items and deliver to relevant store timeously

– ensure correct visual marketing material is allocated to each store, and is displayed accordingly

– follow-up with relevant managers that correct visual marketing is being displayed and that marketing from previous campaigns has been timeously removed

– track success of each campaign in each store, making necessary adjustments for next campaign

– produce campaign reports to Marketing Manager

– establish and oversee relevant budgets

Minimum requirements:

– Completed tertiary qualification in Marketing / Business Administration / Sales / relevant field

– Previous experience working in similar industry, with internal clients, essential

– own vehicle and valid driver’s license

– able to travel when needed

Competencies:

– Excellent verbal and written communication skills

– Solid computer skills, with emphasis placed on Excel skills

– Negotiation skills

– Able to multi-task

– Work to a deadline and able to work under pressure

– Goal-orientated

– Team player

– Eager to grow and develop in both personal and professional capacity

News24.com | Marauding Jason Jenkins making most of Bulls loan to stay on Springbok radar

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  • Jason Jenkins wants to perform like a man on borrowed time in order to impress the national selectors before jetting off to Japan again.
  • The 24-year-old Bulls lock, on a short-term loan from Toyota Verblitz, admits he came back to Loftus to remain on the Springbok radar.
  • He delivered a fine performance last weekend against Griquas, mixing strength with athleticism. 

On a lukewarm evening for the Bulls in general, Jason Jenkins delivered a Super Rugby Unlocked performance against Griquas that suggested he was a man on a mission.

The 24-year-old lock indeed needs to shine as much as possible in a very short space of time – he’s on a short-term loan from Toyota Verblitz.

“I only have about four games left here,” the one-cap Springbok said on Monday.

“I have to fly back to Japan around the 10th of November because I need to start training again after my mandatory two-week quarantine. So I’m here till our bye after the game against the Lions.”

Jenkins truly was a standout performer during last weekend’s 30-23 victory over the Peacock Blues, racking up 46 running metres from just five carries, making a clean break and beating two defenders.

The Bulls weren’t required to make many tackles on the night but he completed all four of his and made three turnovers too.

If anything, Jenkins – known for his robust way of playing – seemed like he really missed the physical nature of South African derbies.

Not that he underestimates the value of plying his trade in Land of the Rising Sun.

“Japanese rugby really isn’t as bad as it used to be about five or six years ago,” said Jenkins.

“They’ve really improved their structures a lot to create a world-class domestic league. For me, the rugby is a lot faster that side, a little less physical.

“I’ve had to adapt a bit because I’ve always been a bit bigger and heavier. So I’ve had to get around the park more but that’s only benefited me as a player, even since I’ve come back.”

Griquas certainly felt the full brunt of that potent combination of strength and athleticism.

Despite being fully invested in his Japanese gig, Jenkins most certainly will aim to use the rest of his stay at home to remind the national selectors that he’s still very much keen to be involved in next year’s series against the British and Irish Lions.

“It’s an easy question to answer: it’s every player’s dream to wear the Green-and-Gold,” he said.

“But I obviously have to work for it. It’s one of the things that I discussed with (Bulls director of rugby) Jake White when we arranged this deal. I wanted to come back for this stint to remain on the map so to speak. If you sit in Japan, you’re out of sight and out of mind. I’ll still have to perform.”

There wouldn’t be any objections from his Japanese employer should Jacques Nienaber and co come knocking.

“My contract does have a clause that I’m available for the Springboks. They’re quite lenient as they believe it’s a bonus to have an international player in their ranks.”

The Bulls’ next Super Rugby Unlocked assignment is on Friday evening against the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein.

Kick-off is at 19:00.

Fixed Period Term Sales Assistant – Old Khaki – La Lucia (Kwazulu Natal)

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Cape Union Mart

Cape Union Mart International (Pty) Ltd has been equipping South African adventurers since 1933, and is South Africa’s favourite outdoor adventure store. Stocking everything one needs for outdoor pursuits – including hiking, camping, trail running, mountain biking, snow sports, travel and more – Cape Union Mart is an essential first step in every adventure. Cape Union Mart has stores across South Africa, and in Namibia and Botswana.

Internship programme (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: Market related 
Location: Cape Town
Education level: Diploma
Job level: Student
Type: Contract
Company: Graduates24

Interns are given a 12 month contract and receive a monthly stipend of R6500p/m. At the end of the contract, trainees who meet recruitment requirements can apply for available vacancies. Although no guarantees can be given, we have many success stories of interns successfully placed in permanent vacancies following their internship.

For latest Internships, Graduate programmes and Learnerships visit: graduates24.com

Fields of study:
Completed Degree / Diploma:

  • Finance,
  • Accounting,
  • IT,
  • Investment,
  • HR / Human Resource,
  • Legal
  • Marketing.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Responsibilities will differ depending on the department the intern is placed at
  • Drive and contribute to a culture of quality/excellence, through risk awareness and adherence to compliance standards and operational controls

Skills and Competencies

  • Numeracy and Analytical skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to follow rules and procedures
  • Ability to work on own initiative
  • Ability to work with people and in a team

For latest Internships, Graduate programmes and Learnerships visit: graduates24.com

Posted on 12 Oct 12:56

Solar Direct Salesperson (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: negotiable To be discussed 
Benefits: No income ceiling
Location: Cape Town
Education level: Degree
Job level: Mid/Senior
Type: 6 mths
Reference: #DSS 111
Company: PROJECT SOLAR SA

Who are we looking for

We are looking for  SA’s most ambitious and experienced direct salespeople to join our ever-growing team of agents all over South Africa now recruiting in Cape Town and the Garden Route. If you are money driven and comfortable earning large amounts then apply today. Be a part of our success story.

About Project Solar SA

Project Solar SA is part of the Allied  Energy Group of Companies already have the history and backing of one of the largest and most successful energy companies. Welcome to the world of better energy by Project Solar SA. You’ve just discovered South Africa’s fastest-growing solar energy provider. but we also offer an unrivalled service to our happy customers we offer the longest warranty offered in the industry, the world’s leading solar PV panels and battery on the market today and multiple finance options available.

What we offer you: 

  • One to three confirmed and warm appointments per day
  • Flexible working hours Monday-Sunday· Attractive commissions paid every 2 weeks
  • Full sales and product training
  • Uncapped earnings (R100m00 OTE)· Discounts
  • Career Progression

Requirements of direct sales solar surveyor

  • Must have experience in face to face direct/field sales (Visiting customers in their home or business)
  • Target driven· Professional
  • Well presented.
  • A proven track record of doing well in a sales environment.
  • Comfortable and confident working on a commission only based structure
  • Full Driver’s license and own reliable car is essential
  • Experience in the energy sector is desirable but not essential
  • Must be computer literate
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and effective time management 

Responsibilities of direct sales solar surveyor

  • Following leads which are provided to you to make one to three visits per day
  • Specifying solar products to the consumer market and selling such products.
  • Meet weekly, monthly and quarterly sales targets as set by Project Solar SA

Benefits of working in the solar industry

  • Great demand for solar panels and to save energy.
  • SA needs to substantially reduce CO2 emissions by 2020
  • ESKOM continuing load shedding and power cuts
  • Energy prices are going up year on year!
  • Highest commission earnings potential
  • Be a part of building a better future
  • You will help the environment


Company Description

Solar systems and Energy Audits

Posted on 12 Oct 12:25

Publications/Digital Communications Officer (East London)

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Publications and digital communications officer (Three-year fixed-term contract)

The Eastern Cape Socio-Economic Council (ECSECC) is a Schedule 3C Public Entity established in 1995 as a formal Consultative Council comprising the social partners of Government, Organised Business, Organised Labour, the Civil Society sector and Institutions of Higher Learning in the Province of the Eastern Cape. Our mission is to eradicate poverty, create jobs and enhance economic growth through developing our capacity as a multi-stakeholder centre of excellence in applied policy research, development planning, and facilitation.

ECSECC is seeking to employ a suitably qualified publication and digital communications officer (for a period of three years to develop social media strategy and develop digital content for ECSECC social media and communication platforms. The incumbent will be reporting to the planning data specialist.

Responsibilities:

  • Produce digital content for ECSECC website and digital platforms
    • Develop and implement social media strategy 
    • Create engaging and appealing social media content from ECSECC data, research output and activities
    • Engage stakeholders and public across multiple platforms on social media and company platforms
    • Use the ECSECC Content Management System to edit and create web pages
    • Ensure copy is written and edited to ECSECC style and standards
    • Ensuring content adheres to appropriate policy and legal requirements, and that necessary checks happen before publishing
    • Arrange, record, edit and produce record of webinar and seminars for publication on web and social media
  • Graphic design and data visualisation
    • Graphic design of publications
    • Data visualisation for presentations, reports, publications and other material
  • Liaising with stakeholders to gather requirements and understand needs, suggest and develop an appropriate solution
  • Media and social media monitoring
  • Keyword research and monitoring analytics 
  • Support other projects that may arise in the period of the contract
  • Keeping up to date with digital trends in order to keep the website and social media platforms vibrant
  • Training of ECSECC employees and stakeholders on digital media and data visualisation

Qualifications, experience and competencies 

  • A tertiary qualification (Minimum NQF level 5) in digital media technologies, interactive media, web media, web communications, digital art, Journalism, Languages or graphic design 
  • Three years’ practical experience in related fields as demonstrated by CV, Portfolio and references
  • A strong interest in online, mobile and digital media
  • Keen interest in and experience with data visualisation
  • Digital Content Development
  • Media monitoring and Analytics
  • Be able to work under pressure in a demanding environment
  • Be innovative and Creative
  • Be an active participant and strive for excellence
  • Fluency in English (read, write and speak); fluency in isiXhosa would be an advantage

ECSECC has the intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post with a candidate whose appointment will promote representativity. ECSECC reserves the right not to make an appointment. Security checks and qualification verifications will be conducted for the selected candidate. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Please fax/e-mail your letter of application and CV to 043 701 3415, gro.ccesce@seicnacav on or before the 26 October 2020.

Enquiries regarding application process: Ms Tandiwe Qangule
Tel: +27 (0) 43 701 3400 / Fax: +27 (0) 43 701 3415
Physical address: 12 Gloucester Road, Vincent, East London
Postal address: Postnet Vincent, P/Bag X9063, Suite No 3025246, Vincent, 5247

Posted on 12 Oct 11:10

C# Full-Stack Web Developer (Johannesburg)

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Are you a senior C# developer specializing in Angular, React, and Azure? A finTech product shop, specialising in solution-based software products is looking for a highly specialised full-stack web developer to join their team.

You will be working on international projects in the aviation and mining industries. This is an awesome opportunity to expand on your coding skill as you tackle complex problems and algorithms.

Requirements:

  • Six year’s coding experience
  • Two years’ experience in a lead or senior role
  • TypeScript and JavaScript experience is a must
  • In-depth experience with C# and .Net Core
  • Azure Cloud understanding
  • React and Angular knowledge is a huge plus
  • IT-related degree
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills

Take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity and become an industry innovator. Don’t wait. Apply now.

Reference number for this position is SP50950 which is a permanent position based in Sandton offering R1m per annum cost to company salary negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Sanchia Penny on sanchiap@e-merge.co.za or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? E-Merge IT Recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals: https://www.e-merge.co.za/careers/referralprogramme/

Posted on 12 Oct 11:04