SME South Africa is looking for a content marketer to manage the content marketing strategy & execution of our soon to be launched on-demand coaching App for Startups. You will be required to write SEO based blog posts, guides, email campaigns, social media, and marketing copy.
To thrive in this role, you should be comfortable working in a startup environment where priorities and requirements change frequently. Having a deep understanding of the lead generation strategies, social media, and SEO will help you succeed and accelerate your impact to our business growth.
Responsibilities
Write rich, SEO optimised content that attracts leads to our funnels. Including blog posts, landing pages, social media posts, video scripts, and emails.
Create, maintain, and execute content calendar for the blog, social media, and email
Own email marketing by working to: Build email lists and campaigns, execute email lead gen tactics, grow email subscriptions, behavioral segmentation, and email templates.
Optimize SEO content by working on technical SEO issues, internal links, on-page optimization, backlinks, and keyword research.
Measure and report weekly on campaign goals and recommend optimization strategies to improve campaign performance.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, journalism, or related field.
A minimum of three years of direct experience in content marketing
Experience working for an e-commerce/marketplace/media or tech startup.
Exceptional writing and editing skills.
Experience working with email marketing platforms and email automation tools.
Experience with social media publishing tools, social listening, and organic social metrics.
In-depth knowledge of SEO, experience working on Google Search Console, Google Analytics, and SEO tools such as Moz.
Data-driven marketer with the ability to A/B test and build processes to scale content creation and reach more target personas.
SEO and Google Analytics Certification is a plus
When applying for the position, please send through your CV, relevant references, links to your published works, and a cover letter which explains why you’re the best fit for SME South Africa. If we like your CV, we will ask you to complete a writing and grammar test.
This German automotive giant is on the hunt for an exceptional senior Java developer/AWS cloud engineer to join their existing team of cloud specialists in developing new digital charging services, to take them into the future.
We need someone hungry and ambitious who is keen to expand their skillset in a dynamic and efficient environment that gives you the freedom to rotate between the office and home.
Apply today and don’t miss out on your dream job.
Reference number for this position is DM49285 which is a contract position based in Midrand offering a contract rate of up to R950 per hour negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Dominic on az.oc.egrem-e@mcinimod or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.
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Relevant tertiary qualification in engineering or computer science
Eight+ years’ experience
Expert/chief expert
JAVA
Microservices Architectures
Cloud Architectures
Container Architectures
Docker
Microsoft Azure
Container Orchestration Platforms
Preferably Azure Kubernetes Services
Front-end and back-end
JavaScript
HTML 5
CSS
Git
Responsibilities:
If you are a passionate Java developer comfortable with both front -end and back-end development, full of energy and ambition, a great communicator and team player, this is the right position for you
Develop and operate production-ready business applications
Liaise with customers, team members and external vendors
Deploy applications in AWS (via Jenkins and with scripting and automation)
Monitoring and operation of applications within AWS Cloudwatch
Applying cloud-security patterns and concepts to the solutions and deployments
Experience with testing tools like Karma, Jasmine, Postman, Newman, Cypress, Selenium, Junit, Robot, Jest
An international retailer requires the services of a freelance web designer/developer to assist in the development and launch of a new sub brand’s website.
Platform: Shopify
Timeframe: immediate, with long term engagement envisaged
Required work: custom design/tweaking of various webpages and elements
Applicant must be both well organised and flexible, as the expansion of the brand will depend on a reactive and nimble approach during the first few months. Being solution-driven will be key.
As the business expands the requirements for this role is sure to increase.
Please make contact to discuss any and all details.
Diabetes has been reported to be a risk factor for severe Covid-19, the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. This is because high blood sugar levels can weaken the immune system, making it harder for diabetic people to fight off infections such as Covid-19.
During a Covid-19 special session at the online Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD), a new review of the evidence on the devastating impact of Covid-19 on people who have diabetes was presented by Professor Juliana Chan from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Prince of Wales Hospital, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, China, according to EurekAlert.
“Major risk factors for mortality include advanced age and chronic conditions, notably obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart and kidney disease as well as social deprivation, minority ethnic groups and those with poor access to care,” said Chan, explaining that these common coexisting conditions highlight the complexity of Covid-19.
A recent report (from The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology), based on a UK population-based survey of more than 60 million people registered with the primary care system, showed that 0.4% had type 1 diabetes, and 4.6% had type 2 diabetes.
However, the report further highlighted that among the more than 24 000 Covid-19-related deaths, 30% occurred in diabetics.
After the researchers of the paper adjusted for several risk factors, including social deprivation, ethnicity and other chronic conditions, they found that people who had type 1 diabetes had an almost threefold (2.86) risk of death. In those who had type 2 diabetes, they found an almost two times (1.8) higher risk of death due to Covid-19, compared to those who did not have diabetes.
Chan also explained that the search term “Covid-19 and diabetes” yielded more than 1 800 publications in PubMed, a free full-text archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the US National Institutes of Health’s National Library of Medicine.
When Covid-19 started to spread, experts were not sure about the outcomes for pregnant women and infants.
A previous study discussed on Health24 advised that mothers who contracted Covid-19 should continue to breastfeed their infants as the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the risk of Covid-19.
Now, a new study from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, suggests that even when babies are born to mothers infected with SARS-Cov-2, they do well in the six to eight weeks after birth, and that there are few adverse effects. This was the case even though there were more neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions of mothers who had Covid-19 up to two weeks before delivery.
The study, a pre-publication accepted by Clinical Infectious Diseases, investigated 263 infants and found that adverse outcomes, whether they were preterm birth, NICU admission or prevalence of respiratory disease, did not differ between those born to mothers with the virus and those who tested negative.
In this research, 179 of the mothers tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 and 83 tested negative.
Out of the 263 infants, 44 were admitted to NICU, but not for pneumonia or lower respiratory infection.
South Africa has a high level of environmental burden of disease, with 16% of all deaths estimated to be related to the state of the environment, Health Minister Zweli Mkhize said on Tuesday, referring to a 2006 World Health Organisation (WHO) report.
“It is actually all linked, a healthier environment gives you a healthier population and everything has to be done to make sure that we keep improving the quality of our natural environment.
“The science of environmental health is based on the premise that the prevention is better than [the] cure as this profession is concerned, with the key environmental factors that are at the heart of the public health dynamics,” he explained during a webinar commemorating World Environmental Health Day.
During the virtual conference, Mkhize noted that the “fight for health for all will be won or lost in the public health space, therefore it is critical that as we pause to shine a spotlight on environmental health”.
He added: “The international federation for environmental health recognises the continuing threats of environmental risk factors to human health and the urgent need to adopt a preventative approach in improving the quality of the natural environment and reducing environmental disease impact on the earth, on the health of the population.”
President Cyril Ramaphosa said Africa needs financing of $100 billion for “fiscal space and liquidity” for the continent’s governments amid the economic fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has been described as the worst shock to the global economy since World War II.
Ramaphosa addressed the UN’s high-level meeting on financing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the era of Covid-19 and beyond on Tuesday via a video message.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres described breaching the millionth Covid-19 death as a “tragic milestone”.
“The economic and social consequences are as bad as we feared, and in some cases, worse. We are suffering the largest economic contraction since the Second World War,” he said.
“Unless we take action now, we face a global recession that could wipe out decades of development and put the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development completely out of reach.”
He said: “The economic and social consequences are as bad as we feared, and in some cases, worse. We are suffering the largest economic contraction since the Second World War.”
Up to 100 million additional doses of any eventual Covid-19 vaccines will be secured for delivery to poorer countries in 2021, health groups announced on Tuesday, as the virus showed no sign of receding after claiming more than one million lives around the world.
The announcement doubles the number of doses already secured from the Serum Institute of India by the Gavi vaccine alliance and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, following an initial agreement in August.
The public-private health partnership stressed that the eventual total is “potentially several times” greater, and said the price would be capped at $3 per dose.
“No country, rich or poor, should be left at the back of the queue when it comes to Covid-19 vaccines; this collaboration brings us another step closer to achieving this goal,” Gavi chief Seth Berkley said in a statement.
As nine vaccine candidates are in last-stage trials, the World Health Organization is stepping up efforts to provide faster and cheaper testing to poorer countries.
The WHO said on Monday that around 120 million rapid tests for Covid-19 will be made available to low- and middle-income countries at $5 each under a $600 million scheme – as long as funding can be secured.
In April, children represented just 2.2% of coronavirus cases in the US. By mid-September, that proportion had risen “dramatically” to reach 10%, according to data released today by the American Academy of Paediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association.
It’s unlikely the rise is due to increased testing since CDC data shows children have consistently made up 5% to 7% of all tests administered since April, the organisations report.
While 10% is still lower than the percentage of children in the population (about 20%), and children with Covid-19 tend to fare better than adults, AAP President Dr. Sally Goza said in a press release “the rising numbers concern us greatly, as the children’s cases reflect the increasing virus spread in our communities”.
For the study, which will be published in the December issue of Paediatrics but was pre-published online today, researchers looked at five months of reported Covid-19 cases using data from U.S. public health department websites.
In addition to finding that the cumulative total paediatric Covid-19 cases has grown from 2.2% to 10% since the beginning of the pandemic, they found the percentage has been rising on a week-to-week basis.
For instance, less than 3% of cases reported the week ending April 23 were paediatric, but in the eight weeks prior to September 10, that percentage ranged from 12%to 15.9% per week.
HEALTH TIPS (as recommended by the NICD and WHO)
• Maintain physical distancing – stay at least one metre away from somebody who is coughing or sneezing
• Practise frequent hand-washing, especially after direct contact with ill people or their environment
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, as your hands touch many surfaces and could potentially transfer the virus
• Practise respiratory hygiene – cover your mouth with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Remember to dispose the tissue immediately after use.
An established IT Systems company, with offices in East London and Port Elizabeth, seeks to employ a Data Analyst for a 6-month contract. The successful person will work closely with clients to design, collate and deliver the reporting requirements based on the identified metrics. Skills in data warehouse design, build as well as reporting skills in Power BI, essential.
Job functions:
Data Analysis & Reporting – Write technical documentation – Compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) – Assimilation of various data sources – Assisting the development team in designing relevant data structure for capture and processing of data – Design of the data warehouse structure – Implementation of the data warehouse structures – Importing and cleansing of the various data sources into the data warehouse – Designing of the models to support the reporting requirements – Building of reports in Power BI – Delivery of insights and recommendations
General:
– Always be Accountable for what you do and work on – Provide guidance to team on best practice solutions – Review root cause analysis of issues ensuring implementation of the solution – Identify areas to improve system performance and availability – Resolve complex technical design issues – Possess up-to-date knowledge of technological developments in the industry – Possess strong problem solving and decision-making skills while using good judgment – Multi-task and change from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure – Communicate effectively and professionally in all forms of communication with customers
Minimum requirements / Skills:
– Degree or Diploma in Computer Science / Information Systems / Statistics / Data Science – Microsoft Certifications Advantageous – Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Data Analyst role on the Microsoft stack – Strong BI Experience – Strong SQL Experience (Database Design, Queries, Stored Procs…) – Strong Reporting experience in visualisation tools – PowerBI (or others) – Strong knowledge of and a passion for data analytics, data visualization, data interpretation, predictive modelling – Strong communication skills and the confidence and ability to present effectively across different levels of seniority – The ability to communicate with people from different technical domains (IT, engineering, finance) as well as marketing specialists and business managers. – An understanding of software engineering concepts is beneficial
2 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT IN SCARBOROUGH, CAPE TOWN
Listing Features
Listing Description
A modern, stylish home with stunning views and plenty to offer. 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Spacious modern kitchen, dining room, and lounge.
Two decks with sea views. There are a carport and a storeroom/workshop.
Large garden, which is in the process of being formed and still needs some TLC and time spent on it.
Pet friendly.
Utilities are excluded and for the tenant’s account. This is a shared property – there is a cottage on the property.
Rito Group is Looking for a public relations consultant
We are seeking to hire a public relations specialist who will be responsible for building and maintaining a positive image for our clients. The consultants will be in charge of establishing and maintaining relationships with consumer, community, and corporate media by coordinating content for press releases and other media communications, responding to requests for information and press conferences, and coaching client representatives in the correct way of communicating with stakeholders. They will also be responsible for the design and execution of internal communications.
To be successful in this role, consultants need deep understanding of consumer marketing, excellent written and verbal communication skills. Previous experience in handling a press conference is also an advantage.
Public relations responsibilities:
Responding to requests for information release or press conference from the media or designating a spokesperson or source of information.
Establishing and maintaining relationships with consumer, community, employee, and public interest groups.
Writing press releases and other media communications to promote clients.
Planning or directing the development of programs to maintain favourable public and stockholder views of the organization’s agenda and accomplishments.
Coaching client representatives in effective communication with the public and employees.
Studying the organization’s objectives, promotional policies, and needs to build public relations strategies that influence public opinion and promote products, ideas, and services.
Preparing and editing organizational publications, including employee newsletters or stockholders’ reports, for internal and external audiences.
Updating and maintaining Web content.
Conferring with managers to identify trends and group interests and providing advice on business decisions.
Company Description
Rito Group is an investment company with interests in consulting firms in energy and marketing.
Public relations requirements:
Bachelor degree in journalism, PR, marketing or related field.
Experience handling a press conference.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to pitch to media.
Knowledge of consumer marketing.
An ability to work on big strategy plans as well as day-to-day tasks.
Ability to think both creatively and strategically.
Ability to run PR campaigns that deliver measurable results and meet objectives.
Deadline-oriented, inquisitive, with great follow-up and reporting skills.
Creativity in securing coverage and buzz with traditional media outlets.
Understanding of social media and solid experience working with social media platforms.
Project management skills.
Responds well under pressure with strict time limit.
How would you like to work for one of the fastest growing lead generation agencies in South Africa? We offer a vibrant, fast-paced work environment packed to the rafters with people with vision and energy. We provide training at our cost, you’ll receive a basic monthly salary, and an attractive commission-based package.
The primary position will be remote based Responsibilities:
Engage with business owners and C-Level focused only on B2B
Identify type of clients to engage with, either via cold calling or cold email
Book demo’s with key decision makers and qualify each opportunity to present a B2B solution to increase their leads or sales
A willingness to continually identify and develop new business opportunities
A willingness to integrate within a business and be part of a team
Excellent administration and organizational skills
Passion for selling and target-driven
Outstanding written, verbal, editing and communication skills
Strong business acumen and ability to pitch USPs to key decision-makers
Ability to build relationships with external partners and approach external meetings with confidence
Offering:
R3500-R4000 basic half day from 08:30-14:00
10% commission paid out every two weeks. The commission is as long as the contract you sign
Full time perm contract with probation
All leads given from the company (Databases, we spend 10k monthly on google ads with a ready stream of leads)
Season 2 of ‘Sponsors of Brave’ is now open for nominations – calling all aspiring, current, or recently graduated and community service healthcare students boldly and bravely changing the world around them.
The 2020 Sponsors of Brave campaign – a partnership between Adcock Ingram OTC and News24 – aims to celebrate the unsung heroes and brave professionals in healthcare. In particular, season 2 recognises that pursuing a career in healthcare during the height of a pandemic is the definition of a Generation of Brave and aims to shine a spotlight on the succession of healthcare heroes.
Setting the bar high
Season 1 of the Sponsors of Brave campaign was a runaway success, showcasing the depth and breadth of heroism all around us. Some 3800 heroes from the front lines of healthcare in South Africa were nominated and 12 finalists emerged to have their stories shared and amplified. By the end of the competition, over 3.2 million readers engaged with the campaign, and two worthy winners were chosen, earning R25,000 for each of their preferred charities and a trip to an overseas medical conference of their choosing.
Nominations cast a wide net, culminating with two winning entries: Pharmacist and community cornerstone Nontutuzelo Sibango from the Eastern Cape who captured the public’s heart through her work supporting young athletes in her community and clinic founder Dr Hugo Templeman of Ndlovu Care Group in Limpopo was the Judges choice
Yudhveer Singh, spokesperson for Adcock Ingram OTC Division remarked that “We were blown away by the scale of nominations and the calibre of the healthcare professionals who ultimately won in the first season. It is exciting to anticipate what new champions season 2 will introduce as we recognise aspiring healthcare professionals who personified practicing the Hippocratic oath during Covid-19”.
Time to step up
Now, as our energy to face what is left of 2020 wanes, we need fresh faces that bring new stories and successes to celebrate and reinvigorate the nation. This is why the focus for season 2 is on students, graduates and those in community service gearing up to enter the healthcare profession during this unprecedented time in history.
Despite everything 2020 has thrown at them – business and school closures, shrinking term dates, rising unemployment, and exceptional uncertainty – our budding healthcare professionals have proven to be resilient.
“This year has been incredibly trying, but our Sponsors of Brave campaign is all about hope and heroism,” says Andrea Firth, Commercial Editor of BrandStudio at 24.com “Bravery is not about the absence of fear, but of continuing on despite it. We want to give credit where it is due, and we want to demonstrate to this next generation – who have already faced so much – that we believe in them, and we will invest in them and their futures.”
Are you part of the next generation of Brave? Nominate and win.
Are you an aspiring, current or recently graduated healthcare student or currently completing your community service year? Adcock Ingram OTC and News24 are encouraging you to nominate yourself or a deserving candidate and you could win one of 10 x R5000 weekly prizes.
In addition, featured nominees could also stand a chance to win an impactful mentorship and two lucky students will walk away with R25,000 towards their studies.
Mentor’s will also be in line to win a trip to an overseas medical conference of their choice to the value of R50,000 and the opportunity to pay-it-forward by donating R25,000 to any registered NPO charity they wish to support.
