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IT Software Coding / Programming Data Statistical Modelling Analyst – Port Elizabeth.
Honours or Master’s Degree in either Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research or applied mathematics from an accredited institute with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in computer science or working with large separate sets of data; or Honours or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in statistical modeling, data mining, machine learning or optimization; or other analytical qualification if accompanied by minimum 2 years relevant experience
Coding / Programming SQL, C#, VB.NET, ASP.NET, jQuery, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap & Ajax
Exp. statistical modeling tool like R
Optimize /simulat. tools like LINGO, AIMMS, Arena, Simio, etc.
Analyze findings from data, both verbal and written
Combine data from structured and unstructured sources
Strong visualization tools, dashboards and models on ClickView, Tableau, SSAS, PowerPivot similar. Ability to find business opportunities in data, strong commercial acumen required. Ability with AI/Machine learning – create predictive or scenario based models.
Excellent English essen. + able to read / understand Afrikaans
Data models Mine large structured / unstructured data sets for data exploration to find enhance operational efficiency/ interaction;
6 Monthly Performance Reviews
R 45 000 – R 66 000 CTC + neg. Email CV: ellouise@elohyim.co.za

Sport24.co.za | Rabada steals the show as Proteas win in PE

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Port Elizabeth – Kagiso Rabada put aside his disciplinary concerns to set up a series-levelling win for South Africa on the fourth day of the second Test against Australia at St George’s Park on Monday. 

SCOREBOARD: Proteas v Australia, 2nd Test

South Africa won by six wickets after Rabada’s fast bowling ensured they needed to chase a modest 101 runs for victory.

The fast bowler, who faces a ban from the remaining two Tests of the series, took six for 54 as Australia were bowled out for 239 in their second innings.

South Africa lost four wickets before Theunis de Bruyn hit the winning runs.

AB de Villiers, whose 126 not out enabled South Africa to lead by 139 runs on the first innings, hit a quick 28 off 26 balls before he was caught at short leg off Nathan Lyon with 20 runs still needed.

Rabada took the first three of the five Australian wickets that fell for the addition of 59 runs on Monday. He had match figures of 11 for 150 – the fourth time in his 28-Test career that he had ten or more wickets in a match.

There was a shadow hanging over the 22-year-old fast bowler, however.

He attended a disciplinary meeting convened by match referee Jeff Crowe on Sunday night after being charged with a level two offence following an incident in which his shoulder made contact with Australian captain Steve Smith on the first day.

The verdict was expected to be announced after the match. If found guilty Rabada will face a two-Test ban because of previous offences on his record.

Rabada was hit with a further charge on Monday, a level one offence, following a send-off of David Warner on Sunday.

Rabada struck in the first over of the morning when he bowled Mitchell Marsh for 45 with a ball which swung in sharply.

Pat Cummins fell to a sharp catch at gully by Theunis de Bruyn and Mitchell Starc edged a drive to wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock.

Lyon was caught behind off Lungi Ngidi and last man Josh Hazlewood hit a quick 17 before being caught in the deep off left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj.

Tim Paine was left unbeaten on 28.

Lyon was brought on for the last over before lunch and with his first ball caught Dean Elgar off a leading edge as the left-handed batsman stretched forward. It was a near-replica of Elgar’s dismissal to the off-spinner in the first innings of the first Test in Durban. 

Aiden Markram had an escape in the second over of South Africa’s chase. With his score on six he was dropped at first slip by Mitchell Marsh off Hazlewood.

Markram made 21 before he was caught by Smith at second slip off Hazlewood.

Hashim Amla and De Villiers added 49 before both were dismissed with the total on 81. Amla was caught behind off Pat Cummins for 27 and De Villiers fell to Lyon three balls later.

eNCA | Mahumapelo enriching himself, friends: young communists

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JOHANNESBURG – The Young Communist’s League says North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo doesn’t care about the people in the province.

It accuses him of enriching himself and his friends, at the expense of the poor.

READ: Raid on N West premier’s office relates to R160m corruption: Hawks

“Premier Mahumapelo has never cared to give answers to anybody, he always speaks about the ANC ruling until Jesus comes. He doesn’t care about anyone. The workers and the poor, their conditions have deteriorated,” said Thapelo Galeboe, NW Young Communist League spokesman.

The only ones who had flourished were Mahumapelo’s clique, he said.

“He has done miserable things since he started as the premier of the North West,” said Galeboe.

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VAT increase won’t impact on medical aid contributions

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There has been much debate around the 1% value-added tax (VAT), its impact on consumers and just how this will affect the money left in their pockets at the end of the month. With the revised general fuel levy, it’s clear that consumers will have to tighten their belts and adhere to stricter budgets.

The rising costs of healthcare

One area of concern is the cost of private medical aid and VAT. For years increasing healthcare inflation and economic pressures have been a challenge for the industry. “The reality is that when consumers are struggling, medical aid, which is essentially a grudge purchase, is often viewed as unaffordable,” says Gerhard van Emmenis, principal officer of Bonitas Medical Fund. “In addition healthcare costs are not regulated which is why it is crucial for medical aid schemes to continue to explore ways to contain costs without compromising the level of health care offered to members.”

Members’ contributions

However, he says, because the 1% increase will not impact monthly contributions or annual benefits. “Many members are confused as to whether VAT is payable on medical aid contributions but let me reassure you it is not,” says Van Emmenis. “The VAT increase will have no effect on members directly and what they pay every month. Medical aid contributions for 2018 are already. So, while the increase in VAT may influence the price of services, it will not impact benefits.”

“If your plan covers you at 100% of a scheme’s rate, you are still covered at 100% of that rate, no matter what the cost to the scheme because the scheme will absorb the VAT when paying for member’s benefits. The only impact is when it comes to savings and day-to-day benefits with members having a 1% lower buying power.”

The Council for Medical Schemes

In fact, changing contributions in the middle of the year can only be done with the permission of the Council for Medical Schemes following a request from the trustees of the medical scheme. This is a rare occurrence and most schemes generally put through contribution increases in January each year.

The law

VAT is never the property of any private entity but belongs to the government. “We are therefore only vendors that collect the monies on their behalf. From April 1, we will increase the VAT to all providers of the scheme by 1%. However, although this will have a direct impact on the budget for 2018 it will be absorbed by operational surpluses and not passed on to members.’

Tax credit

One positive announcement out of the budget speech regarding medical aid was around tax credits.

“Medical tax credits are effectively used as an ‘expense’ when calculating tax and reduces the amount of tax payable by a household belonging to a medical aid,” says Van Emmenis. ‘There are eight-million people who rely on these credits to make medical aid more affordable. Speculation was rife that the tax credit would be removed but it is a relief that private medical aid members have some reprieve.”

The bottom line: The 1% VAT increase and the additional 52 cents general fuel levy will have a knock-on effect for South African consumers, things will cost more. However, it will not affect monthly medical aid premiums or member benefits although it will have an indirect impact in terms of healthcare services being more expensive, which will reduce buying power.

Technology Transfer Officer (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: Market related 
Location: Cape Town, Stellenbosch
Education level: Degree
Job policy: Employment Equity position
Type: Permanent
Reference: #INV/091/0318
Company: Stellenbosh University

Stellenbosh University

Innovus

Technology Transfer Officer

(Ref. INV/091/0318)

Innovus is the university-industry interaction and innovation company of Stellenbosch University (SU). Innovus is responsible for technology transfer, entrepreneurial support and development, and innovation at the University. We manage the commercialisation of the University’s innovation and intellectual property portfolio through patenting, licensing and the formation of spin-out companies. Innovus also houses the University’s Short Courses and Copyright Division. SunCom, the division that commercialises the university’s assets, is also a part of Innovus.

Duties:

The key responsibilities of the incumbent will be to work closely with other technology transfer members of Innovus on the following key performance areas:

  1. Networking and marketing
  • Establishing and maintaining productive relationships with SU’s academic and research community to stimulate awareness of intellectual property issues and commercial opportunities, and to encourage an innovative and entrepreneurial culture within SU;
  • Engaging directly and proactively with academic departments to identify SU’s intellectual property with potential for commercial exploitation;
  • Setting up meetings and arranging events to market Innovus on and off campus;
  • Actively updating Innovus’s social media and website information with news, events information, etc.;
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with the industry;
  • Appropriately marketing SU’s intellectual property to identify and engage commercial exploitation partners/investors.
  1. Evaluation and protection
  • Grasping technical concepts quickly, and translating these into commercially viable proposals;
  • Managing a large and growing portfolio of projects to a successful commercial conclusion;
  • Assessing the commercial potential of SU intellectual property based on uniqueness and market potential;
  • Advising academics on, and executing the best mode of protection for SU’s intellectual property;
  • Identifying appropriate routes to exploitation;
  • Analysing business opportunities;
  • Preparing and recommending optimal deal structuring of potential spin-out companies and/or licence potential.
  1. Commercialisation
  • Identifying potential industry partners for specific technology commercialisation opportunities;
  • Constant and very proactive liaising with the industry in order to facilitate technology transactions;
  • Engaging in technology licensing and new venture formation processes, in particular structuring, negotiating and closing deals;
  • Working effectively with key stakeholders, assertively influencing them and where appropriate, showing tenacity and persistence in business development situations.
  1. Communication and other duties
  • Communicating regularly and effectively with other members of Innovus, including regular meetings with the Director: Technology Transfer, to ensure effective management of SU intellectual property;
  • Carrying out such other duties relevant to the post holder’s experience as requested by the Director: Technology Transfer.

Working environment (knowledge of special working practices, breadth of management skill required, customer impact, responsibility, efficiency)

  • Analysing intellectual property (IP) to identify the best mode of protection. Making recommendations for the protection of IP to the Director: Technology Transfer and to appropriate academic staff;
  • Making recommendations for the exploitation of SU IP to the Director: Technology Transfer, and leading the implementation of these recommendations once agreed upon;
  • Identifying and engaging suitable commercial contributing partners and investors;
  • Engaging in the structuring, negotiation and closing of licensing deals and new venture formation;
  • Liaising with colleagues in the Technology Transfer Team and within Innovus and SU to contribute to the development of good practice in technology transfer.

Freedom to act and decision-making (depth of control, supervision received, use of judgement and initiative, analytical ability). The incumbent will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of a range of outputs including technology disclosures, protection of SU intellectual property, license and investment deals, and new venture formation. Communication and networking (liaison with others, type and level of communications)

  • Daily communication and networking with Innovus transfer staff;
  • Daily communication and networking with other Innovus staff, in particular academic staff;
  • Routinely communicating and networking with members of various public and private sector organisations;
  • Routinely communicating and networking with investors and commercial partners.

Requirements:

  • A postgraduate scientific degree or equivalent qualification;
  • Proven experience in a technology transfer office at a university;
  • Experience and knowledge of general computer programmes (MS Office), especially with regards to recordkeeping and data-capturing;
  • Project management experience;
  • Good understanding of the Intellectual Property Rights of Publicly Funded Research and Development Act (51 of 2008) and its Regulations, as well as SU’s Intellectual Property Policy;
  • Good knowledge of Technology Transfer systems/processes;
  • Practical knowledge of commercialisation and investment networks;
  • Good business acumen;
  • Good organisational skills;
  • Good IT skills, including word processing, spreadsheets (Excel), and e-mail;
  • Good communication and numeracy skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills;
  • Proactive self-starter;
  • Ability to support others, and to work as part of a team;
  • Flexible and cooperative;
  • High energy level, good health;
  • Willingness and availability to travel as required throughout the Western Cape and occasionally, the rest of South Africa or abroad;
  • Valid driver’s licence and own transport.

Recommendations:

  • A scientific PhD or Business qualification;
  • Experience of working within a scientific environment;
  • Proven record of deal completion.

Commencement of duties: As soon as possible, but no later than 1 May 2018.

Closing date: 23 March 2018

Enquiries regarding this post: Anita Nel on 021 808 9477, or on

az.ca.nus@lenja

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed

Posted on 12 Mar 12:51

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An Automotive company in Bloemfontein is looking for an Auto Electrician. In order to be considered you must have Grade 12.
Sound knowledge of the electrical systems of motor vehicles. You will also have to use complex computers and diagnostics to analyze on-board computers and other systems.
Day to day duties are as follows but not limited to:
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Lecturer – Chemical Engineering (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: Market related 
Location: Cape Town, Stellenbosch
Education level: Degree
Job policy: Employment Equity position
Type: Permanent
Reference: #ING04/085/0318

Stellenbosch University
Process Engineering
Lecturer: Chemical Engineering
(Ref. ING04/085/0318)

Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers

The Department of Process Engineering offers an outstanding undergraduate programme in Chemical Engineering and undertakes innovative research in the areas of Bioresource Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy, Separations Technology, Waste Valorisation and Water Technology. The Department wishes to appoint an academic who can provide a strong contribution to the Separations Technology group.

Duties:

  • Undergraduate teaching;
  • Research and postgraduate supervision;
  • Technology transfer to the industry and broader community.

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering with an excellent academic record from a reputable university;
  • a PhD in Chemical Engineering and proven early research career with publications in international journals and involvement in the supervision of research projects;
  • experience in lecturing chemical engineering modules at undergraduate level within the relevant field of specialisation;
  • research experience in separations technology;
  • excellent language skills (written and verbal) in either English or Afrikaans, with an acceptable ability to understand the other language.

Commencement of duties: 1 July 2018

Closing date: 3 April 2018

Enquiries regarding this post: Prof Steven Bradshaw on 021 808 4493

Enquiries regarding remuneration/benefits as well as technical assistance with the electronic application process: Human Resources Client Services Centre on 021 808 2753

The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and e-mail address of at least three referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.

Apply online at www.sun.ac.za/english/careers

The University reserves the right to investigate qualifications and conduct background checks on all candidates.

Should no feedback be received from the University within six weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.

Posted on 12 Mar 11:56

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Health24.com | Here’s what you can eat on a budget instead of processed meat

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On 4 March 2018 it was announced that the current Listeriosis outbreak has been linked to an Enterprise food facility in Polokwane and Germiston, and a Rainbow Chicken facility in the Free State.

Polony and other ready-to-eat meat products have been pulled from the shelves of shops nationwide.

This is a blow for many lower- to middle-income households since these meat products are budget-friendly sources of protein.

And not only is the Listeriosis outbreak a reason for people to be wary of these products, but processed meats are also linked to several other health risks, including heart disease and cancer.

A staple for many

Many dietitians and nutrition experts are vehemently opposed to the consumption of polony, ready-to-eat sausages and cold meat cuts due to high cholesterol and sodium content and proven health risk.

Even if we are aware of the potentially dangerous ingredients, this doesn’t change the fact that these are a popular lunchbox filler for many people who can’t afford other kinds of meat.

The withdrawal of these meat products can have a negative effect on our economy as well, as neighbouring countries are now banning imports of processed meats from South Africa.

What now?

What other sources of protein can people include in their meals if money is tight? “The good news is that there are many cost-effective food options that are far more nutritious than processed meats,” says Nicola Walters, a nutritionist at Nutritional Solutions.

Nutritious alternatives to processed meats that are lower in fat and salt include:

  • Canned or fresh sardines
  • Canned tuna
  • Canned pilchards
  • Canned or fresh mackerel
  • Canned or dried beans (baked beans, sugar beans, kidney beans)
  • Canned or dried lentils
  • Canned or dried chickpeas

Combine the above options with vegetables that are either fresh (seasonal is more affordable) or frozen to make filling stews and soups.

The best part about these options is that while they are high in protein, they do not contain high levels of saturated fats. This means they are lower in energy and therefore better for the waistline and heart health. Beans, lentils and chickpeas are also a source of fibre which is very important for good gut health and immune function.

If tinned legumes are out of your price range, shop for the dry varieties and prepare according to the instructions on the package. These products are real bang for your buck and don’t contain added preservatives, sugar and sodium.

The Nutrition Information Centre of the University of Stellenbosch gives the following additional advice on how to curb your consumption of processed lunch meats without foregoing the taste:

  • Choose affordable, fresh protein options such as mince or stew meat.
  • Make the meat in your dishes go further by adding kidney beans, mixed beans, lentils or even baked beans.
  • When cooking mince, add soy, lentils, beans, oat bran and/or vegetables to bulk it up. You can also add beans, lentils, potatoes and other veggies to stews, casseroles and curries. Mix mashed, cooked dried beans with mince or fish to make meat loaf, fish cakes or meatballs.
  • Tinned fish, such as pilchards and tuna, is usually cheaper than fresh fish. Choose fish tinned in brine instead of oil. Frozen fish also tends to be cheaper than fresh fish, so always compare prices. Making your own fishcakes with pilchards can be very economical.
  • Buy whole chicken and cut it up into portions to freeze for later use. Whole chicken is cheaper than pre-cut chicken pieces. Remember to remove the skin and all excess fat if you’re avoiding fat. No time for cooking? Buy a rotisserie chicken and use the leftover meat for sandwiches – ensuring that any leftovers are refrigerated properly, kept in an airtight container and consumed while still fresh. 

Still unsure what to do without processed meats? Dietitian Tebogo Mokgothadi shows us an example of an affordable lunch in the following video:

Image credit: iStock 

Compiled by Marelize Wilke and Nicola Walters

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QC Electrical Worshop Inspector (Nelspruit)

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Remuneration: Basic salary 
Location: Nelspruit
Reference: #NEL007832/PF
Company: MPRTC Recruitment

Electrical Engineering Organisation which supplies high technology systems and solutions throughtout Africa has an opening for a Workshop QC Inspector This opportunity will suit a career minded Electrical QA/QC inspector that will ensure all Regularions/Audits and QC inspections are conducted according to all SABS NOSA and ISO standards. This company offers a market related salary with benefits

Technical Qualifications Required

  • Qualified with Electrical Trade test and with the minimum of a N3 qualification
  • At least five years’ post trade test experience within the electrical field
  • Must have knowledge of SANS Standards and SABS
  • Must have knowledge of NOSA standards
  • Panel building experience will be advantageous

You will need to reside in Nelspruit or surrounding area.
Please take note: If you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Your details will be held for future vacancies.
Please visit our website www.mprtc.co.za to upload your CV or for more information.

Posted on 12 Mar 10:36

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